Where to Eat

Prelude at the Opera House and Main Bar
Lower Lounge | Open 2 hours before curtain

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 dining and intermission. Our menu provides patrons with a seasonal buffet and elevated a la carte dishes. Reservations are strongly recommended for pre-performance, available on OpenTable or by calling (415) 861-8150. Email [email protected] to preorder. View menu.

North Box Restaurant and Bar
Mezzanine (Box) level | Open 2 hours before curtain
Located on the north mezzanine level overlooking the magnificent main lobby, North Box Restaurant offers California cuisine with global influences and is an ideal destination for pre-performance and intermission dining. Reservations are strongly recommended, available on OpenTable or by calling (415) 861-8150. Email [email protected] to preorder. View menu.

Dress Circle Lounge and Bar
Dress Circle level (south) | Open 1 hour before curtain
Savor snacks, sandwiches, and drinks, plus premium wine, beer and spirits in the lounge with plush décor.

Café Express
Lower Lounge | Open 2 hours before curtain
Indulge in small bites, craft cocktails, and a vast variety of premium and ultra-premium wines and spirits. Located on the lower level of the War Memorial Opera House.

Intermission Refreshments

Lower, Lobby, Box, Dress Circle, and Balcony Levels | Open 1 hour before curtain

Avoid lines during intermission by pre-ordering cocktails, beverages, and snacks over the phone at (415) 861-8150, by email, or with a food and beverage server upon your arrival at any point of service. View menu.

This summer, San Francisco Opera will continue experimenting with allowing audiences to enjoy beverages in the auditorium.