Beautiful restaurant inside the Marriott hotel on the check-in level. Open to the public, mostly hotel guests dine here. Breakfasts are hopping crowded but there's more availability in the afternoon for lunch. They can easily seat small groups as well as large ones. I came here a couple of times with my partner for a lunch and a Sunday breakfast Buffett in April 2025. For lunch, I was feeling simple and just wanted a club sandwich which was fine! For the breakfast buffet, the waitress takes your drink order and you hit the buffet area for an array abs beautifully styled foods from breads to dairy to fruit and your protein choices kept warm in the catering pans with the flakes (sorry, I don't know what they're called). I'd come back to eat here if I ever stay here again. Staff was great as well. read more

Level III Restaurant - BLT - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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~Food/Drinks~ Chicken Wings: I do not recommend ordering the wings. It only came with 7 pieces and it was so expensive! You are not getting good value. The wings themselves were just alright and the price was unjustifiable. Prosciutto Flatbread: The flatbread was good though! Comes sliced into 8 pieces. It's crunchy along the edges and every bite, there's a little bit of zesty flavors. I only wish the prosciutto wasn't baked with the flatbread. Caesar Salad: Good size to share with others. The dressing was also a little zesty. Ginger Chicken: I wouldn't have called this ginger chicken. It tasted more like teriyaki but it comes with a lot. If you're trying to eat a little healthier, this would be the dish for you. Cheeseburger: Although they asked what temperature I wanted for the burger (medium rare), they still overcooked it a bit. Other than that, it was a pretty average burger. It comes with a side of fries and I was able to upgrade to garlic parm. Fries are very crispy and definitely the best part of the meal! ~Service~ We literally only interacted with a single worker the entire meal. This one worker was working as the bartender, hostess, and waitress and she did an excellent job. She was very nice and took good care of us! ~Atmosphere~ I wouldn't consider it a classy restaurant and when we ate dinner, most of the other diners looked like hotel guests lounging and having a late afternoon drink. Very casual vibes. ~Logistics~ Level III is located inside the JW Marriott Hotel. When you first walk-in, take the elevators up to the lobby and you'll see the restaurant, No need for reservations! ~Conclusion~ I usually expect hotel dining to be below average but I was pleasantly surprised. While I wouldn't go out of my way to dine-in again, I would eat here again if I were staying at the JW Marriott. read more

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On the Third level of the JW Marriottis an unassuming restaurant that is above the hotel dining average. Grabbed a sandwich and salad by recommendation and was impressed by both. read more

Level III Restaurant - Classic Club House Sandwich - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good food, lazy service... Had dinner at Level III inside the JW Marriott after the ball game the other night, and although our food was really good, the staff is lazy. Once our food was delivered, we did not see them again until they brought the check. Drinks weren't refilled, dessert not offered, just the check dropped off on the table. Our server left faster than we could even say anything about dessert.Way to not make your customers feel welcome. We ended up going to the little store in the hotel and bought Oreos to take up to our room. Oh, and by the way, we could see them chatting in the corner and not doing anything else. To be honest though, because the food was good, and we were staying at the hotel anyway, I would order from Level III again, but I will take up to my room. read more

Level III Restaurant - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food was good and tasty, the service is impeccable, and the decor + location is on brand with any JW property. I'd highly recommend trying to sit by the window to enjoy the views of San Francisco's city. The interior of the restaurant is modern, clean, and very comfortable to have a few drinks with light bites. The foot traffic was not atrociously busy, the ambiance gave a very business casual, lowkey chill, and conversation-friendly. read more

I do love this hotel so I stop by the restaurant/bar each time I am here. Level III is super chill and the staff is great. I like to grab a seat at the bar and get a drink and sometimes some food. No matter how big the tab is, they are always super nice and accommodating. Like when I want to watch a different football game than what is on the tv because I am deep in a fantasy football competition! I also love that they never judge me for asking for a drink that has less sugar than the menu calls for. The bartenders are willing to work outside the box and make sure you have a great experience. If you are in San Francisco and looking for an Oasis to have a drink, appetizers or a great meal, I would recommend this place! read more

