Blue Plate

4.9

1526 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

The Blue Plate opened in 1999 as a casual spot where friends and neighbors can enjoy the best ingredients our seasons have to offer. Owners Cory Obenour and Jeff Trenam have created a space that feels like a home, with three distinct dining rooms each appointed with the work of local artists. In the back, a lush, night-fragrant garden offers an exotic retreat from the bustle of the city. The kitchen stays committed to using the highest quality local produce and meats in classic American and rustic Mediterranean dishes. Through a working friendship with Bay Area farmers, the Blue Plate is expanding the notion of "the blue plate special" to include dining that is casual, affordable, delicious and responsible.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
(415) 282-6777
Website
http://blueplatesf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Cory Obenour
Private party facilities
Full restaurant buyouts are available.

Location
3218 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Area
Bernal Heights
Cross Street
Valencia St.
Parking details
The parking lot at the Bank of America is open for a flat fee of $10. Otherwise, street parking is available.
Public transit
The Blue Plate is located at the stop for the following bus lines: 14, 49 and 67. Bart riders should get off on the 24th and Mission station.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

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Private dining

Smoked Trout Deviled EggUS$12.90
castelvetrano olives, lemon, fried garlic
- Extra Piece Deviled EggUS$2.50
Charred OctopusUS$19.80
gigande beans, citrused celery, pickled red onion, lime-cilantro vinaigrette
Smoked Beef BruschettaUS$14.75
black truffle aioli, shitake, crispy shallots
- Extra Piece BruschettaUS$5.50
Little GemsUS$16.00
smoked bacon, chopped egg, cherry tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, crouton
Escarole and French Butter PearUS$16.00
pt reyes blue cheese, charred date, hazelnuts, sherry-honey vinaigrette
Crispy Arancini with Green GarlicUS$15.00
smokey tomato, preserved lemon, pecorino, basil

Entrees !!!*

Blue Plate MeatloafUS$29.50
mashed potatoes, blue lake green beans
Fried ChickenUS$29.50
grilled scallion and pickled pepper potato salad, smoked jalapeno buttermilk
- Extra ButtermilkUS$0.50
Grilled Hanger SteakUS$36.50
papas al mano, jimmy nardello pepper, horseradish aioli, charred onion chimichurri
- Black&BlueUS$0.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Med-RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Med-WellUS$0.00
- WellUS$0.00
Smoked Tomato and Leek RisottoUS$29.00
provolone fonduta, meyer lemon and herb oil, garlic pangrattato
Linguini & ClamsUS$29.00
manilla clams, spring garlic, lemon, and garlic crumbs

Sides !!!*

Mashed PotatoesUS$5.50
Macaroni and Drunken Spanish Goat CheeseUS$14.75
CauliflowerUS$12.00
pine nuts, currants, brown butter

Sweet !!!*

Key Lime PieUS$13.20
Dark Chocolate-Sea Salt Brownie SundaeUS$13.20
vanilla ice cream, candied almonds
Butterscotch PuddingUS$13.20
pecan brittle, whipped cream
Whole Key Lime Pie*US$50.60
*

Non-Alcoholic Beverages!!!*

Lagunitas Hop WaterUS$6.60
San Pellegrino ClementinaUS$4.40
CokeUS$4.40
Diet CokeUS$4.40

Sparkling Bottles!!!*

Sparkling Rose Vin MousseuxUS$27.00
Pol Clement, NV, Loire, France

White Bottle!!!*

Sete Cepas, Rias Baixas

Albarino BtlUS$27.00
Sete Cepas, Rias Baixas, Spain

Orange & Rose Wines!!!*

Rose BtlUS$30.50
LDT, 2023, Columbia Gorge, Oregon
Orange Wine BtlUS$27.00
Skin-Fermented Chardonnay, Jean-Michel Dupre, Beaujolais

Red Bottle!!!*

Pinot Noir, Matthew FritzUS$27.00
2022, Santa Lucia Highlands, California
Ghostnote CorvinaUS$49.00
(serve chilled)
TempranilloUS$27.00
Orlegi de Luberri, Rioja, Spain

Beer Online!!!*

Raineer CanUS$4.40
can
Bare Bottle Pilsner Tall Boy (16oz)US$10.00
can
Old Milwaukee Non-AlcoholicUS$5.50
N/A can

What 1,526 people are saying

Blue Plate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Neighbourhood gem
San Francisco Bay Area
Contemporary American
San Francisco
Best Overall
San Francisco
Neighbourhood gem
San Francisco
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Plate is a beloved neighborhood gem, offering "great food and service" with standout comfort dishes like "unrivaled meatloaf and chicken." The cozy setting and attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for date nights or hosting out-of-town guests. Its consistent quality makes it a must-visit for a genuine SF dining experience.

