Originally Posted by
gaobest
is this the same place known as Top of the Mark? It was mentioned in Howard Fast’s The Immigrant series, probably in the 4th book Legacy which I read in the 80s. Never got around to visiting it

Top of the Mark is the restaurant and lounge at the top of the Mark Hopkins Hotel. Terrific views. I recommend this to visitors for a genuine San Francisco experience. It’s right on the California line of the cable cars, which is practical transportation to Chinatown and the Financial District.