SoMa, San Francisco · restaurant
Plush banquettes, dark wood, and dim lighting give Marlowe the feel of a proper neighborhood bistro, the kind that has taken the burger seriously since 2010. The Marlowe Burger is the draw that keeps the room full, but the steak tartare crowned with a quail egg arrives as the sharper argument for staying longer. Deviled eggs, gougères, and brussels sprout chips keep the table from getting impatient between rounds.
Crispy shaved Brussels sprouts, a shareable starter and perennial crowd favorite
Hand-cut steak tartare topped with a quail egg, a sharp counterpoint to the menu
The signature burger that has anchored this SoMa bistro since 2010