About rooftops in San Francisco
This guide presents 12 rooftop venues across San Francisco, including locations like Tenderloin, Union Square, and Yerba Buena. Venues such as Charmaine's Rooftop Bar and Starlite are listed alongside options like KAIYŌ Rooftop and ROOFTOP 25. The selection ranges in price from single dollar signs to quadruple dollar signs, catering to different budgets.
Differences in features and ratings are evident. Some establishments, including Dirty Habit and RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin, offer dinner and reservations, while others like Natoma Cabana focus on cocktails, wine, and beer. Google ratings for these venues typically fall between 4.0 and 4.5, with user scores provided for some entries. Use the following list to explore specific details for each location.
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15 rooftops
Charmaine's Rooftop Bar
San Francisco · US · $$$
Charmaine's Rooftop Bar is on Market Street in San Francisco. This elegant cocktail lounge and kitchen offers city views and outdoor seating. It serves cocktails, wine, and dinner, with highbrow bar bites also available. Visitors often note the appealing atmosphere and the quality of the drinks and views. Reservations are accepted.
Starlite
San Francisco · US · $$$
Starlite is an Art Deco lounge located on the 21st floor of the Beacon Grand at 450 Powell St. It offers cocktails, wine, and food options, with reservations accepted and suitability for groups. Live music, including all-vinyl DJ sets, is featured. Visitors often highlight the atmosphere, service, and menu.
KAIYŌ Rooftop
San Francisco · US · $$
KAIYŌ Rooftop, on 701 3rd St, offers a tropical theme with cocktails, wine, and a Nikkei-inspired menu of small plates. The venue has outdoor seating with heating and hosts live music. Service is often noted as attentive, and the atmosphere is suitable for groups. Reservations are accepted.
Dirty Habit
San Francisco · US · $$
Dirty Habit is a restaurant and lounge located on 4th Street in San Francisco's Yerba Buena neighbourhood. It offers New American cuisine, cocktails, wine, and beer. The venue features outdoor seating, with dinner service available. Reservations are accepted, and the space can accommodate groups.
Shelby’s Rooftop
San Francisco · US · $$
Shelby’s Rooftop is located in San Francisco, offering outdoor seating. This venue serves cocktails, wine, and beer, with live music available. Reservations are accepted, and it accommodates groups. Visitors often comment on the city views, the atmosphere, and the attentive service.
Pied Piper
San Francisco · US
Pied Piper is a bar and restaurant offering cocktails, wine, and beer, alongside dinner service. Located at 2 New Montgomery St, it is known for its elegant, wood-panelled setting and is suitable for groups. This venue within the Palace Hotel features a notable mural and historical items. Visitors often comment on the atmosphere and attentive service.
620 Jones
San Francisco · US · $$
620 Jones offers a rooftop experience on Jones Street in San Francisco. This venue features outdoor seating, with options for groups and reservations available. It serves cocktails, wine, and beer, alongside a food menu. The atmosphere is often described as a lively spot for social gatherings, with service generally well-regarded.
The View Lounge
San Francisco · US · $$$
The View Lounge, on Mission Street, offers a lounge bar experience with cocktails, wine, and beer. It features massive arched windows showcasing city views, alongside small plates. Visitors often highlight the expansive city views and upscale atmosphere, noting the venue can be busy. Service is generally well-regarded, though prices are on the higher side.
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin
San Francisco · US · $$$
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin offers an elevated American dining experience in a glass-enclosed setting with outdoor seating. The venue serves dinner, cocktails, wine, and beer. Reservations are accepted, and it can accommodate groups. Visitor reviews frequently note the appealing atmosphere, excellent service, and quality of food and drinks.
ROOFTOP 25
San Francisco · US · $$
ROOFTOP 25 is located at 25 Lusk St, offering outdoor seating. Dinner and American cuisine, including pizza and calzones, are served. The venue provides cocktails, wine, and beer. Live music is available, and reservations are accepted for groups. The atmosphere is generally considered intimate and cool, with dim lighting.