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Blind Butcher, San Francisco, CA

Blind Butcher

4.5
4.5
543 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
4058A 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2534

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Coskun Abik
  • 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 543 people are saying

Blind Butcher reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blind Butcher offers a dining experience with "amazing food" and a "romantic ambiance." Signature dishes include the wagyu burger, truffle fries, and lobster mac and cheese. While some guests noted issues with service consistency and noise levels, the warm ambiance and "exceptional service" from staff often create memorable visits.
543 Reviews
  1. Bryan VIP

    San Francisco73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always very good; service last night was off - friendly but very slow. Perhaps they were short staffed due to Easter.

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  2. William

    Seattle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely Wonderful and the service was the best 🌺

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  3. Leilani

    Austin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were so good, food was amazing. Highly recommend the Brussel sprouts to start! The wagyu burger and truffle fries were perfection.

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  4. Brisa

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was absolutely amazing. A bit expensive but satisfied me and my partner a lot!!!!! It is a bit loud for our taste but it’s a really nice comfortable restaurant. Staff were really nice!

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  5. Peter

    San Francisco2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food poising from the short ribs. both entrees were bad but one was deadly

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  6. Jeff

    San Francisco36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Filet was perfect. Good crust. Good cook. Also recommend kale salad.

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  7. Doug

    Phoenix3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Pass. I expected a fine dining experience based on the reputation and price, but the service was rushed. We received our appetiers, and the entrees arrived immediately afterwards.  Clearly the kitchen and the server did not care. The prime rib stroganoff had only a few fatty, tasteless pieces of meat, and our server seemed eager for us to leave. 

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  8. Scott

    San Francisco26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, it was a very good dine in experience. The quantity and quality of the food is top-notch so is the service.

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  9. Alexis

    Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great! Atmosphere was a little dark for me, but definitely loved the overall vibe. Was even able to get sat prior to our reservation time. The only item that definitely put a damper on this experience was the service. We noticed our server was everywhere in the restaurant (host stand, behind the bar, serving us) so that for sure impacted our service. We also noticed when we would say thank you for items being delivered, he would not say anything in return, was very straight to the point, no small talk or anything. He also attempted to take items from the table that we were still working on. We came to celebrate a birthday, a different table had the staff sing happy birthday to them, and for us were we're simply handed a cake. Everything was great but the service for sure killed the experience.

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  10. Tesha

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMG!! We were here for my birthday with friends, the experience was a vibe. The large butcher board was a must. The meat, octopus, and veggies were excellent. The drinks and music made it a night I won't forget. Can't wait to go back!

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Blind Butcher is rated 4.5 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

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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
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