Best Casual Restaurants in SOMA

It was our first time here. Love Turkish food and we were in town, gave it a try. Most of the stuff we ordered tonight was either completely cold or partially cold. For instance Turkish tea came to our table very cold. I had to ask to change it. The wood fire flower bread was looking good but was doughy! Patlican was completely cold. But, again maybe this is an appetizer that can be eaten warm and cold. Anchovy rice pilaf that came with Branzino was cold and so was the grilled sea beans. The sumac onion that came with shish kebab and looked so gold, was not eatable as it was very cold. Also, there was a slice of tomato with the shish kebab that had grilled marked but fridge temperature cold ☹️ We are not coming back.

Outstanding server. Very professional and courteous. Though it was a lunch booking, we were not rushed. He made sure we are served with drinks and have needed time to review the menu. Both tomatoes and mushroom soups were yummy. The salad portion was generous too.

Marlowe is just perfect!! my Bestie and I were there for breakfast this morning, and our first impression was this place is so cute and intimate. The service was impeccable, the food was so good. She had a fried green tomatoes and polenta, I had the caramelized onion burger. We loved it so much that after we went to the museum, we went back for a drink afterwards. Excellent spot, very welcoming and super special ♥️

This place is all about the food. Ignore the menu, it's just there to provide familiar options. Talk to your server. They'll find something for you that will delight. The decor is standard diner decor, it isn't the point. The seating looks like something from the 1950s, but again, the seating isn't the point. The food is the point, and the food is delightful.

Great ambiance and vibe. I wish they had more food selections but overall the food was good.