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    Rose's Cafe

    3.7 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Linguine
    Naomi W.

    Cute old diner vibes, but our table felt a bit small for seating three people. We ordered the fettuccine and linguine with clams, both of which had a healthy serving of sauce and were delicious. Service was a bit difficult to flag down at times despite it being a very slow Thursday night.

    Butter Lettuce  Salad with added salmon. Apples were crisp. Delicious.
    Lenore N.

    Stopped in for brunch; hadn't been there for years. I had a butter lettuce salad with walnuts and blue cheese. I added salmon and it was cooked perfectly. Lovely service. I long to come back for one of this yummy breakfast pizzas.

    Double Espresso
    Richard A.

    I am from the San Francisco Bay Area but when I visit family, it is usually in the East Bay and when I visit friends for lunch in San Francisco, it is usually around the Embarcadero area however recently, I was on my way to the Marina and wanted only a coffee and pastry since I was going to a catered event. As I recalled, there were always nice little cafes and eateries on Union Street so we head there. We ended up at Rose's Cafe and it was buzzing, the weather was agreeable and there were those enjoying the outside seating. It's a pity that I only ordered a double espresso and a pastry because the brunch menu looked so inviting but I was going to a catered event shortly. The next time that I am in the San Francisco Bay Area, I will make it a priority to visit Rose's Cafe for brunch.

    Rose Pistola Margherita Pizza
    Pete M.

    This was a quaint little restaurant that we saw while walking San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge. We sat outside because the weather was wonderful. Our waitstaff was very attentive and helpful in describing things we were unsure of. The pizza we ordered was perfect as we weren't super hungry and it was very rustic style of pizza.

    Yukon Gold Potato Hash
    Amelia D.

    We came here on a Saturday morning for brunch and while it was quite busy we were seated quickly. Our server was friendly and recommended the Roasted Chicken sandwich, which came with grilled onions and was made with pulled chicken. Super delicious and it comes with a side salad. My partner got the Yukon potato hash, which was delicious but could use some sauce so we asked for hot sauce on the side. The table coffee was free refills but weak (at $5+ I'd recommend an espresso drink.) I got a cappucino which was tasty but small. Not many of the menu items are gluten free. Which is something to be aware of. We enjoyed the sun-filled indoor dining area and the Japanese art on the walls. The cafe has been around since 1997, so it has staying power. I'd like to come back to try the focaccia.

    Salmon cozy
    Gabrielle L.

    Such a warm and cozy setting on a cold and rainy SF day! I loved the caffe latte served in an oversized bowl, and the Bolognese was spectacular. I got the salmon cozy based on recommendations, I can see why people like it but felt like it was missing something (maybe some lemon would have helped?). Overall a great gem of a place!

    Yukon Gold Potato Hash
    Grace J.

    I'm so surprised I haven't written about Roses yet! This review is for weekend brunch. I'll start with the service - super attentive and kind, at least the servers from brunch hours are :) The ambiance is super cute and cottagey. I love their outdoor seating when the weathers nice. Perfect sunday brunch spot. The food is fairly priced and they have a great range of selections. My favorite is the strawberry bread pudding french toast, and I love the ham and fontina breakfast pizza too. Their BLT also hits. Will continue coming back!

    Mary Bryan O.

    Came here for Sunday brunch. We were seated immediately. It was such a nice day so we requested a table outside. I ordered a Bloody Mary which I thought was ok. There wasn't much kick to it. For food, we had the breakfast pizza, the arugula salad and a side of crispy potato's. Everything was great! Definitely recommend the breakfast pizza. The crust is light and thin and leaves you feeling pleasantly satisfied.

    Ewa U.

    Beautiful little place nestled in quiet little corner in marina. The ambiance brings a warm, homey french vibe, and the dishes will satisfy your palate from the stuffed focaccia section to their mussels and excellent seafood linguine. There's even a french toast bread pudding i'm dying to try! Add on a fresh squeezed mimosa and you'll be ready to scale the steep hills of SF! cheers

    Poached Tuna, Organic Greens, Capers, Fennel & Red Onion
    Susie Q.

    The restaurant is blight, cheery, and full of charm. Great restaurant for lunch. It was packed but the wait was fairly quick. Our mushroom pizza and tuna salad were fresh and delicious. The pizza has just the right amount of sauce and the crust is thin with a crispy and crunchy edge. The salad is lightly dressed which was perfect for us.

