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The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.7
4.7
5153 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 2:30 p.m. A tea experience reservation is necessary to enjoy our daily tea service. Any dietary restrictions must be noted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.

Please use link below to reserve your tea experience.

https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=889&restref=889&experienceId=35326


Let THE ROTUNDA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (415) 249-2720

  • Payment options

    AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Erik Harrelson

  • Catering

    The Rotunda specializes in evening events including wedding receptions, corporate and convention dinners, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties. Holiday parties are especially beautiful with the four story Neiman Marcus Holiday Tree rising up through the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer guests an intimate bird's eye view of Union Square.

  • Private party facilities

    The Rotunda can accommodate up to 160 seated guests with a dance floor, 200 seated and 225 standing for evening events. There is a private elevator on Geary Street that takes guests directly to the restaurant after the store is closed.

  • Private party contact

    Linda Stiles: (415) 249-2720

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / Union Square

  • Cross street

    Geary Street

  • Parking details

    Choose from 3 conveniently located garages. - Union Square Garage - Ellis-O'Farrell Garage - Sutter-Stockton Garage

  • Public transit

    - Powell Street BART station. - #30 Stockton Bus (Stockton/Geary stop going south, Kearney/Geary stop going north). - #38 Geary Bus (Stockton/O'Farrell stop going east, Geary/Stockton stop going west).

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    $54.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    AFTERNOON TEA SERVED DAILY BEGINNING AT 2:30 P.M. MENU In order to accommodate dietary restrictions, we kindly ask that guests who require a special variation of Afternoon Tea call to notify our reservation team 24 hours in advance of their visit. Our afternoon tea menu consists of finger sandwiches, pastries & jams, and petite sweets. Served with your choice of D A M M A N N F R È R E S freshly brewed teas $54/per person Tea Service Royale: accompanied by a glass of Royale Henriot Brut $73/per person $18 for Children, 6 to 12 years old 20% Service charge will be applied to the final bill

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What 5,153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rashad is the kindest person. He set the stage for an amazing meal. He is to good service what neimans is to fashion. The Best!
  2. LoveRestaurantDining

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Staffers are very attentive and wonderful; this is a beautiful venue.
  3. JoanS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Afternoon tea with my 10 year old granddaughter and her friend was a huge hit - I plan to make into an annual tradition. Food was not only delicious and lovely to look at - but there was much more than I expected. Check in had a 10 minute wait, but we ended up with my preferred table so it was worth it. Highly recommend.
  4. Son2SF

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love dining in the Rotunda at Neiman Marcus. It really is the one and only place in Union Square for a superior quality menu of delectable dishes and superior service. It never disappoints.
  5. Lucy7083

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    I always enjoy having Sunday brunch at The Rotunda. The puffs are a main stable and never fails to please. I had the shrimp cocktail and crab sandwich melt. Shrimp was fresh and the red sauce spicy with horseradish. My wine was a Pinot Noir called cherry pie. Exquisite
  6. JeanD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    The Rotunda is a great place to feel like you're dining in a special place with views overlooking Union Square. However, the food I ordered did not meet this same quality bar, in fact, it was incredibly overpriced and underwhelming in plating, quality and taste. A simple caesar salad (literally just full leaves, not even cut) on a plate with some mediocre dressing and two sardines on top. I ordered shrimp to go with the salad. I'm happy to pay $34 for a well made, tasty salad with quality ingredients and thoughtful plating. Not at the Rotunda, I won't be going back.
  7. ReneK

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely afternoon tea!! Beautiful space and the food was great!!
  8. Places2dine

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a birthday brunch reservation on a Tuesday morning for our trio young adult children at The Rotunda! Our host was very welcoming and then the waiter was our main attraction! He left out no details and made our event so much more special with his knowledge of caviar and drinks and menu options! Thanks for the special birthday deserts and candles for our vacation in San Francisco!!!
  9. oldenoughtoknow

    San Francisco

    237 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    237 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Valid gift card was not acknowledged.
  10. mgch

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service - attentive but not overly so, delicious food, beautiful.
  11. DeniseJoyce

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The quality of Afternoon Tea has gone down in the past few years. Service was still great, but the tea & food selection was under-whelming.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and view!
  13. melanie

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    i was meeting w/a dear friend for lunch. the rotunda is our favorite place to share a meal. our server was kathrine, very kind & attentive. it was nice to see megan again :) i always love when she waits on us. she is so gracious. cristian keeps every table spotless & water endlessly refilled w/o having to ask. keep him forever! just curious, did the burger change from one patty of juicy melty goodness to a 2 patty smash burger?
  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration for my husband! Great service and delicious food! Thank you !
  15. AnneC

    Omaha

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been a few years but still a wonderful dining experience
  16. ChristinaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Raphael was by far the best waiter eithet if us have ever had. Very kind as well as attentive. The orange blossom vodka champagne drink was so special. Loved it
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went for afternoon tea for my girlfriends birthday. Our server Anthony was super attentive and super great!!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ms Hailey our waitress was exceptional and attentive
  19. Mona123

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was as lovely as I remember. Miss Nate and JR, they were exceptional. Food and service were both great
  20. SheEats

