Blue Plate

03/16/05

A+ FLAVOR!!!!!!!!!!!

by bethobenour

If you are looking for a meal with great flavor and a fun atmosphere, The Blue Plate is the place for you.

• Pros: great food, good prices, to die for dessert
• Cons: hard to park

08/28/09

One of the best!

by Mvilla

I visited my friends in San Francisco a month ago, and I just wanna say that this is one of the finest restaurants I've been. They took me here and I absolutely love it. The meatloaf that's mixed with beef, pork and bacon. MMM omg.. I wanna go back.. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!

• Pros: Very friendly service.

11/24/08

Tasty Vittles

by newenglandtransplant

They serve some tasty food here. We were a small group that started off with the beef carpaccio, grilled monterey bay squid and the antipasto. My favorite was the perfectly grilled squid with lemon. The lemon combined with the grilled flavor was terrific. My main course was the pan seared local rock cod. It was accompanied with rice beans, fennel, rapini, spanish chorizo, grilled bread and saffron aioli. You might question the combination but I can say that it was wonderful. Our server was attentive. We were a small group so we combined a few tables but it still felt a bit cramped. No stretching out here. The patio was wonderful. We didn't have a chance to sit outside but I think the next time I'll try to get a seat outside.

11/17/08

I changed my mind...

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!

11/14/08

Fun eats in the mission

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

11/12/08

Darling atmosphere, delicious food!

by smithy11

We had the chicken liver, the prociutto, the squid, the steak, the lamb, the cod-it was all out of this world. What a fun discovery and they've been here for 10 years! The service was excellent and the food was even better.I want to sit ouside next time. It looks so romantic out there. Although we didn't have any, the desserts looked super tasty! Next time...

• Pros: Everything!
• Cons: There's a $10 parking lot next door

11/11/08

Amazing Food!

by ksjjj

Came here last night with a group and we basically had everything on the menu. For apps we had the beef carpaccio with rock shrimp, antipasti which had this delicious frittata and eggplant yummy something, then we had the squid app that was grilled with spices everything was incredibly well thought out and award-winning. They also served fresh bread and made sure we had as much as we needed! From there we had sparkling wine which was sweeter then dry and complemented the appetizers we shared. For my main dish I ordered the crispy chicken thighs and this was some of the best comfort food ever. It came with polenta, mushrooms and brussel sprouts with a sauce that perfected the dish, and of course I had to order a side of the mac & cheese, yummy. Can you tell I loved the food! The ambiance was also perfect but I cannot get over how delectable the food was...We sat in the middle room where there was artwork everywhere you looked but I soon found that there was an outdoor garden in the back with about 6 tables, what a great place to have a romantic dinner. I look forward to coming back again and again, this is the hidden gem in the Mission.

• Pros: The food, service and ambiance.
• Cons: Cannot think of a thing.

08/03/08

A New Favorite

by grlgator

Good food, friendly service, and a nice San Francisco night made for a perfect dinner at Blue Plate. We didn't order any appetizers b/c we wanted to try their Banana Cream Pie which was raved about and it deserves all the praise.

Two entrees definitely stood out: cavatelli with ratatouille and chicken with summer fruit. I had the meatloaf and although it was okay, I don't like barbecue sauce and it was mixed into the meatloaf; took away the flavor of the meat.

We made reservations ( a must, especially friday and saturday) and were seated at the front of the restaurant right in front of the open kithcen. it was nice to watch the chefs prepare food but it was a high traffic area. I would recommend requesting a seat in the back dining hall or the outdoor patio. They have heat lamps at each table, and a large wall that breaks the wind so don't worry about being cold.

This is a great casual dining spot in the mission. Would recommnend this restaurant and will definitely go back.

• Pros: good food and banana cream pie
• Cons: loud and meatloaf

07/18/07

Amazing food, forgotten pleasure

by swat62

I haven't been to Blue Plate in a really long time (mostly because I went there twice a week for a long time) and I had forgotten how great it was. I had a couple friends in town and decided to go. We had a few small dishes including the lamb appetizer which was great. The meatloaf always amazes everyone. Highly recommended.

07/17/07

Greatly appreciated neighborhood restaurant...

by foodcritter

I have to admit that I have had only one complaint about the this place... I cannot always walk in and get a table!

I have yet to have a bad meal here. The meatloaf is devine, the "drunken goats cheese mac", words cannot begin.

Daily fresh food specials, always great. The best part is you can watch the guys cooking, and let me tell you. They work their asses off to put that food on your plate.

I almost hate to give this restaurant a great review, because I know that the better review the lesser chance I can just walk in on a friday night and get a table.

• Pros: Great food, decent service...
• Cons: no "waiting bar", no parking

05/07/07

Both down-home and sophisticated, this bastion of comfort food offers a Mission twist on California cuisine.

by Contributor

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.