Level III Restaurant - Cucumber and vodka amazingness! - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Level III is basically in the lobby of the JW Marriott - which is a lovely location but it's basically a bar with tables so if ambiance is what you're looking for, you prolly want to look elsewhere. The service is friendly and the menu has some options. The food is a little hit or miss - the watermelon feta salad and the onion soup were a smidge disappointing but the crab cakes were tasty and very well done. Basically, I wouldn't go out of your way but if you're there and it's convenient, it'll do. read more

Food was nicely prepared & tasty. Service was excellent. It was expensive - $65. for a New York steak, but we had a nice time.

Service was great and I loved my breakfast sandwich...and I'm picky.

The atrium at the JW is beautiful. Lots of seating, nice ambient noise, natural light, and friendly staff. Had The Burger, ordered medium rear and came out medium well. The aioli was tasty though. Fries and the salad was good too. Level III also offers a portable power unit so that You can work in any setting you want. It's a pretty awesome idea. In summary, it's a beautiful environment, hospitable staff, average food, and innovative. read more

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Only had breakfast here because of our stay at the JW Marriott. Food was excellent and service was too. We enjoyed our breakfast here. We didn't get to enjoy breakfast buffet because that is only available on weekends at $33/pp. we just ordered off the menu and the breakfast was very good. read more

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Unfortunately, the food that was quite good was really flawed by the small details. None of the hot food or the coffee was really hot, but rather fairly warm. Neither salt and pepper nor a spoon for the coffee was brought until requested -- which the waiter did properly when requested though. As usual, it's the management process rather than the employees or the chef, but rather management. It's a fairly new place and I think it's likely that they will get these minor but annoying flaws corrected which they do need to do when breakfast for two with tip cost $70. BUT on the way home we encountered a friend who said, It was the same when I was there" and when asked when she said, "3 months ago". This is unacceptable and shows bad management from the top of the hotel to the restaurant and perhaps back to central Marriott management-- sad. read more

Pulled into the whole holiday spirit, we decided to hit up the hotel bar, get a little festive and order a nice little strong cocktail. As I ordered a Maker's Mark Manhattan from the bartender he asked me "Sweet" or "Spicy"? Ummm, always spicy. He adds some Ancho Chile powder to my Manhattan and slips me the bill - $16. One drink, sixteen dollars? Wow, it was good but not that good. I've had better Manhattans with better bourbon than that. Although the cocktail was delicious, it really didn't make me want to stick around for another one. Off to another place instead. read more

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"The quality of food is in inverse proportion to a dining room's altitude, especially atop bank and hotel buildings (airplanes are an extreme example)."-Bryan Miller Maybe Bryan Millers words are true because all the Marriott's/Ritz Carlton lounges I've been going to, are on the ground floor or as in the case of Level III, it's located on (this makes sense right?) the third floor. Also the higher up a dining room's altitude, the higher the prices get. As of late, I've ended up at Marriott hotels and it's partner company Ritz Carlton, eating at their restaurants/lounges. And I'm realizing these hotels have a really nice chic atmosphere, good food, service, and comparatively reasonable prices. Arriving on the third floor via Marriott's cool elevators, I loved how the bar area looked. Contemporary all white upholstered benches, stools, tables laid out nice for chillaxin, and comfortable booth areas overlooking the City. The menu looked great with entrees like filet mignon, oysters, sliders, sea bass, and Mac & Cheese. I ordered a couple beers at the bar and socialized with my friends. Since I came during a Yelp event I was able to sample a few items from the menu: Kobe Beef Sliders: very tasty, cooked to medium, with fresh toasted slider buns. No better social finger food than sliders except maybe buffalo wings.. Mac & Cheese: it was ok, it's hard with all the competition out there making this cherished comfort food. I also had good desserts and of course the cause and solution to all of mankind's problems: alcohol. So in my Level 3 voice... Here's a clip of my Level 6 voice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snmUrzdMRFQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player Level III lounge is a great place to socialize even if you aren't staying at the Marriott. BTW, you DON'T want to see me go to 10!!! read more

