Aphotic

Restaurant

#12 of 175 Restaurant venues in San Francisco
#44 of 219 Birthday Dinner venues in San Francisco
816 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
South of Market (SOMA), San Francisco, CA

Spaces for hire at Aphotic

The Driftwood Room
Restaurant
·
Private space
22 seats
35 standing
The Driftwood Room is a warm and elegant private dining space that celebrates the natural and creative aspects of Bay Area coastal culture. Featuring a driftwood art installation, wine cellar, reclaimed wood dining table, and displays of handmade serviceware created by local artisans, the Driftwood Room is a beautiful environment in which to host...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

Main Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
36 seats
100 standing
Centered around our wood-burning hearth and framed by soaring, vaulted ceilings, the Main Dining Room can accommodate up to 36 seated guests and 100 for a standing reception. You have the option to include our bar for an additional cost. The food and beverage minimum for use of the main dining room ranges between $10,000-$12,000, not including a...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

Aphotic Bar
Restaurant
·
Private space
15 seats
24 standing
Our picturesque bar offers a stylish and inviting space that’s perfect for semi-private events. The bar is beautifully accented with wood paneling, giving it a warm and welcoming ambiance. It hosts one of the most forward-thinking and inventive cocktail programs in the country, where your guests will enjoy the finest world-class cocktails and our...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

Full Buyout
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
120 seats
200 standing
Securing the entire venue at Apothic grants you access to every corner of our beautiful space. Host a business meeting in the Driftwood Room for your select attendees, then proceed into the Main Dining Room & Bar for a larger event. Whether it's a seated dinner or a standing reception for 200, this option offers you the most flexibility to create...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

Explore other spaces in the area

816 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Subway Powell Street 0.4 mi
  • Subway Montgomery 0.5 mi
  • Bus 3rd St & Folsom St 0.2 mi
  • Bus Perry St & 3rd St 0.3 mi
  • Bus Mission St & 5th St 0.3 mi
  • Train San Francisco Station 0.5 mi
Parking
  • Parking Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa Parking (Propark) - 250 4th St, San Francisco 0.1 mi
  • Parking Lot #79 - 84 Mabini St, San Francisco 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa 0.1 mi
  • InterContinental San Francisco, an IHG Hotel 0.2 mi

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
The Driftwood Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Main Dining Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Aphotic Bar
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Full Buyout
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Wednesday
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
The Driftwood Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Main Dining Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Aphotic Bar
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Full Buyout
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Thursday
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
The Driftwood Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Main Dining Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Aphotic Bar
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Full Buyout
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Friday
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
The Driftwood Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Main Dining Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Aphotic Bar
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Full Buyout
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Saturday
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
The Driftwood Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Main Dining Room
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Aphotic Bar
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person
Full Buyout
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
from $135 per person

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

About Aphotic

Aphotic, from the Greek “without light,” makes reference to the layer of the ocean that receives less than 1% of
sunlight.

Located in SoMa and walking distance from The Moscone Center, Aphotic is a best practice seafood restaurant from Chef Peter Hemsley focused on transparency and traceability, providing the freshest direct-sourced seafood and highlighting the best of California’s bounties.

The Driftwood Room is a warm and elegant private dining space that celebrates the natural and creative aspects of Bay Area coastal culture. Featuring a driftwood art installation, wine cellar, reclaimed wood dining table, and displays of handmade serviceware created by local artisans, the Driftwood Room is a beautiful environment in which to host your guests.

The room can accommodate up to 20 seated or 35 standing guests, and is well suited for a variety of occasions. This is a fully private room with an independent entrance for groups looking for intimacy and discretion.

FAQ

At Aphotic, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Aphotic is located at 816 Folsom Street, in the Potrero Hill district of San Francisco.