Super excited to see Turtle Tower open a new location in the Marina. Since they are only offering takeout for now, I ordered the Cơm Sốt Vang, beef stew over rice, instead of pho. The beef is deeply flavorful from hours of slow cooking, and the bold spices are especially comforting in this cold, rainy winter weather. It was hearty, rich, and very comforting! We also chatted with one of the staff members, Jerry, who was very friendly and shared that dine in service is expected to open in January. They plan to serve alcohol and stay open until 2am. The interior is still being finished, but from what I could see, the space looks roomy and inviting. I can't wait for dine in to open so I can come back for their pho! read more

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This spot is fire!!!! We were so fortunate to be able to swing by Turtle Tower Marina during the soft opening to get my PHO GA (Chicken noodle) FIX. We also had the egg rolls and papaya salad. The food was great! The portions were large, soup the right temperature for this winter season, and the appetizers kept me wanting me. Their salted Viet Coffee will give you that jolt of energy to keep you going in the Marina district. The ambiance and atmosphere is super chic and modern...makes me feel 20 years younger ! I'm going to keep coming back for the good food and the good vibes Service was excellent. The waiter kept checking on us and we even ordered food to go! read more

Turtle Tower - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered takeout, and they handed me a bag and said good night. After realizing half my order was missing, I came back about 20 minutes later. They said, "Yeah, this is only half your order, here's the other half." No apology for the missing food or the extra trip. Really disappointing service. read more

Drove an hour to try this place with my family. We eat beef pho once a week and love trying new spots but this one, definitely not coming back. We ordered fresh spring rolls that were decent , we ordered rare beef pho, off the bat we noticed no sauces but fish sauce.. once we smelled the soup something seemed off , straight oil greasy taste no flavor broth whatsoever . I ordered for my kids the rice plate with chicken and there was less than 10 pieces of chicken that were also charred and tasteless . The pho had maybe 4-5 pieces of beef and tasteless , we were left shellshocked because on Instagram they made it seem like it would be amazing but this was a waste of money. To top it off , we even asked the worker that was there if he's eat this pho and he said he'd rather eat elsewhere which really got us thinking this place is just for looks. When we eat at other pho spots we usually order like 3 appetizers and we only got 2 the price was ridiculous 135$ for two pho plates , one rice plate and spring rolls with chicken wings, even the chicken wings no flavor at all. Definitely not the spot to eat, it's a waste , no flavor and honestly ridiculous. The soups broth was straight oil I wish I took a picture to show the layer of oil sitting on top. We were told it's cooked with fish sauce which it had an off smell and taste , didn't even finish the soup .. Mainly noodles that were over cooked , barely any meat just broth and cilantro.... NEVER AGAIN. Save your money and find authentic pho elsewhere . Sf really be playing with your wallets ... read more

Had a lovely dinner at Turtle Tower in the Marina district. This is their newest location and the decor and ambiance is absolutely stunning! We ordered a few appetizers and noodles to try amongst the group and these were the stand outs: Appetizers: - Gỏi Cuộn Tôm Thịt‍ - Each of the spring rolls were portioned well and generous in the grilled pork, shrimp, and veggie filling inside - Cánh Gà Chiên - Hanoi's style fried chicken wings were so crispy and flavorful, not too oily either Noodles: - Phở Ap Chảo‍ - First time trying a noodle soup that had a unique smoky flavor from the pan-fried beef matched with celery, carrots, onions, & leeks - Phở Gà - Super classic chicken noodle soup; would recommend their rice noodle over egg noodle as the egg noodle taste overpowers the lightness of the noodle soup Overall, service was friendly as well. Would definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

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Really wanted to try this place for happy hour, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. It took a while to be seated, and once we finally got a table, the employee who seated us completely forgot about us. We were the only customers in the restaurant, yet no one came to take our order or even check on us. The employee spent the entire time on his phone instead. After waiting long enough, we decided to leave. Ironically, that was the first time anyone acknowledged us. At that point, it was too late, we took our business elsewhere. Everyone has off days, but there's really no excuse for completely ignoring the only customers in the restaurant. read more

Great spot to eat, especially late night after a few drinks! Love Turtle Tower! I usually get the Dac Biet. The bowls are HUGE. Cocktails are delicious. The service is always on point. The servers are fast, friendly and efficient. Ambience is an elevated experience. Thanks, TT for always taking care of us. You have a loyal customer here, always. read more

Turtle Tower - Pho Bo Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Their pho soup tastes sooo good! I like they add green onion into the soup to make it special and unique instead of regular bean sprouts! We love their beef pho and spring rolls. Prices are reasonable and food came up reasonably quick and good service! Highly recommended if you live nearby! read more

So nice to have a good Pho spot in the Marina. Been here twice and the Beef Combo Pho is my favorite. Very friendly staff as well.

