How is The Barrel Room - San Francisco restaurant rated?

Name: The Barrel Room - San Francisco
Address: 415 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94111
Telephone: (415) 956-6900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

The Barrel Room - San Francisco

4.5

244 Reviews

$31 to $50

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We're happy to announce that we are reopening!

The Barrel Room offers guests a unique experience with our regionally focused rotating menus. Our menus feature the cuisine, wines, and spirits of regions from around the world, changing each quarter. Our wine list offers our guests small-production, responsibly farmed wines from iconic and influential producers organized into flights or by the glass.

Join us for our current focus: the wines and cuisine of Spain. This menu will be available through October.

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This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
International, Contemporary American, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 956-6900
Website
http://www.barrelroomsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Manuel Hewitt
Private party facilities
We have three beautiful spaces that can be reserved for private events with many food and bar packages to accommodate a variety of needs and budgets. We offer receptions, sit down dinners, cocktail hours, special tasting menus, interactive wine tasting events and more.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (415) 956-6900

Location
415 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Cross street
Sacramento St
Parking details
Street parking - nearby lots on Halleck and Sacramento, and Kearny and California
Public transit
Located near the Embarcadero and Montgomery BART/MUNI stations.
Entertainment
We occasionally host bands in our speakeasy lounge. For inquires email us at info@barrelroomsf.com
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Marinated Olives$7.00
citrus chili marinade
Roasted Medjool Dates$9.00
chèvre, marcona almonds, bacon (optional)
Spanish-Style Blistered Peppers$9.00
sherry vinegar, smoked sea salt
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$12.00
brussel almond pesto, parmigiano-reggiano, bacon
Classic Tapas Trio$12.00
boquerones and piquillo peppers, romesco and manchego, goat cheese, walnut, pedro ximénez shallots
Spanish Cheese Platter$22.00
caña de cabra, 12 month manchego, drunken goat, fresh fruit, membrillo, marcona almonds, toast

Small Plates

Chorizo Bombas$12.00
stuffed potato croquettes, salsa brava, spicy mojo
Roasted Manchego$12.00
romesco sauce, salsa verde, toast
Garlic Prawn Skewers$18.00
garlic infused spanish olive oil, spicy mojo, escalivada, frisee herb salad
Albóndigas$14.00
pork and beef meatballs, sherry demi glace, romesco sauce
Steamed Saffron Mussels$24.00
salt springs mussels, chorizo rioja, shallots, garlic airen white wine, cilantro, parsley

Vegetable Sides

Patatas Bravas$10.00
crispy yukon gold potatoes, salsa brava, manchego, chorizo rioja
Sherry Tomato Green Beans$10.00
haricots verts, heirloom toybox tomatoes, garlic, sherry vinaigrette, fennel pollen
Escalivada$10.00
grilled summer vegetables, light sherry vinaigrette, herbs, fresh bread
Tomato & Queso Blanco$14.00
heirloom tomato, sherry vinaigrette, mustard seed, red onion, pine nuts, torn mint and basil

Large Plates

Garbanzos with Spinach$20.00
seared maitake mushrooms, saffron rice, mojo carrot puree
Pan Seared Black Cod$36.00
black garlic charred zucchini puree, gigandes beans, salsa verde, fried zucchini strings
Prime Tri-Tip$36.00
hot spanish spice rub, idiazabal cream, patatas bravas, sherry tomato green beans
Basque Style Pork Belly$22.00
blistered peppers, rosemary potatoes, crispy sweet potatoes, romesco sauce, rosemary glace
Forest Mushroom Pasta$22.00
linguini, cremini, hen of the woods mushrooms, peas, idiziabal cream, basil, manchego

Desserts

Choice of Ice Cream$6.00
chocolate, vanilla, lemon sorbet
Tres Leches Layer Cake$12.00
fresh berries
Raspberry Almond Cheesecake$12.00
berry coulis, marcona praline
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream$12.00
dulce de leche, strawberries
Spanish Cheese Platter$22.00
caña de cabra, 12 mo old manchego, drunken goat, fresh fruit, membrillo, marcona almonds, toast

Coffee & Tea

Stumptown Coffee French Press$7.00
Red Blossom Teapot$4.00
jasmine green, lychee black, peppermint rose, chamomile

Spanish Dessert Wines

Sweet, Opulent Spanish Dessert Wines flight of all 3 | $16

NV Bodegas Los Bermejos 'Malvasia Naturalmente Dulce' | Malvasia | Lanzarote, Canary Islands$16.00
NV César Florido Moscatel Dorado | Moscatel | El Puerto de Santa Maria, Andalucía$11.00
NV Osborne 'Venerable' Vors | Pedro Ximénez | Jerez, Andalucía$18.00

Other Dessert Wines

Rosenhof Welschriesling TBA | Austria$14.00
Donnafugata 'Ben Ryé' | Pantelleria$16.00
Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny | Porto$18.00
KEO St. John Commandaria | Cyprus$13.00

