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Bleu Boheme, San Diego, CA

Bleu Boheme

4.6
4.6
3274 Reviews
$30 and under
French
"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."

Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-4167
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ken Irvine, Owner
  • Private party facilities
    When it comes to special occasions, Bleu Bohème is a favorite among our neighbors and regulars.We believe the food, atmosphere and friendly service combine to make your evening a memorable experience. Our Chef will work with you to create a custom menu for your group.Please go to bleuboheme.com/private-dining for more information
  • Private party contact
    Jasmine Jernberg: (619) 255-4167
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Cross street
    Kensington
  • Parking details
    Parking after 6pm- every night behind restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

3,274 Reviews
  1. VelmaH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our waiter was pleasant. The food was well prepared. The service from all was excellent. I will return for sure.

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  2. ChristopherC

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely outstanding and very authentic. Drinks were extremely sophisticated and incredible too. Service was impeccable, prompt and friendly. Will definitely be back soon.

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  3. PointLomaGal

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    They have the best French food in San Diego, no question. Their beef bourguignon is not to be missed. The onion soup and crab cakes are also great. Service was outstanding. The place was unpleasantly noisy; maybe that was just because it was restaurant week.

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  4. BobM

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My Wife and I recently enjoyed an amazing evening at Blue Boheme Restaurant. The food, service and overall experience was incredible. It was such a nice touch to have the Chef come out to meet us and ask about about our meal and service.

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  5. DawnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time at Bleu Boheme - saw Ken on KUSI talking about San Diego Restaurant Week and some of the foods he was going to feature for said. Didn't disappoint - food was great. He even talked to us at our table - bonus!! We will be going back again.

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  6. diddy

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fresh mussels. Friendly service. Great environment/ outside seating. Love this place.

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  7. Mana

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Wonderful food, great ambience, and a striking interior.

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  8. DeborahA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and ambience were excellent. Jorge was attentive without hovering or invasive -- He's professional and warm.

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  9. AshA

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Beautiful Place. Amazing staff. Was a little loud due to a couple big parties being there which made it hard to hear my partner who was sitting directly across from me. Food was great.

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  10. Awesome

    San Diego

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Bleu Boheme is a great restaurant—good food, great service. It’s so nice. Tonight, though, there was a party of eight women who were literally screaming out loud. This is fine dining, and those women made it a crappy situation.

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  11. Leen

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Ambience wonderful. One of our favorites for authentic French Cuisine.

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  12. MarcieC

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    First time here. It was fun and food was good. We’ll be back.

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  13. Chenski

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food ( beef Bourgogne and Sea Scallop) were excellent, service was wonderful! This is our favourite French restaurant in San Diego!

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  14. PaulaS

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Too noisy. My friend and I could barely hear each other. I think I’ll sit at the bar next time.

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  15. HerveL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Overall okay, good french ambiance and clean setting including restrooms. The food was okay but flavor down from my previous visits in the past years. As a French person I tried not to compare with typical french meals, it seems however that something has changed in the kitchen with the dishes we ordered for quite a steep price. Service was okay. Still a good experience for french meals.

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  16. Lunagerl

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    For my husband - this salmon was raw in the very center - not edible. The beet salad could use more beets. The bread pudding was absolutely delish. For myself: the bouef borg, the beef was amazing and the veg was cooked well BUT they sauce was disappointing. The sauce was sweet and to me detracted from the dish. I chose the gingerbread but was disappointed( and I love ginger anything!). The ginger flavor wasn't there. Molasses was the primary flavor, not great. I hope this review wasn't offensive - not trying to hurt any feelings. Please accept this review in the way it's meant. Helpful Thank you!

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  17. Crazyfrocks

    San Diego

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We keep coming back because this place is a gem! The basil martini & duck are absolute perfect. The ambience is very romantic.

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  18. Diningindmv

    Washington DC

    225 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    225 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined at Bleu Boheme on our first evening in San Diego. The lovely restaurant is in the Kensington area of SD. We dined in the main room, below the chalkboard and were served by the excellent bartender Giovani. The Kensington cocktail was fantastic. We started with the Sadie Rose French Country Sourdough Quarter Loaf with Sweet Butter, which is not to be missed. We had the Salade César whole baby romaine heart leaves and shaved parmesan, and the Croque de Garçon “open face” ground steak on brioche with Brie and house-smoked bacon. They were delicious and beautifully presented.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food!!! Authentic French. We will definitely be back.

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  20. Susan

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    On the pricey side, food was good, ambience and service fantastic!

