25 Lusk
South of Market, San Francisco
Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A SoMa warehouse conversion with 30-foot ceilings and industrial bones, 25 Lusk has held its ground since 2009 in a neighborhood that has cycled through many dining concepts. The dramatic space works better for groups than intimate dinners, weekend lunch service offers rare midday availability in the district. Book here when you need a reliable room that can handle six-tops and special occasions without the formality or lead time of higher-tier neighbors like Saison.
About 25 Lusk
25 Lusk is a San Francisco restaurant with hours Tuesday through Saturday: Tuesday and Wednesday 3–8 PM, Thursday 3–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM–10:30 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday. The dress code is smart casual.
The Space and Service Model
Details about cuisine, menu format, service style, beverage offerings, room design, pricing, awards, or seating are not available. For planning purposes, 25 Lusk is a San Francisco dining option with smart-casual expectations. Confirm any menu or service questions directly with the restaurant before booking.
Timing and Booking Strategy
The schedule is the most useful planning detail: 25 Lusk opens at 3 PM Tuesday through Thursday, with later closing on Thursday, opens at 11 AM on Friday and Saturday with hours until 10:30 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday. If your plans depend on a particular service, menu, table type, or accommodation, confirm those details directly before you go.
Dress expectations are smart casual. That gives diners a clear baseline without needing to assume a more formal or more relaxed standard.
For diners weighing 25 Lusk against other San Francisco options, compare it with other restaurants based on your preferred timing, atmosphere, reservation needs. Marlowe and Saison are other San Francisco restaurants to consider, while 25 Lusk remains the focus if its schedule and location in San Francisco fit your plans. For more San Francisco dining options, explore our full San Francisco restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 25 Lusk St, San Francisco, CA 94107
- Website
- 25lusk.com
- Phone
- (415) 495-5875
The take
The Take
The Vibe
25 Lusk foregrounds its 1917 warehouse bones: steel beams, raw concrete and large volumes are preserved so the architecture reads as part of the meal. The ground floor feels expansive without cavernousness, and an open kitchen creates a visible point of action; below, a lower-lit subterranean lounge-bar compresses the space for quieter, drink-focused moments. The result is an interior-first experience where spatial contrasts—big, airy dining room versus compact, moody bar—define the room as much as the food. The conversion leans thoughtful rather than merely decorative, so the building itself is integral to the restaurant’s character.
Best For
Practically, 25 Lusk works as a straightforward dinner destination with a built-in pre- or post-dinner bar. The ground-floor dining room handles the main a la carte service and benefits from open-kitchen sightlines and generous ceiling height, which keeps conversations comfortable even when busy. The subterranean lounge-bar is expressly suited to weekday after-work drinks or standalone cocktails, serving SoMa’s working crowd. The split levels let groups and business parties find slightly different moods under one roof: more formal dining above, more relaxed cocktailing below.
Ordering Tips
Start your visit with the subterranean lounge if you want a lower-lit spot for a cocktail—its compressed setting is described as well suited to pre-dinner or standalone drinks, so try a Grapefruit Gimlet. For dinner, take advantage of the ground floor’s open-kitchen sightlines and order heartier signature plates such as the Pork Shank or Chicken Marsala; the Neapolitan-style pizzas are another highlighted choice for the dining room. The menu also lists Gulf Shrimp as a lighter option. The split format makes it easy to move from drinks downstairs to a full a la carte meal upstairs.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated industrial aesthetic with polished stainless steel, glass, white plaster, leather, and mirror contrasting against original brick, concrete, and rough-sawn timber; dramatic vertical spaces with intimate dining areas.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Pork Shank
- Grapefruit Gimlet
- Neapolitan Style Pizzas
- Gulf Shrimp
- Chicken Marsala
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
Among SoMa dining options, 25 Lusk sits in the middle tier by ambition and price. Saison operates at the top end with a $$$$ tasting-menu format and three Michelin stars, requiring weeks of advance booking and a much steeper check. Marlowe, half a mile west, offers a more approachable New American menu in a smaller, warmer room, better for twos and fours who prioritize food consistency over architectural drama. Little Skillet and KAIYŌ serve entirely different audiences (Southern comfort and Nikkei, respectively), but both deliver stronger culinary identity at lower price points.
25 Lusk's advantage is its ability to handle larger groups in a space that feels occasion-appropriate without the formality or the wallet damage of a tasting-menu restaurant. If you're booking for six or eight and need a room that won't feel cramped, this is the better pick over Marlowe. For solo diners or couples prioritizing food over setting, Marlowe or KAIYŌ will deliver more memorable meals. ROOFTOP 25, the upstairs bar, shares the address and offers cocktails with skyline views, consider it for drinks before or after dinner elsewhere rather than a standalone destination.
Booking difficulty favors 25 Lusk over Saison by a wide margin; same-week reservations are typically available, especially midweek. The trade-off is a less defined culinary point of view and service that, while competent, lacks the polish that justifies a premium. Choose 25 Lusk when the space matters as much as the meal, or when you need SoMa availability on short notice for a group. For a more intimate experience or a sharper menu, look to Marlowe or spend the extra lead time and budget on Saison.
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Compare 25 Lusk
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Lusk | San Francisco | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Little Skillet | San Francisco | ; | ; | No published awards |
| ROOFTOP 25 | San Francisco | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Marlowe | San Francisco | New American | ; | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4312024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4442023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Saison | San Francisco | Progressive American, Californian | $$$$ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| KAIYŌ | San Francisco | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to 25 Lusk in San Francisco?
Other San Francisco options to consider include Marlowe, ROOFTOP 25, Saison, KAIYŌ, and Little Skillet, depending on your preferred timing, setting, reservation needs.
What should I wear to 25 Lusk?
The dress code at 25 Lusk is smart casual.
When is 25 Lusk open?
25 Lusk opens at 11 AM on Friday and Saturday and at 3 PM Tuesday through Thursday. It is closed Sunday and Monday. Choose the time that best matches your plans, confirm directly if you need a specific menu or service.
Does 25 Lusk handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-accommodation details are not available. Contact 25 Lusk directly before booking if allergies or dietary restrictions are important to your visit.
What should I order at 25 Lusk?
Is 25 Lusk good for a special occasion?
Details on a specific special-occasion format are not available. If you are planning a celebration, confirm the current setup, availability, any special arrangements directly with 25 Lusk.
How far ahead should I book 25 Lusk?
Reservation lead times are not available. The hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 3–8 PM, Thursday 3–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM–10:30 PM, closed Sunday and Monday.
