Blind Butcher

4.5

527 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Charming

Nestled in the Castro District off Eighteenth and Hartford, Blind Butcher San Francisco features an urban setting that is modern and sophisticated, yet stunningly warm and inviting. The globally inspired New American menu features hand cut prime steaks, bountiful seafood and local organic produce. From small to big bites each dish highlights an inventive flair for marrying diverse flavors with natural organic ingredients into a gastronomic delight. Our wine program offers a superb variety that inspires daring pairings at prices that encourage exploration. Our professional staff is dedicated to crafting a memorable dining experience for our guests, and they share a commitment to quality and a passion to serve you.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 529-2478
Website
http://www.blindbutchersf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Coskun Abik

Location
4058A 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2534
Neighborhood
The Castro
Cross street
Hartford St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 527 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blind Butcher offers a lively atmosphere with "amazing cocktails" and standout dishes like ribeye, lobster mac and cheese, and the butcher's platter. The ambiance is vibrant, perfect for special occasions, with "great service" and a festive vibe. Some guests report inconsistencies with service and noise levels, but many highlight memorable dining experiences.

527 Reviews

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Elizabeth
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
A bit too dark, if the lamps were a bit brighter would’ve been great. I don’t like that they seated us next to the bathroom. Prime rib was not all that it was decent . The lobster Mac and cheese was delicious. Wagyu burger was a bit dry. Service was nice.
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Monica
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was amazing! It was a little difficult to see due to the lighting. Overall a great place to eat.
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Michael
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Great food, great service, however it was extremely loud which made the experience difficult to enjoy. The music was very loud, you can hear people screaming to talk to each other nearby. I could barely hear my food.
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Emily
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were seated near the back, which was very close to the restrooms and the kitchen. We were also seated where the bigger parties where taking place, so it was very loud. Made the dining experience more chaotic as there were people walking by and talking loudly nonstop. Didn’t like where we were seated, but the food was amazing. The calamari was good, but not amazing; tastes the tiniest bit fishy to me. I got the 16oz steak and my boyfriend got the lamb chops, and both had an amazing crisp exterior and juicy inside. I really enjoyed the chimichurri, and the aioli with the lamb chops was also delicious. Only thing is it comes with such a small portion of potatoes; wish there were more than 2 for the price.
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Angela
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We reserved a party of 3 for a bday dinner on a Saturday night at 5:45. The host had no problem pushing our time to 6:00 bc we were running late. Every aspect was wonderful! We were aware of previous reviews stating issues with noise, service and inconsistent food. We thoroughly enjoyed all food and drinks. Our service was prompt, friendly and professional. It’s a tighter dining room layout and the ambiance was on point! We were able to talk and didn’t feel it was too noisy. Great dining choice if you’re looking for an energetic vibe.
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Justine
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, the staff had exceptional service, good ambiance as well, music and chatter but not over the top
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Jordan
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Literally the BEST restaurant service I've ever had! Food & service 10/10. Chef was so nice and inviting. Music & vibe was AMAZING!
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Tony
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EVERYTHING WAS PHENOMENAL FROM THE FOOD AND SERVICE JUST GREAT! MUST TRY AGAIN FOR SURE
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Jaime
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious ribeye was tender and juicy The truffle fries were amazing the lobster Mac and cheese wooow 🙌🏽 lamb rack was full of flavor
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Quirino
VIP
San Francisco
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They have great food and a great playlist for music. Great place to meet up and catch up.
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Blind Butcher is rated 4.5 stars by 527 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

4058A 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2534

Additional information

Cross street
Hartford St
Neighborhood
The Castro
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Coskun Abik
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blindbutchersf.com/
Phone number
(415) 529-2478

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