Globe Restaurant San Francisco

Globe was an absolute life-saver for me last summer when I was wandering around the city at night trying to find something to eat that wasn't fast food. I had just finished performing in a show in the Financial District and unfortunately a lot of places in the area close by 9 or 10. My boyfriend and I used our iPhones to try to search for places that looked good, but we ended up either JUST missing the kitchen cut-off time or at a place that looked more like a dance club than a restaurant. Finally, we found ourselves at Globe thanks to the recommendation of a Hyatt hotel employee and we couldn't have been happier. The menu is not extensive, but what they have is great. I believe we were presented with the "late night" menu. We ordered the macaroni and cheese and a pizza with lamb sausage. The macaroni and cheese was very creamy and comforting. It was a stovetop style dish rather than a baked mac and cheese, so it had that nice saucy texture. I don't believe the lamb sausage pizza is on the menu anymore, but it was to die for so if they bring it back I would definitely suggest it. The sausage was a bit spicy and the crust was nice and crisp. I do remember it being a bit salty, but that's kind of what I was looking for at midnight. I went on another occasion with some friends from the show I was in and we again got the Macaroni and Cheese, some Brussels Sprouts, and a Mushroom and White Truffle Oil pizza since one of my friends is a vegetarian. Everything was delicious, but I think they were a bit heavy-handed with the truffle oil. Most of the time, truffle oil is artificially flavored so if there is a lot of it the taste can get a bit unpleasant. Everything else was great, so I'm not going to hold it against them. Globe also has a little bar area where they serve wine and beer. Again, the menu isn't huge but there are some really great finds like Bear Republic's Racer 5 and a nice Brut Cuvee for only $10. The atmosphere at Globe is also very serene. The lighting is on the dim side and there are candles everywhere which contributes to a relaxed vibe. The wall art is kind of funky and it reminds me of some place you might stumble into in downtown Manhattan. I believe the kitchen is open until 2am, so the staff was perfectly happy to fire up mac and cheese and pizza after midnight. I will definitely be returning to Globe and I suggest you visit as well if you are looking for a great place to get some tasty, comforting food in the financial district.

Second great dining experience at Globe in the past month or so - had the pork belly entree and the mushroom pizza - both cooked perfectly - also had a tuna tartare appetizer and a side of kale and the chocolate mousse dessert - excellent.