We enjoyed The Harlequin so much that we visited the establishment twice during our 6- day work trip. We loved the happy hour vibes. During our HH which turned into dinner visit. We tried and loved the oysters, the buffalo chicken sandwich, the espresso martinis (which are on tap), the Tequila selection, the Old Fashioned, and the HH chicken sliders. During dinner we tried and loved the Margarita pizza, truffle Parmesan fries, the Wedge salad, and a steak and noodle dish. We did not like and would not recommend the Smash Burger. It was entirely too greasy to eat. Located directly across the street from the Marriott San Francisco Marquis. Awesome service, would definitely visit again! read more

I came here for some drinks, this was simply delightful! I appreciate that had both Korean fried chicken and Mexican tacos. This place also had a classy bar vibe that was slightly historical feel. The service was also friendly and delightful. I think this is both great as 3rd date and business get together. read more

Let me start with my party and I arrived early for our reservations and was carded walking in. I checked in with the hostess and she said our table wasn't ready but we were checked in. While waiting I noticed that the security guy at the door who was "carding" people wasn't carding everyone. Granted my party's age is 35+ so was annoyed that we got carded while others weren't. When our reservation time came, nothing from the hostess. While she sat other parties, I finally had to go back up and ask when our table was ready and of course it was. The place looked like the pictures however the pictures make this place look a lot nicer than what it actually is. And most of it looks better at the bar area than the actual seating area. I forgot to take a picture of the food prior to eating. But I got the pork chop and it was average. The brussel sprout app was good. The party loved the farmhouse pizza. Think I'd venture to a different venue next time I'm in the city. read more

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Visited here today for lunch as we were across the street at a symposium at the Marriot. What a cute spot -- it was clean and spotless, and loved the vibe... small lunch menu but it was fine. I just got a soinach salad and it was perfect! Service was fast and friendly... id love to try this spot at happy hour!! read more

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A Night at The Harlequin = Pure Theatrical Delight The Harlequin isn't just a bar it's an experience. From the moment you walk in, you're transported into a world of velvet drapes, moody lighting, and playful elegance. It's got this vintage cabaret-meets-modern-lounge energy that makes every visit feel like a scene from a film noir. And then there's Manny. If you're lucky enough to sit at his bar, prepare to be dazzled. He's not just a bartender he's a storyteller, a mixologist, and a master of mood. He asked a few thoughtful questions and then crafted a cocktail that felt like it was made just for me. Watching him work is like watching someone paint with spirits precise, creative, and full of flair. The drinks were inventive and beautifully balanced, and the small bites were equally impressive elevated, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. The service overall was seamless, with a team that clearly loves what they do. The Harlequin is the kind of place you want to return to again and again not just for the ambiance or the drinks, but for the people like Manny who make it unforgettable. read more

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Came in here to end my night with a drink nothing major. I was looking online & I see they have a kitchen which I want to try next time. I just ordered 1 drink & called it a night! Bartender was friendly & so was the door guy! read more

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Beautiful bar, more spacious than you would expect only one block from Market Street. A great go-to when on foot in FiDi and looking to run the clock. Wrap around bar with tables all around. Friendly bartenders. Good bar bite and drink options. Will keep this one in my back pocket when in the area on the night out in the city. read more

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Came here twice now and both times have been pleasant experiences. 1st time was with a girlfriend and we had no reservations but was immediately seated and served. I remembered the food was pretty good and the cocktails were delicious. 2nd time was with my partner and he enjoyed the ambiance--said it was a great date spot. Classy and sophisticated without being too much; less of a Great Gatsby feel in my opinion, but convenient locations to the theater if you have a musical to watch. read more

This pasta.... A 10/10!!!!!!!! I was hesitant because there were no reviews on the vodka sauce pasta, but it turned out fabulously. This was a great little find! read more

