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San Francisco's #1 Hotel Bar with legendary views - Top of the Mark, San Francisco, CA

Top of the Mark

4.3
4.3
849 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Top of the Mark will not be open for cocktails on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1, 2025 due to our Holidays at the Mark events taking place on those days. Thank you for your understanding.

Number 1 in California and San Francisco, and 2nd in the nation on USAToday's 10 Best Hotel Bars.

Nestled on the 19th floor of the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Top of the Mark's breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco's skyline and iconic landmarks, including the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, the enigmatic Alcatraz, Union Square, and more, will leave you spellbound. Sip on our signature cocktails as you soak in the atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Our appetizer and dessert selection will tantalize your taste buds, with options that complement our cocktails perfectly. What's more, we offer live entertainment each Saturday evening, where you can let the music move you on the dance floor.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American, International
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    (415) 392-3434
  • Website
    http://www.topofthemark.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jose Tibbits
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 25 or more, including full buyouts, please contact Nicole Schafer, Director of Catering & Conference Services at nicole.schafer@ihg.com.
  • Location
    Number One Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94108
  • Neighborhood
    Nob Hill
  • Cross street
    California & Mason Streets
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for Sunday Brunch. Hotel garage entrance is on California Street just east of Mason Street. Extremely limited street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Powell Street Cable Car; California Street Cable Car
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment every Saturday evening from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (cover fee of $15 applies; $10 for in-house guests). Visit topofthemark.com for full entertainment lineup. PLEASE NOTE: Guests under the age of 21 are not permitted after 9:30 pm.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Gala - $550 per person (21+ only)

    $550.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year at Top of the Mark's Gala, with gourmet dining, live music, and spectacular views to toast the year ahead in style. Includes pre-dinner reception, 5-course dinner, party keepsakes, Libation Lounge, performance by The Mark Hopkins Orchestra, midnight toast, and balloon drop. Reception at 8:00 pm; Dinner at 9:30 pm; Evening concludes at 1:00 am. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Cancellations made more than TWO weeks prior to the reservation date are free of charge. Cancellations within two weeks will incur a full charge of $550 per person fee. Prices quoted are subject to tax & gratuity.
    New Year's Eve Gala - $550 per person (21+ only) Photo

  • New Year's Day - $200++ pp | $85++ (children 4-12)

    $0.00 - $200.00 per person

    Jan 1, 2025 only
    Start 2025 with a sumptuous brunch at the Top of the Mark, offering delicious cuisine and sweeping views to kick off the New Year! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Cancellations made more than one week prior to the reservation date are free of charge. Cancellations within a week will incur a $29 per person fee. Prices quoted are subject to tax & gratuity.
    New Year's Day - $200++ pp | $85++ (children 4-12) Photo

Menu

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What 849 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Top of the Mark offers "spectacular views" of San Francisco, making it a prime spot for sunsets. Guests rave about the "amazing ambience" and "delicious cocktails." While some reviews mention service inconsistencies, the live music and historic charm create a "special night out." Ideal for memorable occasions.

850 Reviews

  1. Dwight

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not as good as we expected and remembered. Patrons not dressed up as much. Great views, of course, but nothing special. All and all, it was OK but still disappointing.

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  2. KEVIN

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We thought it was okay for a 'one off" Christmas experience in San Francisco but believe it was overly subscribed and too busy. To include Turkey would be nice next year with Christmas Pudding...

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been coming to Top of the Mark for Christmas Day brunch for the last 15 years, and it has become a cherished tradition for our family. The ambiance is always festive, and the service continues to be exceptional year after year. The staff are attentive, warm, and truly enhance the holiday experience. However, we’ve noticed a gradual decline in food quality over the years, which has been disappointing for such a premium event. The menu used to feel more exciting and well-rounded, but this year, a notable absence was the waffle station. My kids were particularly upset, as it was always a highlight for them. In its place, my 10-year-old discovered the caviar station—and made eight visits! While it’s amusing that they’ve now developed a taste for caviar, the lack of kid-friendly staples like waffles was a letdown. Top of the Mark holds a special place in our hearts, and we hope the team takes this feedback into account. Balancing tradition with high-quality offerings would ensure the brunch continues to be a highlight of the season for families like ours.

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  4. Linda

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been enjoying Christmas Brunch at the Top of the Mark for over 25 years. This year was the best organized and the "people flow" was so much better. Excellent food and the lovely young woman who made my yummy omelet was so professional and crisp and fun to watch. I understand that the new manager, is Amu" I think is her name, who wore a spectacular magenta dress, kept everything smoothly running and was so gracious. I had the privilege of thanking her personally. Frank was our expert server (he has worked there over 25 years) and he was unruffled and did not miss a beat even when dealing with the crass and rude and snarky pair who sat behind us. THANK YOU Mark Hopkins for making our Christmas, yet again, memorable.

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  5. Isabell

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting with great food, music and view!

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  6. Renee

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and service. Beautiful room and views. Need to have more holiday decor around windows. Just had dried up evergreen.

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  7. Jenny

    VIP

    Monaco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top of the Mark never disappoints!! We’ve been coming to the Christmas Eve buffet for 25+ years. We always request Joe to be our server as he is the best!! He is friendly, attentive and just the sweetest person. Food is delicious, although the dessert selection is a bit of a let down. Decorations, live piano music, the view all make the evening so special. One particular issue I have with some of the diners is that they look like they just rolled out of bed. Jeans and sneakers are not appropriate and I wish there was a dress code. It doesn’t get any more elegant, people should have more respect with how they present themselves. Just my opinion.

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  8. Lois

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner at the Top of the Mark was wonderful. Very festive, great views, delicious food. The servers kept refilling our glasses with bubbly.

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  9. Kristyn

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was almost Christmas when we visited so it was very crowded. So the noise level was high and service was slow. The view course was beautiful. I’m glad I went once but I would not go back.

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  10. Emily

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately the experience fell short of my expectations. The furniture was cheap, decorations were minimal, they were understaffed and the whole mood was giving sad. For $23 a cocktail I would expect more.

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FAQs

Top of the Mark is rated 4.3 stars by 849 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Top of the Mark

Number One Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    California & Mason Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Nob Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–12:30 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for Sunday Brunch. Hotel garage entrance is on California Street just east of Mason Street. Extremely limited street parking available.
  • Public transit
    Powell Street Cable Car; California Street Cable Car
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jose Tibbits
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment every Saturday evening from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (cover fee of $15 applies; $10 for in-house guests). Visit topofthemark.com for full entertainment lineup. PLEASE NOTE: Guests under the age of 21 are not permitted after 9:30 pm.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.topofthemark.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 392-3434
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 25 or more, including full buyouts, please contact Nicole Schafer, Director of Catering & Conference Services at nicole.schafer@ihg.com.
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