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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
847 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 16 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
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Magical Tea - $115++/pp

    $115.00 per person

    Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
    Experience the enchantment of our Magical Tea at Top of the Mark, featuring delicious treats, delightful activities, and breathtaking views—perfect for a special afternoon indulgence for the whole family! Featuring activities like cookie decorating with the pastry chef, fantastic balloon art, face painting, a special appearance by The Grinch, a buffet of tea sandwiches, scones, treats, and more. Book early for this sell-out magical event! There is a $5 discount with a donation of a new, unwrapped toy. 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.
    Magical Tea - $115++/pp Photo
  • 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

What 847 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

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.

847 Reviews
  1. Isabell

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  2. Linda

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  3. Lois

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  4. Jenny

    VIP

    Monaco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  5. Renee

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  6. Kristyn

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  7. Emily

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Outdated. Needs a refresh. Service was good and drinks were good, but vibe wasn’t as great as I remembered in the past. Wouldn’t go back as is.

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  9. Jeffry

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Visit here every year at Christmas for at least the past 20 years. Great Christmas ambiance. Good service and friendly staff. Great views as well!

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  10. Frances

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful history & setting - would benefit from a refresh to bring back its early charm & sophistication.

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FAQs

Top of the Mark is rated 4.3 stars by 847 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 16 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
  • 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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