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the first thing you notice when you enter any establishment is how you're greeted by the staff. when we entered it was if we disrupted the workers conversation to ask for a table, which caught my fiance and i off guard. we were however seated very quick and our server was then very attentive with taking care of us for the duration of the dinner. the food was amazing, and the restaurant itself was such a cool environment for a little date night, the initial interaction just threw us off a bit read more

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Absolutely my new favorite spot in San Francisco! The vibe here is super cool, cocktails and food is amazing, and the service was stellar. Order the Pacific Salmon and thank me later! Next time I'm in town I'll be sure to stop in again! read more

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Came for dinner with some friends right before the holidays, 6 of us total. Food was very much just okay.. really nothing special. There was 6 of us and no one really LOVED their food. Nothing was bad, but also nothing was great. Drinks were good, good variety of cocktails. Service was good as well, again- nothing crazy special. Server was nice, food came out timely. Ambiance was nice, very chill enviornment except they sat our group like arms length away from a couple on a date so I felt like I was intruding whenever I leaned back in my chair or sat any other way than direct at the table lol read more

We just left the place and I have to say, the ambiance was super cute and I loved how the restaurant was super chill and played good music, We sat at a 2 top by the bar and we ordered deviled eggs, truffle Parmesan fried, and 2 vodka soda drinks (all but the fries were from the happy hour). We got our things, and we enjoyed our meal. The food was really good. The service however, it was not a good experience for me. The waiter did not come check on us once, I even made eye contact with them to get their attention but was unsuccessful. It took about 30 mins to get our check and it was the bartender who finally came to check on us. I was displeased how the service was because the server did not ask us if we would like refills on alcohol or our water. I will come back again but the server who was working on the bar side needs to attend all customers who are sitting at bar tables. read more

Went here for some drinks with a friend. The Ube colada was SO delicious! I also tried the brussel sprouts with goat cheese and pomegranate. They were so yummy! I definitely need to come back someday for dinner read more

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Not a bad spot considering I came with a group of 20 for a work event! We all did happy hour and entrees, and surprisingly my favorite items were the oysters and fries. My friends got the Steak Frites and said they were very much on the undercooked side. My pork chop was yummy but sweet! read more

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Popped in on a Sunday before a show and was pleasantly surprised by how good this place is. The Harlequin has that polished mid-century vibe without feeling stuffy, and the happy hour is absolutely worth a detour. It was busy with the convention crowd in full swing, but we still managed to snag a table and settle in for a drink and a bite. We popped up to the bar to get drinks and place food orders, and that was fine by us. Everything came out fairly quick given how busy it was. The steak frites were flavorful, but the cook temperature was inconsistent, with some spots being medium-rare and others medium-well (seems to be a thing if you see some other reviews), but I'd get it again. The old fashioneds were spot on, though the happy hour versions seemed a little smaller than I expected (either that or my hands got bigger), but they were made with care. read more

I was staying at a hotel next door and ended up coming here every night of my trip. The atmosphere is trendy and welcoming, and the bartender--shoutout to Manny--was the best. He made sure we had a great time every time we visited. Their happy hour from 4-6 has amazing oysters for $2 each and a good selection of cocktails. From the regular menu, the charcuterie board is generous and nicely presented, and all of their pizzas are tasty, especially the seafood one, which I didn't expect to like as much as I did! But the real winner is the Korean tacos. Everything on that dish just works. I still dream about them!! If you're staying in the area, I definitely recommend checking this place out! I'll be back the next time I visit SF. read more

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I had a birthday dinner here last week. The drinks are super good. The pizza was also good. They are so accommodating for large parties and the restaurant is very nice and aesthetically pleasing. read more

Came here for dinner one week night. The food was decent and the ambiance is nice but the service was awful. We asked our server to give us more time to look at the menu but apps arrived anyway. Ok we took them to make it easy. Our server rarely checked in on us and seemed bothered that she had to be there when she did. We got a new server partway thru dinner with no explanation. Could have just been an off night but given the other reviews, I'm guessing it wasn't. If they could figure out their service inconsistencies, I would definitely increase my stars. read more

