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Shelby's Rooftop

4.3 (625)
$50 and over
American
250 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3109

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Shelby's Rooftop

4.3
$50 and over
American
SOMA

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2 people
22:30
Booked 52 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Hot spot
  • Great for scenic views
Experience an elevated evening at Shelby's Rooftop, perched high above 4th street in downtown San Francisco. Relish in delectable drinks, small bites, and breathtaking views. Shelby's Rooftop combines a seductive ambiance with a contemporary-chic atmosphere, creating a distinctive San Francisco rooftop lounge. Whether dining indoors or outdoors, savor the mouthwatering shared plates, expertly-crafted cocktails, and panoramic city views.

All ages are welcome when our kitchen is open, until 11pm every day. After that, our bar remains open until closing for adults 21+

For parties larger than 10 and private bookings, please contact us directly to book.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vicente Morales

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Shelby's Rooftop.

4.3

4.3
(625)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelby's Rooftop boasts "amazing views" of the SF skyline, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Diners appreciate the "delicious food" and "attentive staff." While some note slower service and noise levels, the rooftop's ambiance and scenic backdrop make it a popular spot for both casual and special occasions.
625 Reviews
  1. Jesse

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked this restaurant for a business dinner for 8 where half the group was from SF, the other half traveling in from other places. None of the people based in SF had heard of it or been there and everyone was incredibly impressed with the views, the vibes and the food. The meal was delicious (we ordered at least one of everything from the menu), good options for people in our group with dietary restrictions and the city setting in the background really made for a great ambience. We'll definitely be back!

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  2. Carlos Gold

    Guadalajara2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The Rooftop has an a amazing view of the city’s skyline, and the food is really good, service is quite slow.

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  3. James Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setup. Roof top, good weather, noise at a minimum, food—not great. It has potential but the pairings were suspect. Avocado toast too runny. French Toast with chocolate drizzle? Marscapone sitting on top the size of a 3/4 cup? Drop the chocolate drizzle from the dish. The chocolate makes the toast soggy in minutes. The marscapone as a drizzle would be perfect. There's potential! I'll be back.

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  4. Z

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place and will make it a destination the next time I'm in San Francisco!

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  5. Terri Gold

    Indiana15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The charcuterie board was great! Found the mocktail to be delicious! The bread pudding was very good. The pasta was my least favorite.

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  6. Allen

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous time and views! Good was great and service was prompt.

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  7. NICOLE Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked this for an anniversary dinner but were sadly disappointed. The bar area appeared to be in work as there were wires hanging out of the wall. The music kept turning on and off which was a vibe killer. A glass of wine I ordered never came, so that was also disappointing. Decided to at least give a couple good items a try - the oysters were not great but the cauliflower was tasty. We left after appetizers to eat dinner elsewhere. This place is more of pre or post baseball game, grab some drinks vibe. Would not recommend for a romantic dinner.

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  8. Jarvis Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! The food was exceptional and the view was gorgeous. It was the best food we had all weekend.

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  9. Todd Gold

    Portland / Oregon12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food, service, and view are great! Open to outside kept the inside cold and breezy

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  10. Claire Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 6 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    the food wasn't anything special, they had a small menu with very little choices. the outdoor rooftop seating was wonderful but they were understaffed, and we went therr for lunch but they only have minimal options and the only appetizer to share with everyone were literally just deviled eggs...

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–1:00 am Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vicente Morales

FAQs

Casual Dress is the guide, comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

Yes, Shelby's Rooftop has outdoor rooftop seating: guests repeatedly describe dining on the rooftop patio or choosing indoor or outdoor tables to enjoy panoramic city views.

For a relaxed, no‑wait visit try early evening happy‑hour hours on weekdays (around 5pm); if you want the party vibe, Saturday nights with the DJ are the lively choice.

Saturday nights are a favorite for the rooftop vibe, guests single out the DJ and lively weekend atmosphere for a fun night out.

Yes, Shelby's Rooftop is frequently recommended for date night thanks to its panoramic city views and chic, rooftop ambiance.

Shelby's Rooftop offers indoor dining plus an outdoor rooftop patio with city views, along with a dedicated bar area and lounge/sofa seating for relaxed cocktails.

Shelby's Rooftop offers a contemporary‑chic, seductive rooftop lounge with sweeping city views, it’s a rooftop spot with both indoor and outdoor seating, lively music (a DJ often plays on weekend nights) and an energetic, city‑night vibe.

Yes, Shelby's Rooftop welcomes all ages while the kitchen is open (kitchen service runs until 11pm daily); after 11pm the bar area is for 21+ guests.

At Shelby's Rooftop several guests describe generous, shareable plates, the short rib is called "HUGE" and many say shared dishes leave little room for dessert.

Yes, reviewers note that Shelby's has remained dog‑friendly, a welcome detail for guests who like to bring their pups.

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Shelby's Rooftop

4.3
$50 and over
American
SOMA

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 52 times today
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