Aphotic

Restaurant
816 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Powell Street station (700 yd)

Emily M.

Spaces for hire at Aphotic

from $500
hire fee / per session
The Driftwood Room
22
35
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...
from $500
hire fee / per session
Main Dining Room
36
100
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...
from $500
hire fee / per session
Aphotic Bar
15
24
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...
from $500
hire fee / per session
Full Buyout
120
200
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...

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

Location

816 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Powell Street station (700 yd)

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.