Top of the Mark
14 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Top of the Mark, and many praise the view over the city, which one patron says is especially good at sunset. Two people suggest it for dates, and two recommend the cocktails. One visitor calls it a solid hotel bar choice, and another calls it an upscale experience. Caveats: one patron finds the place stuffy and exclusive, one visitor prefers Starlite to it, and one who judged from photos doubts the vibe would suit them.
Address
Top of the Mark, 999 California St, San Francisco, CA 94108
At a glance
- Best for
- Dates, Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cocktails, City views
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/JayfishSF in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Lists Top of the Mark among its picks.
- Recommendsu/robi617272 in r/AskSF · Feb 2024
Lists this as one of the good options for the question.
- Recommendsu/EvAnGeLiOn_SeVen in r/AskSF · Mar 2026ambience
Visited on a date and found the window view stunning and the setting romantic.
- Recommendsu/Atnevon in r/AskSF · Mar 2026ambience
Calls it a go-to date spot with a great sunset view and a classic feel.
- Caveatu/Reblux in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Rates it below Starlite, implying it is the weaker choice.
- Recommendsu/WhoIsYerWan in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2026
Suggests it as an option across the street from the Fairmont.
- Recommendsu/sfindie in r/AskSF · Jan 2026ambience
Suggests a drink here after dinner, taking in the city view.
- Recommendsu/OverlyPersonal in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Recommends Top of the Mark as a solid hotel bar choice.
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- Caveatu/Comfortable_Hawk_426 in r/AskSF · Mar 2026ambience
Finds it stuffy and exclusive and is strongly negative about the place.
- Recommendsu/aggressivenapkins in r/AskSF · Apr 2025
Calls it a worthwhile upscale choice.
- Recommendsu/guccimane457 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026ambience
Recommended for an upscale experience.
- Mixedu/elemen7al in r/AskSF · Mar 2026ambience
Going by photos, likes the view but doesn't think the vibe would suit them.
- Recommendsu/persimmonedit in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2024
Says they agree with earlier suggestions of this place.
- Recommendsu/Master-Berry-9526 in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Recommends ordering a cocktail here as a worthwhile must-do.
- Recommendsu/Crazy_Custard_2081 in r/AskSF · Apr 2026ambience
Praises the view as hard to beat and suggests it as an option for a casual evening.
- Recommendsu/CrazedZooChimp in r/AskSF · Mar 2026ambience
Suggests it for the view and hotel setting.
- Recommendsu/Accomplished-Eye8211 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2024
Suggests drinks there as a good idea for visitors.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.