Before turtle tower I had never tried a pan fried soup in my life, once I asked if it was fairly northern specific the servers were so informative of the cuisine and they were amazing with each recommendation and answered all of our questions swiftly. After ordering the #6 the #12, and an order of the "Nem Cua" we were amazed at the portions. Although the restaurant didn't have hoisin which was surprising, the number 6 had such a great taste, it was exactly what the servers had described! It was smoky, and had so much flavor, I didn't even have to use the fish sauce or sriracha! Definitely recommend this place especially for the dinner service, ask questions they're helpful! read more

So yummy!! Super cute space as well and amazing service! They do late night happy hour until 2am!! Very much needed space in Marina read more

Turtle Tower - Imperial Rolls, Papaya Salad, Spring Rolls! Yummy! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered catering through them and had a great experience! Great communication and service.

I was lucky enough to attend their soft opening, I was honestly afraid to try the Pho Ga thinking there would be loads of Ginger in it, I hate ginger! Luckily NO Ginger taste!!! The broth was so rich, clean, and delicious! I see now why it's their famous dish! I love my chewy pandan waffles, but theirs was surprisingly not chewy at all, it was light, crispy, and delicious!! So good after a heavy meal. read more

Got to try this location a couple weekends ago, and it was amazing. Really cool decor, and it was bustling, too, so a nice, fun vibe. I requested extra greens and jalapeños with my chicken pho, and my order did not disappoint! My bowl was huge and I expected to take some home, but I ended up slurping it ALL up lol Yum! Thanks to TT for opening a Marina location, and looking forward to returning. (Also, service was great. No hovering and quick, attentive staff when we needed anything. ) [Edit re: negative reviews: I also thought during the pandemic we realized how critical restaurant staff were and that we'd give them grace, esp'ly ones that just opened a couple weeks ago where they may be working details out.] read more

I've been eating Vietnamese cuisine since I was a child and had enjoyed the previous Turtle Tower locations so was looking forward to their new reincarnations. The star is for the pho which was a good size for the price and had flavorful meat (many places have bland less-beefy beef). The soup was a bit salty and oily for my taste but fine. We also had the pate banh mi because we were interested in tasting their home-made version. So food was OK if not as good as we remember it. What drove the stars down was the service and keep in mind, I'm used to lackadaisical service in Asian restaurants! The menu online (PDF) and in paper said the banh mi said it came with a side of crab chips so I expected that. After I had finished, I realized the chips had not come at all and asked my waitress about it. The waitress said they were out and I asked why they didn't tell me this when I first purchased the item: she didn't have an answer. I suspect she was new so didn't ask her too hard. At which time, the manager? got involved and stated it was "complimentary" and NOT on the menu. I protested Yes, it was on the menu and not only that, "complimentary" is free, an extra item, not something stated on the menu. He got a bit huffy and asked me if I had a problem with that. I told him his menu was false advertising and they shouldn't include it if they aren't going to serve it regularly. Look, dude, I'm just here for dinner. You should be training your staff how to respond when you're out of an item. Almost every other place would tell the customer immediately (so they can change their mind), mention it before the dish came to the table, or when serving it. If you didn't know ahead of time, apologize and - perhaps - offer a $1 off or an alternative. Don't go gaslighting or arguing with your customers. I paid my bill and gave a small tip to waitstaff (manager's fault) but I'm not coming back. read more

The Best tasting Pho Ga anywhere. (So happy they are back) Nice new location on Fillmore in the Marina 2 blocks down from Union ST. Upscale decor. It's the old turtle tower with even tastier food. I love the PHo Ga with its so simple deep pure chicken broth flavor, no sugar and soy and off spice tastes I order....,dark meat, no skin extra limes and extra Jalapeño slices. The jalapeños are not super hot. We ordered Lime juice with sparkling water and it was delicious not cloying sweet. We had the crispy shrimp too and it was really good. It came with a perfect dipping sauce . The table hot sauce is flavorful too . We ordered the Pandan waffle with cream Could not have been happier. read more

Changed so much compared to the past, now it is so modern and beautiful prices are overrated. Far from where it was used to be, I don't recommend this place, service was ok, food was too salty and greasy. read more

