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Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian Cuisine, San Francisco, CA

Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian Cuisine

3.7
3.7
14 Reviews
$30 and under
Brazilian

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2 people
8:00 PM
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
Experience the full concept of Brazilian cuisine, showcasing the delicious and rich culture of South American food.
Led by Chef Lucas Freire, a native Brazilian, our team is dedicated to providing you with an exquisite experience of authentic Brazilian dishes.
Join us for a multi-cultural culinary journey featuring the most beloved regional Brazilian flavors.
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and a well-curated South American wine list.
Boto-where Brazilian tradition meets modern taste.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, South American, Contemporary Latin
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 655-9096
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boto Bar and Restaurant offers a delightful Brazilian dining experience with "food, service and attention to detail" that impresses. Enjoy authentic flavors, expertly crafted Caipirinhas, and a "cozy and well-designed" rooftop ambiance. While some dishes may vary in taste, the overall experience is "amazing."

14 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Jeff

    VIP

    San Francisco

    85 reviews

    4.0

    85 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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  9. 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was amazing, the people are really friendly and the food is delicious. They have a good options of drinks and it reminds me the Brazilian drinks perfectly. I’ll be back soon!! ;-)
    Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian CuisineResponded on August 29, 2024
    Thank you so much for coming in! We are glad you loved our drinks and had a 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Please remember us when you are planning your celebrations and private events. We would love to have you celebrate with us!

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Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian Cuisine is rated 3.7 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Google Map for Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian Cuisine

1853 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123-4307

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cow Hollow
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brazilian, South American, Contemporary Latin
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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