Dark Bar

4.4

129 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

On the ground floor of the LINE Hotel —A cocktail bar celebrating the rich Asian culture and history of San Francisco, Dark Bar is our tenebrous nook on the lobby level.

The spirit list is sourced from Asia and Southeast Asia, the service features a table-side highball cart, and the cocktail menu puts fresh seasonal elements in league with preserved and fermented ingredients, designed by bar maestro Danny Louie. Small bites, substantial and vegetarian-focused, are also on offer. In the dark, take a transformative journey through the present and into the preservation of the past.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, American, Lounge
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 475-0000
Website
https://www.thelinehotel.com/san-francisco/restaurants-bars/dark-bar/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries, please contact sales.sf@thelinehotel.com.

Location
970 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood
SOMA
Cross street
Taylor or Mason
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Powell Street Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crab Rangoon$5.00
Crab, Cream Cheese, Sweet & Sour Sauce
Dumplings$7.00
Pork, Shitake Mushroom, Ginger Scallion, Chili Crisp, Sesame Soy
Yakisoba$10.00
Ramen, Cabbage, Yakisoba Sauce. Add Char Siu Beef Cheeks +4
Veggie Wellington$14.00
Celery Root, Walnut Miso, Swiss Chard
Firecracker Quail$15.00
Filled with Chicken, Ricfe, Dried Cherries, Sambal
Pho Pork Dip$18.00
Cumin Pork Belly, Jardienere, Horseradish, Boillio Roll, Jus
Patty Melt$20.00
2 x Quarter Pound Patties, Caramelized Onions, Pepper Jack Cheese, Secret Sauce
Rhum Baba$12.00
Pears, Whipped Cream

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dark Bar offers a rich culinary experience with "delicious food" and "great service," perfect for pre-theater dining. The creative fusion menu, featuring standout dishes like the "through the garden" cocktail and "sweet and savory pork belly," is crafted with care. Despite occasional service delays, the staff is "friendly and attentive," ensuring a memorable visit.

129 Reviews

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LucindaL
San Francisco8 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
the great Line Hotel front desk told us that Tenderheart had closed 2/14! They sent us upstairs to the Rise Above bar, which did its best to accommodate us. Weird that Open Table didn't know about this.
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BarryB
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Food and great service, accommodating us even though we were late and had a show to attend. We'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco277 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I would recommend Tenderheart even though our dinner did not go as planned. There was a mix-up in the kitchen and we didn't get our entrees. By the time they realized the problem it was too late to fix it and for us to get to the theater on time. That said, what we had was very good. It's a lovely room. Things were a bit disjointed but the staff was very friendly. The manager comped our whole bill (drinks, appetizers, dessert). That was unnecessary but a very nice and appreciated gesture. We will go back. It's a welcome addition to a troublesome area in the City.
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StevenH
San Francisco69 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Whole sea bass for two was well prepared and delicious. Service was off. Waited 1/2 hour for drinks - was told our ticket got misplaced. They did comp us our drinks tho.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco37 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Large portions so great for sharing. Good cocktails and friendly service. Surprised it was not very busy on a Saturday night
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MicheleP VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fantastic meal before a show at the Golden Gate Theater. Service is great & the food is wonderful. Plus just a block away from the theater.
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ChristinaE
London1 review
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect! Can’t wait to go back and try everything else
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JamesB VIP
New York City25 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
THe restaurant was listed as an Asian restaurant but it is not. The menu is small but the food was very good and enjoyed a nice fish dish.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great dinner before a show at The Warfield. Our server was great, asked what time we needed to be out the door for the show and managed the food service really well. There was a great deal on a 3-course meal for the table (shared starters and individual entrees & desert) but given time constraints we went ala carte. All the dishes were really good, the beef dumplings being the least appreciated. The burger is a good deal (and tasty!) at $18, the wild mushrooms were delicious, chicken wings were great, little gems salad and the burrata were really good as well. Highly recommended for a meal close to the theatres. There are plenty of seats at the bar and along the kitchen so a walk-in is a good option.
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JoyceC VIP
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on December 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great restaurant with amazing cocktails! Get the wings you won’t be disappointed. The only downside is the place was pretty empty so the ambience was a little quiet. Hope more people discover this place!!
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970 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Taylor or Mason
Neighborhood
SOMA
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, American, Lounge
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Powell Street Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thelinehotel.com/san-francisco/restaurants-bars/dark-bar/
Phone number
(415) 475-0000
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries, please contact sales.sf@thelinehotel.com.

Dark Bar

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Menu

Food

Crab Rangoon$5.00

Dumplings$7.00

Yakisoba$10.00

Veggie Wellington$14.00

Firecracker Quail$15.00

Pho Pork Dip$18.00

Patty Melt$20.00

Rhum Baba$12.00

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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