Level III Restaurant - Sliders - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

REVIEWER #189 Well dang! Did I feel fancy up in this G-thang! Level III has it goin' on! Everything from the sexy JW Marriott hotel, to the friendly staff members, oh-let's not forget about the sexy chandeliers once you step out the 3rd floor! Whoo! At least come here to check out the décor and ambiance-you will be just as amazed as I was! Level III is located in beautiful San Francisco's Union Square-JW Marriott hotel. The restaurant is a little pricey then the norm, but it's because you are paying for the location (nothing in D/T Union Square is cheap!). The bar area is a great place to sit and relax (chat with the bartenders). They also have seating areas in the restaurant and areas to sit around the restaurant that consist of outlets to charge your electronics (sweet)! Some friends and I decided to get together here to enjoy a couple drinks and I was shocked at how cute this place was! The hotel itself is gorgeous and impressive, but the bar is a MUST! I hear there burgers here are delicious, wait-lemme not forget about their well-known Mac and Cheese!! I'm still wondering why I didn't order that dish! However, I ordered the Truffle Fries and dived right into a Lemon Drop and they both did not disappoint. I appreciated that the menu was short and simple, but at the same time offered a little bit of everything you want. Happy hour!! Don't we all love happy hour deals? Well, Level III has half price off their 3 signature cocktails, red and white wine. Hours are from 4PM-7PM Monday-Friday! Did I mention they have a wonder wine list! Yess, honey! The wine itself is enough for me to keep coming back. During the weekends, they offer a wonderful l JW Buffet which consists of a lovely health y breakfast and a create-your-own omelet from 6:30AM-11AM. Lunch and Dinner is served from 11AM-11PM. read more

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Since it's inside the JW I already expected nothing but the best. Expectations definitely met. Good food. Great service. Couldn't ask for more read more

Level III Restaurant - Must have! - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow: had room service at JW Marriott, and this meal was the best part of my stay. From the gem chop salad with impeccably sliced avocados , to the juicy steak frites, to the delicious creme brûlée with the perfect amount of crispy sugar on top, everything was prepared perfectly! read more

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Where do I begin.... false advertisement (NO RIBEYE on DAT menu) or a clueless waiter with an attitude. Quite an interesting experience and was very much service related. We were super excited to try the ribeye on the Dine About Town lunch menu. When it came time to order, the waiter said no ribeye but there's NY steak and "New York steak is better than ribeye". Are you for real??? **This just cracked us up. Disappointed and caught off guard, a friend took an extra minute to decide on the order. During this time, the waiter impatiently said "There really aren't many choices on the menu to decide. Either one or the other". MMMM ATTITUDE!!! So let's talk food. Among the 3 of us, we were able to sample all choices from the menu: seafood chowder, endive watercress salad, pan roasted chicken breast, and the infamous "better-than-ribeye" NY steak. The endive salad with julienne fuji apple, candied walnuts, and blue cheese was refreshing (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qxQ2OSOZgruD0q2QI2WeKA?select=F__a4h37qLFJobBlX5rMcw). The seafood chowders with clams, scallops, and crab meat also had chunks of potatoes and carrots. It was creamy and pretty good. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qxQ2OSOZgruD0q2QI2WeKA?select=g2vak9m0xNU9Wml3BPtsoQ). The chicken breast with maitake mushroom & roasted tomato risotto. Chicken was ok but the risotto wasn't good. It tasted like canned tomatoes were added. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qxQ2OSOZgruD0q2QI2WeKA?select=sDPDav85ceJ9jIASfSfEAg) Back to the waiter. Two of us ordered medium rare steaks but I happened to be the unlucky person to send back the well done steak and wilted fries. When I told the waiter, he accused my friend for having mistakenly eaten my steak. He also came back to tell me that the chef was confused if I wanted my steak more or less cooked. Haha really? Can we say confusion!!! He did return later with a medium rare steak. The fries were definitely better when they were crispy. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qxQ2OSOZgruD0q2QI2WeKA?select=9sub3qrAT_w7r-ueS-1_iQ) Our waiter was pretty clueless. He never stop by to check if we needed anything. Keep in mind the restaurant wasn't busy. He also didn't know how to split the bill on 2 separate credit cards and that we would have to wait for him to figure it out. Afraid of having to wait for 30 minutes, we put the entire bill onto one card. Sigh. read more