Food is mid and expensive. This place is pretty much a boujie version of Pho but super white washed. If you are thinking about getting Pho, just go to actual Vietnamese Restaurant in the city or even San Jose. So many better options out there. The flavor would be much better with a reasonable price too. read more

The Pham Family, after making a triumphant return to the Financial District, has opened another NEW LOCATION in the Marina!! Now those of us on the north and west side of San Francisco are blessed and graced with access to THE BEST and MOST DELICIOUS northern style pho in the world (outside of maybe only Vietnam itself). This brand new location has a very modern, upscale interior that is chic enough for a casual date night, but also perfectly family friendly at the same time. I was lucky enough to go to the grand opening and the the new location is simply stunning. The food is A+ as always, the service is on point, and they even have a dedicated bar at the front to get cocktails or kill time while you wait for your table. This is such a massive addition to the Marina and to pho lovers around SF. Thank you Pham Family for all the love, warmth, and deliciousness you provide SF and our community. Cheers to continued success! read more

Have previously enjoyed the fidi location but recently went to the new spot. This time I tried the pan fried noodles/fried beef dish. DEE-LISH! Don't forget to order their Vietnamese coffee! They're still in the soft opening phase so I generally don't judge small mistakes/wait time. As long as the food is good that's all that matters to me. And it is. read more

Turtle Tower - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Giving it 1 star since my order, sandwich #17, was incomplete and the staff person (manager?? since it was not our server) was blasé about my complaint . The menu, see picture, stated that the sandwich came with a side of crab chips (never heard of this before, maybe it was for shrimp chips). When I mentioned this, his initial reason was that there was not a side order of chips. Then when I pointed this out on the menu, he told me it was an optional/discretionary item that the restaurant may or may not include with the order. Again looking at the menu, this is not the case since there is no mention that the side was optional. I would not have posted this issue if the staff person had handled the situation a lot better. Instead, he was confrontational about my complaint. This was a very disappointing dining experience. I regularly visited Turtle Tower when it was on Geary St/Tenderloin/Little Saigon. read more

Turtle Tower - Menu, January 2026 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really wanted to like this place, since I've heard so many positive comments about their other locations...but it sucked. They have a bunch of roving waiters. My rear barely hit the seat before someone rushed over and wanted to take my order. Then they ignore you until you have to flag someone down to pay the bill. The chicken stir fry was bland and contained almost no chicken, just a few really small scraps - a chicken nugget has lots more chicken. The chicken pho also had no flavor and featured mushy, overcooked noodles. It did have a decent amount of chicken, though, and a big hunk of bone that almost broke my tooth. Other than the decor,I don't know why anyone would eat here over the nearby Bun Mee, which is waaay better. read more

Best pho sure!!! Excellent service and ambience so nice! I highly recommend!!!! This is a must try.

I started to visit the original Financial District location in 2025. Loved the decor and the distinctive north Vietnamese cuisine. Equally, the excellent service from staff (special shout-out to Michael) elevated my experience -- ensuring I was fully enjoying my food, getting me to try sauces and new stuff I might like, etc. I greatly enjoyed the whole experience and I became a regular, brought my friends and visitors over. When the Marina location opened and the FD location stopped being late night on weekends, I started to frequent the Marina location. Initially the same great staff delivered the same great food, vibes and service experience. However, in recent visits the service part seems to have gradually deteriorated at least late night with the newer staff (lot less attentive), though food is still good. Last night I got seated at 2:10am, didn't get my order taken till close to 2:30am (place was surprisingly busy for that hour, I was happy for their increasing success), didn't get my pho till some time later. Promptly at 3am they told remaining tables to pack-to-go and leave immediately. I told a new staffer I may need a just few minutes more to finish up, and she scolded me that I had been warned earlier that the place was going to close and I needed to leave right away, food unfinished if need be. I did manage to convince the more senior wait-staff to give me 5 more minutes to rush through whatever I could eat. My thoughts -- why seat me at 2:10a? Or if taking my order gets delayed to close to 2:30am, perhaps warn me that I may not have time left to receive and eat my order before 3am -- so I can make a choice to return some other time instead of getting a bad experience. Better yet -- hire better / train better for a place that is positioned as a high-end dining experience. Or maybe this location is geared more towards handling drunk rowdy guests at the late night shift? read more

