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Shelby's Rooftop, San Francisco, CA

Shelby's Rooftop

4.3
4.3
359 Reviews
$50 and over
American
250 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3109

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Experience an elevated evening at Shelby's Rooftop, perched high above 4th street in downtown San Francisco. Relish in delectable drinks, small bites, and breathtaking views. Shelby's Rooftop combines a seductive ambiance with a contemporary-chic atmosphere, creating a distinctive San Francisco rooftop lounge. Whether dining indoors or outdoors, savor the mouthwatering shared plates, expertly-crafted cocktails, and panoramic city views.

All ages are welcome when our kitchen is open, until 11pm every day. After that, our bar remains open until closing for adults 21+

For parties larger than 10 and private bookings, please contact us directly to book.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Michelle Mathews
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    4th street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 359 people are saying

Shelby's Rooftop reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelby's Rooftop is the perfect spot for an unforgettable evening in San Francisco. With a "beautiful view" and "excellent service," it's a standout choice for rooftop dining. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "amazing drinks," and "romantic ambiance." Ideal for special occasions and date nights, Shelby's never disappoints.
359 Reviews
  1. Andre VIP

    San Diego27 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    When visiting San Francisco, Shelby’s used to be a favorite place of mine. Sadly now, I was highly disappointed. I raved about this place to my wife, who I brought for the first time. Service was horrible! We had to chase someone down to place our food and drinks order. We waited over 1/2hr with no food, drinks, or even checking in on us. We told 2 different people to get our waitress, no one came. We ended leaving hungry and highly disappointed. We will not be coming back anytime soon.

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  2. Gilda

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice location attentive service views ok too cold inside!

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  3. rigo

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    perfect date night

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  4. Madeleine

    San Francisco13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Host - dismissive and did not say bye. Waiter did not seem interested. Busser was the sweetest and most attentive to us - lighting our heater, bring us blankets, and constantly checking on us. He was the only saving grace on service. The food (we got apps only)is super pricey but good (not great). View is lovely. No reason to return

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  5. Stefanie VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our heater kept going out so was a bit chilly. When we arrived with reservations there were other spaces available that we perhaps could have been moved to with a working heater instead.

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  6. Grace VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We really loved Shelby's! It has a beautiful quaint inside and outside space. I love rooftops and once the sun went down the lights of the city were magical. I was pleasantly surprised with the food...it was delicious! We had the bone marrow which was amazing with the thick sourdough bread The Polpo so good that we ordered another one..it was cooked perfectly The roasted cauliflower was bombe! The hmarra sauce on it was delicious. The pork chop was amazing! One of my favorite pork chops was in Greece and this was right up there. The short rib...DELICIOUS and HUGE! The paella....really good...I loved the kick that it had The chocolate mouse...ok I am a chocolate lover and it didnt taste like chocolate....I wouldnt order it again We loved the vibe and the dj. The atmosphere is super sexy. I would have loved to stay until the dancing started. The only bummer was the service. Our waiter was a sweetheart but something must have been going on with him because he just wasn't on top of his game that night. He even apologized and comped us the chocolate mouse. Totally recommend Shelby's

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  7. noemi

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best rooftop bar in San Francisco. Excellent service. Food comes out super quick. Beautiful view. Literally the only rooftop I keep returning to and recommended this place to my friends they all love it here

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  8. Richard

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful hidden gem across from Moscone South and the Metreon.

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  9. Armando

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! 10/10 would recommend! The vibes were immaculate

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  10. Lizzie

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Limited amount of food, great options the view is absolutely stunning. Was looking to get dessert however our server forgot about our table and we no longer were interested due to the wait. Parking is non existent, parked 2 miles away.

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Shelby's Rooftop is rated 4.3 stars by 359 OpenTable diners.

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250 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th street
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Michelle Mathews
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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