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  21. TashaW

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food You have to try the tomato soup and the chocolate mouse. The octopus small plate was divine.

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  22. balletomane

    San Diego

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The new Social Hour has terrific pricing and outstanding food. The Moules Mariniere couldn't be better, and the Sauvignon Blanc was delicious. Bleu Boheme has the best French fries in town.

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  23. JeffB

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful and delicious as expected. We frequently come here

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  24. Deein

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for an amazing dinner with our wonderful friends. The food was incredible!! We will definitely be making this our go-to place from now on. What delight right here in our neighborhood!

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  25. ClintonE

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for the French Onion soup. We shared the curried pork chop. It was a fantastic contrast of flavors.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The ambiance was wonderful and candlelit & French music played in the background. The service was good, but we did wait a little long to get greeted after being at the table. Once greeted, service was attentive. The food was delicious & great prices.

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  27. NormanB

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our absolute favorite places to have a fine dining experience!

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  28. ErickaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic evening with friends, in a relaxed atmosphere that literally feels like a wonderful restaurant in a small village in France. The mussels were delicious, and all our meals and appetizers top notch! Will definitely return soon!

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  29. InezO

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The meal was satisfactory, yet not memorable. The flavor profile was simply average. Not well-seasoned nor developed. I had hoped for an authentic French meal and was truly disappointed. Coquilles St. Jacques usually comes in a puff pastry. Not only was there no puff pastry, there was a very so-so risotto that was underwhelming. While the waitress was pleasant, I waited a considerable time for a simple glass of wine. When the wine arrived, it was about a thimble sized portion. Not enough value for the money. On the plus side, I received a birthday card signed by members of the staff and a lovely chocolate mousse for my birthday. Nice touches. Don't know if I would return soon.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    I honestly loved the immediate good vibe it had with the candlelight and blue walls. The volume was perfect for talking. The music was great. The waitstaff was great. The bread that was brought to the table was hot and spongey. Like great beginning! Until I ordered the moules-frites, Caesar salad, and the charcuterie board and it was all room temp! And truly not that good. If this place had amazing food it woulda been great.

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  31. WilliamL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had eaten here prior to Covid and we’re looking forward to coming back. We finally made it and it was delicious and wonderful as we remembered it to be.

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  32. JeDe

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Our waitress was not as attentive or engaged as the waitress at the next table. There were also a lot of flies in the dining room. But the food was excellent!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Went here because a friend is moving back east and we wanted to go eat out one more time. Bleu Boheme was nice! The servers were really awesome and sweet. The food was good— a great spread of French classics.

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  34. Elle

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fabulous! Food, drinks, ambiance - all excellent. What a wonderful night.

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  35. elkeb

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Too warm to eat inside....air conditioning not working... Food was good but not as wonderful as before covid which seems to be the sad ongoing trend in many restaurants.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing food and restaurant to spend beautiful time with your partner or friends. Highly recommended.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! The staff was very attentive and courteous, we enjoyed the ambience and were able to have a conversation . Looking forward to going back.

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  38. JenniferB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    When we are in the area during summer and have a date night, this is our favorite places to go as a reminder of being in France. Other visits have been better as this last time, the service was really lacking and the table beside us sat for 20 minutes or more without anyone coming to ask about anything…which was sad as it was their first time. We shared the Charcuterie w all the goodies (sorry my little geese friends as you are butter) which never fails in flavor and textures. Without knowing it, we both ordered what Americans would call an open faced hamburger w bacon and cheese (not the typical Croque Monsieur) and real French fries….so mouthwatering! Mixed drinks will light up the night as well! Hope waitstaff goes back to being more prompt!

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  39. PeterGast

    San Diego

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Magnificent! Great all the time! We always enjoy the food and service!

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  40. MichaelC

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the only restaurant where I will order the soup du jour without knowing what it is but knowing it will be excellent. The staff, particularly Soccoro (sp?), are excellent. I've never had a dish I didn't like here.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bleu Boheme using the Order Online button. Bleu Boheme also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 255-4167.

Bleu Boheme is rated 4.6 stars by 3274 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bleu Boheme

4090 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kensington
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking after 6pm- every night behind restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Irvine, Owner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-4167
  • Private party facilities
    When it comes to special occasions, Bleu Bohème is a favorite among our neighbors and regulars.We believe the food, atmosphere and friendly service combine to make your evening a memorable experience. Our Chef will work with you to create a custom menu for your group.Please go to bleuboheme.com/private-dining for more information
  • Private party contact
    Jasmine Jernberg: (619) 255-4167
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