The Rotunda

We went here for the afternoon tea service, which was a lot of fun. They have a few options of tea to choose from. The teas are very floral and tasty. You might think that afternoon tea pastries would not be filling, well think wrong! I felt so extremely full after everything. We started off with some chicken broth and this fluffy pastry (which tasted really good, especially with their strawberry butter i believe). Then, we got the jardin bleu tea and the nuit a versailles. then came the tower. wow there was a lot of food on this tower. they all tasted pretty good. the croissant chicken sandwich was tasty. they also gave us chocolate at the end, which was nice. the service was pretty good. they were patient and helpful. the view was very pretty too. we weren't seated at the window but the ceiling and room was very pretty. we could kind of see the street below too. overall a good experience at the rotunda.

5-star, over-the-top, high tea service. Tantalizing menu and drink choices. Superior wait staff. Once parking is found, it is quite easy to linger and enjoy the afternoon dining experience.

My daughter and I enjoy a good afternoon tea service. This one ain't it, for lack of a better term. Was it adequate? Yes. My tea was lovely. The food was okay. The desserts on the tray looked and tasted like prepackaged treats. There was no personality in any of it. We were seated at a small upper Rotunda table with a view of a column. I just expected more for $60-something per person with a mandatory gratuity. This was a special trip to the city for us celebrating a special occasion but in the end, it was mediocre at best with the popovers and strawberry butter being the highlight.

i went to the Rotunda in Union Square after about 15 years of not going to the area. the food was very good. we have eaten at Neiman Marcus in other locations and this is our go-to place when we want a good meal. we just went to the Palo Alto Stanford Shopping center location and loved it I felt our server was a bit uptight like we were bothering him or something. other than that everything else was very good. maybe he was having a bad day would i eat there again absolutely.

My husband and daughter had our late lunch here. I had high expectations for this restaurant since it was my first time and the ambience was really chic and pleasant. We ordered the Dungeness Crab Melt, Caesar’s Salad, kid’s meal and iced teas. The Caesar Salad was good and had a large serving. The Dungeness Crab melt came that with a side of fries was ok (but was quite expensive). I was hoping it was either saltier (an addition of provolone or any other cheese) or sweeter (an addition of mayonnaise or fresh crab itself would be sweeter) to enhance the flavor of the crab. The crunch on the bread was good though. It had a little bit of a bitter aftertaste (?) probably due to the herbs. The kid’s meal was quite disappointing - the 2 piece chicken tenders were dry, the fries were overcooked and small, the “fresh” fruit cup wasn’t quite fresh at all. Service was great and the atmosphere is Instagrammable.

The Rotunda is a must-visit if you’re looking for a beautiful and elegant lunch spot in SF! The space is absolutely stunning with its iconic glass dome ceiling and natural light pouring in—it feels both luxurious and relaxing. The food is consistently delicious, and the service is always warm and professional. It’s a great place to enjoy a classy afternoon, whether you’re celebrating something special or just want a lovely escape from the city bustle. Highly recommend making a reservation—especially on weekends or during the holiday season. That said, I’ve had luck a couple of times just walking in when they had a few open tables, so it’s always worth checking! Perfect for a stylish lunch, tea service, or just treating yourself.

Amazing service, delicious food, and the most stunning atmosphere. We ordered the caviar service & duck pappardelle, which surpassed our expectations. They took us 2 hours before our reservation, and our waiter was very attentive. It's not for a tight budget, but it's perfect for a fancy brunch :)

High tea at the Rotunda is one of my favorites in San Francisco. They are the most inclusive to vegans and gluten intolerant folks. If you call, they'll suggest that you alert them to your affliction upon entering. Don't ruin it for the rest of us though. In my photos, there is a normal tower of treats next to a vegan one. The vegan one has the raw triangular treats on the top shelf. While the vegan things might not please a non-vegan, they pleased me; the Rotunda is one of the few to be inclusive to dietary restrictions. Rotunda chefs, we see and appreciate you. Thank you for the effort you expend for everyone and bring high tea to the masses.