    Linguine and Pizza
    Irina N.

    Really great dining experience at this restaurant! We got the corner table on the left. We ordered the linguine with seafood and pizza with sausage and broccoli rabe per the recommendation of our server. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The restaurant filled up pretty quickly and we didn't feel rushed. The ambience was very charming too. I recommend this place for a date night or just an upscale meal with someone.

    Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Half Chicken
    Miranda L.

    One of me and my boyfriend's favorite places for dinner in the Marina! Have been going back for years and it never disappoints. Went around 5:30 pm for dinner on a Saturday and was seated immediately, with lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. The inside is also very quaint, inviting and warm. When seated, they gave us fresh bread and the staff was very kind, letting us take our time to order too. Broccoli Rabe - Wanted to get a vegetable side and it was a nice lightness and cleanser between the other heavier dishes we had. Cooked well but had a little too much garlic flavor in some bites. Margherita Pizza - They always do their thin crust pizza so well. The margherita had good flavoring and was a classic: cheese, tomato and basil. Half Chicken - Something new we tried and it surprised me. It came out super hot and juicy, not dry at all inside. The skin was also slightly crispy and had good flavor with the herb butter. Was pretty large with the amount of meat it had and we took some of it home. A great place for a date night or casual dinner, will need to go back to try their brunch that people always talk about!

    Arugula salad, Breakfast Pizza, Fried Potatoes
    Kelly R.

    Fun breakfast/brunch spot! There is a wide variety of food options, so there is something for everybody. Definitely recommend ordering the breakfast pizza for the table! The flavor was perfectly balanced and the crust was super thin and crispy. Sit outside if the weather is nice!

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    Really cute spot. Super homey environment and the food is yummy. Not everything on the menu is a home run but it's a good spot.

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    Staff is very mean, very bad attitude. Price of food is not cheap but has tolerate poor customers service.

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    Roaming Goat - Dates, halloumi

    Roaming Goat

    4.5(170 reviews)
    0.4 miMarina/Cow Hollow

    Have dined here twice and both times did not disappoint! The service is great, and the food is…read morefresh and delicious. I especially love the dip trip and grilled halloumi. The burrito salad was alright, could have used a little more flavor in my opinion. I really like the small plates and sharing atmosphere of this place, and appreciate all of the vegetarian forward options. The space is small and intimate, definitely great for a date night or girls night! I will say if you make a reservation (I'd recommend, it's a small place and gets busy) be sure to be prompt as part of our group was running about 10 minutes late, and the servers kindly let us know we only had the table for an hour and a half, which is fairly strict on weekends.

    Came by on a Sunday during happy hour. We ordered a few food items off the happy hour menu: hummus…read moreand muhammara (a must!) with pita, aleppo fries, and falafel. We also ordered the non-happy hour burrata salad and the filet kebab. Our server was very attentive, though our main food items were somehow forgotten and we had to remind them.. but once they arrived, everything was great! I loved the pomegranate in the burrata salad. I also appreciated the non-alcoholic options, including my favorite Fentiman's rose lemonade. I would definitely recommend this place, especially for happy hour. My only small critique is the restroom, since the entire restaurant is so classy and chic, it would have been the perfect finishing touch if the restrooms matched the same vibe.

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    Bar Crenn - Pretzel

    Bar Crenn

    4.1(180 reviews)
    0.1 miMarina/Cow Hollow
    $$$$

    If Paris had a secret bar hidden inside San Francisco, this would be it. Bar Crenn feels like a…read morecandlelit salon - intimate, old-world, and effortlessly elegant. And the service matches that energy perfectly: polished, warm, and present without hovering. And don't skip the cocktails. They're a core part of the experience. Their version of an Espresso Martini was my favorite of the night... and I'm not even a coffee drinker. Foodwise, everything was paced beautifully. We started with their playful "smoke break," a crunchy seaweed cigar stuffed with sweet Dungeness crab and caviar. The agnolotti was filled with ricotta and goat cheese, layered with Burgundy truffle and mushroom, and tied together with an aromatic onion porcini consommé. Warm malted pretzel bread came next with a silky Mornay sauce topped with caviar and mustard for dipping. The brandade of salted cod with light, airy whipped potatoes disappeared in a few spoonfuls, and the dry-aged kampachi mosaic, paired with truffle purée and finished with uni béarnaise and more truffle, was one of those bites you pause for. The highlight was the two-part course: matsutake chawanmushi with crab dashi and browned butter, paired with unbelievably tender abalone finished with a sauce made from its own liver. Closing: Bar Crenn isn't about big portions or spectacle. It's about intention, atmosphere, and a rare level of refinement that still feels welcoming. If you're looking for a special night that feels transportive from the moment you sit down, this is absolutely worth the reservation. 5 stars.