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This place is unforgettable! Highlights include... -Nice modern decor and ambiance. -Waiter telling us that the ribeye (featured on the DAT lunch menu) is not available and that NY steak is better anyways. -Spotty service with a hint of attitude. Our waiter and the chef were "confused?" (we know what medium rare is!) -The Seafood Chowder....best part of my entire meal. I've had better Risotto. Chicken was okay, like all other chicken dishes served at hotel receptions. Maitake mushrooms...I wish I had more. -GARLIC FRIES took my attention away from the NY steak. And no Mr. waiter, It wasn't better than any ribeye I've had. -------------------------------------------------------- Solid 2 stars. Unfortunately, my Dine About Town experience here wasn't a very positive one. read more

Well the Kettle one lemon drops are amazing. Not cheap, but damn good. The trio of desserts is mediocre at best, but when you need sugar and don't want to leave the comfort of your your hotel, it'll do. The table service is pretty bad...one woman for the entire lobby, but the service at the bar was great, as long as you don't mind waiting for your order. read more

Level III Restaurant - Kettle one lemon martini - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Strictly for their Happy Hour: M-F 4-7pm We were going to shop in Union Square and I yelped ahead of time for some Happy Hours to hit while we are in SF to take advantage of them. Level III was the first of three that day. It's a cool lounge. Plenty seating throughout. Very open. Nice bar. Bartender was a bit aloof. Great Happy Hour menu. We had: American Kobe Sliders - three mini delights served with crispy cipollini onion rings, sonoma pepperjack, tomato and fresh brioche buns - $6 - nice presentation and tasty mini burgers. We had it medium rare and that was exactly how it was served. A slider never tasted better. Bistro fries - house seasoned fries served with parmesan and parsley - $3.50 - very crispy but was salty. Addicting but got too salty after a while. As hubby said - it's a bar, that's how they sell more drinks! I had the shanghaied - square one cucumber, canton ginger liqueur, and organic lemongrass syrup, shaken and served up with an english cucumber slice on the rim - $6. A bit too sweet for my liking but interesting. Hubby had the Anchor Steam draft for $4. For a Friday, it was a bit slow. After an hour, there were only a few patrons but it was time to head out to other Happy Hours. If we are ever in the neighborhood, we will definitely return. read more

Level III Restaurant - Kobe Beef Sliders - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very very good!! We came in late and STILL received excellent service. Never felt rushed. I was pleasantly surprised at the creative twist the chef placed on common meals. The bread they bring before your meal was delicious. I really enjoyed the open atmosphere of the bar area and the intimacy of the restaurant itself. If this is a romantic dinner you can snug up in a corner booth. Also had breakfast and it was equally great. Prices typical of San Fran downtown area. See my pics :) read more

