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Blue Plate, San Francisco, CA
Blue Plate, San Francisco, CA
Blue Plate, San Francisco, CA
Blue Plate, San Francisco, CA
Blue Plate, San Francisco, CA

Blue Plate

4.8 (1524)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
3218 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Cory Obenour
  • Private party facilities
    Full restaurant buyouts are available.
  • 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 1,524 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • San Francisco

    Best Value

  • San Francisco

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Francisco

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Plate offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Highlights include "amazing" fried chicken and meatloaf, inventive salads, and a cozy ambiance. Guests appreciate the "friendly service" and the "cozy and beautiful" setting, making it perfect for both regular visits and special occasions.
1,524 Reviews
  1. Beth

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, good value, great staff, nice ambience

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  2. Sean VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service as expected! Great cozy ambiance.

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  3. Beverly

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried Blue Plate during Restaurant Week SF. It was a great experience. Almost a full menu to pick from, and they let my husband substitute an extra appetizer for his dessert, since he is diabetic. $45 for a 3 course meal. They sat us at a nice table inside in the back overlooking their garden. Service was excellent. The food was great. Even the potato chips and special dip. The smoked beef bruschetta and the baby gems salad were excellent as was the fried chicken. The butterscotch pudding for dessert was wonderful too, but all desserts sounded and looked great. Would definitely come back here
    Blue PlateResponded on 16 April 2025
    Thank you for joining us for dinner during Restaurant Week, Beverly! We look forward to seeing you again soon

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  4. Eric

    Tahoe4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for Dinner, especially the meatloaf it is amazing!

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  5. Gerard VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places! Fried chicken is amazing.

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  6. Louis

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great deviled eggs and fried chicken. Loud though .

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  7. Richard

    San Francisco Bay Area9 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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  8. luis

    San Francisco Bay Area3 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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  9. niki

    San Francisco Bay Area10 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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  10. 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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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 4.8 stars by 1524 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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  3. San Francisco Bay Area
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  5. Bernal Heights

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Blue Plate

3218 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Valencia St.
  • Area
    Bernal Heights
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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