    My friend made reservations for my birthday on a Monday at Bar Crenn for 7pm, we arrived and were…read moregreeted by the host who sat us at the bar. Space is beautiful, low lights, wood paneling, velvet seats, a very relaxing but elegant design. Drinks: Mizuwari - good, this is prebatched and carbonated upon service, nice light fruity flavors with a light sparkling effervescence, whisky definitely more in the background, didn't pick up much floral in this one either but enjoyed it Arlequin - good, nice creamy foamy texture from the egg white, nice acidity, with subtle berry notes, and a whisper of scotch in the finish, a very unique take on a whisky sour Baxter - boozy and on the sweeter side, with a strong cognac flavor in the finish, fruity upfront, a slow sipper Food: Nori Rolls: great, loved the fresh Dungeness crab within the crispy nori shell almost like a wafer texture with just a little bit of rice to hold it together, grab was sweet with a subtle saltiness, chives added a burst of light delicate onion flavor, came with two small pieces per order Scallop Tacos: good, thin slices of raw scallops topped with mildly spiced xo sauce, on a very crispy chip like textured shell, the citrus added a burst of freshness, good but was expecting more of a traditional taco with a tortilla, this was a canape sized bite Pretzel Bread with Mornay sauce - pretzel i believe was a buckwheat base so a bit more dense than i was expecting, nice salty crust, mornay sauce was very tart and acidic with a thin runny texture, mustard forward as well, had higher hopes for this wouldn't recommend if you are expecting a classic pretzel Lobster Roll - served in a brioche bun that was a bit dense and lacked the airiness I was expecting, lobster was also a tad tough and chewy, loaded with bearnaise which was creamy and rich with a subtle saltiness but overpowered by the hot sauce served ontop Paris Breast: highlight of the night, really light airy choux with a slight crisp exterior filled with a delicious lightly sweetened vanilla cream, passionfruit orange and guava in the curd and filling was also excellent and made for an exciting end to the meal. Service was solid fairly attentive, plates and serviceware and water refilled and refreshed throughout. Food was well paced. Drinks took a little time to order but understandable given there were only two bartenders for the evening. Overall Bar Crenn was a little disappointing, other than dessert nothing was particularly note worthy. Cocktails were good but not outstanding, small bites were pretty hit or miss with small portion sizes. Glad i got to try this spot but not likely to return.

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    The Patio - Salmon

    The Patio

    4.6(229 reviews)
    0.3 miMarina/Cow Hollow

    This place is absolutely excellent! My friends and I were looking for a spot to grab drinks and…read moredecided to check it out, and we were so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly, which immediately set a great tone for the evening. The service was excellent -- attentive without being overbearing -- and we never felt rushed. We ordered margaritas, which were really well made and delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a drink or a light bite with friends. Overall, it's definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Great drinks, friendly service, and a welcoming vibe make it a must-visit!

    The restaurant has a puzzling ambiance. Plush couches adorn the interior, with the sparse titular…read more"patio" at the back. On the patio, the heat didn't reach every seat leaving parts of the table chilly. Unfortunately, the food seemed to follow the standard set by the furnshings, and was equally mediocre. The short rib was a touch overcooked, though the mashed potatoes it sat upon were lovely. The mac and cheese had a delicious blend of cheeses, but the pasta was too ordinary. The fried chicken that sat upon it was also plain. Service was the bright spot. Our server was warm, gracious, and patient with our large group. For a big dinner group where seating and service matter most, the restaurant has its advantages. But overall I wouldn't give it a recommendation.

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    California Wine Merchant - Happy Hour Sauvignon Blanc.

    California Wine Merchant

    3.5(344 reviews)
    0.2 miMarina/Cow Hollow
    $$

    Arrived an hour before they closed. Nice ambiance. Nice place to have a nightcap or start out…read morebefore your journey out. Great selection of wine, but reds in particular. California reds, but not the overpriced name vineyards, just a great picks of what's good. They also have a wine club that has been around for a lot longer than most bars. You can have wines shipped to your door and meet up with other like minded wine enthusiasts.

