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    Bistro Boudin

    3.6 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Surf and turf, a 6oz. filet Mignon with a lobster tail and substituted the scalloped potatoes in place of the fingerling potatoes.
    Michael J.

    We enjoyed a pleasant lunch here last week, Sunday. Food was good. We started with the calamari appetizer. I enjoyed the surf and turf. My filet was a bit odd shaped but turned out okay. But its appearance did have me concerned. I saw scalloped potatoes were served with another dish and I had to have them instead of the listed fingerling potatoes. I'm sure those were good, but as I hoped, the scalloped potatoes were awesome! My wife loved her Petrale sole. Her mother enjoyed the angel har pasta with grilled shrimp. Service was great. We had a booth with a scenic view of the bay and Alcatraz Island.

    Traditional Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl
    Ter L.

    After a day of fun in SF and a complete stroll through the Pier|Wharf, dinner was much needed. Initially I was thinking of just dining at Boudin- I'm all about a simple, straightforward menus. BUT!! Because I hadn't dined at Bistro Boudin, we took the chance to finally give them a go... Bistro Boudin is located on the upper level of the building. This is a full service, sit-down environment, and is equipped with a full bar. The best part of all is the beautiful panoramic views of the bay. The menu is higher end offering the freshest of the fresh, seafood options. Our party of 3 approached the stairs to make our way to the 2nd floor and was stopped by a male staffer quick to make sure we were fully aware that the Bistro was located in that direction. I must say that was a little off-putting but we continued to make our way up anyhow. We stood around and waited for a host to check us in. The wait time provided was about 20 mins and we took that extra time to explore the Boudin museum. We are finally seated and provided menus. Here is when we seemed to have been forgotten. It took for us to flag down staff to put in our drink orders. Our server was Alvin M and I must say, we were not impressed throughout the dining experience. Dinner: *Complimentary Sourdough Slices *GRILLED RIBEYE STEAK [MEDIUM RARE] *MAC AND CHEESE + ADDED BACON *FRIED CALAMARI *BOUDIN SOURDOUGH BREADBOWL - TRADITIONAL CLAM CHOWDER The fried calamari was great. This was not over battered and was cooked well- leaving a nice crispy, golden shell yet still being very tender on the inside. The mac and cheese was good but tasted even better with bacon- this comes highly recommended. The cheesy level was perfect for my toddler and that says a lot because she is pretty picky when it comes to her mac. The ribeye was not worth it's $47 price tag. The wine demi-glace was not good and the scalloped potatoes was missing more of the creamy rich profile you would expect. This side was a little bit dry IMO. Lastly, the clam chowder in bread bowl tasted how you would have expected it. Absolutely delicious but it honestly would have been cheaper getting it downstairs. 3 Stars overall. We unfortunately didn't receive the warm service other tables seemed to get from Alvin. The food taste and quality didn't justify the pricing. Ultimately, I wouldn't bother coming back to Bistro Boudin. The "Uppity" vibe that they try to sell was a bust for our first experience.

    RIBEYE STEAK SANDWICH
    Whit D.

    If you're looking for a good meal near Fishermans Wharf for lunch/ dinner, this bistro has you covered. The service was really good. Everything from sandwiches to fresh seafood. The clam chowder was good, just needed more seasoning , we added pepper to give it a better taste. The cheese bread, was very cheesy, crispy, crusty and delicious. The ambience is casual, the views of the bay are spectacular. I ordered a crab melt, it was good, of course wish there was more crab added to it. My husband got a steak sandwich, was good, had a lot of toppings also. My parents got the ribs and the sole fish . They both enjoyed it. We ordered a side of macaroni and cheese with crab in , was good just wish more crab was in it, and it was maybe about $10 cheaper. Everything is a little pricey, but you are in San Fran .

    Free Appetizer
    Aubri M.

    This is the upper restaurant of the bakery boudin. They have a super yummy sounding menu. We got a clam chowder bread bowl, a corn bisque bread bowl and a ribeye steak sandwich with fries. They brought fresh sourdough with creamy butter after we ordered. Overall the food was good. There were very simple things to elevate the experience I feel like they missed out on. For example the fries only have salt. A little fresh herb or Parmesan on top would elevate the fries so much more. The service however was not good, it was pretty slow. Ambiance was really nice, with a wonderful view. I would def come here again.

    Catalina C.

    Ambiance was very disheveling and chaotic, extremely busy. The food and quality was alright, especially for the price point. I'd say it was lacking some flavor and I would not return

    PEPPERONI pizza
    Cody D.

