Atrium
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101 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Contact: David Cohn
Phone: 415/788-4101
ATRIUMEVENTS@aol.com
www.restaurant.com/atrium
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No facility fee for groups of 100 or more when you mention Here Comes The Guide.
Description
Few of us ever enter a building and ask who the architect was. That question might cross your mind, however, when you see the 101 California Building and Plaza. Although it was built more than 20 years ago, this cylindrical tower of glass and granite still outclasses its Financial District neighbors.
It was designed by world-renowned architect Philip Johnson, whose famous works include the Crystal Cathedral in Southern California, the Seagram Building in New York City, and the Glass House, his wall-to-wall glass residence in Connecticut. Yet it was the 101 California Building that won him the 1980 American Architects Gold Medal Award for outstanding architectural achievement of the year.
Any restaurant inside this building would have to be splendid in its own right, and the Atrium does not disappoint. Step into the elegant maplewood foyer, where Oriental runners lead you past a polished black marble bar into a split-level dining room. Here, the soothing atmosphere derives from an artistic combination of elements: hand-painted walls in veined shades of pale green create a faux-marble effect; couches clad in eggplant crepe fabric, pink Italian granite columns and antique furnishings add luxurious touches, while exotic orchids, bromeliads, palms and topiaries provide vibrant accents.
From every seat in the dining room you can see the glass-enclosed atrium, a separate dining area that’s ideal for rehearsal or private dinners, cocktails and after-dinner dancing. Hanging pots of kangaroo ivy make a lush canopy overhead, and bud vases with orchids complete the greenhouse effect. During the day, the entire restaurant expands in a wash of natural light flowing in from the adjacent 101 California Plaza, while the abundant greenery makes you feel seamlessly connected to the outdoors.
The plaza (often used as a movie set) is not just a vast granite triangle. A multitude of majestic ficus trees gives the space a forest-like quality, and dozens of planters filled with flowers and ferns contribute a garden feeling to wedding ceremonies or cocktail receptions. Exchange vows in front of the fountain, then take wedding photos on the sculpted granite steps. During the Christmas season the plaza is like a holiday stage set, and from the restaurant you have a front-row seat. Eight-foot translucent red ornaments are clustered in stacks and theatrically lit outside the atrium windows. Glowing antique lampposts are draped with gold garlands and decorated with giant sugar cones, huge colored balls, large red berries and red fiberglass bows. This brilliant scene makes every holiday event here even more festive.
For intimate dinners, the restaurant’s executive dining room offers a secluded retreat. Behind plantation shutters an Oriental carpet, cherrywood buffet, gold antique mirror and striking contemporary canvases produce a rich, warm décor.
Atrium’s chef augments the 101 California experience with what one reviewer referred to as "sparkling food that represents the best in California Cuisine." Specialties include Aged Filet Mignon with Grilled Wild Mushrooms, Crabcakes with Mango Relish, and Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna with Tapenade.
From its architectural pedigree to its imaginative menu and convenient Financial District location, Atrium can satisfy even the most demanding social or corporate clientele.
Capacity
Ceremony |
Reception/Special Events |
Meetings |
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Max. Seated Indoors: 220 Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 165 Max. Seated Outdoors: 200 Max. Standing Indoors: 300 Max. Standing Outdoors: 450 |
Max. Seated: 124 |
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CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Fountain Plaza can accommodate 220–300 seated or standing guests. |
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Fees & Deposits
A $500–1,000 nonrefundable deposit (depending upon the number of guests) is required to book the restaurant and is applied towards the total bill. Payment schedules for the balance are individually arranged, with the final payment due at the conclusion of the event. Buffets, luncheons and dinners range $25–40/person; beverages, tax and an 18% service charge are additional. The final guest count is due 72 hours before the event. Facility rental fees range $500–2,500 depending on the day of week, season and guest count.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 7am–2am.
Services/AmenitiesCatering: provided, no BYOKitchen Facilities: n/a Tables & Chairs: provided Linens, Silver, etc.: provided Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: yes, in Atrium Bride's Dressing Area: yes Meeting Equipment: podium, screen or CBA Parking: validated (extra charge) Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: pay phone Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no |
Site TypeRestaurantBanquet/Events Facility RestrictionsAlcohol: providedCleanup: provided View: plaza and financial district cityscape Insurance: not required Music: amplified OK Wheelchair Access: yes Smoking: designated areas |
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