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Well.....if you've read the reviews from Hannah C. and Bobby L. my review of Level III will pretty much be very similar since I was part of that lunch group. We were looking for a restaurant to have for lunch during Dine About Town and I decided to go with Level III since I was really impressed with their food when they held a Yelp Elite Event there a few weeks earlier. We were so excited because we read on their DAT menu that they would have Ribeye Steak there for $17.95. BUT, when the waiter came to take our order, the first thing he tells us is that "We don't have Ribeye, only NY Steak. It's Better. You'll like it." They pulled the old 'Bait and Switch' tactic on us!!! So yeah, we settled for the NY Steak since the waiter claims "It's Better" than Ribeye. Uh huh, yeah sure. 1st course - Endive Salad (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qxQ2OSOZgruD0q2QI2WeKA?select=kZJ0nMT9rjS2gYS3rVmLrw) While it looks pretty, I didn't really care too much for this salad. Probably because I was still feeling bitter that they didn't have any Ribeye. Main Course - Ribeye....Oops, I meant NY Steak and Garlic Fries (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/qxQ2OSOZgruD0q2QI2WeKA?select=e9K3qyq8oJB0ozHv4snIFQ) The NY Steak wasn't too bad. It was cooked fine and medium rare as I requested. But it definitely wasn't "Better" than a Ribeye steak. And the Garlic Fries were just okay. The real kicker was what happened with Hannah C.'s order. We both ordered our steaks medium rare, yet when they brought them out, mine was fine, but her's was well done to a crisp. How the cook messed that up is a mystery. When we told the waiter about it, he said that the "order confused the cook" which is didn't make sense since we both ordered our steaks medium rare. Well, eventually they fired up another steak for Hannah and it was medium rare. To shed some light, despite all the mishaps, we kind of found this dining experience to be indirectly entertaining. We probably won't dine here again for DAT. If you do consider going here for Dine About Town, take extreme caution as you'll probably get something different than what's advertised. read more

Level III Restaurant - DAT Jan '12 1st Course Lunch - Endive Salad - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The Good: The food was amazing, the desserts are to die for. The Bad: The food took a long time to arrive. The Review: Let me first say that I do not usually eat at fine dining restaurants so I was a little out of my element here. Level III has a great deal called the Prixe Fix Menu. It is $39 and includes your choice of one appetizer, one entree, and a dessert. Considering the prices of the entrees this is a really good deal. I had the scallops, the portobello ravioli, and the Apple Grunt. The scallop starter was exquisite. I don't know what was in it but trust me when I saw it was delicious. The ravioli was good, but I felt it was too much...as in the sauce was a little overpowering, the portobello raviolis were delish though. If a delicious cheesecake and a scrumptious apple pie made sweet love their baby would be the Apple Grunt dessert. It was decadent. I also had a few bites of the filet mignon, man it was so good. The ambiance was really nice, as the restaurant just flows from the lobby area. Our table remarked that it could have been a little more dim to set a better mood. The service was great, they came by often to refill our drinks and check on us. Unfortunately the kitchen didn't follow suit. The food took a really long time to get out there. It took a good while before we got our first appetizer, and then it seemed like we were waiting awhile for our entrees. That aside the food really made up for this. read more

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3.5 stars rounded up because of the nice service! My bf was definitely not in a good mood tonight as he's doing his taxes at the last minute (I'm the opposite, did mine in February). Ugh, so I left the house to get some air and a quick dinner. An acquaintance once told me that the Happy Hour at Level III at the Marriott was worth checking out. It's not far from my place - somehow I found myself there tonight. Nice ambiance and friendly service. I just made it in time for the tail end of the Happy Hour (M-F 4-7PM). I ordered the Mac and Cheese (with gruyere, mascarpone, and parmigiano reggiano topped with toasted breadcrumbs) - pretty darn decent and it filled me up quick! I also ordered artichoke dip (a-ok) with house tortilla chips and the house pinot noir (smooth, just what I needed). Ahhh, I was hungry and that all hit the spot, especially the pinot. Thank you, Level III for saving my evening and giving me a good break from my grumpy, tax-stressed bf - ugh! ;) P.S. He's in a slightly better mood now - thank goodness! 2 Happy Hour dishes+1 glass of house pinot noir+tip+tax = $28 read more

Visited Level III on Friday night, where it was an unseasonably warm 90+ degrees in S.F.; it's important to know that in reading this review. Can't blame the restaurant for the weather, but it did make me notice that my seat was parked right under a very low, very hot chandelier. Pretty, but very hot. The service and food were very good, but the lighting should be reconsidered. Our waiter was very attentive and did an excellent job, despite working in the heat. The food? Yum. We had salads for starters, which were nice but the entrees were breathtaking. My mac and cheese featured a crumbly crunchy top and the shaved black truffle was the ultimate in upscale comfort food. I was panting halfway through, though- it's a huge serving (photo above). The tuna tartare was the wiser choice for a warm night and was accompanied by an avocado cream that was smooth and refreshing. Both dishes were excellent. The "amuse bouche" with crab was out of this world- the chef scored big points with us there! It was citrus-y and slightly sweet (from the crab) and salty, and all that flavor packed into a tiny glass. Sadly, we were too full for dessert but we'll be back- hopefully before this place gets crowded. read more

