Wonderful burger and gougeres. Good but not great seasonal salad, overpowered by vinaigrette. Waiter excellent but busboy tried to remove unfinished plates and drink without asking
Thomas
The front of the house was welcoming. The server was delightful. Food came out quickly. Water glasses refilled without asking. Portions are small. Broccoli chips nice but very light. Cheese puffs with salmon spread delicious. Hamburger and fries awesome. Seafood with dirty rice delicious but for $38 the portion was ridiculously small. A few table spoons of rice. Scattered calamari rings and clams. Very disappointing for the price. Cheesecake dessert very nice. Be forewarned this is a VERY noisy restaurant.
Michael
Requested specific table and they sat drop in instead. Second time this has happened. They didn't seem to care.
Zeina
The place is overrated. It was very disappointing. The food is below average for the prices they are charging. One of the worst stakes I have ever had in my life.
Efren
We brought some friends before the theater. Service ensured that we left in time for the performance. The food was so impressive that our friends will return. Good time had by all...
Anca
Too little salmon for the price. I realized walking in there was a clear vibe because I brought my kids and we left soon after ordering food to go which is too bad because this place is really close to our house 
Rohan
Mid food and mid service. Had higher expectations for this place to only be let down. Food was all so greasy
Andrea
The food was terrible. The server was not knowledgeable of any items on the menu. The serving staff was good. Ensured plates were cleared and water was filled. Replace your serving staff with this staff. The dishes we received not jsut ok they were disgusting will not come back
Sara
Overall really liked it, but they really need a new dessert chef. All our desserts were flavorless and unimpressive.
Karl
It's a great hamburger (which is the only thing I order) when it's done correctly, but not this visit. The first hamburger arrived a bit too raw. The second one was past medium. It's a hamburger - no one died. 🙂 Unfortunately, it was a warm evening in San Francisco. I was there for an hour and I was exhausted after the meal - the restaurant was hot and, as always, loud. Service started great and then, fell by the wayside - took for ever to get the check.
Went for dinner last night. Have been to Marlowe many times both recently and over time. The food was exceedingly over seasoned with either too much salt, spices and in the case of the crudo, a sauce that effectively masks all manner of delicacy and freshness hamachi and tuna demand - what are they hiding? The Cesar salad dressing was so garlicky that I can still taste nearly 24 hours later, I am not exaggerating. The kitchen needs a seasoning reset.
Chris
Early dinner before Giants game, small bites, drinks, etc. we sat near the door, pot smoke permeated the air. Food was pretty good small portions for the price, good service.
Paula
First time diners. It was maybe 1/4 capacity and still very loud. I had to use earplugs. Despite the loudness, we really enjoyed the food. I recommend this restaurant and I recommend wearing earplugs.
Larry
We've been to Marlowe many times and enjoy it every time. Everything is consistently very good, even excellent, but somehow just misses being "outstanding" as OT labels their top rating. Go to Marlowe and enjoy it. Squash blossoms are excellent, albeit only two, the salmon is cooked well and accompanied beautifully with English Peas and green beans, and if you feel like a burger, theirs is, indeed, very good, and comes with quite a pour of Bordeaux if you get the "burger and bordeaux" special. Cocktails are well made and the French 75 approaches Absinthe, which is high praise, and the bone marrow, while not up to Movida's, is also quite good. All in all, I'd recommend Marlowe.
Bri
Loved returning to one of my favorite restaurants. It was however, incredibly loud and difficult to hear across the table.
Wonderful burger and gougeres. Good but not great seasonal salad, overpowered by vinaigrette. Waiter excellent but busboy tried to remove unfinished plates and drink without asking
The front of the house was welcoming. The server was delightful. Food came out quickly. Water glasses refilled without asking. Portions are small. Broccoli chips nice but very light. Cheese puffs with salmon spread delicious. Hamburger and fries awesome. Seafood with dirty rice delicious but for $38 the portion was ridiculously small. A few table spoons of rice. Scattered calamari rings and clams. Very disappointing for the price. Cheesecake dessert very nice. Be forewarned this is a VERY noisy restaurant.
Requested specific table and they sat drop in instead. Second time this has happened. They didn't seem to care.
The place is overrated. It was very disappointing. The food is below average for the prices they are charging. One of the worst stakes I have ever had in my life.
We brought some friends before the theater. Service ensured that we left in time for the performance. The food was so impressive that our friends will return. Good time had by all...
Too little salmon for the price. I realized walking in there was a clear vibe because I brought my kids and we left soon after ordering food to go which is too bad because this place is really close to our house 
Mid food and mid service. Had higher expectations for this place to only be let down. Food was all so greasy
The food was terrible. The server was not knowledgeable of any items on the menu. The serving staff was good. Ensured plates were cleared and water was filled. Replace your serving staff with this staff. The dishes we received not jsut ok they were disgusting will not come back
Overall really liked it, but they really need a new dessert chef. All our desserts were flavorless and unimpressive.
It's a great hamburger (which is the only thing I order) when it's done correctly, but not this visit. The first hamburger arrived a bit too raw. The second one was past medium. It's a hamburger - no one died. 🙂 Unfortunately, it was a warm evening in San Francisco. I was there for an hour and I was exhausted after the meal - the restaurant was hot and, as always, loud. Service started great and then, fell by the wayside - took for ever to get the check.
Restaurantji Recommends
Went for dinner last night. Have been to Marlowe many times both recently and over time. The food was exceedingly over seasoned with either too much salt, spices and in the case of the crudo, a sauce that effectively masks all manner of delicacy and freshness hamachi and tuna demand - what are they hiding? The Cesar salad dressing was so garlicky that I can still taste nearly 24 hours later, I am not exaggerating. The kitchen needs a seasoning reset.
Early dinner before Giants game, small bites, drinks, etc. we sat near the door, pot smoke permeated the air. Food was pretty good small portions for the price, good service.
First time diners. It was maybe 1/4 capacity and still very loud. I had to use earplugs. Despite the loudness, we really enjoyed the food. I recommend this restaurant and I recommend wearing earplugs.
We've been to Marlowe many times and enjoy it every time. Everything is consistently very good, even excellent, but somehow just misses being "outstanding" as OT labels their top rating. Go to Marlowe and enjoy it. Squash blossoms are excellent, albeit only two, the salmon is cooked well and accompanied beautifully with English Peas and green beans, and if you feel like a burger, theirs is, indeed, very good, and comes with quite a pour of Bordeaux if you get the "burger and bordeaux" special. Cocktails are well made and the French 75 approaches Absinthe, which is high praise, and the bone marrow, while not up to Movida's, is also quite good. All in all, I'd recommend Marlowe.
Loved returning to one of my favorite restaurants. It was however, incredibly loud and difficult to hear across the table.
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