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Bistro Boudin
American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, and Bakery$$$$
Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
"Try the crab and corn chowder bread bowl it's yummy!"(12 Tips)
"Don't leave CA before trying clam soup"(17 Tips)
"boudin sourdough breadbowl's great!"(3 Tips)
"Try the Crab and Corn Bisque also."(2 Tips)
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Namitta ShankarJune 7, 2012Stick with the cafe for affordable meal options. Vegetarian soup & sandwiches were light/good. Sit outside by the live fireplace for good music & lovely breeze at the piers. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Andrea NeimanJanuary 29, 2015Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 4-7pm. The Deal: $1 oysters (usually $3), $5 sourdough pepperoni pizza; a selection of $6 craft cocktails, $5 house wine, $5 well drinks, and beers that are $3 to $4
Lydia UnicørnMarch 29, 2015I really liked the salad with cranberries, walnuts and goat cheese. The prices are pretty okay if you consider the location and that it is in San Francisco...
Karen HuangNovember 2, 2017Get the cioppino to share. It’s the most expensive item on the menu but it’s totally worth it. Served with warm toasted bread!
Tim ParkerMarch 5, 2015If you're just a couple, consider eating at the bar to avoid waiting for a table. And also consider ordering from the bar food menu which is a substantially cheaper than the main menu.
Colleen ShowalterDecember 28, 2015Reasonable price for SFO and really good. Great service, fast. Make a reservation to beat the wait.
Justin SullivanNovember 23, 2015A great place for groups and a place locals don't have to be embarrassed to be seen in on Fisherman's Wharf. Also: Not good if you're trying to take bread out of your diet.
Very touristy but good food. Their baguette burger is fantastic and the shrimp and mushroom risotto is my fav. Great service too!
Wim GoddenNovember 4, 2011Their clam chowder in sourdough bowl is excellent (best I've eaten so far - and I've eaten quite a few !), salmon was great. Too bad they don't have the 'select 3' desert special anymore.
PILAR PRENDESDecember 18, 2015Dinner was great!! Best bread!! In all sfco!!! I also have breakfast and it's amazing!
Michelle KahyaJanuary 8, 2013Every time I come here its even better than I remember. This place is classy, from the hostess to the server it's where you want to be on the wharf. Come often and enjoy!
Connie ChiuFebruary 8, 2020Love: artichoke/crab dip, crab cake, paella (scallops so good!), corn/crab bisque. Everything is tasty!- Richard RevillaOctober 15, 2014Dungeness Crab Cake sourdough sandwich was amazing. Try the Crab and Corn Bisque also.
Maeve DalyMay 15, 2015The sourdough bread critters are so cool! Worth visiting just to look at them.
melissa taDecember 21, 2012Besides the delicious and well known clam chowder in a bread bowl, make sure to save room for dessert and get the sourdough apple pie!!
Hard RockerMarch 29, 2018Great place to have clam chowder. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice view of Fisherman’s Wharf.
JodiJanuary 24, 2013Wonderful experience. Service great and food even better! Try the clam & corn chowder, gnocchi with lobster and sourdough apple pie!
Roma Flores CastrejónJanuary 18, 2017Of course the clam chowder in a bread bowl. Also had the bacon grilled cheese which was great.
James CJuly 29, 2013Try the bread it really is the best that is out there. The soup bread bowl either comes in individual or group portions both are worth it.
KathyMarch 25, 2013Best clam chowder! Although, it's not the best place to go for cocktail drinks. Bakery tour is a hit for children!
Christopher PestanoApril 25, 2015Known for their sourdough breads, here are the cute animal breads :)
Clarissa SSeptember 15, 2014skip the line and order your food at the souvenir shop's register. the clam chowder in a bread bowl was tasty. ☺️
wes graySeptember 2, 2012Food is excellent - bread bowl is where it's at! Can't go wrong with the crab bisque or the clam chowder!
Alain GaeremynkOctober 9, 2014The beef stew is pretty good and, for the lonely traveler, the barmen is pretty friendly
MomokoOctober 6, 2011The breadbowl is amazing. The Dungeness Shrimp and Crab is a delicacy too. Great food and splendid view.
Beth BOctober 21, 2014One would think that a restaurant located above a sourdough assembly line/factory would serve warm sourdough bread with dinner. They do not. It is ice cold.
Doug DaultonApril 25, 2012The Mission Shrimp Cocktail was a really spicy surprise! Try it. You'll like it!
Mihika VermaAugust 27, 2016Touristy but a good spot if you're showing people around fisherman's wharf
Jesse DaveyNovember 7, 2022Clam chowder was good but not great. Ive had better. The sourdough it comes in though is exceptional.
Jean-Baptiste BourduFebruary 4, 2012Friendly waiter. Great staff. The crabs are from the bay. At 5am boats deliver the restaurant.
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Elon LenkaMarch 16, 2011Try the baked goat cheese and the clam chowder. Sourdough gnocchi good too, unless you're hungry (small portion).
Cody BeesonJune 8, 2011Bread was great, Pizza and tacos were good, Drinks strong but tasted cheap... Service by Jennifer was steller...oh yeah you'll be waiting. And it's pricy.
Dragonberry Mojito is delicious!! As is the Sourdough Apple Pie!!
Dionysis ZindrosSeptember 14, 2011Polite and fast service, food tastes good, and the view is magnificent.
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Bistro Boudin
160 Jefferson St (btw Mason & Taylor)
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
Bistro Boudin proudly represents classic San Francisco traditions through their outstanding cuisine, service excellence, regional wine favorites, and legendary sourdough bread!
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
(415) 351-5561
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