If you were expecting the original turtle tower from back in the day, don't come here. This was an extremely disappointing experience. Quality of food and menu were very disappointing. The prices are also very high... This may be the most expensive bowl of Pho in San Francisco! I asked for simple things like rare beef on the side which any other Vietnamese restaurant would accommodate and the old turtle tower also accommodated. However, I was told this is impossible. The server also did not know much about the food and we left feeling very disappointed and missing the old turtle tower. Don't recommend. Just go to Kevin's. read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Turtle Towers, and I must say, it was an extraordinary experience. The food was nothing short of exceptional, bursting with delightful flavors and made from the freshest ingredients. The ambience of the restaurant was enchanting, creating a perfect backdrop for a wonderful meal. The service was outstanding, attentive, and genuinely warm. I'm thrilled to have found my new go-to spot in the city! The location is conveniently ideal as well, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. read more

On the official open day we had the pho dac biet and pho ga. We attended about a week prior and I'll admit the soup broth was a bit better and less salty, but I'll still give it a 10/10 because the waitress Abi and the manager Jeremy were very hospitable and made our night. We've been to the FiDi location several times and while the staff there are nice, this location's service, how fast they can get the food out, and the great attitude of the folks here make it worth a visit. read more

Turtle Tower is a great addition to the neighborhood! Food and service is excellent as always. Love the decor and vibe!!

Excited for their 2nd location! Went here recently, beautiful space in the Marina for chicken pho. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Arrived at 6pm and was excited & looking forward all day to try their beef stew but they said they sold out yesterday. Why didn't you make more today? Had to settle for something I didn't really want, some basic stir-fried beef with veggies. It was ok, kinda bland. Used to go to the Richmond District location frequently so was really excited to try the new Turtle Tower but left disappointed and unsatisfied. The restaurant and service was nice though. read more

The Vietnamese food at this location is absolutely delectable! It is a very welcome change to the typical fare one can find in the evening. A great healthy place to grab a bite on a weekend evening. Just as important, the staff is incredibly patient and helpful. read more

Had an amazing dinner at Turtle Tower on Filmore last night! The ambiance was beautiful and created a very dreamy vibe. It is great restaurant for a romantic, late night or girls' night out. We ordered Nem Cua (fried imperial rolls), Gỏi Cuộn Tôm Thịt‍ (fresh spring rolls), Cánh Gà Chiên (fried chicken wings) and for the mains Phở Gà (chicken rice noodle soup) and Phở Ap Chảo‍ (pan-friend beef with noodles) and everything was excellent. The service was on point and attentive as the food came out pretty fast which was nice. Highly recommend checking this spot out and I will definitely be returning. read more

The atmosphere was comfortable and friendly. The food was perfectly portioned and tasty. The mixed drinks go well with any food. Had an awesome birthday celebration in this quaint establishment. Highly recommended!! read more

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This is a new restaurant in the area, and I'm happy it opened. The decor, vibe and service is good. That is the reason for the stars -- it has promise. But the food didn't live up to expectations. I ordered the rare beef pho, something I order frequently at other restaurants and have enjoyed in Vietnam when visiting. It was very bland and disappointing. The broth lacked the depth and richness that is typical. It almost seemed like they used the same bland vegetarian broth for all the soups rather than a beef base. Did not try an of the other stir fry's or banh -mi sandwiches. I plan to go back and sample a little more. read more

This place has absolutely amazing customer service. The manager was incredibly welcoming and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. The chicken pho is packed with flavor and extremely soothing . Everything was very clean and well-kept, which I really appreciated. I used to go to the Richmond location years ago, and this one definitely lives up to that same great standard. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Food is always great here but service is always mid. Imperial rolls delivered with no plate to eat off of. so I'm just supposed to let it fall all over the rest of the served dish for everyone else to eat my slobber or just let it fall on the floor or the table. provide dining plates people. then gave the left overs with the salty fish sauce, not the sweet so didn't take home well. they need to up their service game. read more

Very happy they opened this location. beautiful dining room, excellent service and my favorite rare beef pho! But the reason I come is their pandan waffles. 10/10 crunchy outside and perfectly sweetened. read more

Turtle Tower - Pandan waffles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The Pho Ga is always good, but what really stands out is the friendly staff. Jeremy, the manager is an absolute rock star.

Turtle Tower Pho is one of my go-to spots that I constantly crave, especially during San Francisco's cool weather. My favorites are the chicken and beef pho--both are incredibly fragrant, served piping hot, and so comforting and satisfying. The fried spring rolls are unlike any others I've had and are always a crowd-pleaser. This new location has a cozy yet upscale ambiance, and the staff is welcoming and friendly. Definitely a must-try. read more

Rude. No communication. Not comforting but straight to the point of service. But not somewhere I want to hang cause there isn't any conversation with the employees. Too business and not community read more