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MarketBar
MarketBar is San Francisco's answer to Grand Central Station but on the water in the restored landmark Ferry Building. The casual menu offers many of the organic ingredients sold in the thrice-weekly farmer's market as well as the shops filling the interior of the building. Full Bar, creative wine list and seasonal market driven menu attracts a cross section of the city's diners to its handsome dining room, comfortable bar and spectacular outdoor sidewalk terrace.
**We do not take reservations for the patio. We seat only complete parties on a first come first serve basis.
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163 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 163 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(77)
3 stars
(43)
2 stars
(13)
1 star
(4)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(90)
- great for lunch(62)
- scenic view(46)
- great for brunch(40)
- fit for foodies(35)
- neighborhood gem(32)
MarketBar Reviews List
Review 1 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good spot!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this ferry building treasure. It is wonderful to sit outside and watch the Embarcadero happening right in front of you. Great food, interesting dishes, sterling service; all in all a pleasurable experience."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Mother's Day Breakfast - Delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My mom, dad, myself, and 3 kids all went to Market Bar for Mother's Day Breakfast. We ended up sitting outside and people watching as we ate. I had the scrambled egg combo with bacon and potatoes and a side of fruit. My mother had the french toast which tasted amazing. My oldest daughter had the fish and chips which she loved and my dad had the pulled pork sandwich he was raving about long after. I have been to Market Bar many times for breakfast and lunch and I absolutely love it everytime because it is located on the Embarcadero, if you like to people watch, this is an awesome spot for outdoor dining and entertainment. If you have little ones, make sure to check ahead of time as there was only one high chair and I really needed 2."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Lunch Time Blues
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was not impressed with Market Bar. The restaurant is in need of some cleaning and the food service was mediocre at best."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 4 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Better than ever! The variety works well for diverse tastes. But everything is very fresh and well prepared."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 5 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the food was up to par. but the service from Martin made it even better."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 6 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love MarketBAr
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love the food, the vibe, and the energy it picks up at the Ferry building.
The only negative it that inside it ca gt a bit loud."
The only negative it that inside it ca gt a bit loud."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 7 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A good time in the City
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and the service were really very good. We enjoyed our meal and will go back when we are in San Francisco again. The rather small space and the hard wood floors make the indoor dining experience rather noisy, but we got used to it. We had hoped for a view of the newly lighted Bay Bridge while dining, but alas, the restaurant has no windows facing the bay."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Buzz
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The overall experience was vibrant energy, good food and wonderful surroundings. The Ferry Building on a warm San Francisco night it the PLACE to be. At 8 pm the sun glowed rose and the Bay Bridge danced with it's light show out the window of the room where we ate summer salads of shrimp and avocado.
A really pleasant evening in the most beautiful city in the world."
A really pleasant evening in the most beautiful city in the world."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of our favorites for Brunch!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is fresh and delicious. Service is great. Good place for people watching. We keep coming back...that should say it all!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 10 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
appetizers -- flatbread and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"appetizers -- flatbread and crab hard boiled eggs---were delicious; fish was fresh, delicious and of reasonable size.....will be going back soon !"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great location, but that's all.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Location does not make up for mediocre food."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sitting outside on a warm
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sitting outside on a warm day was heaven. Everything else was good enough but not exceptional."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 13 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have been here twice now
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have been here twice now and absolutly love it. I love their outdoor sitting area! The food is fantastic and the serive is outstanding. This place will always be on my list of best brunch places to go while in the city."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 14 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice dinner with view of of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice dinner with view of of the Bay Bridge which was what we were looking for."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2011
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Review 15 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service great. Food mediocre...Fann
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service great. Food mediocre...Fanny bay oysters small and underwhelming which is a surprise that a restaurant in the Ferry building would not have outstanding oysters; lunch entree salads small; ceasar salad overdressed."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2004
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Review 16 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Restaurant was ok, nothing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Restaurant was ok, nothing special. Service was great but the food wasn't anything that stood out. I was there on a date and staff was fairly observant and wasn't very intrusive. Thanks!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 17 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
hard to get a refill on coffee
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"hard to get a refill on coffee :-("
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
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Review 18 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Endless wait for mediocre food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were seated at 7:00, did not see a waiter - even for a glass of water - for 15 minutes, and did not get our food for an hour and a half (and that was after I got up from the table, found the server, and asked for an update). Two of the meals were good - chicken and scallops - but the "prawn" Louie was pathetic. No prawns, just little shrimp that were tasteless and old. I would have sent it back, except we were all ready to leave anyway. The only redeeming feature ws a view of the lights on the Bay Bridge."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view