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SF's Dine About Town really serves two purposes: 1) To be able to sample a prix fixed menu at nice restaurants for an affordable price in the hopes of coming back 2) To be able to sample a prix fixed menu at nice restaurants for an affordable price so that you wouldn't come back and spend more on the regular menu Unfortunately, Level III falls into category 2. I'll admit, the decor can be interpreted as maybe artistic, stylish even, but that novelty soon wears off, especially once you start eating. I can see this place being known more for its happy hours than dinners. The attempt at the cream of brocolli soup was noble, but clearly fell short of anything remarkable or noteworthy. The pepper crusted petit filet mignon was a bit tough and chewy and cooked rather poorly. Perhaps the meat was just too old. What was even more interesting was the mac & cheese croquette. I had heard the regular mac & cheese was good, so I had higher expectations than to bite into a hardened brick of stale out-of-the-blue-box thing. As if dessert couldn't come quick enough, the old fashioned chocolate cake was pretty rich and smooth, but so are the ones at Costco. Besides the food and the mediocre service, I spent more time observing the artwork and decor, especially the grand red chandeliers and the interesting statue of what seem to be figurines dancing in a circle. If I do come back, it'll probably be to grab a quick drink for happy hour or after getting stamped at Ruby Skye. read more

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Rarely when I am in a city do I eat at a hotel restaurant. After all- there are tons of other places where i can eat. But during my recent trip to the Bay area- Level III was a logical choice for a couple of eating occasions. If you go- go for the heirloom tomato salad. Three to four kinds of tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and garlic toast crumbles all drizzled with balsamic dressing make for a great first start to your meal. This is my favorite of all the items I tried. I also had the NY strip (okay but coming from Chicago I guess I expected so much more). It was thin, well prepared but a bit tasteless and I found the mashed potato and pea combination a little odd. At another visit I had the tuna poke, that while very artfully arranged, was a bit tasteless. It needed more soy sauce and Wahhabi or anything that would give it some flavor. The atmosphere is trendy, the service spot on but know that Level III has fine dining prices. Dinner with drinks ran almost $70 a person which felt steep for a hotel restaurant, although I get they don't want to be considered a "hotel restaurant". They do have a prixe fixe special of a starter, entree and dessert which probably would be the better deal than ordering a la carte. Level III has good food, served by friendly people. I guess I'd just prefer if I am paying those kind of prices to be at some trendy place across town! read more

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square Hotel in Downtown. Level III RESTAURANT. Amazing breakfast & brunch. Delicious Dungeness Crab Benedict. Friendly staff. Convenient downtown hotel location. Reasonable prices. read more

Level III Restaurant - Dungeness Crab Benedict - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

We found Level III on OpenTable.com and decided to try it out. We went in on a Saturday night around 8:30pm, without a reservation, and were able to get right in. There were only a few other occupied tables. We went with the prix fixe menu and the recommended wine pairings. For only $39 + $15 for the wine, it was a smoking deal. Our starter courses were the scallops and the tuna. Both were beautifully presented. It's obvious the chefs take pride in their work. We are both "foodies," and also have both worked in the food industry, so we are pretty observant about stuff like that. The flavors blended perfectly. For our main courses, we ordered the Portabella Mushroom Ravioli and the Filet with peppercorn reduction. Unlike Dalia's review, I was quite pleased with the bite of the pepper. Personal preference, I guess. The meat was cooked to a sublime medium rare, and would have cut just fine with a dull butter knife, it was so tender. The ravioli were very tasty, although I'm not a huge fan of so much mushroom, so I didn't have very much of his entree. The dessert selection was a little limited--only two choices, so we got one of each to share. I did the cheese tray and he did some sort of berry and rhubarb shortcake thingy. We enjoyed both. As much as we loved the food, the service was the highlight. Our server was a total sweetheart. She was very attentive, and brought us a couple of little extras here and there. The other server also came over to chat with us a couple of times and answer some questions for us. We would absolutely go here again, and recommend it to anyone we know. As far as ambiance goes: it wasn't the most romantic of settings. It's too brightly lit, and very open. There aren't any actual walls separating it from the bar/lounge area in the Marriott. Just curtains. I appreciated the use of the space as someone that has worked in the industry, but it definitely wouldn't be my first choice for an intimate dinner. We thought their pricing was very reasonable, by the way, even on their wines. read more

