Blind Butcher

Name: Blind Butcher
Address: 4058A 18th St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94114-2534
Telephone: (415) 529-2478
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (569)

$31 to $50

Californian

4058A 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2534

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2 people

Jul 19, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
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
(415) 529-2478
Website
http://www.blindbutchersf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Coskun Abik

Location
4058A 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114-2534
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

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What 569 people are saying

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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Blind Butcher offers an unforgettable dining experience with "absolutely incredible" food and "warm, knowledgeable" staff, creating a "perfect balance" of atmosphere. Highlights include the pistachio goat cheese appetizer and ribeye. Despite some service inconsistencies, the restaurant's "energetic vibe" and "phenomenal food" make it a must-visit in San Francisco.

569 Reviews

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Robert David VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This might be my favorite restaurant in San Francisco right now and . If you're looking for an intimate dinner club atmosphere that will transport you to West Village or Taksim, and serves mouth watering steaks with delicious artisan cocktails, then this is the right place for you.
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Michelle
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Flavorless pasta dishes & tough pork lion. The appetizers were way more enjoyable than our actual meals & the waitress was only seen about twice. We were a party of 4 & had the auto 20% gratuity tacked on when the menu clearly states it’s automatically added on for a party of FIVE.
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Arquis
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was very good I do wish I had more meat but overall the food was good and service too
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Todd VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional with a creative twist. Service was great. Love the atmosphere.
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Lisa
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been several times. Constantly delicious, with great service.
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David
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was wonderful, as always. Service was somewhat slow!
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David
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pistachio goat cheese appetizer is amazing. It's so sweet (but not too sweet), it's like getting dessert first. I had the filet mignon cooked medium, and it was a nice thick, tender cut that tasted delicious with its accompaniments: tender potatoes, tomato, and onion; a rosemary-thyme marinade; and a selection of spices for dipping. Wonderful. It's a very small restaurant with tiny tables, but that's not unusual in San Francisco. The service was very attentive.
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Audrey
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointed in my first, and will be my only, experience to Blind Butcher. The quality of the food does not match the pricing. I love giving restaurants the flowers and compliments they deserve, but our experience was subpar. I called ahead of our reservation that we were going to be late due to traffic, and the person that answered the phone said that they appreciated us letting them know and they were fine with it. I noted on our OpenTable reservation that we were celebrating my boyfriend's birthday, and when the host seated us, he wished him happy birthday and said "that's the only reason why I didn't give up your reservation"... very off-putting and passive aggressive. I also noticed that other tables were given birthday shots or birthday dessert, and the same treatment was not given to us, and the host knew it was my boyfriend's birthday... almost intentionally excluding our table (or at least how it felt). The food was heavy, but not flavorful. I would say that the drinks were good, I recommend ordering The Castro and The Butcher Old Fashioned. The wagyu burger was cooked unevenly and overcooked. The only food we enjoyed were the truffle fries. The food lacked flavor/seasoning. I would say that this place would be a cool spot for JUST drinks and maybe apps. But I personally won't be going back. Hope future patrons have a better experience than we did.
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Natalie
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, excellent service. Loved the jazz music!
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Mya
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was great and food was amazing. Highly recommend to everyone.
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Blind Butcher is rated 4.5 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 19, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

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

Website
http://www.blindbutchersf.com/
Phone number
(415) 529-2478

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