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Blue Plate
- American
- San Francisco, CA
About this business
You might pass by this casual and slightly funky place and dismiss it as just another hole-in-the-wall, but do not be fooled. Inside, it is done up with whimsical lighting and bright paint. The menu takes the best of Californian cuisine and fusion trends. The wait staff is as hip as the joint itself and just as accomplished. The entrees are imaginative, fresh and never less than very good. The wine list is also good, featuring Californian vintages.
Location details
3218 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
When you need meatloaf in a pinch... – Traditional, meat-and-potatoes entrees are the specialty at this cramped and dark Mission spot. Eclectic wine selections. Edgy wait staff that try a little too hard to be, well, from the Mission. It's all good for a decent, down-home meal in the vicinity. But it's slightly overpriced for the area and for what they offer. And given the good-but-not-great quality of the food and service, it's not exactly something to write home about.
Bona Fide Neighborhood Experience – This place is real. There is no pretense, no white table clothes, just a lot of personality and incredible flavors. The food and the service is honest. I had the osso bucco with polenta and my friend had the halibut with corn. Both were deliciious, perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. I wish there were more places like the Blue Plate
funky place with great food – We visited San Francisco and tried out Blue Plate. Our experience didnt start off being that great but after getting really pissed at them, things improved a lot and it turned out to be one of our best meals on this trip. We arrived to the restaurant for our 8:15 reservation. One of the employees sat us down at a table by the door as another employee asked us to get up since someone else was waiting for that table that almost happened again with a second table, but once I approached the host, be... read more
been around the block – I have been dining in SF for many years. All in all the blue plate is one of my favorites. There is a reason why you may see danko or waters having an early dinner at the blue plate. I have experience very good service and just decent service at the blue plate, always attentive, although occasionally frazzled. The food is solid, good and what it claims. The atmosphere is comfortable and the garden is a big plus.
Hideous service/worse food – I thought this place was awful. We were served by a cocky hipster waiter who thought cynicism and snappy comments would get him a bigger tip. I have never felt so threatened by a waiter ever, the food was mediocre and the chicken i ordered wasn't even fully cooked. You don't get what you pay for here. Don't waste your money. Don't go here. The atmosphere was nice and that is about it.
Your plate will be clean at the end... – A group of 5 of us stopped in for dinner, we started with the flatbread, grilled scallops and ahi appetizers, all were delish. For my entree I had a huge sausage-stuffed pork chop with greens and white beans, very tasty. My friends had the salmon bake, duck confit, meatloaf and steak, all were very decent. Dessert was a chocolate cake and blood-orange brulee, quite good. Service was very good, laid-back but attentive. Decor is like a dining room, one main room split up by a service ar... read more
Mouth-watering food – It's out-of-the-way, it's in a random neighborhood, it's very low-key and informal, and it's incredibly cramped...but you won't care once your entree arrives. Put simply, the food here is incredible. The menu is small, but it's rotated often, and frankly, you won't care - pretty much everything is delectable. The salads are superb, and don't miss the macaroni and cheese (with goat cheese) or the spinach. Mmm...
not all that – everything was too salty or too sweet. the quail was a mess, the polenta too watery, the mashed potatoes too salty, macaroni and cheese to salty, brussels sprouts too rich, ganache too sweet. service tho was ok, though it took forever for homeboy to pick up the check. can't understand what all the talk is about. sigh*
If You Like To Be Ignored... – Went last night for dinner with a friend. What could have been a very enjoyable meal was ruined by the inattentive, attitude-laden service. I can honestly say that I've never received worse service at a restaurant of this caliber before. My friend and I walked in, were very polite to our server, made no unreasonable demands. Yet we were ignored throughout our meal. After reading great things about their focaccia bread, I was expecting to receive some. We waited some 45 minutes to get any, and e... read more
Frequently asked questions about Blue Plate
How is Blue Plate rated?
Blue Plate has a 4.6 star rating with 665 reviews.
When is Blue Plate open?
Blue Plate is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
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