Overall the food & drinks are pretty good and atmosphere is nice. But holy wow the service is SLOW. They perhaps are short staffed? While I admit we had a group of 8 with us; I saw other tables have similar issues. 20-30 minutes for drinks to come out or simply forgotten. No stopping by to check in...we constantly had to flag someone down. Pros: Deviled Eggs, Truffle Risotto, Burrata Cheese...all quite delicious and plenty of flavor. I just wouldn't recommend stopping in if you're in a hurry. read more

The Harlequin looked like a nice spot to hangout but overall, I did not have a good experience. We had reservations for 2 as a pre dinner before our other dinner reservation and had to wait. There were a few open tables but we were eventually sat at a high top in the corner by the kitchen pass.. not sure why they didn't seat us at a regular table with cozier seats. It also took awhile before a server even greeted us and then another while before someone took our order. Service was not good and it made my experience hard to enjoy. Definitely would not come back. read more

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Decent bar but two major issues: the check is delivered with options to check for 20 percent, 22 percent and 25 percent tips. Sounds easy, right? Except the tip is based on the total with tax which is annoying / feels misleading. Second issue is their happy hour beer and a shot special only includes a half beer which isn't clearly mentioned anywhere. Why not call it a baby Blonde ale or something? I would have just ordered a regular beer sans shot for cheaper if that was the case. I tip 20% regardless but I'm a little irritated. read more

Definitely a hidden gem of S.F. Don't let it looks for you. The food is outstanding. Try the Smashburger out of this world the spicy edamame Yum. Service is fabulous. Looks like a hit for night spots. I was there for lunch with a friend. Will definitely go again. read more

Came for dinner on Sunday night and it was busy! We were able to grab some seats at the bar. Service was a little slow - they appeared to be understaffed. I ordered the steak frites which were great! The Harlequin had a cool vibe and I enjoyed my meal. read more

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We dropped in here after a long night as our last spot before heading home via the worst Uber ride ever. But that's a different story. Upon entering we realized we have been here before multiple times back in the day when we were always in SF. Nice place. My partner had a couple of Lemon Drops and I had a tequila and glass of red wine. Too bad the kitchen was closed since a midnight snack would have been good. More drinking establishments need to have some kind of food or packaged snacks to go along with drinks. If there was some snacks we would have stayed longer. It was well after midnight and it was time to go. Next time we are in the area we'll stop in again and if it's after kitchen is closed bring snacks. read more

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I love the vibe in here! I make it a point to stop by anytime I'm in the city! The decor, the lighting, and the music make you feel like you left the outside world of SF and entered a world of delicious food and beverages. I'm a huge fan of their Aperol spritz and Hugo spritz. The burrata plate with prosciutto is one of my favs as well as the burgers! I've never had a salad here that I didn't like. The hostess was SO sweet and went over the different lunch time menu options with us and the food and drinks came out super quick. I definitely one of my SF favorites! read more

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Food was a future: Hard Pass -Korean Taco was a sliver of meat with a spoonful of kimchi. When I tell you... I've never had a bite of food that immediately made me want to run for the hills... take note! -Fried chicken slider: this dish is served with "white American cheese"....I respectfully requested Cheddar cheese. You guessed it... dish came out with the imitation cheese. ... now normally, I just don't like American processed cheese. This was melted in the dish, so believe it or not.. you tasted the processed cheese more than the 'chicken'. ..... Next Also at the table was a Casas salad and another bus size dish of pork belly boa. No alcohol...$100 My true feeling the food would rate: 2 star. Bar area star I think focus of the location is the bar. It had a fair amount of people at the bar area. In fact, couldn't come in without showing ID. Thought it was odd, as was meeting for a reserved dinner reservation. Service from the water boy was exceptional. He was managing a few tables and he was great!.. In fact... this 2 star restaurant is getting an extra star just for the water service. The ambiance is cute, just wouldn't come for food. read more

