Marlowe

4.6 (2949)

$30 and under

American

500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

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2 people

9 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Bar Wed–Sun 14:30–17:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Area
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

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.

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Popular dishes

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

Mains

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

Sides

Brown Butter Brussel SproutsUS$12.00
moroccan spice & lemon
Marlowe FriesUS$9.00
sea salt & herbs
Miso Butter SpinachUS$12.00
garlic & lemon
Anson Mills PolentaUS$14.00
parmesan & salsa verde
Sauteed Wild MushroomsUS$16.00
truffle salsa verde

Burger & Bordeaux

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

What 2,949 people are saying

Marlowe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marlowe offers a "charming and welcoming atmosphere" with standout dishes like the Marlowe burger, brussel chips, and black cod. Guests appreciate the attentive service, particularly from staff like Jenn and Caleb. While some find it noisy, the "delicious food" and "great cocktails" make it a beloved spot for brunch or dinner.

2,949 Reviews

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Rochelle VIP
Utah6 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was wonderful. The food was OK. I ordered a chicken salad and the chicken was a little greasy and lack flavor.
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Marcia VIP
Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant was understaffed and service was awful. I tried to call our waiter over several times and was completely ignored. The crudo appetizer was inedible and my cocktail arrived after I finished my meal. The restaurant did not charge me for the appetizer or cocktail but the whole meal should have been comped.
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Jennifer VIP
San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 July 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
cocktails were yummy. Food was real good. The place was packed but service was excellent.
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Melissa VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 July 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Brussel chips were delicious and the burger was excellent…nice chargrilled flavor with good quality meat. The Bordeaux with the burger was delicious. Get a side of their homemade ranch sauce! Didn’t love the crudo. We had one wonderful waiter and one other random waiter who was extremely unhelpful and rude. Cute space!
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C
Chi VIP
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always great service. Jenn is the best! Great cocktails. And the Marlowe burger….
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christopher
San Francisco Bay Area71 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tuna crudo and hamburger were excellent. Staff were friendly, appropriately attentive. Reasonable prices. Difficult to hear with tables so close.
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B
Brooke VIP
London47 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fun place. We had a steak and a burger, both well-cooked and delicious. We also shared gougeres and a blood orange and beet salad, both of them delightful and delicate.
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Deborah VIP
San Francisco Bay Area15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food, service and ambiance are great! However, it's very noisy. Even when the restaurant cleared out a bit, it was still tough to talk without shouting to people at our table.
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John VIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My choice for Giants’ pregame brunch. The new Panko Breadcrumbs sous vide veal is absolutely delicious.
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Edwin VIP
San Francisco Bay Area26 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a good dining option in SoMa for lunch or dinner. The steak strips salad and the crispy brussel sprouts are some of my favorites
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Marlowe is rated 4.6 stars by 2949 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

9 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

500 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Additional information

Cross Street
4th St.
Area
SOMA
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Bar Wed–Sun 14:30–17:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Marlowe

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Mid-Afternoon Menu

Warm Deviled Egg

Brussels Sprouts Chips

Marlowe Fries

Bites

Warm Deviled EggUS$4.00

Black Pepper & Parmesan GougèresUS$20.00

Crispy Brussels Sprout ChipsUS$14.00

Beer Battered Green BeansUS$17.00

Starters

Little Gem LettucesUS$18.00

Arugula & Endive CaesarUS$19.00

Charred OctopusUS$24.00

Sunchoke LatkesUS$21.00

Cauliflower Mushroom CarbonaraUS$26.00

Sautéed Gulf ShrimpUS$22.00

Steak Tartare & Smoked Bone MarrowUS$30.00

Mains

Pan Seared ScallopsUS$37.00

Petrale Sole MeunièreUS$38.00

Poulet VertUS$36.00

Braised Pork CheeksUS$34.00

Marlowe BurgerUS$25.00

Ribeye Steak FritesUS$46.00

Sides

Brown Butter Brussel SproutsUS$12.00

Marlowe FriesUS$9.00

Miso Butter SpinachUS$12.00

Anson Mills PolentaUS$14.00

Sauteed Wild MushroomsUS$16.00

Burger & Bordeaux

Burger & BordeauxUS$45.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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