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Marlowe, San Francisco, CA

Marlowe

4.2
4.2
2750 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Opened in 2010 and relocated to its current location in 2014, Marlowe is a New American bistro located in San Francisco’s Soma neighborhood in the former COCO500 space.

Brought to you by Executive Chef Jennifer Puccio and award-winning San Francisco designer Ken Fulk, Marlowe focuses on classic comfort foods with flavorful twists, like Chef Puccio’s signature Marlowe Burger, seasonal poulet vert, brussels sprouts chips and quail egg topped steak tartare.

Taking inspiration from the butcher shops of the past, Marlowe is designed with a sleek but comfortable feel, featuring white subway tiles, white marble, deep blue banquettes, wood block tables and specials listed on rolls of butcher paper.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Wed–Sun 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 777-1413
  • Website
    http://www.marlowesf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jennifer Puccio
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Event: (415) 777-1413
  • Location
    500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    4th St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    .
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Mid-Afternoon Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Please note during this time we will be offering a limited menu and drinks. Our dinner menu will begin at 5 pm.

What 2,750 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

2,750 Reviews

  1. Jack

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    I've been here for dinner before and had an excellent time but the service during lunch was just not up to par. We sat for 30 minutes before giving our drink order. While my chicken sandwich was delicious, I did spot a small worm in the lettuce. I understand that this might be expected since "the lettuce is organic" but that + the slow service was enough to dissuade me from returning. :(

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  2. PeterZ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Service was good, food was ok. 25 dollar burger was just ok. Cold bacon! Fries 9 dollars had a little herb on them just ok. They were also frozen French fries, for that price I would expect fresh cut or more unique seasoning.

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  3. Smitty

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The Sunday brunch was disappointing. The menu was limited, and most entrees were $25

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  4. nowucme

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food and service is on point. The restaurant is LOUD, all hard surfaces in the interiors make sounds traveling and bouncing.

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  5. foodiegirl

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The service and food were just okay. The ambiance was nice, but the tables are squeezed tightly together.

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  6. LynneS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent spot for pre game brunch. Good food, tasty cocktails.

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  7. pattiA

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner experience at Marlowe's was wonderful. We sat at the bar and Nanette took care of us and made the dinner complete! We had the Gougeres for appetizer which were awesome! For dinner we had the chicken and scallops along with a side of their amazing polenta. And we finished the evening with a wonderful ice cream dessert. And of course, the cocktails Nanette made were perfect! We love Marlowe's and will most definitely return often!

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  8. JulieR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff and ambiance were great. The food was phenomenal. Best meal I've had in years. Don't miss the Marlowe burger with everything included - you won't regret it.

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  9. Marlowe

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    it has been many years since i was last at marlowe after moving out of SF but i think it got even better with time. the food was delicious (i'm still dreaming of the super crispy fries, they're a can't-miss item) and there wasn't anything my whole family & me didn't enjoy to the fullest from the beverages to the meals. highly recommend, i already can't wait until i have a chance to go again (hopefully, soon!)

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  10. PattiS

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Took a long time to get my drink. Burger wasn’t hot when I got it but I didn’t say anything bc I didn’t want to wait again Salad greens were good.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    It was so loud I couldn’t hear the conversation at our table.

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  12. JohnF

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fine food. Professional staff. Close to the ballpark.

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  13. MikeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as always. Staff is on top of timing for food delivery.

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  14. EveS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I loved Marlowe! The food is delicious, our server, Jorge was fun and professional, and the conviviality was contagious! It gets loud in there and is pretty small, but the waitstaff make it work and it's fun! Also, it's close to the Oracle Park, which makes it a really fun night, if you're hitting a Giant's Game after dinner!

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  15. Cyreezy

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Marlowe has been a fixture in the neighborhood for a decade. Solid Contemporary American. Simple menu, good food and drinks.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    No AC on a hot day in SF. Server recorded order wrong, they did hustle to correct.

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  17. EricH

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    One of my SOMA go-tos for business lunches. Simple menu. High quality food and bev. Service is excellent.

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  18. SabWill

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a perfect choice to go "family style" with shared plates. We were able to eat many of the dishes and all were flavorful. The patio seating was great.

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  19. sfeater

    San Francisco

    134 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had not eaten here since the before times, and it was so comforting to see that this place is still a charming space with excellent food (even for this non red meat eater). The poulet vert is fantastic as were the brussel sprouts with Moroccan spices and lemon -- absolutely delicious). We wanted my beloved dessert of the Vacherin (the main reason I come to this place and why I came to the restaurant that was here before it!), but they were out. We will have to plan a next time to revisit that exquisite dessert.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    I was not expecting to be frustrated with this place. I had lunch here a year or so ago. But after this evening my opinion has changed. We arrived at 6:15 and were seated promptly. I asked for an iced tea and my wife a glass of wine. The wine arrived quickly, although it seemed to be a smaller amount than other restaurants serve. After 15 minutes, I was told the tea was brewing. After another 10 minutes, I was told they were out of tea, did I want something else. We ordered the Brussels Sprouts chips and two deviled eggs to start. I thought the sprout chips tasted burnt, but my wife didn’t notice. The eggs came to the table and looked appetizing, four halves served neatly on a plate. Just as we started to serve ourselves, the waiter scooped the plate from our table and and deposited it onto another table! Without a care about if we had coughed or contaminated the food in any way! Then he brought another plate with 2 half eggs. Imagine. $4 for half an egg. $96 per dozen for an egg! Dinner was a burger for me and our one guest, and the salmon for my wife. The burgers were good. The salmon was over cooked and bone-dry. She could only eat a third of it. We pointed it out to the waiter and his response was “I’m sorry about that. Do you want to take it home with you?” So that’s my report. $250 before tip for 2 appetizers, 4 drinks, 2 good burgers and one bone-dry over-cooked fish.

