The Rotunda
The Verdict
"Lunch and afternoon tea under a 1909 stained-glass dome."
What you need to know
The Food
The popovers and strawberry butter come standard at every table. Lobster club sandwiches, Cobb salads, and house-made soups round out lunch. The afternoon tea service includes scones, finger sandwiches, and a tower of sweets with a wide selection of teas.
The Space
The stained-glass dome, originally from the City of Paris department store, is the centerpiece. The 1909 dome was preserved when Neiman Marcus took over the building. White tablecloths.
Practical Info
Price: Lunch entrees $25 to $40, afternoon tea higher
Reservations: Recommended via OpenTable for tea
Hours: Sun-Wed 11am to 4pm, Thu-Sat 11am to 5pm
Getting there: Powell BART/Muni a 3-minute walk. Macy’s and Westfield Centre garages nearby.
Filmed here
Productions the city recorded shooting at or beside The Rotunda.
- Neiman Marcus8m awayThe Conversation 1974/Getting Even with Dad 1994/George of the Jungle 1997
- Union Square36m awayThe Conversation 1974/Terminator – Genisys 2015/Looking 2014/High Crimes 2002/D.O.A 1950
- 140 Maiden Lane104m awayGetting Even with Dad 1994
- Construction Site in front of 260 Stockton St. at Post St.109m awayTerminator – Genisys 2015
From the San Francisco Film Commission permit record.
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