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Bon Delire, San Francisco, CA

Bon Delire

4.6
4.6
152 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.
At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Sat 11:30–15:30 Brunch Sun 11:30–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 969-0655
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Bon Délire invites you to experience the allure of Parisian lounge culture right in the heart of San Francisco. The space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    The Embarcadero and Washington St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MUNI: F Light Rail and F Bus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch

What 152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bon Delire, located on the Embarcadero, is a chic and lively French bistro offering "excellent service" and a "stylish" atmosphere. The menu boasts standout dishes like "the best escargot," steak frites, and decadent desserts such as chocolate mousse. Despite some minor portion size critiques, diners consistently praise the "amazing food," vibrant ambiance, and "warm and attentive" staff. Perfect for a romantic date or fun gathering, Bon Delire is a delightful addition to San Francisco's dining scene.
152 Reviews
  1. Carla

    VIP

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Girls lunch...it was perfect! The food was fresh, imaginative and beautiful...delicious! We had reserved a table outdoors, but they kindly gave us a spot inside by juggling things around...and inside we could hear each other talk! Not always possible these days! The service was attentive, but not overly so...very comfortable, yet jazzy vibe!

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  2. John

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Absurdly loud inside with blaring music. Seating very uncomfortable. Moved outside which was improved but service bordered on the incompetent. Food was excellent but portion size vs price was rather farcical.

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  3. Canan

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the atmosphere and the food, but the portions were a little bit on the smaller scale. The biggest problem for me was the noise level. We could not hear each other, kept yelling and now my throat hurts. I think brunch music should be kept at a lower level, even the servers were uncomfortable. They can raise it up after dinner but for brunch it was too much, fyi.

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  4. Juan

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Great hospitality from the staff.

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  5. ken

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The service and management was sterling. Our table wasn’t ready for 30 minutes after our reservation time, and we were comped 4 glasses of champagne, graciously and apologetically. Our server was fantastic, attentive, informed, friendly and just present enough. The menu is compelling, and the food was good, not on a par with pricing and of variable quality, some excellent (cheese appetizers, leeks, and chicken), some good (steak, chicken and desserts…chocolate mousse and pan perdu). The food came quickly but there were foibles. Asking to sit a couple at our very large table (plenty of space to do it comfortably) in exchange for (again graciously comped) desserts. Our second drinks were very delayed and again immediately offered on the house. The team working there is aligned, smooth and makes you feel warmly hosted, authentically. It was Friday night and the ambience was significantly disrupted by extremely loud music all night (a new effort to draw in a Friday night cohort of loud music lovers? And that was problematic in all of the ways. The setting by the bay is gorgeous, and the interior was crowded but bustling in a compelling way. Bathroom is a short walk and slightly inconvenient. With all of this making for a somewhat chaotic evening we left feeling professionally and generously taken care of in spite of (and in response to) the missteps, corrected with generous apologies and comped drinks and dessert. To a person everyone working from management to server was engaged and thoughtful about every moment of being in their restaurant. Mixed experience as described but we enjoyed ourselves.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Early Meal on the Embarcadero 🌼 Outdoor has Blankets & Heaters

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  7. Sara

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming in every way: the setting, the staff and the food. The hostess, Roma, went out of her way to move us inside even though we had an outdoor reservation and they were very busy. Courtney our server was attentive, knowledgable and accommodating. In fact each person who helped us was the definition of good hospitality. The menu is thoughtful and the French dishes made for a cozy Friday lunch in SF.

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  8. patricia

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On first entering the restaurant, I felt it was deceptively small! And it is. But it has a nice ambiance. It could use a little french cafe music or something to add to the ambiance though. The bar looks fantastic and dominates the room, making me think it is really encouraging folks to eat there instead of at the few tables on the perimeter. Nice touch but not conducive to our party of friends who wanted to talk! We were a party of 4. Two of our party had the Croque Madam and loved it. Another had the steak frites and raved about it. I had the poached tuna sandwich, which was bland and just not very tasty. We also had the deviled eggs - delicious and an order of fries - terrific. And we had a a carafe of the house wine, which was wonderful. Our server was terrific - informed, attentive, and pleasant. The food was plentiful. And it was a very nice lunch - I just wish I had ordered differently!

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  9. Christine

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, music and food. We had steak frites

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  10. Robin

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food & beverages, with great and friendly staff.

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FAQs

Bon Delire offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 969-0655.

Bon Delire is rated 4.6 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bon Delire

Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Embarcadero and Washington St
  • Area
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Sat 11:30–15:30 Brunch Sun 11:30–15:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MUNI: F Light Rail and F Bus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
    (415) 969-0655
  • Private party facilities
    Bon Délire invites you to experience the allure of Parisian lounge culture right in the heart of San Francisco. The space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.
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