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    The View Lounge

    4.1 (2.1k reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Herman X.

    Located right at the top of the Marriott marques, this place has a great view of the city. The windows remind me of Star Wars. Two sides to the bar but it gets packed most of the time. Stay at the Marriott marques and come to the to for a drink. Nice selection of drinks, cocktails, and food.

    Amanda M.

    Food was really good and delicious. The cocktails were great and the tuna was delicious and a solid portion size. Service as great, friendly and quick! Servers were frequently walking around attending to all the tables.The ambience is amazing. Definitely would come back.

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    Rose H.

    Okay this has to be the most expensive hotel dining I've ever gone to. $27 for a DRINK. WHAT. $30 something for 2 sliders. WHAT. Although the view is cool and food is yummy, it will never be worth that much. We got the sliders and the pizza and lychee martini. Drink was SOOO strong. Athe end of the day, you are in a hotel bar... service was fast in the beginning but took forever to get our check.

    Jeremy L.

    I visited The View Lounge on a random Monday night and was surprised by how busy it was. The lounge was packed, so be prepared to wait a bit for seating since it's first come, first served. You can order drinks directly at the bar or find an open seat and have a server take your order. It took us about 10 minutes of walking around before we finally found a table. Although the service was a little slow at first because of how busy it was, once we were helped, the experience was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome. The food is definitely on the pricier side, but it's well worth it. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the martinis were especially impressive. If you're looking for a relaxing spot with breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, The View Lounge is a great choice. The combination of great cocktails, tasty food, and the incredible city views makes it a place I'd happily visit again.

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    Lin M.

    My partner brought me here on Saturday. We arrived around 6:30 and had no trouble getting a table with a view. Service as great, friendly and quick! Servers were frequently walking around attending to all the tables. We loved everything we ate except the tuna ( we didn't like the sauce) the tuna was great we just didn't like the sauce For drinks we had the Garden Fizz, Paloma, and Lycheetini. All wonderful For food we had : charcuterie board, prawn cocktail ( HUGE prawns and my second favorite dish), ahi tuna tataki, chicken adobo tacos and the Prosciutto flatbread ( my favorite!) For dessert we shared the Ube Crème Brûlée I wanted to try the house made chips cause they looked delicious but I was too full. Definitely a great place to come and celebrate!

    Katy W.

    Pretty view of the city and nicely crafted cocktails. You seat yourself so it can be tricky to find available seating. I came here on a Thursday night and there was a good amount of seats. The lychee-tini was very sweet and well made.

    Karen r.

    My friend and I wandered in on a Saturday evening and were lucky enough to get a seat with a view! For some reason though, I forgot to take a picture of The view! Usually in a place that has a great view. The food might not be so great. That is definitely not the case here! Our cocktails were fantastic and the appetizers were absolutely delicious. Great, friendly, prompt service. Also. Highly recommend a visit here.

    joyce l.

    I miss the days when we could come here regularly to see Pure Ecstasy perform. Brought my friend up here last night for birthday. The weather cleared up and it was a perfect view, just as I remember. Servers were great. Atmosphere 5 stars. Even the ice cube is extra! Definitely worth visit if you are in the area!

    Chang T.

    Always a good time and the vibes are stellar. Staff friendly and attentive. View is spectacular even on foggy days. The food ain't bad either. Come around sunset and night for city view magic.

    Stephanie L.

    While pricey, the views are immaculate and the staff top notch making this a great spot if you're in SOMA. I stayed at the Mariott so it was very convenient to pop up to the top floor one of the nights of my stay and I'm so glad I did. I recommend getting there early to get a coveted window seat and try and stay for sunset - gorgeous views even on a cloudy day. The potato chips with onion dip are also a must try and I really enjoyed the lychee martini, though I did swap gin for the vodka it normally comes with.

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    Taylor J.