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Review 19 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Unfortunately our service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unfortunately our service was terrible our overall experience took three hours with most of the food being served in the last 15 minutes. Our server was curt and unapologetic. I've been here before and it has been ok. Most likely I will not return."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2004
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 20 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place for brunch especially
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place for brunch especially if it's a sunny day in the city and you can score a table outside, it perfect for people watching."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 21 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've always really liked this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I've always really liked this place for outdoor lunch on a nice day or delicious, convenient dinner. Good food, friendly people, great location. I recently discovered that they're open for breakfast now and it's my favorite breakfast place in the city. Simple menu but every single thing my party has ordered on two visits for breakfast was outstanding. The banana bread is incredibly good, the strawberry jam we got with our toast and eggs was awesome (more like strawberry french toast topping than jam with fresh strawberries). Don't miss the bacon. They have 3 kinds and they were all great."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 22 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I had to ask other staff members
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had to ask other staff members twice to find our waiter. Other than the service the food and ambiance was good."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2004
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Review 23 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Greats organic food.. A little
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Greats organic food.. A little more selection in brunch menu would be useful!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 24 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Good food, terrible service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have always like the Market Bar, but today I had the worst service I've experienced in years. The kitchen seemed to have forgotten our order. Finally, after almost an hour, my soup arrived, and it was not the soup I'd ordered. When I told the waiter, he blamed the kitchen, but didn't apologize or offer me an alternative. The soup was lukewarm, so I said I didn't want it. After waiting a long while longer, our entrees arrived...but oops, they were the wrong entrees. Finally, the correct food arrived and it was very good. I'm hoping this was a momentary blip, as I like the setting and the food. They need to find a more professional waiter for sure!"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2001
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 25 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Market Bar Fail
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I ordered the famous chicken. It came with cauliflower which I do not like. I asked the waitress if I could have roasted potatoes (they were on the menu with several other dishes). She said "I'll have to see if the chef will do it." This seemed odd to me as roasted potatoes are usually a no-brainer and on the menu.
My meal came out with the cauliflower. My uncle's meal came with roasted potatoes. The waitress arrived and said "I'm sorry, he couldn't do it!" What? I asked why the chef couldn't do it because they are on the menu and the easiest thing ever. Her response "He wouldn't do it because he was too busy. Sorry!"
Awesome. My sister is a chef and confirmed that this was one of the more ludicrous things she's seen. Fail!"
My meal came out with the cauliflower. My uncle's meal came with roasted potatoes. The waitress arrived and said "I'm sorry, he couldn't do it!" What? I asked why the chef couldn't do it because they are on the menu and the easiest thing ever. Her response "He wouldn't do it because he was too busy. Sorry!"
Awesome. My sister is a chef and confirmed that this was one of the more ludicrous things she's seen. Fail!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
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Review 26 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
10 stars
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We enjoy MarketBar it's a favorite spot.The food and service always excellent. Friday's lunch was no exception. We dined 2:30, after the lunch hour and well before dinner. Given the off hour I would have been Ok if MarketBar skipped a beat...but this was not the case. The service was outstanding, the waiter friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. The meal was typical for the restaurant.....a culinary delight. Would love to rate higher than 5 stars"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brunch on the waterfront
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The scenic view is owed to people watching. The outdoor dining is on Embarcadero where lot's of folks walk to and fro exercising and touring the waterfront, walkers, joggers, skaters families and crazies. Also it was a good day weather wise, got rid of my Seattle pale in one brunch. Food was OK, price was fair and good beers on tap, yum."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 28 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good food - AWFUL SERVICE!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, but the service was ABYSMAL. The waitress had lots of excuses, but clearly was inexperienced and not supervised at all. Supposedly the hold-up with the service was kitchen-related, but it was almost impossible to get her attention. I literally had to MANAGE HER all evening. My husband grabbed the bill because he knew that I would not have tipped her because the service was so bad."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2005
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 29 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent view. Disappointing food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went for the view of the Bay Bridge lights, and the MarketBar patio was perfect for that.
Our server was pretty good. The food was just ok, nothing I'd remember or eat again.
Great place to take out of town visitors for the view."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 30 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Go for the bar, not the food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I both had the two course prix fixe with Halibut entree. Lackluster, not horrible, but I could have cooked better at home and saved the $60+ dollars."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 31 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
With the addition of the Bay
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"With the addition of the Bay Lights installation on the Bay Bridge this is now the perfect romantic dinner + view experience, especially if you can score the tables with a view of the Bridge once the light-show starts. If you love hot and salty, the blistered peppers are perfect and I'm addicted to the Deviled Eggs."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 32 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Got a shady table outside
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Got a shady table outside on a beautiful warm day, which was unexpected and very, very nice. Excellent service."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2005
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 33 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Stay Away
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quite possibly the worst experience I have ever had to endure. Service was practically non existent. Our food ticket was "lost" and when it finally arrived the qualify was poor.
