Bistro Boudin

4.5

2138 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Great for scenic views
Lively
Charming

Located on the upper level of Boudin at the Wharf, Bistro Boudin offers an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely meal with views of the SF Bay. Warm and inviting with beautiful dark wood accents, Bistro Boudin features a full service bar, Oyster bar and spectacular views of the waterfront. The menu is influenced by the abundance of seasonally fresh foods available in the San Francisco Bay Area and the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 351-5561
Website
http://www.bistroboudin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Bistro Boudin is available for off-site catering in the SF Bay Area (including Marin and East Bay). Please contact our Sales Manager for further details. (415) 928-8860 or info@bistroboudin.com
Private party facilities
Bistro Boudin has a variety of Private Dining options available. We can accommodate groups up to 150 guests in one of our lovely private rooms or 300 for a Buyout. California bistro cuisine with a focus on fresh local ingredients and seafood as well as our world famous Boudin Sourdough Bread Bowl.
Private party contact
Viridiana De Leon: (415) 351-5561

Location
160 Jefferson St, Upper Level, San Francisco, CA 94133
Neighborhood
Fisherman's Wharf
Cross street
Taylor St.
Parking details
Validated parking available at the Fisherman's Wharf lot located directly behind our building. Entrance on Taylor St. (past Jefferson).2 hour validated parking with arrival time before 6pm, 3 hours validation with arrival time after 6pm. Be sure to have your ticket validated before leaving the restaurant.
Public transit
The MUNI "F" Line drops passengers off directly in front of Boudin at the Wharf on Jefferson Street (between Mason and Taylor Streets).
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,138 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistro Boudin in San Francisco offers a delightful dining experience with its "phenomenal food" and "million dollar views." Known for its iconic sourdough bread and diverse menu, the restaurant impresses with its "great service" and "fantastic atmosphere." Perfect for tourists and locals alike, it's a must-visit spot.

2,138 Reviews

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Peter
San Joaquin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good food, always good service, one of our favorite restaurants!
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Holly
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Have been to bistro boudins twice since sept n both times terrible service. First time lady stress had attitude, didn’t check on us n didn’t want to make accommodations to our order. Last night was atrocious, no one came to our table got 15 mins, no water, no bread, no hello…nothing. It was usually 15-20 mins between seeing anyone to help us. Half way through oysters ran out of cocktail sauce n horseradish n had to wait 15 mins before seeing anyone to ask for more. Had yo get up at end n ask for our bill there were 3 tables left (including us, snd past closing. God awful service
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LYNN
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My lunch companion and I were treated to a lunch at Bistro Boudin; We had such a wonderful time. Started with the Crab and Spinach Dip; she had the Petrale Sole, me the Dungeness Crab Louie (of course)! Real chunks of sweet crab and a elevated Thousand Island Dressing - sublime lemon butter sauce on her sole, which was perfectly cooked. The sourdough bread; amazing, the service kind and efficient; the ambiance? how do you beat the bay view, including "The Rock" Alcatraz on a clear day. Here's to 175 more years Boudin - and many return visits for me!
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Roxana
Denver
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Even tough service and food were amazing we had a bad experience as we got a purse stolen in the restaurant and personal was not able to help
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Sophie
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the atmosphere. Oysters and clam soup were delicious
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Bob
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great location, great views, but mediocre food. They perfected the art of non-offensive cooking not bad, but not really good. The best thing about the place is the sourdough bread which they’re famous for
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debra
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we arrived early for out meal and they were very accommodating . Service was excellent , food very good .
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Matt
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
One of the better spots at pier 39 with classic sourdough bread bowls, good crab and other seafood options, plus reasonable prices.
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Susan
New York City
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious! Our waitress was great but had too many tables. We had to wait to order drinks, then food then wait for our bill.
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Elwyn
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Mostly stopped in because I really, really wanted some fried food. It was what you would expect in the tourist central of the west coast: loud, busy, and a bit overpriced. My waiter was not exactly attentive, and I had to ask waiters who passed by for more water. Would honestly only recommend if you had no where else to go, but decent.
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FAQs

Bistro Boudin does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bistro Boudin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 351-5561.

Bistro Boudin is rated 4.5 stars by 2138 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

160 Jefferson St, Upper Level, San Francisco, CA 94133

Additional information

Cross street
Taylor St.
Neighborhood
Fisherman's Wharf
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Validated parking available at the Fisherman's Wharf lot located directly behind our building. Entrance on Taylor St. (past Jefferson).2 hour validated parking with arrival time before 6pm, 3 hours validation with arrival time after 6pm. Be sure to have your ticket validated before leaving the restaurant.
Public transit
The MUNI "F" Line drops passengers off directly in front of Boudin at the Wharf on Jefferson Street (between Mason and Taylor Streets).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistroboudin.com/
Phone number
(415) 351-5561
Catering
Bistro Boudin is available for off-site catering in the SF Bay Area (including Marin and East Bay). Please contact our Sales Manager for further details. (415) 928-8860 or info@bistroboudin.com
Private party facilities
Bistro Boudin has a variety of Private Dining options available. We can accommodate groups up to 150 guests in one of our lovely private rooms or 300 for a Buyout. California bistro cuisine with a focus on fresh local ingredients and seafood as well as our world famous Boudin Sourdough Bread Bowl.
Private party contact
Viridiana De Leon: (415) 351-5561

Bistro Boudin

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

What 2,138 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bistro Boudin offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bistro Boudin restaurant rated?

Is Bistro Boudin currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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