Marlowe - SF (SoMa)

[honkman]

First visit to Marlowe https://www.marlowesf.com/ when looking for a solo dinner spot with cocktails at the bar in SoMa. Well known for their burger but was more in the mood for the pork cheeks which didn’t disappoint. Nice, relaxed ambience sitting at the bar with good cocktails.

Warm deviled egg, aged provolone, pickled jalapeño, bacon

Blue crab crepe, frisee salad, creme fraiche, dill, chili crunch

Braised pork cheeks, crispy cheese & potato croquette, grilled broccolini, garlic-chili & pork jus

Maria’s bread pudding, banana, raisin, vanilla bean ice cream, bourbon caramel

[honkman]

Another visit to Marlowe - https://www.marlowesf.com/ very enjoyable and relaxing. Nice cocktails.

Warm deviled egg, aged provolone, pickled jalapeno & bacon

DiStefano burrata, butter beans, broccoli rabe, black olive & red wine vinaigrette

Salmon crudo, smashed avocado , sunchoke chips, crispy leeks, cilantro & scallions

Braised pork cheeks, crispy cheese & potato croquette, grilled broccolini, garlic-chili & pork jus

Sautéed scallops, meyer lemon & parmesan risotto, grilled asparagus & fava beans

Loretta’s vacherin, coffee ice cream, crème anglaise, almonds & chocolate sauce

[honkman]

Another visit to Marlowe https://www.marlowesf.com/ in SoMa on a very short notice with the daughter. First time having the “famous” Marlowe burger and it definitely competes as one of the best restaurant burgers in the city - the horseradish aioli is quite unique and adds a touch too much horseradish flavor to it. We wished they would change their menu a bit more frequently as it seems to be always the same dishes.

Warm deviled eggs, aged provolone, pickled jalapeno, bacon

Fritto misto, tempura fried haricot verts, cauliflower, swiss chard, shallots with spicy remoulade

DiStefano burrata, butter beans, broccoli rabe, black olive, red wine vinaigrette

Marlowe burger, caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, horseradish aioli, fries

Sauteed sea scallops, meyer lemon & parmesan risotto, grilled asparagus, fava beans

Maria’s bread pudding, banana, raisin, vanilla bean ice cream, bourbon caramel

[honkman]

Unexpected quick trip to Marlowe https://www.marlowesf.com/ as the other planned restaurant doesn’t take reservation and didn’t have any tables. Good dinner but still would like them to change the menu a bit more as it is quite stagnant (especially the entrees)

Pink pearl apples & roasted grapes, wild arugula, manchego cheese, sherry vinaigrette

Warm deviled egg, aged provolone, pickled jalapeno & bacon

Fried green tomatoes, basil, feta & roasted red pepper-calabrian chili dip

Crispy brussels sprouts chips, lemon, sea salt

Marlowe burger, caramelized onions, cheddar, bacon, horseradish aioli & fries

Braised pork cheeks, crispy cheese & potato croquette, grilled broccolini, garlic chili & pork jus

Loretta’s vacherin, coffee ice cream, creme anglaise, almonds & chocolate sauce

[bbulkow (Brian Bulkowski)]

I still miss cockscombe. Wonder where that crew is now.

[honkman]

We liked Cockscomb but if we could bring back one of his restaurants it would be Incanto as we loved his offal heavy menu

[Mr_Happy]

I had a late lunch at Marlowe today, starting with a half dozen Beau Soleil oysters ($25), which were perfectly shucked (no shell bits whatsoever) with a lot of liquor. They came with cocktail sauce, mignonette, and lemon.

The abbreviated bar menu is served from 2:30-5.

To drink I had a mocktail - the Mariposa Azul ($8) which had butterfly pea flower-sage syrup, lime & soda. It tasted like a limeade once the lime juice on the side was added.

I had the Marlowe burger ($25) which was a very good burger. I’ve had the Marlowe burger before at sister restaurant the Cavalier, but I think this was the first time that I’ve actually had it at Marlowe. It’s nicely proportioned with respect to the bun, the patty, and the toppings. One is able to eat it without unhinging one’s jaw. It had shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, thin crispy bacon, and caramelized onions. It was very juicy and beefy. The fries that came with were also very good and crispy. They came with a strong horseradish aioli and ketchup, both of which I also applied to the burger.

[honkman]

How do you like the horseradish aioli ? There is always some of it already on the burger and I am never sure if it really benefits the burger (but then you eat the burger and it actually isn’t bad - I am bit torn with aioli)

[Mr_Happy]

I like it, it’s strong and a bit sinus clearing. Horseradish usually complements beef well.