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Conference guide · San Francisco

Where to go during 45th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

The invitation-only meeting where drugmakers, biotechs and medtech firms present to investors and bankers. More than 8,000 people came in 2026, and most of the business happens in side meetings and dinners around Union Square.

Jan 11–14, 2027The Westin St. Francis, Union SquareDates source ↗

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Our advice: book private rooms by November 2, 2026.

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Working lunch$$$

Kin Khao

55 Cyril Magnin St, Union Square · about 9 min walk from Moscone Center

A one-Michelin-star Thai restaurant from chef Pim Techamuanvivit, tucked into the Parc 55 hotel. Bold curries and shared plates make it an easy lunch for colleagues or a client.

Working lunchSharing platesEasy walkSmall team
Fits
Best for small tables of 2 to 8; no private room is listed
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 9 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch runs every day from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, so book an 11:30 table on a show day; some dishes are very spicy.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 27, 2026
Working lunch$$$

Historic John's Grill

63 Ellis St, Union Square · about 9 min walk from Moscone Center

A steak and seafood grill open since 1908 and named in The Maltese Falcon. Booths and several private rooms work for a lunch with colleagues or clients.

Working lunchPrivate roomEasy walkUnique
Fits
Club Room seats 14 to 20; Astor Room 50 (60 standing); Hammett's Den 100 (180 standing) with its own bar; full buyouts on request
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 9 min from the convention centre
Dietary
Vegan, Gluten-free
Tip
Lunch runs daily from 11:45 AM to 3:30 PM; book a private room through the Inquire Now form on the site or by phone.
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Activity$$$

Fifth Arrow at August Hall

430 Mason St, Union Square · about 12 min walk from Moscone Center

A private three-lane bowling lounge in the basement of the August Hall music venue, with a cocktail bar, Skee-Ball and a full kitchen. It is booked only for private events.

CompetitiveDrinksEveningDinner includedUnique roomBig groups
Fits
Private events from about 30 to 250 guests, standing
Cost
$60–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
It is not open to the public, so book it as a private event; it can pair with the upstairs concert hall.
Activity$$

The Escape Game San Francisco (Union Square)

150 Kearny St, Union Square · about 11 min walk from Moscone Center

Five multi-room escape games, each 60 minutes, with themes from a gold rush to a heist. A good hour of puzzle-solving for colleagues.

CollaborativeCommunicationCompetitiveHands-onSmall team
Fits
Most games take up to 8 players and Playground takes 12; book several rooms at once for a larger group
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book every spot in a game, or other guests may join your group.
Working lunch$$$

Sam's Grill & Seafood Restaurant

374 Bush St, Financial District · about 14 min walk from Moscone Center

One of the city's oldest restaurants, with waiters in bow ties and classic Bay fish dishes. Curtained private booths give a working lunch real privacy.

Working lunchQuietSemi-privateClient dinner
Fits
Curtained booths for small tables; walls between booths fold back for one long room of up to about 30; Belden Place room seats 8
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 14 min from the convention centre
Tip
Open weekdays only and closed on weekends; ask for a curtained booth when you book on OpenTable.
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Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 25, 2026

Common questions about 45th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

What can a group do in San Francisco after 45th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference sessions?

Fifth Arrow at August Hall: A private three-lane bowling lounge in the basement of the August Hall music venue, with a cocktail bar, Skee-Ball and a full kitchen. It is booked only for private events. The Escape Game San Francisco (Union Square): Five multi-room escape games, each 60 minutes, with themes from a gold rush to a heist. A good hour of puzzle-solving for colleagues.

When should we book group dinners for 45th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference?

45th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference runs Jan 11–14, 2027 at The Westin St. Francis, Union Square. Book private rooms by November 2, 2026, about 10 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.

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