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Shelby's Rooftop, San Francisco, CA

Shelby's Rooftop

4.5
4.5
310 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (650) 302-5079
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Michelle Mathews
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • Cross street
    4th street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • NYE in The Sky | Shelbys Rooftop Party 2025

    $83.10 - $3,102.19 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    10:00 PM
    Check Ticket Description before purchase. Ticket rates outline the number of persons allotted per table/Ticket. GA tickets Admit 1 per ticket only. Shelbys transforms into a vibrant KARL like Oasis. Dance on a dedicated rooftop with backdrops of downtown San Francisco to electrifying beats spun by DJ AMPM & a special guest. Meet new friends, reminisce about good times, and spark the vibe while savoring delectable hors d'oeuvres. As the clock strikes midnight, raise a glass of bubbles and feel the exhilaration of welcoming 2025 with a skyline overlooking this iconic city – a moment to savor and remember, a moment to feel the magic of the city come alive as you bring in 2025.
    NYE in The Sky | Shelbys Rooftop Party 2025 Photo

What 310 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for scenic views

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelby's Rooftop offers "insanely gorgeous views" of the city, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for an evening out. Enjoy delicious cocktails and a "beautiful rooftop" setting, enhanced by "exceptional" service. While some find the menu limited, the ambiance and friendly staff make it a must-visit for breathtaking experiences.

310 Reviews
  1. marie-helene

    VIP

    San Francisco

    118 reviews

    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our third time at Shelby and we were not disappointed. Every dish is delicious and well prepared. The atmosphere and view of the city make this place a prime destination for a diner with great drinks.

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  2. Jennifer

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le cadre est magnifique, ambiance cosy. Mention pour le service qui a pris soin de nous. Je recommande à 100%

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  3. Dilber

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The cocktails we ordered when we first arrived were nice and arrived on time. Then we ordered something to eat and our second drinks. The food arrived before our drinks arrived and we were already waiting for the food. We waited thinking maybe our drinks would arrive soon, but they didn't. There are 0 employees around to take care of you. Our waiter never even returned to the table and asked if everything was okay. They try to leave immediately without looking at the table. After asking 3 times for our drinks, we said we wanted to cancel and they brought our drinks immediately. I know that it is not very difficult to bring wine because I work in the service sector. Anyway, maybe he forgot etc. but he had to come and check. The cheese plate we told was for wine. Not for a wine that arrives 40 minutes later…

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  4. Alex

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was mediocre to our taste, we had a set Christmas menu

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  5. Ariel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, the staff is kind and efficient, prices are not exaggerated for what they offer.

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  6. Kelvin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The view and ambience is great, however the food left a lot to be desired. We ordered the braised short rib, pappardelle, tuna tartare, and chocolate mousse. All the items we ordered were quite bad and tasted a bit off. The tuna didn’t taste fresh, chocolate mousse was very grainy, etc. Wouldn’t go back for the food. Can’t comment on the drinks as we didn’t get any.

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  7. Daniel

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fue una gran experiencia pasar el cumpleaños de mi mama ahi. El personal super agradable. La comida y la explicacion fue muy detallada y muy rica. 100% recomendado. Regresaremos pronto.

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  8. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend and I dined here for dinner and drinks. The view was incredible and the food was mouth watering and full of flavor. As the night progressed, the music became very loud to the point where we could not hear each other. They were not able to turn it down, but I was still very pleased with my experience at Shelbys.

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  9. Prerna

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue for an upscale experience. The service was not great, had to wave down our server multiple times. The place gets busy despite the high price tag. Would go again but will be cautious if you're expecting high attentive service.

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  10. Damon

    Hawaii

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. Had the cauliflower tapas plate and the flatbread. Both were amazing. Sharing those two between my wife and myself we barely had room for desert. The chocolate dessert was very rich and not too sweet, though the lemon in the cream was a little odd paired with the chocolate. The service was mid. Our server was abrupt, did not share any thoughts on the menu items, lacked courtesy, and seemed not all that interested. We shared with the front desk and on the Open Table app that it was our 30th anniversary, but our server did not mention it at all. Value not dissimilar to other restaurants in SF in terms of price for quality of food.

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FAQs

Shelby's Rooftop is rated 4.5 stars by 310 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Shelby's Rooftop

250 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th street
  • Neighborhood
    SOMA
  • 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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Michelle Mathews
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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