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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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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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.

    Jorge C.

    Incredible atmosphere and great service. Went there with my boyfriend for the day I asked him out

    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!

    The view
    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.

    Lycheetini
    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!

    Scallops, the boom !
    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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    Juan V.

    Everyone wants to be on top especially in the city of San Francisco. Lots of people showing off their on top of San Francisco in my social media feed. Getting to the top of San Francisco hasn't been so simple. There are lots of places to enjoy a drink and a place to hang out with a view of the top of San Francisco. Then there is lots of POPO's (Privately Owned Public Open Spaces) in SF. Although there are lots of rooftops are popping up through San Francisco but ask yourself a question: Can you stand the rain ? If you want somewhere that is cozy and dry during the cuffing season there are some that are indoors places with a big beautiful aerial view of the San Francisco high rises and landscape. There is Top of the Mark and the Starlite along with City Scape Sky Bar at the Hilton in San Francisco. Another indoor place and hotel with an aerial view of San Francisco is inside the Marriott Marquis Hotel on Mission street on the 39th floor called the View Lounge. I usually come here as a pit stop for next place and sometimes I stay throughout midnight. I like when they have live music and it's more like a lounge to enjoy the city lights with a view from above and to witness the big beautiful view of the San Francisco skyline. They have couches and sofa like seating area with pillows to get cozy. They also have food available with dishes like chicken adobo tacos and dessert with Matcha cake. The drinks here are good and I usually grab a few glasses of wine and top it off with some champagne. There is "place "in San Francisco with a good view to " embrace" the view of the big beautiful San Francisco skyline is hard to "replace"which makes you feel closer to "outer space " Go to floor "Thirty Nine " not at Pier 39 but on Mission street at the View Lounge where you have a aerial of buildings and some business "sign" a place has the view of the San Francisco amazing " skyline" and a great place to grab a glass of red "wine"

    Tacos
    Jen T.

    Gorgeous, unbeatable views of the city. And to our surprise, the food was also undeniably delicious! We ordered the tacos, sliders, potato chips, olives, and mushroom flatbread--all of them were a hit! The potato chips were absolutely addicting and we couldn't stop reaching for them. The other items were spot-on, but I especially enjoyed the tacos, super juicy and packed with flavor. This is a wonderful spot to wind down or celebrate a special occasion with delicious appetizers accompanied by the dim, moody ambiance and stunning views of SF.

    Sushma K.

    Came here to bring in my birthday earlier this month. If you are in SF and LOVE high rises/rooftops, this is def the place to go too.. if you're staying in the marriott, you have a chance to get their early and get a good spot!! This place does not do Reservations or anything special on special events. The ambience itself does it all. Placed on the 39th floor, this dome shaped spectacle does wonders for your dates nights and special occasions. We were extremely lucky enough to get a spot by the window... Dont expect any over the top fancy drinks, they have the classics, but, what you pay for is the experience and the view! The service was prompt and swift, also it closes by 11:30pm offlate. If you have luck on yourside, you will get a spot by the window! Do not miss out on this place for sure!

    Red velvet cheesecake
    Sam P.

    I always love a visit to the view for a great cocktail and amazing views! This place holds a special place in my heart - we had cocktails here on our first date and now we are about to celebrate 25 years married! We have brought our kids here and we came here the weekend we dropped our daughter off for college - now we brought her to enjoy cocktails as she starts her senior year! We enjoyed their Lychee martini / which I meant to get last time so finally tried it and it's great! Also loved our view - we were sat at the back which offers epic views of Alcatraz which I was never aware of - then, thanks to the amazing server we had - Eva - we got city views when she came to let us know a table was available! She was so lovely throughout our visit so special thanks to her! It was a great way to end our SF trip at once of our favorite places to watch the city below!

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    Mariel M.

    Came here after dinner to grab a drink and there was a decent crowd. There's plenty of seating, but all the areas by the window were taken and we grabbed a high top table. We tried the lycheetini and the mission paloma. The lycheetini was perfectly balanced, light, and super refreshing! The lychee garnish is always my favorite I really enjoyed the ambiance, and how everything was dimmed. The view paired with delicious drinks was a great after dinner treat after our anniversary dinner nearby. The drinks are pricey, but I think that comes with the territory. The service was also super quick, and our server was also sweet enough to offer us a window table when parties were leaving. Definitely a great spot to check out for drinks with a nice view!

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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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