What 244 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about this restaurant was fantastic from the wine flight to the tapas. Would definitely come back to try again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience3
Never got the wine or food we ordered. Waiter kept telling us what to order despite us telling him what we wanted. Food was awful. Meatballs came out in 2 minutes before we got a bottle of wine. Gave up on wine flights because after bringing 2 we never ordered never got the right one.
b
berkified
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful time at The Barrel Room! So nice for our first real night out post-covid. Felt so decadent and yet so casual and relaxed. The service was impeccable, the food was amazing. We had a couple wine flights which were really fun. We met family there and they really enjoyed the experience, too. It’s a full experience! Highly recommended. Can’t wait to go back!
SI
SashaInSF
Sacramento
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best new restaurant of 2021! Service is very personal. Great for locals. Extensive wine list. Every dish excellent. They change the menu every 3 months. This will be a regular place for us. 6/2021 their cuisine is Spanish - their music choices could be a tiny bit better. By the middle of the night the music was spot on. Highly recommend. OH! And there is a speakeasy! (hidden rooms with secrete hallways)
BM
BreannM
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2021
overall1food5service2ambience2
Drinks were terrible, out of things. I know they just reopened but drinks were completely off. No cranberry or grapefruit juice, and
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walaa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was amazing. The person who took care of us. I forgot his name but he was amazing and friendly. I work with my friends next door and I’m coming back Wala
MD
MilaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good place for office lunch. Was able to reserve in the morning a table for 10, for 12 pm lunch.
JL
JasonL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Fun place, very nice wine. Great service. I love how they rotate their wine selection across regions. Neat idea and I experienced Italian wines I knew nothing about. Looking forward to going back!
J
J3000
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Have been here for business lunch several times and always enjoyed it. First time trying the dinner menu and it didn't disappoint! The wine flight was a great experience and the suggest flight paired with the steak very nicely. My dining companion is a vegan and while the menu options are limited for her, she was able to have the eggplant caponata and lentil soup and thoroughly enjoyed both.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
Waiter was a smart a$$ but the food was awesome
KC
KarenC
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and service was perfectly professional. Fun wine list. Great San Francisco after work vibe. We will definitely return.
J
Jacques
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely vibe, I would recommend those who value both food and the environment
M
Marla
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
Competent food, great cocktail. Perfect spot for a quick bite before a downtown event.
L
Loretta
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience3
We went with a large group (7 people), which I would not recommend. The restaurant is pretty noisy so not ideal for hearing at a large table; plus they don't serve wine flights for groups greater than 6 (even if you have less than 6 people in your group who want a wine flight, which I don't get). Overall, wine was pricey but great and food was just ok and service was meh. I'd go back for a drink only.
BM
BrittanyM
San Francisco
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was really good, the restaurant was fairly busy during the workweek lunch. The server did mistake one of our orders, but it was fixed really quickly and the staff was all really nice. I'd go back!
B
Betty
San Francisco
72 reviews
3.0
72 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience2
It was extremely loud and we were a group of 7. You could barely hear the people next to and across the table much less up and down the table. This detracted from the entire experience. I think most of the food was good but some in my party didn’t like their dishes. The waitperson was not around much. However, the guy that served the food and took care of the water was very pleasant.
GW
GregW
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Needed a long lunch with multiple out of country guests -- the whole team accommodated us... perfect table, patient service, outstanding food. This was my 6th time dining here for business lunches and I will keep coming back. Wonderful location; inspired dishes and wines; upscale without any pretension or fussyness. Love it.
a
ajmd
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
The lentil soup and salad were delicious! Great spot to grab a bite to eat before catching a comedy show at the Punchline.
PM
PelinM
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent. We had our board dinner at The Barrel Room. A first for many of us. It was excellent. I would highly recommend The Barrel Room.
L
Lacers13
Charleston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Had a group of 8 for dinner. Great overall experience, but confusing when time for the check. Being a group in town for a conference, we all have to adhere to certain guidelines in regards to being reimbursed and it would have been a plus to have someone ask about the check either up front or prior to bringing it out.
MP
MariyaP
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very nice place for a business lunch. Very busy so be sure to have a reservation. It’s noisy and busy at lunch. Food and service is great. They also have a underground bar that is super fun and ideal for happy hour!
N
Nate
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The private cellar dining room is outstanding, and the service was top notch. Especially enjoyed the unique Portuguese menu and wine pairings.
MP
MonicaP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Luncheon dinning for 3. Excellent food and specialty drinks. Would like to go back in the evening for happy hour and prohibition drinks in the cellar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was pretty good. Wine was excellent. Ambiance was quiet and comfortzble.
J
Johnawc
Jacksonville
128 reviews
vip
5.0
128 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant went directly to my favorites list. Outstanding wine selection. The menu cycles from one country/cuisine to another through the year so check the website. On this night it was Portuguese. The food was excellent. The service was truly 5 Star. The waiter was always around but not intrusive. It was the best location that I have eaten in recently to have a low background noise discussion. If you like great wines and like to experiment with cuisine, this is a winner.
S
Shari
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
Good place for drinks and appetizers. The wine selection is extensive and the staff are very knowledgeable. Not worth staying for dinner. The halibut was over cooked and my rice was under cooked.
LV
LisaV
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The team was completely satisfied with dinner. Adding The Barrel Room to our preferred restaurant list.
DR
DustinR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool place, recommend the Clear Creek Brandy Cocktails. Current menu is Themed on Portugal and everything we had was amazing. My partner has food allergies and the wait staff/chef had no problem steering us away from certain items and serving sauce on the side to avoid any potential issues. We look forward to coming back soon and will keep eyes out for the next menu offering.
J
Jondrea
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Barrel Room concept of matching the wines of a region to the food of a region is an excellent one. Not only do you get to sample some great wines you'd likely never otherwise try, the food is extremely good. Cool speakeasy downstairs, too, and an awesome wine store. I recommend without reservation -- although you should definitely make a reservation (or sit at the bar)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding. Especially the service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first night visiting from New York, and we had a really wonderful experience! Great food, great wine, great service!
G
Gospodinolson
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place for biz lunch and I saw a nice private room I will definitely use for a dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was amazing and kind. Our cocktails were late so had glasses of champagne comped!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food and ambiance were great.
MP
MariyaP
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
My go to place for business lunches. It’s right next to my office and they sure treat you well. Food is yummy
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food and accommodating service!
MP
MonicaP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a co-workers bday lunch. Everything was great !
DL
DianaLawson
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time i get a chance to come to the city, always have dinner at the barrel room. Just love their food, wine, and the quality of the customer service.
JB
JeffB
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Barrel Room is constantly changing their menu, so it’s hard to suggest a certain item. One issue we ran into was dish size. I got a sausage entree dish that was extremely large, while my girlfriend got a pasta entree dish that was tiny. Luckily there was plenty for me to share. If you’re very hungry, make sure you ask about entree size.
J
J3000
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant with excellent food, great drink options, and wonderful ambiance - I love that it's a little more hidden and not overbooked

