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    Charmaine’s

    3.6 (1k reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Mr mistofeles
    Tash M.

    Charmaine's came highly recommended to me for the view and vibe, which definitely did not disappoint! Interior was equally gorgeous, and my favorite part was the richly appointed corridor to the restrooms. The crowd and vibe is swanky posh, with sultry lounge music playing overhead. I sipped on the Mr Mistofeles, which was an excellent and creative variation on a Manhattan with green chartreuse as the star addition! The one star deduction was for the slow service, but which was friendly and helpful nonetheless with Joel's expert recommendations. I did not partake in the food, but the deviled eggs looked interesting. I would recommend enjoying the scene on a more manageable weekday evening, as I have a feeling the weekends would get chaotic here. Shout out to the mixologists for seriously honing the art of the cocktail. Location is the rooftop of hotel proper.

    Other view from elevator
    Katrina T.

    The views at Charmaine's were incredible, the service was top-notch, eloquent and friendly. The drinks were special, and we were offered blankets to sit by the fire; the ambience made the entire visit. It felt very sophisticated entering the rooftop bar, and the different areas inside the bar were truly unique. Depending on where you sat, you experienced a whole different vibe. I liked how the outdoor seating was separated, providing some privacy for conversations. The food looked incredible, and the prices were reasonable given that it's in San Francisco.

    Linda H.

    Always a nice place for drinks on a warm sunny day! Been a few times and the view never get old. Resy are better bc everytime I've been I haven't had one and your seats aren't as prime but nevertheless still a great spot! I got the the Love cats which was a mezcal based drink and very good ! Only had time for one so a a great place for in and out as well.

    Our personal fire pit
    Kendra W.

    This place gets 5 stars because the vibe and the service was top notch! Shout out to Enrique (sorry if I spelled it wrong) he took care of us this evening and he was so attentive! He was also very friendly and checked on us in good time increments which we really appreciated! Things we loved about this spot: 1) the rooftop 2) the music 3) your own persona fire pit 4) the service 5) the overall vibe/feel of the place 6) the drinks Things that were not so great but wont keep us from returning: 1) super small tables that make it difficult to maneuver 2) the food was mid Overall the pros outweigh the cons so we will return! Thanks for a wonderful experience!

    Fried Fish Tacos
    Mei L.

    Everyone was super nice but the food was all fried. We tried asking for some things on the side but it didn't work all too well. I really wanted to love Charmaine's, but the menu felt overwhelmingly unhealthy. Nearly every dish we ordered from the fish tacos (which they could have grilled for us), and the white chips for the poke were stale, the normal chips were oily, and lacking balance. After a few bites, everything started to taste the same and the flavors just missed the mark. I was hoping for more fresh or lighter options to break things up. The staff and atmosphere is very nice, and the view of course is gorgeous but the food left us wishing for more variety and less grease.

    Late night cocktails and snacks
    Gabbi H.

    Service: Great Ambiance: A total vibe Drinks: Delicious Food: Pretty mid ‍ Basically, come for a drink and the views. Get the bites if you need a snack, but don't expect to have your mind blown. The fries and sliders were average (not bad but not what you expect at the Proper.) The servers were all lovely. The vibe is so good. And as a hotel guest, it's so nice to have access.

    atieh h.

    The drink was good, and the appetizer was tasty too. The restaurant had a really nice vibe, and the service was good the staff were friendly and attentive. However, the portion was very small, even for an appetizer just something to enjoy with our drinks. You can't really tell from the photo, but it was about the size of one or two fingers next to each other. Honestly, for the price, it really wasn't worth it.

    Photo 1: Montage of images from Charmaine's
    Ed U.

    There's a nice rooftop bar at the top of the Proper Hotel. The problem is that the hotel is on the corner of Market and 7th Street, the heart of the challenging mid-Market area. I've known this intersection for years, and believe it or not, it's not in its worst state now. Cadres of addicts and dealers used to congregate in large numbers, but the numbers have decreased recently. Knock wood. Even so, I was still on my guard when I arrived for Happy Hour. The hotel was smart to restrict entry on the McAllister side since most of the distressing behavior is on the Market side. When I entered the quietly stylish lobby, I was initially confused where to go, but the doorman guided me to a secure elevator which took me directly to the roof. It looked like a corporate event was taking place because everyone was in suits. Still able to slither my way through the crowd to enjoy the views, I was surprised how serene Market and 7th looked from 120 feet above. The bar was surprisingly empty, so I sat myself down in front of a cordial bartender and had a particularly smooth $20 Espresso Martini (Photo 9). I decided to treat myself to a $6 Smoked Salmon Deviled Egg enhanced by seaweed, sesame, and chile salt (Photo 10). It matched well with the martini. COCKTAIL / FOOD - 4 stars...a welcome martini and a nice nosh AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...awesome views, well appointed bar SERVICE - 4 stars...treated me well even though I wasn't part of the event TOTAL - 4 stars...worth the urban adventure to come here RELATED - Lingering in the 'Loin? Here's a collection of places l've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2NIQOtw

