Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian Cuisine

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   Juanita

   VIP

   San Francisco

   63 reviews

   4.0

   63 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The restaurant was a little hard to find, down a short passage way and up stairs to the restaurant. It was a little chilly inside, they ran out of red wine which was a little odd, and we were there fairly early so it was quiet. To start we had the Mandioca Frita (Yuca Fries) which were wonderful. Slightly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the guava jam and aioli gave it an extra nice flavor; and we also had the Brazilian Cheese Bread Ball which were good. For dinner we had the Half Rotisserie Chicken with Turmeric Rice, carrots and okra which was very flavorful, I literally cleaned my plate. The other dish was Braised Short Ribs which were cooked to perfection. Very tender and flavorful. We would definitely return.
   

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   Wayne

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was really good and service was excellent. Rooftop location is spectacular.
   

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   Neusa

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere, beautiful place and food was amazing. Lugar muito massa, com comidinha brasileira maravilhosa.
   

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   Lyvia

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I would give this restaurant more than 5 stars if I could! The food is expertly prepared, the service is outstanding, and the flavors are authentically Brazilian. My husband is usually a tough critic, but he enjoyed every dish we ordered. This has quickly become our favorite restaurant!
   

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   Daphne

   San Francisco

   65 reviews

   3.0

   65 reviews

   Dined on October 4, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   A little tricky upstairs we were the only ones there Food good but service very slow and they offered Flan but did not have it A little pricey I would try again
   

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   Bret

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 8, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I am really surprised how the other reviews are so great here. I ate with 5 friends and we agreed afterwards that this was one of the worst meals we'd had in SF in a long time. One main dish had a large hair mixed in, and the chicken I ate was incredibly dry. The "stews" were not much more than a pile of rice and vegetables with a bit of sauce on the side, and they were not that flavorful either. The only reason this isn't a 1 star review is that the drinks were actually good.
   

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   Jeremy

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on August 29, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful restaurant experience! Food, service and attention to detail really made this stand out. My partner from Brazil loved it too, so I think that speaks for itself!
   

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   Alan

   VIP

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   2.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on August 18, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   You must mount difficult stairs to access the restaurant. The food was way over salted; the salad was uneatable due to the over salting. The entree was also oversalted and barely eatable. The operation appeared very amateurish.
   

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   Jeff

   San Francisco

   86 reviews

   4.0

   86 reviews

   Dined on August 2, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Really delicious food. Loved doing it family style. Portions were nice sized. Short but well-picked wine list. Excellent Caipirinhas. However, the food came out all at once, in spite of our asking to slow it down, crowding the table and not allowing us to have salads before entrees. But they’ve only been open for 3 weeks I’m sure they will figure it out.
   

   Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian CuisineResponded on August 29, 2024

   Thank you for understanding the kinks of a newly opened restaurant. We know we can offer you a 5-star experience on your next visit. We can't wait to see you!
   

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    Stephanie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Food was a little salty and the ambience was a bit quiet but overall would come back
    

    Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian CuisineResponded on August 29, 2024

    Thank you for coming in. We appreciate your feedback on the food. We look forward to offering you a 5-star experience on your next visit.
    

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