Blue Plate
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 644-5259
- Cross Street:
- Cesar Chavez
- Best of Citysearch:
- Comfort Food 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-10:30pm
Message from Blue Plate
New American Cuisine with a Rustic Mediterranean Flare
- Local Organic Ingredients
- Impressive Wine List
- Casual Neighborhood Spot
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Editorial Review for Blue Plate – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Three small dining spaces, each styled with thrift-store curios and mismatched lamps, host well-dressed hipsters at tightly packed, wooden tables. The front room offers a clear view of the lively exhibition kitchen, but the premier real estate--tree-tucked tables overlooking a gurgling fountain--is in the highly sought-after backyard garden. Servers keep the frenzied pace going with efficient service.
The Food
Local, organic produce figures big in seasonal takes on American standards. Spicy Padron peppers are balanced by sweet goat cheese and almonds, and a salad of little gem lettuce is topped with Frog Hollow Farm peaches and Point Reyes blue cheese. Hearty, enthusiastic flavors keep entrees grounded, including a classic meatloaf served atop creamy mashed spuds, an expertly seared steak and gooey mac-n-cheese. Seasonal desserts can include a luscious peach and nectarine pie or a rich chocolate mini-cake, served warm and drizzled with cream-caramel sauce.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoLate diners beware: The kitchen tends to run out of dishes as the evening progresses.
The ExtrasIf you have a musical request, ask the bartenders. They double as DJs, spinning everything from Digable Planets to Don Ho.
ParkingThe Bank of America parking lot, two storefronts up Mission Street, offers evening parking for a flat $7 fee.
What to DrinkA fine wine list of around 50 bottles spans Europe and America.
User Reviews for Blue Plate
11/17/2008 Posted by Lecasciana
I'm into conscious restaurants that serve organic and local produce. So I was about to try and make reservations for my friend's birthday, when checking their website, I saw the t-shirts they sell. I was shocked. One wonders if this restaurant is of good taste if their t-shirts show a smiley pig bleeding with a axe cracking its head!
11/14/2008 Posted by asherrin
I went to Blue Plate with coworkers for a dinner and really enjoyed to food and atmosphere. The dishes are unique and the design of the restaurant makes the most out of the space. Blue Plate have a very secial patio outside in a cute garden for overflow- it'll make you hope you get seated in the back.
Pros: Great food, fun spot
Cons: none