    Chickpea dip (hummus) with house potato chips
    Casey M.

    My friends and I have eaten here twice now ahead of Broadway shows at the Orpheum theater. The view is gorgeous and the food/drinks are solid. At our most recent visit, I ate the chickpea dip (aka fancy hummus) which was flawlessly smooth and creamy. I ordered a side of veggies to eat it with, since it only came with potato chips, which, although delicious, are a bit odd to eat with hummus IMO. The crisp veggies were excellent with the creamy dreamy hummus. Both my friends enjoyed their orders of pork belly lettuce wraps, along with their drinks (Crookshanks and Spotted Civet). On our previous visit, I ordered the sweet potato quesadilla which was fine. There's a sauce of some kind in it that wasn't my favorite. But it wasn't bad.

    Kylie T.

    Everything about my Charmaine's experience was fine. I don't have complaints, though I expected this to feel like more of an elevated experience than it was. True rating: 3.5/5. I popped by around 6pm and, as a guest at the hotel, was seated within a few minutes. That experience alone was great, and all of the staff, hosts, servers, and others at the restaurant who I interacted with were considerate. I had the option to sit at a fireplace table outside or high top inside. I get cold easily so wasn't planing on sitting outside, but the fireplace swayed me. Note for others: the fire is more for ambiance than warmth. I ordered a glass of wine, the poke with rice crackers, and the octopus skewers (at my waitress's recommendation) and they were all quite tasty! The seafood was fresh, the flavors were well balanced, and I enjoyed my meal. I did not, however, expect to spend $85. I don't usually order alcohol when I eat out, so perhaps that contributed to some of the sticker shock. Like I stated originally, everything was fine, but nothing really felt like it stood out, so it's hard reconciling that with the bill.

    Grey goose dirty martini
    Nitya C.

    Came for drinks on a Friday night with a reservation. Here's the TLDR Definitely located in a sketchy part, so I recommend ubering or taking BART to the Civic Center which is right next to the hotel. Drinks were great. Grey goose dirty martini cannot be recommended enough! Unfortunately when we went it was extremely windy and cold so pretty much everyone was packed inside and we were placed at a really bad side table but we made the most of it. Definitely want to come back to sit out on the roof!

    Fish tacos, carne asada tacos, wings and Love Cats drink
    Alina N.

    Food: 6.5/10 ‍Service: 8/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Parking: N/A (Took rideshare) Vibes: 7/10 Value: 4/10 Lemongrass Chicken Wings ($22): 6/10 Classic wings - easy finger food and nicely crisped. Not particularly unique, but solid. Crispy Fish Tacos ($22): 7/10 Local cod, cabbage and sea bean slaw, avocado, smoked habanero cream. I normally don't go for fish tacos or fried food, but my friend ordered these and I was surprised by how much I liked them. Carne Asada Tacos ($27): 6/10 Marinated ribeye, chile de árbol salsa, cilantro cream (gluten-free). Recommended by our waitress. Flavor was good, but they were a little too salty for me. If they had dialed that back, I would've fully recommended them. Love Cats Cocktail (~$20): 7/10 Mezcal tequila, Select Aperitivo, strawberry, lemon, cinnamon, served on the rocks. I don't usually go for mezcal or aperitivo-style drinks, but my friend ordered it and I had a sip and it was surprisingly good. Was in the area to see a Broadway show at the Orpheum and needed an upscale spot within walking distance - Charmaine's was it. We reserved outdoor seating (note: $10 deposit per person required on weekends), and although we were both in skirts and it was a chilly SF night, the fire pits gave off enough heat that we didn't even need our jackets. The rooftop views are gorgeous, and as someone who appreciates interior design, I loved the intentional aesthetic - everything from the furniture to the lighting felt curated and Instagram-worthy. Our total came to $213 for three dishes and four drinks. While pricey for light bites, the overall experience, ambiance, and service made it make a little more sense. I'd like to return for their Sunday paella brunch on a sunnier day. I would imagine the ambience would be more of a vibe; it was a bit quiet when we went. Verdict: Gorgeous decor and good to check out at least once and enjoy the views, but I feel it was too overpriced. I would try other rooftop bars before coming back here.

