Where to Eat

Order your intermission refreshments before the show! Visit the bar closest to your seating section and order your intermission drink from the bartender.  Your drink will be waiting for you at the bar at the start of intermission.  It's that easy!

DID YOU KNOW…
If you have tickets to another SF War Memorial venue performance, you are welcome to dine at the Opera House if there is an Opera or Ballet show that same day and time?

Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the War Memorial Opera House. Please note: Patrons with dining reservations at the Opera House prior to one hour before curtain must enter via the North Courtyard entrance.

• Prelude at the Opera House and Main Bar

  
  Lower Level

  A night at the opera is an elegant event, deserving of a remarkable culinary experience. Our gorgeous setting located on the lower level of the War Memorial Opera House offers an ideal environment for pre-performance and intermission dining.

  View Prelude Menu

  Make a Dinner Reservation 

• North Box Restaurant and Bar

  

  Mezzanine (Box Level)
  
  Located on the north side of the Mezzanine level, overlooking the magnificent main lobby Rhoda Goldman Foyer, North Box Restaurant & Bar offers California cuisine with global influences and is an ideal destination for pre-performance and intermission dining.

  View the menu below; advance reservations are strongly recommended.

  View The North Box Dinner Menu Make a Dinner Reservation

• Grand Tier Specialty Cart

  South Grand Tier (2^nd Floor)

  Elevate your night at the Opera with a visit to our new Specialty Cart, offering a variety of themed drinks and decadent bites. Grab something to sip and enjoy it on the outdoor Loggia with a stunning view of City Hall.

  SPECIALTY CART MENU

• Café Express

  
  Lower Lounge

  Located on the South side of the lower lounge, Café Express offers fresh sandwiches, salads and an extensive snack selection!  Wine and beer are available.
  View The Menu

• Intermission Drinks and Bites

  
  Before the show starts, pre-order your beverage at any bar, or pre-order your dessert in the Lower Lounge or North Box restaurants. Your drink or dessert will be ready to pick up right when intermission begins—and you'll avoid the long lines!

  View The Menu