I am never going back."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2009
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Review 34 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, nice ambiance, service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our party of 7 really enjoyed our dinner--nice menu selections utilizing seasonal ingredients, and good cocktails too. You can get a peak at the Bay Bridge art-lights installation out the window too."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 35 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We felt the food was bland
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We felt the food was bland and overpriced. The happy hour wine selection was fine but the cocktails were watery. Our server was friendly but she kept hovering at the beginning, tried to take our menus multiple times when we had told her already that we were planning to order dinner so we'd like to hang on to them, took my wine away before it was empty, took the happy hour menus away before the end of happy hour, took a very long time to bring drinks, and then disappeared once it was time to pay. We were only there because of the restaurants proximity to the Bay Bridge for the Bay Lights opening night. Will not be dining there again."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
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Review 36 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Portion size was not adequate
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Portion size was not adequate for lunch."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 37 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Still a bit loud for a business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Still a bit loud for a business conversation; I left a bit hoarse. If there's a way to dampen the sound further, that would be great."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 38 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not impressed . . .
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We're admitted foodies and were really looking forward to a light dinner after our flight in to SF. The restaurant ambiance and decor were wonderful; food not. The ceviche was chockful of hot peppers and the seafood seemed processed. While we adore spicy flavorful foods, this was just plain firey and the marinade tasteless. We both had the andouille sausage and shrimp gumbo which looked like a beautiful rich gumbo . . . tasteless. I make better gumbo myself, but then I do use fresh ingredients. This was made with "tired, worn-out" veggies and supermarket sausage. Most of our dining experiences at the newer, hip restaurants use many of the same descriptions in their menus . . . making for a round of disappointing dining experiences."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic
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Review 39 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overpriced lunch burgers
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Two small appetizers, Three burgers, three cocktails an 2 very small desserts = $120!
Waaayyyy overpriced or lunch. Will not go back there. For that price, you can go to a VERY nice DINNER, with much better food."
Waaayyyy overpriced or lunch. Will not go back there. For that price, you can go to a VERY nice DINNER, with much better food."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2007
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Review 40 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Over-priced
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You're really paying for the location here. The food is awful and over-priced. The brunch dish I got was deviled eggs and a side of sausage and I have never sent sausage back before, but did here. It was bland and the food in general was not anything special, nor well-made."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 41 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I took my girlfriend for V-day,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I took my girlfriend for V-day, we had the v-day pre-fixed dinner which was delicious, the cioppino which was incredible all of the fish/seafood was cooked perfectly (warning: it is spicy) but i love spicy so i was very pleased. the vanilla blood orange ice-cream was fairly bitter but overall very nice meal. I marked the noise as energetic, we were their at night and their was a lot more noise then i expected on v-day but nothing too distracting but the later it got, the less noise their was. The outside seating was heated and looked beautiful but it was a chilly night so we decided to sit inside."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great location! Loved dining
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great location! Loved dining outside. Food was good, not excellent. Had the egg sandwich and plantain chips for brunch. Would recommend if you are in the area and want to enjoy the good vibes around the Ferry Building on a Saturday/Sunday morning."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 43 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good for business lunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a business lunch with some clients and it was good. My only complaint was the size of my tuna nicoise was a bit on the small size. I expected more of a hearty salad with a nice piece of fresh tuna. There wasn't much in the way of salad...just a few greens. Also the tuna, although a nice piece a fish, was not cut correctly, making it very difficult for me to cut and eat it, having to go across the grain."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 44 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very accommodating for the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very accommodating for the vegetarian in our party."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2002
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Review 45 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was fine, but for the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fine, but for the price, felt like I should have walked across the street to Boulevard. Service was really good."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2006
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Review 46 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had Saturday brunch there.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had Saturday brunch there. Food and service booth good and fun to sit outside."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 47 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Hip and Discriminating : MarketBar
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We took an out-of-town guest for lunch at MarketBar. They loved it and so did we. The pork sandwich on chiabata was superb; fish and chips fresh and fabulous; beggars lunch- perfect. Can't wait to go back. Tried to give 4 and 5 stars in my review and Open Table app se all my answers at 3?"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 48 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nina
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"we had a lovely meal here and our waitress was simply fantastic!
dessert was pretty yummie too!"
dessert was pretty yummie too!"
Dined on 02/06/2013
2010
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Review 49 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a wonderful restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a wonderful restaurant. Great view of the Embarcadero, excellent food and terrific service. My friend and I stayed way too long, but no one tried to hustle us out the door"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 50 for MarketBar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, good service, decent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food, good service, decent prices...and a great way to meet far-flung friends, using the ferry systems for East Bay & Marin, instead of driving"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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