I've tried this place at least 3 times. The name suits this place because the food deserves a level 3 out of 5. Nothing is special here and everything is expensive because it is at the JW Marriott. I can't remember much from my meals except that it wasn't memorable. Service is friendly and helpful. The decor and ambiance is well lit and comfortable with booths and tables. Parking can be tough on the street unless you use valet service at the hotel or want to pay for a local garage. read more

We enjoyed happy hour here. They have a couple of flat screen TVs for sports. Our server was quick to serve us and very friendly but professional. We enjoyed two apps- edamame with sesame and togarashi as well as pita with hummus and eggplant. Both were very nice. Especially liked the seasonings on the edamame! Yum. They had a decent selection of happy hr drinks, though after the server let us taste the house Chardonnay we went with a non-happy hr wine. Enjoyed our time here! read more

Believe the reviews about the Mac and cheese. So true! On par for a hotel's signature eatery , very pricey and high brow service. However the food was fab and the drinks did not disappoint. Über bright in the dinning area. Faves: lobster mac and cheese, crispy pork belly read more

Level III Restaurant - The cocktail menu lights up ... Win. - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had an amazing time for brunch here. The elevator was a but confusing, but given the name...everything panned out (you'll get it when you go) Located inside JW Marriott on he 3rd Floor. Had the most amazing table by the window on a sunny bright day. Donna was our server and she was very attentive. Ordered the Salmon with roasted vegetables. Slow cooked and MR for the win! There was a conference going on , but they were able to put up set sounds walls to keep the setting still intimate. The decor and ambiance alone was enough for me to come back. This time for a night cap. read more

Level III Restaurant - Feeling Immortal - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

My old good friend took me out to this place on a Sunday night and I really enjoyed this restaurant. Food was delicious and the environment was elegant and quiet. We could catch up many things without any interference. We stayed for almost 2 hours but servers were very nice and didn't seem to care so much~ I returned to this restaurant with other good friend when I had to tell her about my recent problems with love life. I think this restaurant is a certainly good place if you want a quiet environment with nice trendy decoration. Place doesn't seem to get crowded and the food was served pretty quickly. I hope there are more dishes on the menu to choose from, but I enjoyed squash pasta, oyster, taco, and chicken salad I had here. read more

Level III Restaurant - Squash pasta - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ok, so what if it's in the Marriott? Level III has helped redefine the new hotel lobby. It's a lounge, a restaurant, a meeting area and workspace all in one. It's wide open, yet intimate when the occasion calls for it. Drinks are not inexpensive, but with a menu from H. Joseph Ehrmann (of Elixir fame http://www.yelp.com/biz/elixir-san-francisco), they do deliver on quality and originality. The Harvey Milk Punch comes in 3 levels of the Big Easy classic; I'm not sure who's ordering the level 3 cuvee du cent-cinquantenaire at $90 a glass but let me know if you do, but the level 1 at $15 is a relative deal. The Shaghaied at $15 is also tasty, and the description of the cocktail lets you know that "you'll go willingly on this Chinese journey," and I want to believe them. But I'd say the real pleasant surprise for me was the food, namely the bar snacks. Items like: bistro fries seasoned with salt and pepper; a mac and cheese made up of gruyere, mascarpone, and parmeggiano reggiano; and kobe beef sliders on mini brioche buns. Mmm! Whether it's after a hard day of work or shopping, definitely keep Level III in mind. It's a place that deserves to be more of a destination. I'm also intrigued by their Take 3 Happy Hour: 3 reds, 3 whites, 3 beers, 3 cocktails, 3 plates, 3 hours, 1/2 price, 4-7 Monday-Friday. Three is indeed the magic number. read more

