Top of the Mark
Bar · Nob Hill
999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Highlights
Iconic cocktail bar with 360-degree city views and live music
Iconic cocktail bar with 360-degree city views and live music
"The granddaddy of SF’s top-floor tourist magnets, Top of the Mark at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins, manages to still be a thing in the 21st Century because the 360-degree view is impossible to beat. Wander in for a drink on a weekend afternoon, and it should be pretty mellow and easy to snag a prime view. Fun fact: There’s a bottle of whiskey kept in a case by the elevator that members of the armed services have been taking nips from (and periodically replacing) since WWII, signing the log book when they do." - Dianne de Guzman
"If a buffet with views of San Francisco sounds like an ideal mix after a night of partying, Top of the Mark has a luxurious option for all. There will be classic buffet mainstays, including an omelet station and a carving station with prime rib, plus a chance to nibble on dim sum, blinis with caviar, and local seafood. And if you’re not quite done with alcohol after New Year’s Eve, the ticket price includes unlimited bubbly." - Dianne de Guzman
"If you want the Most San Francisco Thanksgiving Ever, consider classing up your meal with a buffet dinner at Top of the Mark. The sweeping views of the city are a slam dunk, but when paired with herb-crusted turkey, Angus prime rib with au jus, or lobster ravioli, it’s an enticing option. There will be a live piano player, unlimited bubbles to keep the mood light, plus buffet stations offering dim sum, seafood, pasta, cheese, and more. There are two seatings, available at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving, and it’s $200 per adult and $85 for children ages 4 through 12." - Dianne de Guzman
"With one-hundred martinis on the menu, a bird’s eye view of the city’s skyline, and a line-up of jazz and blues groups playing numerous times a month, Top of the Mark is a city mainstay that’s become something of a tourist destination. Despite the pricey cocktails, it’s still the ideal spot to bring friends and family visiting from out of town. Reservations are encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Top of the Mark surveys the city from Nob Hill, known for its live music and sweeping views. It's a historic venue inside the Mark Hopkins Hotel, having been in business for nearly eight decades. It's known for servicemen leaving bottles behind for their squadrons and is a place for big celebratory moments." - Becky Duffett
