Marlowe

Name: Marlowe
Address: 500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
Telephone: (415) 777-1413
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2923 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
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

Location
500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Area
SOMA
Cross Street
4th St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
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Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

Popular dishes

Little Gem LettucesUSD 18.00
shaved vegetables, avocado & citrus vinaigrette
Arugula & Endive CaesarUSD 19.00
Spanish anchovies, crispy capers & parmesan
Charred OctopusUSD 24.00
fava bean hummus, hazelnuts & calabrian chili romesco
Sunchoke LatkesUSD 21.00
cured salmon & smoked crème fraîche
Cauliflower Mushroom CarbonaraUSD 26.00
English peas, pea tendrils, black pepper & parmesan
Sautéed Gulf ShrimpUSD 22.00
creamy polenta & green garlic-shrimp butter
Steak Tartare & Smoked Bone MarrowUSD 30.00
harissa, poached quail egg & grilled levain

Mains

Pan Seared ScallopsUSD 37.00
satsuma mandarin, kohlrabi salad & citrus buerre blanc
Petrale Sole MeunièreUSD 38.00
blue crab, celery root & fennel salad, brown butter, caper & lemon
Poulet VertUSD 36.00
baby artichokes, savory spring onion bread pudding, swiss chard & lemon-herb jus
Braised Pork CheeksUSD 34.00
truffle-cheddar twice baked potatoes, broccoli rabe, chili, garlic, pork jus
Marlowe BurgerUSD 25.00
caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, horseradish aïoli & fries
Ribeye Steak FritesUSD 46.00
french fries, herb butter & red wine jus

Sides

Brown Butter Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00
moroccan spice & lemon
Marlowe FriesUSD 9.00
sea salt & herbs
Miso Butter SpinachUSD 12.00
garlic & lemon
Anson Mills PolentaUSD 14.00
parmesan & salsa verde
Sauteed Wild MushroomsUSD 16.00
truffle salsa verde

Burger & Bordeaux

Burger & BordeauxUSD 45.00
The Marlowe Burger paired with an 8oz glass of Château de Cugat, Cuvée Francis Meyer, Bordeaux, France 2015

What 2,923 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marlowe impresses with its "fantastic food" and "friendly service," especially known for "the best burger in San Francisco." The ambiance is warm and inviting, though the noise level can be high. Cocktails and desserts receive high praise, and the restaurant is celebrated as a "neighborhood gem."

2,923 Reviews

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Erin
VIP
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Marlowe is just perfect!! my Bestie and I were there for breakfast this morning, and our first impression was this place is so cute and intimate. The service was impeccable, the food was so good. She had a fried green tomatoes and polenta, I had the caramelized onion burger. We loved it so much that after we went to the museum, we went back for a drink afterwards. Excellent spot, very welcoming and super special ♥️
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Brian
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Valentine’s Day “prix fix” was underwhelming. It felt like regular menu just split into three categories.
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Stephen
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and my experience was fantastic. The cuisine, wine selection, service, ambience, fantastic! Will definitely be back. Thank you making our evening special.
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IXCHEL
VIP
Orlando
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool aesthetics! Service on point! Best deviled eggs ever! Drinks gorgeous. Mushroom soup divine. Black code and stead with chimichurri outstanding!
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Greg
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting Marlowe. Decent burger & with salad offering. Nice ambience with attentive service. Pricey but that's SF! Will go back.
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Jonathan
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was great but with relatively high prices plus a 7% “SF Mandates” addition to the bill, I won’t be going back any time soon. If it’s full, it’s very loud as there are lots of hard surfaces.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is fantastic. Service is great. This may seem silly but they have a coat rack which i appreciate. Bathroom are well attended too. I will definitely gi back to this restaurant.
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Michele
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been patronized Marlowe since 2016 and the quality of the entrees and cocktails have diminished since closing down during COVID. I’m assuming the chef changed. We received cold burgers and they were not on the juicy side which the restaurant was known prior to Covid. The cocktail menu is limited with a couple of the popular tasty ones removed. The service was good overall.
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James
VIP
Los Angeles
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great burger and fries! Loved their cocktail too! Friendly service....recommend!
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Rene
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok, nothing special. Place is very loud, hard to have a conversation.
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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

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500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Additional information

Cross Street
4th St.
Area
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
Price
$30 and under
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, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.marlowesf.com/
Phone number
(415) 777-1413

Marlowe

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Mid-Afternoon Menu

Warm Deviled Egg

Brussels Sprouts Chips

Marlowe Fries

Bites

Warm Deviled EggUSD 4.00

Black Pepper & Parmesan GougèresUSD 20.00

Crispy Brussels Sprout ChipsUSD 14.00

Beer Battered Green BeansUSD 17.00

Starters

Little Gem LettucesUSD 18.00

Arugula & Endive CaesarUSD 19.00

Charred OctopusUSD 24.00

Sunchoke LatkesUSD 21.00

Cauliflower Mushroom CarbonaraUSD 26.00

Sautéed Gulf ShrimpUSD 22.00

Steak Tartare & Smoked Bone MarrowUSD 30.00

Mains

Pan Seared ScallopsUSD 37.00

Petrale Sole MeunièreUSD 38.00

Poulet VertUSD 36.00

Braised Pork CheeksUSD 34.00

Marlowe BurgerUSD 25.00

Ribeye Steak FritesUSD 46.00

Sides

Brown Butter Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00

Marlowe FriesUSD 9.00

Miso Butter SpinachUSD 12.00

Anson Mills PolentaUSD 14.00

Sauteed Wild MushroomsUSD 16.00

Burger & Bordeaux

Burger & BordeauxUSD 45.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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