Marlowe is one of the best french restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, 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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harissa, pickled red onions & fresno chiles, scallions & sea salt
fresno chili salsa verde & mint
French onion soup gratinée, gruyère & grilled baguette
shaved fennel, spring peas & crab bisque
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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For now, Marlowe 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 business dinner, dinner, cocktails. 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 Hamachi Crudo, Herb Crusted Lamb Ribs, Smoked Bone Marrow and Pan Seared Black Cod & Dungeness Crab Risotto. 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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