Twenty Five Lusk is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

1. Twenty Five Lusk

8.0
25 Lusk St (off Townsend St, btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 154 tips and reviews

Neeharika B.Neeharika Bhartiya: Very elite (pretentious) feel on weekday nights with the dark, formal decor and candles / mood lighting

MiraMira: If you eat upstairs be sure to check out the downstairs bar and room. Also, the Japanese grits were spicy and yummy.

Brett L.Brett Lider: Douchey as fuck but damn I like to be able to sit down and look at gorgeous architecture.

Local Edition is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

2. Local Edition

8.5
691 Market St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 267 tips and reviews

Martin A.Martin Assmann: Little speakeasy but not easy to find. Look for the big clock in the window of the Hearst building. Downstairs is a dimly lighted bar themed on old-school newspaper. Cocktails are very crafted!

Richa N.Richa Nawani: High tables, low lighting and innovative cocktails - lovely!

Ali A.Ali Anderson: 1920's themed cocktail bar with a speak easy atmosphere. Awesome place to meet up for a cocktail - lots of seating and standing room.

Marlowe is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

3. Marlowe

8.8
500 Brannan St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 253 tips and reviews

Peter F.Peter Friday: One of my favorites in the city. Have not had a bad thing. The Burrata and Polenta are my current go tos.

ThrillistThrillist: Try the Marlowe Burger (Niman beef on brioche with caramelized onions/bacon/horseradish aioli). Read more.

SFGateSFGate: What do we like more, the Marlowe burger or those fried Brussels sprouts chips? Don't make us choose! Read more.

RN74 is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

4. RN74

301 Mission St (at Beale St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · SoMa · 155 tips and reviews

Clare P.Clare Peskuric: Service is amazing. Get the yellow tail, scallops and lobster/sea urchin share plate. Yum!

Grant G.Grant Gilligan: Drink Burgundy

Hana N.Hana Na: Do not get their "steak." bleh. What a mediocre place.

Terroir is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

5. Terroir

8.4
1116 Folsom St (at 7th St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 63 tips and reviews

The Mini JohnThe Mini John: Quite cozy wine lovers corner. Huge selection of wines and a really sweet service. Great for group meet ups.

meganmegan: Who doesn't love a cheese plate with a side bottle of Pinot? Pro tip: ask about the secret wine club.

K-Þórır D.K-Þórır D.: Comfy organic french food. Large cheese plates. Great wine list & knowledgeable bartenders. Perfect spot in SoMa for a late nite craving !

Press Club is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

6. Press Club

7.7
20 Yerba Buena Ln (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 113 tips and reviews

Lena Y.Lena Ye: Charcuterie plate and prosciutto and fig pizzeta - yum!

Chloe P.Chloe Park: Wi-fi password is "chardonnay".

MashableMashable: Great place to grab a glass of wine after a conference at Moscone. No cell reception downstairs, but they have WiFi. Just ask for the password and you're set to tweet and check-in! - Karen Hartline

Bloodhound is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

7. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 187 tips and reviews

Audrey T.Audrey Tolbert: Cocktails = great. Try the Outlaw Heart. Bartenders = fantastic. Super friendly and personable.

Adam A.Adam Alix: Manliest bathroom I have ever seen. Five square feet, two urinals one toilet, zero barriers.

Siobhan Q.Siobhan Quinn: Bring your dog to the bar!

Whole Foods Market is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

8. Whole Foods Market

8.4
399 4th Street (at Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · SoMa · 162 tips and reviews

Susan H.Susan Hobbs: They have beautiful flowers here. Get some for someone special and have them wrapped by the floral designer. Well worth the wait for the fabulous result!

Phil J.Phil Jeudy: Makes my life better!

ChristianChristian: watch out for the self-righteous hippie dbags

Martuni's is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

9. Martuni's

8.8
4 Valencia St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 81 tips and reviews

CocoCoco: Peach fuzz is my fav martini in SF. Relaxing and imitate vibe. Good service as well.

Lisette E.Lisette Elizalde: Try a blueberry lemondrop! Delish! =)

AskMenAskMen: Some people come here for the strong, well-priced drinks, but others come to belt out tunes near the piano in the back room. Read more.

Slim's is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

10. Slim's

7.7
333 11th St (btwn Folsom & Harrison St.), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · SoMa · 51 tips and reviews

AminaAmina: Saw Owl City here....awesome! The venue is small and intimate, so reserving a table in the balcony means that you can sit down and watch your performance but still see and hear everything well.

Mica P.Mica Pirie: There's a bathroom downstairs near the coat check. Empty & clean at a sold out show

@irabrianmiller@irabrianmiller: Dope SF venue. Definitely make it out to a show

W San Francisco is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

11. W San Francisco

8.0
181 3rd St (at Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · SoMa · 179 tips and reviews

Alexa Jane B.Alexa Jane Brooks: Really fun hotel. Swanky. Great bar. Definitely worth staying at if you're visiting town.

BravoBravo: Probably my favorite hotel bar in the city. The bar tops alternate in different colors. They have an extended and adventurous cocktail list with lots of original martinis to choose from. Plays lounge

Josh N.Josh Nichols: Immediately shut off the glowing Buddha (there's switch on the side)

Powerhouse is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

12. Powerhouse

8.3
1347 Folsom St (at Dore Alley), San Francisco, CA
Gay Bar · SoMa · 27 tips and reviews

P T.P Tucci: Tequila , draft beer, friendly patrons , hot bartenders

ManhuntManhunt: Yes, that is a man tied up. Do we need to paint you a (kinky) picture?

Aaron B.Aaron Blumenthal: An excellent place to bring straight people who you'd really rather not talk to ever again.

La Briciola is one of The 13 Best Dimly-Lit Places in SoMa, San Francisco.

13. La Briciola

6.0
489 3rd St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · SoMa · 30 tips and reviews

Paul A.Paul Ark: Grilled squid, shrimp & asparagus puff pastry, and sea bass-filled ravioli with lobster reduction were all delicious. Service is fantastic

Tamas K.Tamas Kalman: Awesome Italian restaurant, super nice staff, tasty food - this place is a hidden gem.

Riccardo P.Riccardo Pavesi: The caciucco fish soup, the spaghetti and the dessert were really excellent! As an Italian who’s lived in the states for 7 years, this is one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve found!