    After having the sour dough French toast and the almond croissant for breakfast at the bakery--and watching the master bread bakers prepare bread in the kitchen, we knew we had to come back and check out the upstairs Bistro for dinner. First, the baked goat cheese is amazing. The cheese is creamy and delicious and comes with a dollop of pesto on top. The tomato sauce on which the goat cheese sits has a wonderful roasted flavor that stands out. The sour dough bread it comes with is toasted and buttered to perfection. We could have eaten two of them and been happy as can be. The pizza is on some of the best pizza crust we have ever had, and we eat a lot of pizza. It helps when the bakery is literally downstairs churning out amazing bread all hours of the day. Seriously, you have to try the Bistro and the Bakery when you visit San Francisco. Fun fact, I'm typing this review the next morning while sitting in the bakery, having enjoyed another flaky almond croissant and a blueberry scone. If Yelp allowed 10 stars that is what Boudin would receive from me.

    Strawberry Mojito
    Consuelo J.

    Had dinner here after a long day of sight-seeing and tours--the clam chowder was a hearty and welcome change as it got chillier and windy outside. Soup was thick and flavourful, sourdough was great, and the seasonal drinks were delicious. I see what the hype is about.

    crab and spinach dip
    Rianna G.

    I grew up going to the local Boudin in my hometown and frequenting Fisherman's Wharf, but I never got to eat at Bistro Boudin. My first time on a Saturday evening showed me I was missing out! My group and I got clam chowder in regular-sized bread bowls, the crab and spinach dip, and I got the grilled salmon sandwich. When we were seated, they promptly gave us free bread and butter to snack on while we waited for our food. The crab and spinach dip was so good! It was flavorful, salty, and filled with crab. They served it with additional toasted baguette slices, but it was good even with the bread they previously gave us. The clam chowder bowls were good as well, a classic item of Boudin. I was thoroughly impressed with their grilled salmon sandwich as the salmon was juicy, the bread was buttery, and the lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. I even ate it as leftovers a couple days later, and it was still super good! I would totally come here again to bring visiting friends who want a different spin on Boudin.

    - Oysters Rockefeller
 - sourdough bread
 - shrimp cocktail
    Steve A.

    I think a lot of the reviews on this page are erroneously about the downstairs cafe, whereas Bistro Boudin is on the upstairs level of the beautiful facility in Fisherman's Wharf. Downstairs you can buy bread to go. You can eat at the casual cafe that has outdoor seating, and you can also watch the fascinating process of making the bread in the semi-automated kitchen. Upstairs is the fine dining restaurant with a great view of San Francisco Bay and a classic selection of menu items. Of course, there's the Boudin bread, which is what we all come here for, and it's complimentary. They also have a garlic cheese bread, which we tried, but I felt like the heavy coating of cheese really masked what's great about the Boudin sourdough flavor. We began with a Caesar salad, which is made in a very traditional way and was an absolutely perfect accompaniment to the bread and served with croutons made from their bread. Then we had two classic entrees: - A generous and delicious shrimp cocktail with extraordinarily fresh shrimp in a tangy cocktail sauce. - A wonderful serving of four oysters Rockefeller with just the right mixture of spinach and artichoke combining to form a creamy blanket for the perfect fresh oysters. Service was friendly, and the ambiance can't be beat.

    Crab & Corn Bisque in a Bread Bowl
    Patrick M.

    Really good crab soup, and that is coming from someone who lives in MD! The bread is also AMAZING. The ambiance is really nice and great views. Service was also great. Wish I was hungry enough to try more on menu.

    Andreea I.

    Great vibes on a sunny day! We went to the place downstairs where you order and the can find a table outside (no direct table service). It can get busy, but we were able to find a table quickly. The food is great, the clam chowder in a bread bowl is always my go to. The bread shaped animals are a great addition, although a bit hard to actually eat.

    Very tasty clam chowder
    Don P.

    The clam chowder bowl is always what you expect. Extremely tasty good chunks of clam and of course the amazing sourdough bowl. You can't go wrong. Coffee nothing to write home about. The service was right down the middle. Nothing great nothing bad. We basically took your order and you waited for it. One tough thing and I'm not sure if they do this for speed of service, but it doesn't really seem to help as you can't order your coffee at the same place you order your food. At least when we were there you couldn't. There were two completely different lines both long. Restaurants pretty unique looking upstairs and lower. Fun place to visit.

    Pat P.

    How can you visit San Francisco without a stop at Boudin's for their sourdough? The food was great as expected. The bistro is located upstairs with a great view overlooking Fisherman's Wharf. While the service was friendly, it was a bit slow. Prices are what you would expect in a heavy tourist location right on Fisherman's Wharf.

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    Do they take reservations ? I chose a date a month out and nothing is available! Can't be that busy/popular? I've tried calling but no one picks up.

    They do reservations via Open Table but, depending on your party size, you should be able to just walk in and get a table with a minimal wait time.

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    Do they have a private room? And if so how many can it hold roughly?

    Yes they have a private room and I would say roughly about 40-50 people

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