Marlowe is one of the best french restaurants in San Francisco for business lunch, especially if you want a strong option in SOMA.
Marlowe has carved out a cleaner identity than most SOMA spots manage — not corporate enough to feel like a client dinner, not so casual it's just another bar with a menu.
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“Marlowe is worth putting on the shortlist for Hamachi Crudo and Herb Crusted Lamb Ribs—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
shaved fennel, spring peas & crab bisque
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Marlowe is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
shaved fennel, spring peas & crab bisque
French onion soup gratinée, gruyère & grilled baguette
harissa, pickled red onions & fresno chiles, scallions & sea salt
fresno chili salsa verde & mint
celery root, cauliflower, pork broth & truffle butter
Marlowe is a reliable french choice in SOMA in San Francisco when you want something that tends to land well. Hamachi Crudo and Herb Crusted Lamb Ribs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,936 Google reviews.
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Marlowe is a French restaurant located in SOMA, San Francisco. Marlowe has carved out a cleaner identity than most SOMA spots manage — not corporate enough to feel like a client dinner, not so casual it's just another bar with a menu.
Marlowe is best for cocktail bar, business lunch, business dinner, dinner, local. Marlowe is a reliable french choice in SOMA in San Francisco when you want something that tends to land well. Hamachi Crudo and Herb Crusted Lamb Ribs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,936 Google reviews.
Marlowe is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 8.6 from 1,936 reviews
Start with Pan Seared Black Cod & Dungeness Crab Risotto, Smoked Bone Marrow, Hamachi Crudo and Herb Crusted Lamb Ribs. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Marlowe holds a 8.6 Google rating from 1,936 reviews. Marlowe is a reliable french choice in SOMA in San Francisco when you want something that tends to land well. Hamachi Crudo and Herb Crusted Lamb Ribs also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,936 Google reviews.
Marlowe is located at 500 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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