1,526 Reviews

R
Richard
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Out of town guest? Want to share the best of SF. Farm to table excellence, Blue Plate specials (unrivaled meatloaf and chicken)! Inventive salads and super friendly service. BLUE PLATE!
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luis
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Magical place! The ambience is cozy and beautiful at the same time. All the lighting and windows looking out into a quaint garden makes the experience lovely. Everywhere ordered was delicious. The menu is small and I think that makes each dish the best it can be. I had the meatloaf which did not disappoint. The wine selection by the glass was just ok. The service was very good.
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niki
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing as always! I miss Shannon and the focaccia
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Christa
Little Rock1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dinner here! Great service, delicious food.
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Elysa
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently great! Delish soup. Always good entrees and happen to be there for good music playing too.
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Tingting
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming to Blue Plate for years. It's our go-to place when we have out-of-town guests. The food and service are always fantastic. The fried children and key lime pie are our favorite!
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Brooke
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently great place to take visitors for a solid meal, friendly service, great vibes.
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J
John VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A Mission District gem, approaching legacy status. Wonderful food, service, ambiance
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Alex
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blue Plate is a neighborhood gem. The food and service are always on point. Fantastic!
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Andrew
Houston46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service. Definitely a treat to dine at Blue Plate in San Francisco
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FAQs

Blue Plate does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Blue Plate also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 282-6777.

Blue Plate is rated 4.9 stars by 1526 OpenTable diners.

Blue Plate does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3218 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

Cross Street
Valencia St.
Area
Bernal Heights
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The parking lot at the Bank of America is open for a flat fee of $10. Otherwise, street parking is available.
Public transit
The Blue Plate is located at the stop for the following bus lines: 14, 49 and 67. Bart riders should get off on the 24th and Mission station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive Chef
Cory Obenour
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://blueplatesf.com/
Phone number
(415) 282-6777
Private party facilities
Full restaurant buyouts are available.

Gift card

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Blue Plate

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Restaurant Buy-Out

Custom inquiry

Appetizers !!!*

Smoked Trout Deviled EggUS$12.90

Charred OctopusUS$19.80

Smoked Beef BruschettaUS$14.75

Little GemsUS$16.00

Escarole and French Butter PearUS$16.00

Crispy Arancini with Green GarlicUS$15.00

Entrees !!!*

Blue Plate MeatloafUS$29.50

Fried ChickenUS$29.50

Grilled Hanger SteakUS$36.50

Smoked Tomato and Leek RisottoUS$29.00

Linguini & ClamsUS$29.00

Sides !!!*

Mashed PotatoesUS$5.50

Macaroni and Drunken Spanish Goat CheeseUS$14.75

CauliflowerUS$12.00

Sweet !!!*

Key Lime PieUS$13.20

Dark Chocolate-Sea Salt Brownie SundaeUS$13.20

Butterscotch PuddingUS$13.20

Whole Key Lime Pie*US$50.60

Non-Alcoholic Beverages!!!*

Lagunitas Hop WaterUS$6.60

San Pellegrino ClementinaUS$4.40

CokeUS$4.40

Diet CokeUS$4.40

Sparkling Bottles!!!*

Sparkling Rose Vin MousseuxUS$27.00

White Bottle!!!*

Albarino BtlUS$27.00

Orange & Rose Wines!!!*

Rose BtlUS$30.50

Orange Wine BtlUS$27.00

Red Bottle!!!*

Pinot Noir, Matthew FritzUS$27.00

Ghostnote CorvinaUS$49.00

TempranilloUS$27.00

Beer Online!!!*

Raineer CanUS$4.40

Bare Bottle Pilsner Tall Boy (16oz)US$10.00

Old Milwaukee Non-AlcoholicUS$5.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Blue Plate offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blue Plate restaurant rated?

Does Blue Plate offer gift cards?

Is Blue Plate currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card