Designed to complement the legendary Redwood Room, Velvet Room is a unique venue for corporate meetings and select nightlife events, while offering breakfast and dinner daily. To support our vision of using high quality ingredients to drive the preparation and flavors of the menus at Clift, Executive Chef Thomas Weibull has partnered with local farmers and growers to produce seasonal menu items for Velvet Room that are locally grown in a sustainable and organic manner. The elegant and dramatic room, complemented by lush velvet curtains, mahogany and leather banquettes and hand blown Murano glass lamps hosts an eclectic roster of events created by Morgans Hotel Group’s dynamic nightlife and entertainment team.

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22 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

(22 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 22 reviews

5 stars

(7)

4 stars

(7)

3 stars

(6)

2 stars

(1)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(8)
fit for foodies(7)
romantic(7)

vibrant bar scene(6)
good for groups(4)
notable wine list(4)

Velvet Room Reviews List

Review 1 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Quiet and convenient

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2013

2009

Dined on 04/02/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We chose this restaurant because it was said to be quiet and because it is close to the Curran Theater. Also it is in the right price range for a place where we needed to hurry through dinner to make it to the theater on time. We were not disappointed on any of the above. However the food and atmosphere did not seem as, well, "classy" as befits a downtown San Francisco location. We'd probably go back for the quiet and convenience attributes but not for the food."

Dined on 04/02/2013

2009

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Review 2 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Birthday Dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2013

2012

Dined on 03/23/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner because we stayed overnight at the Clift Hotel. We had 2 starters, chickory salad & bay scallops. Both excellent. For entrees my husband had steak and I had Haddock with chick peas in a tasty sauce. My fish was just a tad dry (overcooked), but delicious. Portions were moderate to large -- perfect for us. Our waiter, Nicholas, was THE BEST! He was also my waiter in the morning for breakfast. So professional and knowledgeable. We were surprised that on a Saturday night there were only four tables occupied in the restaurant at 8 p.m. Why? When it was Asia de Cuba it was hard to get a reservation on the weekend. Interesting how restaurant trends change."

Dined on 03/23/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion

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Review 3 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Conveniently near Union Square

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Conveniently near Union Square in Theater district, and the next room over is the famed Oak Room bar, one of the top chique and trendy bars in SF."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic

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Review 4 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was amazing and the staff was extremely accommodating of special request, hosting 19 people, and clarifying ingredients for those of us with food allergies."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 5 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

enjoyed dinner; food well

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2013

2008

Dined on 03/17/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"enjoyed dinner; food well prepared and service was very attentive, will return"

Dined on 03/17/2013

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 6 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ok but not memorable..

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2013

2002

Dined on 02/23/2013

2002

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We went here on a Gilt City deal. Preset 3 course meal and wine for 2 at a very reasonable price. Food was ok but not amazing, wine was pretty awful but I suppose we got what we paid for on the coupon deal. Overall I found the Velvet Room too dark and the decor completely uninspiring. Service staff was friendly and attentive, but then again we were one of only 4 tables seated at 7pm on a Sat eve. The Redwood Room bar one room over was full...they may want to consider how to parlay more of that cocktail crowd over for dinner - and spice up their dishes (e.g, their truffle risotto didn't have a discernible speck of truffle flavor in it)."

Dined on 02/23/2013

2002

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Review 7 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

good service...terrible food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/21/2013

2013

Dined on 02/21/2013

2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"great service but the food was terrible, and very pricey"

Dined on 02/21/2013

2013

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 8 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good food, nice atmosphere

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2013

2005

Dined on 02/09/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Beautiful room right next to the Redwood Room. Salad starter was vinegary and needed pepper but was the only miss. Soup the other starter was perfect. Main courses - the petit poulet was absolutely perfect and had a good amount of meat. Wine is expensive but the selection is very good. Service on the whole was good but not as polished as Campton Place. Nice place if you in the city and want a vibrant atmosphere - only go on Friday or Saturday otherwise it is empty. Then have a drink in the Redwood Room and party!"

Dined on 02/09/2013

2005

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Review 9 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Old fashioned - not in a good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/06/2013

2006

Dined on 02/06/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Old fashioned - not in a good way. Lowest priced bottle of red wine was $60."

Dined on 02/06/2013

2006

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Review 10 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

setting was nice, but background

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/02/2013

2003

Dined on 02/02/2013

2003

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"setting was nice, but background music too loud. Service was very slow even though the restaurant was empty. Blamed kitchen being backed up because serving other venues. Although we allowed almost 2 hours before our show to dine, we almost missed the show as we weren't served our entrees until 10 minutes before we needed to leave. The fish was overcooked and the order was wrong, so there was nothing we could do. Wine was good. Heard they were closing early for a private event - never told us before."

Dined on 02/02/2013

2003

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Review 11 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We used a Gilty City voucher

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/02/2013

2005

Dined on 02/02/2013

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We used a Gilty City voucher and it was a set 3 course meal. Selections were disappointing (I thought they were different when I bought the voucher). Only had two, one was veggie and other was chicken. No one was really there but service / attention was kind of slow at the end and since we had a play to get to, got a little frustrating when trying to get the check. Won't be going back to eat there any time soon."

Dined on 02/02/2013

2005

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Review 12 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food and service.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/25/2013

2010

Dined on 01/25/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent food and service. Selected A.C.T. theater option for prix fixe menu, which was excellent value and close to various theaters. Room is a bit dark. Probably better suited to middle age crowd & older rather than twenty-somethings."

Dined on 01/25/2013

2010

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 13 for Velvet Room

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A special place

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/19/2013

2005

Dined on 01/19/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is a beautiful restaurant in the theater district. The food was excellent. We had the lamb and it was perfect. The sauces to die for! Our waiters were wonderful. The entire experience was elegant and lovely....a very special place."

Dined on 01/19/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Ratings-Only Reviews for Velvet Room

Based on the average of (9) ratings-only reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

1 out of 1 recommend this product

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