Level three has so many things going against it, and they haven't overcome that. Let's start with the building. It is a ridiculous building, a hideous mid budget glass elevator monstrosity with exposed duct work that has always reminded me above all else of the atrium from the death star. And then the setting, it is a Mariott. Mariott has never stood for hip or cool, I'm not sure what it stands for but clueful is not it. Mariott doing ultra lounge is like tuedo on a monkey. Maybe I would rather see the monkey. And Union Square, that's tough competition. Within a few blocks are the Saint Francis, Campton Place, Fairmont, Sir Francis Drake, Mark Hopkins, Ritz, Omni, plus any number of boutique hoels. If you come to San Francisco and your boss puts you up in the Mariott you've got rocky times ahead my friend. Amidst all this, somebody studied the success of the W and all the boutique hotels and said, lets do this! In fact, let's take it up a notch! So now there's an utterly sprawling, vast restaurant lounge lobby that takes up the entire surface (other than the news stand and the elevators) of the main floor of the hotel, floor 3. They have every conceivable amenity and seating arrangements - formal tables, couches, bar seating, bar tables, banquettes, long Cat 5 enabled computer hookup tables, Internet pay stations, semi-private flat screen roomlets (at least a dozen of those), fireplace seating, and beds. Yes, you can even plop yourself down in one of their lobby beds and order from there. It's nuts I tell you. For all this, service is slow and haphazard. Food is middling to terrible, menu is not thought out well. Drinks are well designed but not well executed (names like Harvey Milk Punch, Marina Margarita, Emperor Norton's Mistress, Dirty Harry). The prices are unconscionable - $8 for a draft beer???? Hello, this is not the Saint Regis. At happy hour they have a small number of half price options which just makes it a normally priced bad meal instead of something you kick yourself in the head wishing you didn't. The best part of the place is the design and layout. It is pretty cool to lookout, and not bad to hang out. If only the food, service, vibe, and prices were at that level. But even the design, it's still in the lobby of the death star, it looks as if somebody put an ultralounge in Darth Vader's palace. read more

I just found my dinner receipt in my pocket* and realized that beers at Level III were $8 a piece. $8! I don't have a problem paying $8 for a beer at a concert or at a cool Belgian bar but in a glorified hotel restaurant? No thanks! No wonder the place was almost empty on a Saturday night. I will definitely not be returning unless it's during happy hour when everything's half price. *great filing system, eh? read more

One star per level. Sorry for those of you who read this earlier, but I was writing from my phone. I stopped into this gorgeous, bright room for breakfast before working a university orientation across the street. The hostess table is a little hard to find, but the concierge was there to point the way. High ceilings, glass elevators and a blend of modern and classical deign elements make the room seem glamorous, despite the odd quadrant system. Servers still don't know the menu, but I'll wait until they are open a full day before I complain. The coffee is crap, the buffet looks great and my eggs benny were far from the best I've had in the city, but the eggs were cooked perfectly, even if the sauce was bland, generic and too thick. They're offered as full or half order, which was a nice touch and they came with limp yet tasty asparagus and a grilled tomato. It's fun to think that being here a half hour after they open for the first time, I probably ate the restaurant's first Benedict. read more

So I came back here for dinner last night. I was craving the mac & cheese that I had at the opening party so that's what I ordered--except instead of a tiny little taste of it...i had an entire plate...for dinner...all for moi!!! So far, I have to say...it's the best mac & cheese I've tasted. Also, I made a new discovery. This is a great place to go for a pre/post- theater dining. Not too many people know about it yet since it's fairly new and inside the JW so it won't be super crowded like Colibri or the Grand Cafe. read more