    The menu
    Lisa M.

    Came here for Valentine's Day they only had a special menu for food which only included oysters, caviar, prime, rib, sliders, and french fries some people don't eat beef or pork, which happened to be the case for my significant other. They served us french fries that look like we had the last end of the bag my cocktail, which was a cosmopolitan was overly sweet tasted like no alcohol was in it. The service was slow, but the ambience was nice as it is always.

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    Great staff, great cocktails and great views, love the interior and exterior seating options!

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    Do they still serve Sunday Brunch - Paella? How do we make reservation for Sunday Brunch? In Open Table reservation is for Evening only Thanks

    Paella Sundays...the seafood Paella is it just seafood because i don't eat chicken or pork?

    Thanks for reaching out, Aria! We offer traditional Paella with shellfish, a meat option, and a vegetarian option! Please feel free to join us on Sunday morning, reservations are available on OpenTable.

    Are there certain days or nights you offer Paella on your menu?

    Should be Sunday's. Approximately 11-4 pm

    Is walk in for drinks welcome? No food just drinks

    Walk-ins are welcomed for just drinks at our bar and open lounge area. Walk-ins accepted on a first-come first-served basis, but availability can be challenging.

    If we want to come here prior to a show with my teen girls at 5pm to grab a bite , is that possible?

    Thank you for reaching out. We recommend all our guests seek reservations to join us at Charmaine's. The easiest way to book is through our OpenTable page here: https://www.opentable.com/r/charmaines-rooftop-lounge-san-francisco.… Read more

    Is there a corkage policy?

    Greetings Henry and thank you for reaching out. Charmaine's has a $ 25 /bottle corkage fee with a 2-bottle maximum. If you have any other questions, please let us know.

    How do I make a reservation for 2?

    You can use OpenTable or pick up the phone and call!

    What time is the happy hour?

    Thank you so much for reaching out. At this time Charmaine's is not running any promotions or happy hour specials. If you have a specific request, please feel free to add it to your reservation notes and we will try our best to accommodate. For… Read more

    Walk-ins welcome at 4 on a Sunday?

    Hello Paula, thank you for reaching out. We recommend all of our guests seek reservations to join us at Charmaine's. Walk-ins are accepted on a first come first served basis and I recommend to arrive around when we open at 5:00pm during the week and… Read more

    Are reservations needed Saturday evenings? Opentable shows absolutely no openings so not sure if it's just booked up or not even an option-first come first served? Doesn't say on website.

    A reservation is the only way you're getting a table. I went without one and was placed on a waiting list. Was promised a call in 30 min and never got a call back.

    Is there really a $75 minimum per person on Friday nights?

    I think it's any day after 5pm. Main reason why a group of 12 of us didn't go since food menu seems small for dinner

    Hi, I wanted to make a reservation for 2 on 12/4 in the afternoon, but nothing available online at Opentable. ? Is there another way to book? Thanks for any help

    You can try and call them but chances are they don't have availability.

    Hello! I tried to make reservations online for table for two 12/3 but open table shows none .. is there any availability?

    They accept walk-Ins if there's no reservations available online.

    Is there a smoking section/area?

    Dear Anthony, No, there is no smoking area at Charmaine's.… Read more

    What is the best way to make a reservation for brunch on the weekends?

    Good Morning, Thank you so much for your question!… Read more

    Can I bring my child here?

    I did not see any kids, a kids menu or anything as such; so it doesn't seem kid friendly. However, they don't seem oppose it. Also, remember that certain days have a $75 spending minimum per person. For an adult, that is easily upheld by purchasing… Read more

    Is proof of vaccination required?

    Hello Raquel, Proof of vaccination will be required for indoor dinning only.

    Is there any way to make a reservation for tomorrow it's my birthday?

    It's so impossible to get ahold of this business to make reservations. Very dissapointed!

    Are saturdays ever available to make reservations? I'm trying to make one for an upcoming weekend and am having zero luck! Also is there a minimum or can you just come for a couple drinks?

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    Nobody answers the phone and the website is not working how do I make a reservation?

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