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  21. SamaZama

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Unfortunately, our dinner at Marlowe's was kind of a thump. Our drinks were very good, as was the Little Gem salad (plenty big for two), but it went downhill from there. My scallops had none of the delicious sweetness that good scallops should have; more like a briny fishy taste. The corn and other vegetables were kind of weird - over something pureed with mostly tasteless corn and tiny pieces of squash. My dining partner's pork belly was tender and flavorful, but the swiss chard was a wad of unseasoned greens. I think it was actually spinach. The parsnip chips were nicely crunchy. Desert was a decent if unremarkable bread pudding. This was a Saturday night after a ball game, so you would think the kitchen would be on its toes. Seems like someone's phoning it in.

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  22. rose56

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Great food Parking is a problem, recommend Uber etc. The ribeye was off the charts, so good.

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  23. miyu

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Bone marrow was good! Rib eye was ok, recommend to try other dishes.

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  24. Mike

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time back to Marlowe since they reopened. Food was excellent. Portions were very generous. One recommendation…maybe an additional entree size salad option or two would be good! Waitstaff were on point and excellent! Cocktails were enjoyed by all of us. I highly recommend Marlowe and will be back. It’s wonderful to have quality dining options near the ballpark. This restaurant should be supported!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food3service3ambience3
    Not the same as I remember it. The menu was pretty limited and it was dead.

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  26. MurphyC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food, service and ambiance were great but the noise level is off the chart. The place is just way too loud with the conversations going on. Need to a way to dampen the noise level

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Decent food. Service good friendly. Overall vibe of restaurant was excellent

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  28. LawrenceK

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    All the food was very solid , the chicken dish was outstanding

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Terrible service. Basically didn’t have a waiter. Forgot to bring beer order and no one ever came by our table for ~40 minutes even though the restaurant was not full and very small

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  30. AlanO

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    There are so many things to LOVE about this restaurant, from the service, the food, to decor. My biggest gripe was the noice level from shouting patrons from happy hour and all the hard surfaces. From my app the noice level clocked in at 91 decibels. I seriously wanted to leave, but was talked into staying by friends. Sadly, I found myself having to shout over the din too. A hour later it dropped down to about 70 decibels. Much more reasonable.

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  31. TamP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My girlfriend and I shared a bunch of small bites/appetizers including deviled eggs, brussels sprouts chips, tomato salad, salmon crudo, and bone marrow and beef tartar. The food was all very tasty. I had the mezcal paloma cocktail which was also very nice. The dining room space is pretty intimate (small) so noise did carry. It was very convenient, short walk from Caltrain station. Service was very attentive.

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  32. BAHolt

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Everything great EXCEPT $80 for a $17 bottle of wine (retail). Bring your own wine and pay the corkage!

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  33. MaureenS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food & drinks were good. We wanted to order more drinks, but our server never came back to ask if we wanted more drinks or anything else. The noise level was pretty high to talk to everyone at the table, considering the restaurant wasn't full. But I would go back, food was great!

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  34. CharlotteO

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    I had such a disappointing experience after having so many great meals previously. Our waitress was so rude. My Bloody Mary was spilt on my dress. They forgot our espresso and slammed down a drip coffee when we chased it up. They brought out the wrong order and seemed angry at us for their error. Nothing was removed from the bill and no apologies given. It was my friends birthday and the brunch ended awkward and we were desperate to leave. Food was tasty when it did arrive and the venue is pretty but I’d never go back

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    We hadn’t dined here in several years and if we’d only known what we were missing we’d have beaten down the door to get a reservation sooner. We enjoyed the Brussel chips and the tempura frito Misto before our entrees. Best, best burger!! I’m not necessarily a burger girl but I’ll definitely be dreaming about the burger and the perfectly cook fries.My husband had scallops and they were perfectly cooked and seasoned. We also enjoyed some very tasty desserts. If you’re in the SoMa neighborhood don’t miss Marlowe!! service was impeccable.

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  36. MarinMama17

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great spot close to Oracle Park for pre-game or show bites & drinks! Tasteful interior with an energetic atmosphere. Very attentive service and delicious bar bites with a classy twist. We would absolutely return if in the neighborhood for an event.

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  37. Katrina

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had great food and excellent service at Marlowe's. The restaurant was full at 5pm on a Saturday and the noise volume was unpleasantly loud. We found it difficult to carry on a conversation between the two of us. Other than the noise, the restaurant was great and our server was fantastic.

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  38. Eric

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    People are still really nice but just seems less special than it used to .. not bad but not great. (Fries were great though!) And otherwise food was fine.

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  39. ScottM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, great food! Would definitely come back!

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  40. JimDiego

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Before COVID, I was a regular at Marlowe and loved the atmosphere and the food. I was in SF with a free night and decided to go back. What a disappointment. The service was fine, but the food was not. The formerly terrific burger was small, dry, not hot and a total fail. Even the fries were bad, cold, and under seasoned. And considering it was $25, an absolutely horrible value. I’m not sure what has happened, but I’d avoid Marlowe until it has a management change or rebirth.

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Marlowe is rated 4.2 stars by 2750 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Marlowe

500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th St.
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Bar Wed–Sun 2:30 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    .
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jennifer Puccio
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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