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    We decided to go to the Rotunda for tea. It’s always an awesome experience to hang with the ladies, however I have a few complaints. 1) My friend was brought a glass with lipstick on it-disgust!! 2) Our waiter truly sucked at his job and wasn’t the nicest. We then realized gratuity is built in and that’s the reason he was being so sucky towards us and we also felt it was a race thing. I often say if someone is being sucky towards you and they don’t personally know your character, we weren’t boisterous, what else could it be. 3) The lady who comes around filling glasses with water was awful. She filled my friends water, who happens to be Italian and skips pass the rest of of ours who happened to be African-American -oh yes and all of our glasses were half full. It was not the greatest experience. I guess they’re not use to seeing African Americans in those type of settings. The thing that makes it worst is the waiter and the other lady were both minorities. Rotunda do better.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for a midway shopping meal!
  22. TomG

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Had tea service which was very filling and delicious.
  23. janet

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely as always. However had to request replacement popovers as the ones delivered were burnt and stone cold
  24. RobinM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Beautiful spot, absolutely great service.. I love the wait staff! Champagne was good but the food was very mediocre. The chicken salad was bland and not very interesting. It was nice that our waitress brought ice cream and a cookie for my friends BDay. The popovers aren’t what they used to be.. not vey tasty and that was always my favorite reason for eating there.. but great view and a fun experience talking to those around us!!
  25. Wendy

    San Francisco

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a high class setting for our girlfriend’s lunch. Felt like we were in Paris. Lobster Club was delicious! Pricey but worth it for the ambiance and flavor.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My cousin from Ukraine and I had an AMAZING lunch, GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE! Definitely will be back!
  27. TKMV

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Food was mostly good, service was ok. Server approached the table and just started talking multiple times, interrupting our conversation awkwardly. Popovers that the Rotunda is supposed to be known for were very dry and unimpressive and the strawberry flavored butter served with them did not taste fresh. They’d do better with separate butter and jam. Crab Louie and short rib entree were delicious. Overall it felt like the service and quality didn’t justify the high prices, even for a San Francisco tourist spot with lovely ambience.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Been here so many times and was shocked and disappointed at the service this past week. Maybe it was because I had two children? I’m not sure. Would think twice next time before dropping this much money in a lunch.
  29. Molly

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The tea experience here was pretty good. The space is beautiful especially if you can get a window seat. Our server was excellent, attentive and friendly. The cost is hard to beat for what you get. We were disappointed with the very small tea list, most places have many options of tea and herbal teas where at NM I think there was 6 choices and only 2 herbal. The food was also just ok, the salmon sandwich was the highlight of the savory food, the scones were excellent, the popover was just ok but the strawberry butter tasted like refrigerator. The sweets were all very good save the cheesecake. Overall a lovely and reasonably priced place for tea, worth it all with a window seat.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Rotunda was definitely a pricier outing but worth it nonetheless. Service was impeccable, food was delicious, and the decor/ambiance was exactly what I expected. I am planning another visit to try the rest of the menu!
  31. JeffH

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonder afternoon tea! It was such a treat and all so delicious. Thank you!
  32. Vera

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Food quality was very bad!! Not what it used to!! Very disappointed with food, quality and service. It was my son’s 17 birthday. I don’t think I will ever come back.
  33. CLang

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For the second year in a row, my family and I had a great time celebrating my wife’s birthday at the Rotunda. The staff, service, food and libations were amazing! We look forward to returning to the Rotunda soon!
  34. Kelly

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service! Will definitely visit again. Enjoyed all the dishes
  35. md123

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very nice time!!
  36. EricS

    Sacramento

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing! High tea never disappoints.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Service was great. Food was ok. The cucumber sandwich and the salmon/caviar sandwich were dry.
  38. Chipster

    San Francisco

    205 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    205 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the duck confit salad special and the lobster club, and for dessert the chocolate chip cookie and the chocolate bread pudding. Everything was perfectly prepared and delicious, made even better by expert and friendly service by Haley.
  39. LivelyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was everything we had hoped for. The service was excellent. That means friendly and informative. The food was delicious. We took pastries home with us. We had a great seat in one of their "half" booths. We are already thinking of what reason/excuse can let us return. A great time.
  40. rrrr

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great place to have lunch. Beautiful setting, great food and service

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco is rated 4.7 stars by 5153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 78 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

150 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Geary Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / Union Square

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–5:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Choose from 3 conveniently located garages. - Union Square Garage - Ellis-O'Farrell Garage - Sutter-Stockton Garage

  • Public transit

    - Powell Street BART station. - #30 Stockton Bus (Stockton/Geary stop going south, Kearney/Geary stop going north). - #38 Geary Bus (Stockton/O'Farrell stop going east, Geary/Stockton stop going west).

  • Payment options

    AMEX, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Erik Harrelson

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (415) 249-2720

  • Catering

    The Rotunda specializes in evening events including wedding receptions, corporate and convention dinners, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties. Holiday parties are especially beautiful with the four story Neiman Marcus Holiday Tree rising up through the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer guests an intimate bird's eye view of Union Square.

  • Private party facilities

    The Rotunda can accommodate up to 160 seated guests with a dance floor, 200 seated and 225 standing for evening events. There is a private elevator on Geary Street that takes guests directly to the restaurant after the store is closed.

  • Private party contact

    Linda Stiles: (415) 249-2720

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