Blue Plate

4.9

1526 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

Location
3218 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone number
(415) 282-6777
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
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Cory Obenour

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Private dining

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

Entrees !!!*

Blue Plate Meatloaf$29.50
mashed potatoes, blue lake green beans
Fried Chicken$29.50
grilled scallion and pickled pepper potato salad, smoked jalapeno buttermilk
- Extra Buttermilk$0.50
Grilled Hanger Steak$36.50
papas al mano, jimmy nardello pepper, horseradish aioli, charred onion chimichurri
- Black&Blue$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Med-Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med-Well$0.00
- Well$0.00
Smoked Tomato and Leek Risotto$29.00
provolone fonduta, meyer lemon and herb oil, garlic pangrattato
Linguini & Clams$29.00
manilla clams, spring garlic, lemon, and garlic crumbs

Sides !!!*

Mashed Potatoes$5.50
Macaroni and Drunken Spanish Goat Cheese$14.75
Cauliflower$12.00
pine nuts, currants, brown butter

Sweet !!!*

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

Non-Alcoholic Beverages!!!*

Lagunitas Hop Water$6.60
San Pellegrino Clementina$4.40
Coke$4.40
Diet Coke$4.40

Sparkling Bottles!!!*

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

White Bottle!!!*

Sete Cepas, Rias Baixas

Albarino Btl$27.00
Sete Cepas, Rias Baixas, Spain

Orange & Rose Wines!!!*

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

Red Bottle!!!*

Pinot Noir, Matthew Fritz$27.00
2022, Santa Lucia Highlands, California
Ghostnote Corvina$49.00
(serve chilled)
Tempranillo$27.00
Orlegi de Luberri, Rioja, Spain

Beer Online!!!*

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

What 1,526 people are saying

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
Neighborhood gem
San Francisco Bay Area
Contemporary American
San Francisco
Best Overall
San Francisco
Neighborhood 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 February 19, 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 February 16, 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 January 26, 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 January 12, 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 January 12, 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 January 11, 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 January 8, 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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John VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on January 4, 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 January 4, 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 December 15, 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

3218 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

Phone number
(415) 282-6777
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
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Cory Obenour

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Appetizers !!!*

Smoked Trout Deviled Egg$12.90

Charred Octopus$19.80

Smoked Beef Bruschetta$14.75

Little Gems$16.00

Escarole and French Butter Pear$16.00

Crispy Arancini with Green Garlic$15.00

Entrees !!!*

Blue Plate Meatloaf$29.50

Fried Chicken$29.50

Grilled Hanger Steak$36.50

Smoked Tomato and Leek Risotto$29.00

Linguini & Clams$29.00

Sides !!!*

Mashed Potatoes$5.50

Macaroni and Drunken Spanish Goat Cheese$14.75

Cauliflower$12.00

Sweet !!!*

Key Lime Pie$13.20

Dark Chocolate-Sea Salt Brownie Sundae$13.20

Butterscotch Pudding$13.20

Whole Key Lime Pie*$50.60

Non-Alcoholic Beverages!!!*

Lagunitas Hop Water$6.60

San Pellegrino Clementina$4.40

Coke$4.40

Diet Coke$4.40

Sparkling Bottles!!!*

Sparkling Rose Vin Mousseux$27.00

White Bottle!!!*

Albarino Btl$27.00

Orange & Rose Wines!!!*

Rose Btl$30.50

Orange Wine Btl$27.00

Red Bottle!!!*

Pinot Noir, Matthew Fritz$27.00

Ghostnote Corvina$49.00

Tempranillo$27.00

Beer Online!!!*

Raineer Can$4.40

Bare Bottle Pilsner Tall Boy (16oz)$10.00

Old Milwaukee Non-Alcoholic$5.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 reservations?

Make a reservation

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