SOMA Restaurant & Bar

4.6

231 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

10:30 PM

Good for business meals
Charming
Good for groups

Soma Restaurant & Bar is a little gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco. We offer authentic Italian and American cuisine prepared with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Some of our specialties include flat iron steak, Chicken picatta , Seafood linguini. We also have a great selection of comfort food like pasta pizza and burgers so it's the perfect gathering place for groups. We have wines from Napa and Sonoma as well as a full bar and 11 different beers on tap. SOMA Restaurant is conveniently located within walking distance of the Moscone Center, Union Square and Westfield Shopping Center.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 778-8500
Website
http://www.somarestaurantandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Ali
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, SOMA Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
85 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood
SOMA
Cross street
Mission St.
Parking details
Parking available in 890 Mission Street, San Francisco CA Book via WAY.com or via Way Parking Mobile APP use the code "SomaWay" and get 25% discount on parking.
Public transit
One block from BART and MUNI.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Fried Calamari$15.00
bloody mary ketchup sauce
Mussels$14.00
garlic, capers, olives, parsley, fresh tomato-white wine
Meatballs (3)$13.00
pork & beef, topped with parmesan, in light marinara sauce, crostini
Mac & Cheese$13.00
roasted bread crumbs
Chicken Wings (6)$15.00
ranch dressing
Mozzarella Capresse$12.00
fresh tomato, balsamic vinaigrette, basil, olive oil
Bruschetta$10.00
crostini, diced tomato, garlic, basil, white balsamic, parmesan
Hummus$10.00
pureed garbanzo beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon, tahini, pita bread
Dolma$8.00
tender vine leaves rolled with rice, onions, fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil

Salads

Organic Mixed Greens$11.00
cherry tomatoes, olives, figs, onions, fresh herbs, lemon, olive oil
Caesar Salad$11.00
romaine heart lettuce, croutons, parmesan, dressing

Pizzas

Margherita$16.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil
Mushroom$18.00
tomato sauce, seasonal mushrooms, mozzarella, arugula, white truffle oil
Prosciutto$18.00
tomato sauce, caramelized onion, mozzarella & parmesan, arugula
Pepperoni & Sausage$19.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella & parmesan

Pasta

Seafood Linguine$27.00
mussels, prawns, salmon, calamari, garlic, white wine, marinara sauce
Spaghetti Meatballs$20.00
beef & pork, garlic, basil marinara sauce
Penne & Chicken$19.00
seasonal mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cream sauce
Spinach Ravioli$19.00
ricotta, fresh tomato, feta, garlic, basil, marinara sauce
Potato Gnocchi$18.00
parmesan & gorgonzola in cream sauce

Entrées

Flat Iron Steak (8oz)$32.00
green peppercorn oregano butter sauce, seasonal vegetables, french fries
Chicken Shish Kebab$23.00
marinated skewers, jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables
Atlantic Salmon$27.00
grilled, jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables
Cheese Burger$16.00
homemade bread roll, 8oz beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheddar, house aioli, fries
Lamb & Beef Burger$18.00
homemade bread roll, lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onion, feta, house aioli, fries
Soma Burger$17.00
homemade bread roll, 8oz beef, pepperoni, lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onion, cheddar, house aioli, fries

What 231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.3Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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SOMA Restaurant & Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent cocktails & service" and "delicious food." It's perfect for group gatherings with "very accommodating" staff and "reasonable prices." While some guests note noise levels, it remains a "great dining experience" with convenient location near theaters, making it a popular choice.

231 Reviews

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Patrick
Montreal2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Simple, casual Italian dining with quick service and tasty dishes. Serving sizes plentiful. Quiet enough for a business dinner for 3 even though we were seated at the table closest to the kitchen.
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Eden
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent! Everything we ordered was spectacular from the appetizer to the dessert. Highly recommend!
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Mike
Sacramento7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the food and had great service — very attentive
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Steve
Indiana4 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Love the space and the food was great. They seemed to be short staffed so they folks that were there were very nice but clearly stretched thin. Looking forward to going back my next trip.
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John VIP
New York City10 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing experience. The service and food were mediocre at best. I expect much better for a $450 (party of 6) dinner with minimal alcohol.
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Ken
Baltimore20 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the Bruschetta appetizer and Spinach Ravioli!
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Danielle VIP
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love SOMA restaurant for a pre theater meal. The service and food are always great.
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MikeB
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All good. Would go again. recommended. Enjoy the food
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JohnC VIP
San Francisco18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best restaurant to go to great food and super service
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Soma and definitely will not be the last Service was outstanding Food was very good Fun atmosphere G Great dining experience
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FAQs

SOMA Restaurant & Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. SOMA Restaurant & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 778-8500.

SOMA Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 231 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

10:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

85 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Additional information

Cross street
Mission St.
Neighborhood
SOMA
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available in 890 Mission Street, San Francisco CA Book via WAY.com or via Way Parking Mobile APP use the code "SomaWay" and get 25% discount on parking.
Public transit
One block from BART and MUNI.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Ali
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.somarestaurantandbar.com/
Phone number
(415) 778-8500
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, SOMA Restaurant & Bar can accommodate all of your special event needs.

SOMA Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Private Dining

Full Venue Buyout

Custom inquiry

Appetizers

Fried Calamari$15.00

Mussels$14.00

Meatballs (3)$13.00

Mac & Cheese$13.00

Chicken Wings (6)$15.00

Mozzarella Capresse$12.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Hummus$10.00

Dolma$8.00

Salads

Organic Mixed Greens$11.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Pizzas

Margherita$16.00

Mushroom$18.00

Prosciutto$18.00

Pepperoni & Sausage$19.00

Pasta

Seafood Linguine$27.00

Spaghetti Meatballs$20.00

Penne & Chicken$19.00

Spinach Ravioli$19.00

Potato Gnocchi$18.00

Entrées

Flat Iron Steak (8oz)$32.00

Chicken Shish Kebab$23.00

Atlantic Salmon$27.00

Cheese Burger$16.00

Lamb & Beef Burger$18.00

Soma Burger$17.00

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