Soma
The History

The Lifestyle
Hip professionals congregate in SoMa’s high-rise apartments and stylish local establishments.

The Market
In SoMa, abandoned warehouses are swiftly converting into contemporary lofts. And empty spaces transform into art galleries, beer pubs, and coffee bars.

The Park
Yerba Buena Gardens
The Restaurants
Marlowe
San Francisco, CA 94107 Visit Website
Marlowe is the OG restaurant from the team that has also brought you hits like Park Tavern and Leo’s Oyster Bar. Marlowe’s menu hits squarely within the well-worn genre of New American bistro food with dishes like little gems salad, grilled pork chop, and warm caesar toast with grilled kale, brussel sprouts, parmesan, and a poached egg. Bottom line: It’s reliable, and everyone can find something they like on the menu.
1601 Bar & Kitchen
San Francisco, CA 94103 Visit Website
Bar Agricole
San Francisco, CA 94103 Visit Website
Thad Vogler’s James-Beard-nominated restaurant brings a focus on local and organic ingredients, intense even compared to many other kitchens in a state that prides itself on that philosophy. Its world-renowned classic cocktails are lovingly and precisely shaken and stirred by a string of seasoned bartenders, often times using artisanal spirits that the team has sourced from small producers in France, Martinque, and beyond. Despite its name, the space provides more than a bar; diners can enjoy table service for the European-inspired Californian fare in the wood-paneled dining room or in the outdoor patio, alongside a modest indoor waterfall and the restaurant’s herb garden.