    Absolutely stunning views of SF! I am so happy I spent a little time over at The View Lounge. Arrived at around 7pm and the place was happening in a weeknight! Honestly, I felt a little underdressed since everyone seemed so dashing and out together. I'll know that for next time. Sat right at the bar and TBH I felt like Batman peering over Gotham City. The views here are unmatched and the vibes inside are so swanky. For food, my latest obsession has been tuna, so I opted for the tuna Tataki. So yummy, flavorful, and in the most hypnotic sauces Ever! I paired this with a lycheetini which was yummy and refreshing. Cute little dinner at The View Lounge! This is the ultimate romantic date spot! Can't wait to come back and snuggle up with the boo and enjoy!

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    Hailey K.

    Marriot hotel bar with high ceiling and great view with bars and nice interior. Only reason 4 star is that I've never get to seat near the dome window seat. Cocktails tasted great and view was nice. Wish muic could be improved.

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    Nanz F.

    It's my second time here and the view lounge does not disappoint with it comes to VIEW of the city . Food is good . although could be presented in a more an appealing way. I like personally like the scallops and the cheese charcuterie Pretty pricey ( I guess your paying for the "view " ) - for a dinner date but if you have friends and you're there to have some appetizers and a few drinks , split the cost it's okey. Waiting for the sunset is definitely the vibe ! Really pretty up there ! It's nice to that it's first come first serve basis . It opens at 4pm so if u want great seats be there 5-10 mins early .

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    Ask the Community - The View Lounge

    Hi ! Please tell me if the restaurant allows 3 year olds.?

    Yes they allow kids under 12 until 9 pm

    Is there live music?

    No live music in the lounge

    Is it open on new years eve night?

    Yes, the Bar use to be open during all the year, but I really recommend to call before drive ahead since some days they use to close for private events.

    Do we need to do reservation?

    No its first come, first serve

    Kids aloud or more a bar seen?

    I've seen families around, probably a 70/30 ratio of singles to families though.

    Do you still need proof of vaccination to dine here?

    I was checked in Mid-February, but I’m not sure if that has changed yet or not.

    Can I make a reservation? Or is it first come first serve?

    The View Lounge is located on the 39th Floor. The Hours of Operations are Tue-Wed-Thu, from 4pm-11pm and Fri & Sat, from 4pm-12midnight. The Hours are subject to change at any time based on business demands. Effective Aug. 20, 2021, Proof of… 

    Are people under 21 allowed in?

    Yes I've seen children go in with an adult.

    Can non-hotel guests visit the View?

    Yes!

    Do they take reservations?

    They do not. If you want window seat, go early before they open.

    We are going to be staying at the hotel and just wondered when the easiest times to get in would be? Thanks!

    The earliest is the best because it can be crowded really quick.

    Do they play music and if so what kind?

    Lounge style. Funk, jazz, soul, classic rock, disco/house, hip hop.

    Do we need to make reservations for drinks?

    Thanks for reaching out. The View does not take reservations. It is first come first serve.

    Are you still just open Friday and Saturdays? Yelp and your website mentions the restaurant is open on Thursday from 5:30 pm to 9:30pm as well?

    We are happy to provide an update! The View is now open Wednesday & Sunday from 4:00pm-11:00pm and Friday-Saturday-Sunday from 4:00pm-12:00am local time. See you all there!

    When is going too open again?

    The View is open Saturday and Sunday from 4:00pm-12:00am local time each week.

    Any update as to when it'll reopen?

    The View is open Saturday and Sunday from 4:00pm-12:00am local time each week.

    Anyone know if the lounge is still closed?

    I have the same question. Hopefully someone will answer!

    Is this place still closed?

    Thank you for your message. The View Lounge is currently closed, and we are looking forward to when it does re-open. We'll be ready and waiting to have you all join us!

    Best time to watch the view?

    5pm during the winter time!

    Can we not make a reservation in advance?

    No you can not, it's open seating. Check it out!!

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