    Greg The owner is super nice and super friendly! He walked us through the history of how he built…read morethe bar 52 years ago and was one of the first people to really start getting in on the California wine trend. He met a lot of the famous California wine vineyards that now can go for $500 a bottle 30 years ago or 50 years ago when there were just getting started and only for $5 a bottle. He is super friendly and accommodated us even for a last minute Monday wine tasting a few minutes after the original 8:00 and said he was just excited to have us come see the space and also talked through about how hard it is even make the wine shelves which he made all by himself selecting the redwood lumber and cutting everything there while a junior in college! Greg got into wine through taking a wine class at school way back and got excited by how a lot of the fathers at his school were both into wine and classical music and really shared his passion with us -- talking about not only a wine but also the farm to table movement and how Chez Panissse helped to innovate there! Additionally, the other folks at the bar were lovely talking about how they got into wine and their journeys and favorite wines! Definitely would suggest Monday wine tasting nights !!! Also you can read about the pup mascots over the years such as Murphy Lucky and Arfie!

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    Cultivar - San Francisco - White truffle caesar

    Cultivar - San Francisco

    4.2(312 reviews)
    0.4 miMarina/Cow Hollow
    $$

    I had brunch here today & it was great. They offer bottomless mimosas & I opted for that (they…read moreoffer orange, pineapple & cranberry juice & I tried all 3). My friend chose cocktails but I forgot which one. We shared the burrata, which was presented with sliced apples & blood orange & regular orange sections with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar & served with toasted baguette slices. It was delicious! I had the mushroom eggs Benedict with a side of bacon with potatoes & it was also delicious! The spinach & variety of mushrooms made it a healthy choice to offset the crispy bacon (4 generous slices too). Service is friendly & helpful. They have a back patio which is uncovered & front parklet for outdoor dining but we opted to sit inside because it was chilly today. The main dining room is sleek & modern with a wall of wine bottles as decor but it also served.

    Cultivar has a great happy hour and it goes until 6pm, which is a nice bonus. We got a Sauvignon…read moreBlanc and a Cabernet Sauvignon for $10 each, and both were solid. For food, we each got the Urge sliders and the ahi wonton tacos ($8 each). Everything was good! The wonton tacos came with a spicy red sauce that caught me off guard. I usually expect more of a chipotle sauce vibe, but it was still tasty. The service was great and we were checked in on multiple times. We sat in the patio area. Cute with a fireplace.

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    Waystone - Fries and chicken bites

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    4.8(91 reviews)
    1.4 miRussian Hill, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

    We believe in second chances. And by we I mean me, my friends, and Tom…read more We showed up last night and immediately the atmosphere was different. Every single table was full and bustling. The people were laughing, the drinks were flowing. It smelled really good, which we would later find out was from the food especially that Mac and cheese. We started off with different wines, some that Tom recommended based on what we told him we didn't like or did like. He apologized for our previous experience and was genuinely a nice guy. Honestly it's very admirable for a business owner to take feedback to heart and want to incorporate it. Plus he's a really cool guy when you get to know him. The staff was busy running around but still made time to come check on us. Our final verdict is we came on a bad day. This time we got the actual Waystone experience. We finally got to try the chicken bites with a creamy aioli, fries with yogurt sauce, and the star of the show was the Mac and cheese. Tik tok did live up to the hype and we will have to come back for one of their jazz nights. Be warned this place gets busy! But it's worth it.

    Waystone is technically a wine bar, but spiritually it's a community living room disguised as a…read morejazz lounge with snacks. Yes, the wine is excellent..(not selling you 'natural' actively fermenting bottles) thoughtfully curated... the cab franc , interesting without being pretentious. Yes, the bites hit (shoutout to the watermelon salad). But what really makes Waystone magic is the people. Everyone who works here is warm, funny, and present in a way that makes you feel like you belong, whether it's your first visit or your 50th. Live jazz nights here are their own kind of therapy. I once saw a harpist who made me feel like I was floating inside the music. No cover, no pressure, just ridiculously good musicians making the whole place glow. One thing I love: the rotating local art. The walls change every so often as new artists take over, and it completely shifts the energy of the space. You might not love every piece, but that's kind of the point--it's alive, it's personal, and it's supporting real artists in SF. And if you do love something, you can take it home (yep, everything's for sale). Whether you're here for the jazz, the wine, the art, or the people.. waystone shows up with soul. I'd give it six stars if I could.

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