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My friends staying at the Marriott hotel. so we just come here for lunch because it just crossed the street. restaurant was not busy we're party of 3 for business meeting. I ordered burger was over cook. my friends ordered salad wasn't so fresh. The waitess was nice read more

It will take a while to get a drink, but they're pretty tasty once you do. Food was decent. I went a couple of times during my visit to the city. Should I return and stay at the same hotel across the street, I would visit this spot again. read more

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Just had the best pizza and salad. Place doesn't look that inviting the food & drinks were so delicious!! I am definitely coming back!

This was a solid spot near my hotel for happy hour. A group of us popped in, and ordered a round of oysters and martinis which were both on special. The bartender was friendly, and while the place was a bit empty, the service and vibes were nice. Would def swing by here for drinks if in the area. read more

Incredible drinks, great vibes and friendly service. Bartenders are extremely knowledgeable and it's a great spot to host an event! read more

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Firstly -- I think I made a mistake visiting during Santa Con, secondly -- maybe SF just has too many other good bar options, but I was quite unimpressed by the overall vibe of this place. The overall atmosphere felt a little unclassy and the drinks were just ok. Nothing super original nor would I write home about them. Maybe I need to give it another chance when there's fewer drunk revelers from Santa Con, but it didn't feel like a great, "chill and relax" kind of place. Open to trying it out another time -- but it'll have to be in the far far off future...eek... read more

I've been to the Harlequin a couple times now. I love the ambiance and layout of this place. The servers are all kind and attentive. This spot is also located nearby bart on Powell for anyone wanting to avoid driving in the city. Second time getting the bone marrow here since it's so yummy! I also got the mushroom risotto which was rich and cheesy. My partner ordered the steak frites and it was cooked to perfection. We also had a couple martinis to go with our dinner which was perfect. Also, it's decorated very nicely for the Christmas season! read more

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The food is always amazing. I always order the same thing. Mushroom risotto add chicken, spinach salad with grilled chicken, cheesecake, and wine. I problem is that every time I go to this restaurant the price always change even though I order the exact same thing everytime. The service is always different because the bartender is always different. I met four different people everytime I sit at the bar. They all have different personalities and energy. The ambiance is always nice. I just hate that the price keeps changing. read more

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This place was fantastic. My favorite thing on the menu was the oysters. They were so fresh and tasty. The ambience in this place is incredible. The music and the lighting with the interior takes me back to a 1920s style bar/restaurant. The service was amazing as well. Our server was super sweet and attentive. read more

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Food - limited menu but what we had (pizza, chicken sliders, Caesar salad) was fine, good, even. Drinks - well made. Nice job. Service - very attentive but they didn't course our food at all which was annoying. Ding. Ambience - I kind of liked it in there. Sort of post modern arty farty. But, a bit of a cold vibe - it would greatly benefit from some booths. Totally fine place to hit pre movie or if you're staying in one of the hotels down there. read more

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Food was good, service got slow but not their fault. We were a group of 12, got there early but talked to much and the lunch crowd came in. It a problem, just more drinks. read more

Food- Came here for happy hour. They have some great cocktail options but can also make you your usual should it not be on the menu. The drinks weren't typical but didn't feel pretentious. Service- I swear they were almost invisible. Maybe they knew we were having a vent session and wanted to stay out of our hair. Ambiance- Classic. Beautiful classic decor. I felt like I should have been dressed more chic to match the decor. But they had no problem with me in my business casual. read more

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It's my second time coming here. The price is definitely on the higher side. $16 for four pieces of tofu. It's kinda ridicules. People here are nice and quick to respond. The place is my favorite joint after a film screening at the AMC. The drinks are good, but not out of ordinary. The place is dark, cute, intimate, and suitable for dates. read more

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