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Barrel Room - San Francisco is rated 4.5 stars by 244 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Additional information

Cross street
Sacramento St
Neighborhood
Financial District / Embarcadero
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
International, Contemporary American, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking - nearby lots on Halleck and Sacramento, and Kearny and California
Public transit
Located near the Embarcadero and Montgomery BART/MUNI stations.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Manuel Hewitt
Entertainment
We occasionally host bands in our speakeasy lounge. For inquires email us at info@barrelroomsf.com
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barrelroomsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 956-6900
Private party facilities
We have three beautiful spaces that can be reserved for private events with many food and bar packages to accommodate a variety of needs and budgets. We offer receptions, sit down dinners, cocktail hours, special tasting menus, interactive wine tasting events and more.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (415) 956-6900

The Barrel Room - San Francisco

Not bookable

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Snacks

Marinated Olives$7.00

Roasted Medjool Dates$9.00

Spanish-Style Blistered Peppers$9.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Classic Tapas Trio$12.00

Spanish Cheese Platter$22.00

Small Plates

Chorizo Bombas$12.00

Roasted Manchego$12.00

Garlic Prawn Skewers$18.00

Albóndigas$14.00

Steamed Saffron Mussels$24.00

Vegetable Sides

Patatas Bravas$10.00

Sherry Tomato Green Beans$10.00

Escalivada$10.00

Tomato & Queso Blanco$14.00

Large Plates

Garbanzos with Spinach$20.00

Pan Seared Black Cod$36.00

Prime Tri-Tip$36.00

Basque Style Pork Belly$22.00

Forest Mushroom Pasta$22.00

Desserts

Choice of Ice Cream$6.00

Tres Leches Layer Cake$12.00

Raspberry Almond Cheesecake$12.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream$12.00

Spanish Cheese Platter$22.00

Coffee & Tea

Stumptown Coffee French Press$7.00

Red Blossom Teapot$4.00

Spanish Dessert Wines

NV Bodegas Los Bermejos 'Malvasia Naturalmente Dulce' | Malvasia | Lanzarote, Canary Islands$16.00

NV César Florido Moscatel Dorado | Moscatel | El Puerto de Santa Maria, Andalucía$11.00

NV Osborne 'Venerable' Vors | Pedro Ximénez | Jerez, Andalucía$18.00

Other Dessert Wines

Rosenhof Welschriesling TBA | Austria$14.00

Donnafugata 'Ben Ryé' | Pantelleria$16.00

Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny | Porto$18.00

KEO St. John Commandaria | Cyprus$13.00

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