Big 4 Restaurant

With a focus on seasonal cuisine, the menu at the Big 4 Restaurant offers locally-sourced, San Francisco Bay Area ingredients. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner offerings, Big 4 Restaurant elicits a pleasant familiarity with a touch of contemporary sophistication.

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  • Phone

    (415) 771-1140

  • Website

    big4restaurant.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

1075 California St (at Taylor St) San Francisco , CA 94108 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Live Music
Parking Public Lot, Valet
Restroom Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar

Comments / 54


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Eater

Huntington Hotel 's much-loved institution Big 4 has that classy , historic San Francisco feeling, and it earns extra charm points for its grand old-school fireplace . Read more

PureWow

The old-school gem survived the recent renovation of the adjoining Scarlet Huntington hotel . Lucky for us, this place, where you go for a burger at the bar and live piano music , still has an old soul. Read more

Elyse Estrada

Ah.Maz.Ing. Sit back , get a Manhattan , listen to the tantalizing tickles of the ivories and let yourself go. Take a tour of the old photos and pretend you're Dagny Taggert.

Erik Michielsen

The chicken pot pie is just plain fun and delicious. If cream and sherry is not your thing, check out the bar burger (or lamb chops ). Order a paper airplane for a pre or post meal sip too.

Barry Kelly

Sophisticated yet laid back . Try the Fillet Mignon . Side of Brussel Sprouts is a must! Super-friendly, yet professional staff . Jackie S & Georgette we're the best!

SFist

Perfect for winter, this fireplace bar comes complete with a piano man , leather booths and a delicious mix of specialty cocktails on call. Feel fancy and enjoy the warmth in one of the private booths . Read more

Natalie Swan

Make sure to ask one of their waiters , Ron Henggeler, (who's also an in-house historian and a decorator) to tell you about the history of the Huntington Hotel and the Big 4. Also, Filet Mignon is yum

Sean O

Classic. Dim lighting , fantastic cocktails , impressive wine list , delicious hors d'oeuvres and perfectly cooked filet mignon . One of my favorite steakhouses .

The Taste Sheriff

An oasis in the terrible food scene of San Francisco. A class act ambiance, fantastic food, and proper service. Love love love Big 4!

Tim

Interesting authentic restaurant with great food and lots of history. I'd recommend it, but you may need to book as it's very popular

megan

Secret cocktail spot of those in the know.

Stephen Mundt

If you can get Ron for your waiter you will be in for an amazing night of San Francisco history. His depth of knowledge is amazing.

SFGate Manager

Live piano music , a chicken pot pie from chef Gloria Ciccarone-Nehls and martinis made with Anchor Distilling's Junipero gin complete the experience of this quintessential Nob Hill power spot.

Maritza Spitler

Chicken pot pie and the pork chop ! takes me back to the 1920s atmosphere

Brian Strauss

I love old school clubby places like this. Great burger at lunch that they might reluctantly serve you at dinner .

Ben Russo

Sit at the bar with your date and listen to the piano player . Fantastic, old school drinks and food.

Fernando Entrena Rivas

For a Saturday night "quiet " plan is great. I had the burger at the bar and was also good. Nice to hang around...

Greg Baer

Best piano player in SF! He takes requests. Sit, listen and be transported back to the '30's, 40's and 50's Magical.

John Kieser

The Big Four is a best kept secret with one of the great bars of San Francisco

Heléne Björkman

Fine, Authentic and historical American restaurant . Great cocktails and burgers

Gene Keenan

I've taken a hankering for sauzerac but boy unlike a grilled cheese they are hard to get right. Lucky for you Ty makes them perfect. So order one up!

Yaron Zakai-Or

Old school yet excellent food, with top notch preparation and ingredients

Solario

Enjoy Michael Parsons on the piano. Show your support by buying a CD from him. The guy is great!

Trae F

The dim lighting makes this the perfect place for a secret tryst

c0uP

The type of place Don Draper and Roger Sterling would frequent.

Pacific Union

Old-school cocktails in a romantic setting . Very charming during the holidays!

Ben Barclay

Great old-school steakhouse with lots of character.

Ithoughtonce

Sitting at the bar and people watching ... Oh and they make a great Vespa

Jason Schulweis

The grilled chicken wrap is absolutely incredible.

Josh

The chicken pot pie is out of this world!

Zack????????

Live piano player , sit and have a beer in a ultra fancy setting.

Tonya Hunt

Romantic bar with a sexy sophisticated atmosphere.

Jess Kono

Sf's only speakeasy type bar . The piano man sets the mood

Michelle

Old school vibe and great steak !

Martin Heede

Super good service , nice food

Henry Pham

This restaurant is all about the finer thing in life, the sense of classic oozes from every corner of the place.

sarah pope

Onion soup is amazing

Sarah Trott

This place is half romantic throwback and half overpriced, empty, dark and aging ghost of days old

Andy McLoughlin

Terrific Vesper martini . Almost perfect, in fact.

Clare Hart

Sit by the fireplace and listen to Michael Pearson play the piano - life is good!

Gene Keenan

Probably the best manhattan in the city : straight up or on the rocks there's something special Ty puts in it.

Rain Jokinen

Perfect place to take advantage of the Dine About Town deal. They don't skimp on portions, that's for sure!

Zach Nichols

The Woodford Reserve Manhattan is a special treat!!!!!

Bruce Shaw

Charmer.....if you like the look of an old men's club this is the place for you! Read more

Rhonda Peters

Great burger

Elisa Richardson

Try the truffle fries !!

Evan Waters

The elk was AMAZING.

Jim Kroupa

Get the Chopin vodka martini . They taste like pure artisinal water and kick yo ass!

Dalton D

Piano and free appetizers from 5-7.

Rick H

If you've never eaten here, have the Chicken Pot Pie . It's amazing.

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