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A Cozy Creole & Cajun Bistro - Bud & Rob's Bistro, San Diego, CA

Bud & Rob's Bistro

4.9
4.9
346 Reviews
$30 and under
Cajun
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 542-9002
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Catering available, see website for menu. Call to order. 24 hr lead-time.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    On F St, Between 8th & 9th
  • Parking details
    Public lot on 8th, street parking available - free after 6pm
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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346 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved Bud & Rob’s! The food was great, the ambiance was great and the service was great. I made a reservation and got seated right away. I order the shrimp appetizer and the blackened catfish with vegetable rice pilaf. So good! I have a pretty small stomach so I made it through the appetizer and about 1/4 of the entree. I would say they have good portions. Even though I didn’t finish the entree, took it to go and still ordered beignets! Omg! Highly recommend you give them a try! I don’t have any challenges to report on my end. Definitely plan on going back to try the gumbo, jambalaya and pasta. Enjoy!

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  2. nicholet

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great customer service. Didn't have to wait for my table. Food came fast... food was great.

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  3. Drinky

    Portland

    182 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    182 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went in for a late lunch. The tiny space is charming, and service was very good. We shared the jalapeño cornbread - tasty but not much heat - and the fried shrimp po’ boy, which was delicious! The accompanying fries were crisp and non-greasy. The pinot gris was a perfect match with the meal. We would love to go back and try more dishes. A hidden gem!

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  4. GlennM

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was delicious and authentic Cajun. Nice selection of food to choose from on the menu. The beignets were the best I’ve ever had and an absolute must to try. The service was excellent. We will be back!

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  5. SDEater

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, service was very friendly and prompt. Beignets are a must for dessert! Will return!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, vibe, energy, and customer service were the best part of the experience. Would highly recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good food, service, and ambiance. I love that it is just off the beaten path.

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  8. Cruncher

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bud and Rob's Bistro is a very nice, clean and quaint restaurant. We were greeted with kindness and a welcoming attitude. The service was excellent, and the food was outstanding. This dining experience was wonderful and well worth the trip into downtown.

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  9. K2Kgoodwin

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner and dessert. We had jambalaya, red beans and rice , shrimp po boy and a pulled pork po boy. All was delicious!

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  10. NaseemB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Always a treat to dine here. Food is excellent, service is excellent.

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  11. GiorgiaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was delicious. Would highly recommend this place!

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  12. Matthew

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great little place...bit of a tent city on their street which was a little sketchy but inside was warmly greeted and seated right away. Bisque, etouffee, and catfish were all excellent. Great price for downtown SD.

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  13. Brett

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reasonably priced for an experience that makes you feel like you're in the French Quarter and not in downtown SD

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding, welcoming and caring. Food was delicious.

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  15. JannyB

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Gem of an establishment in downtown San Diego! Po’ Boys are a feast and traditional LA cuisine a real hit!

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  16. JudyB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience at Bud and Rob's Bistro. Our waiter was very attentive and the food was outstanding. The photos and posters from Louisiana and New Orleans on the brick walls plus the music made for the perfect ambiance. We had the Catfish fingers and Cesar Salad as appetizers. Then we ordered the Crawdad Etouffee and the Creola with Shrimp. Finally, the Pecan Pie and Beignets. Wow! All of the food was delicious. We highly recommend this restaurant.

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  17. CyndyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and friendly staff. It’s a small place and very casual.

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  18. Elly

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The food was good, we were seated promptly, but we had to ask for everything like water, which was never refilled unless we ask. Menu was never explained as well. We got the check as soon as we finished the last bite!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in SD, Rob the owner and the rest of the entire service staff are excellent, professional, and provide incredible ambience and service.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don’t normally post reviews but this was some of the best Cajun food I have had including multiple trips to New Orleans.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy spot with great food can ask for much more!!!

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  22. Rickers

    Sacramento

    105 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good and authentic NOLO food. The gumbo was excellent. My Jambalaya Pasta was really good.

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  23. JimS

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and ambience. Food portions is good too.

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  24. Heabrina

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delish! Gluten free options were plentiful. The background music felt like being in NOLA. Definitely have the Seafood Bisque!

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  25. MarkG

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Some of the best food in downtown. Do not miss this bistro. Food is to die for !!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience…highly recommend it!!! Arrives and food was too notch and reasonably priced.

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  27. Jack

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. The Jambalaya Pasta and Jazz Fest were incredible.

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  28. MadM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a great little restaurant! Super yummy food at great prices. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone I could!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite food and service. A new fave. Can not wait to return.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been coming to Bud & Rob's for years and absolutely LOVE this place. From the service, food and atmosphere, you can't go wrong. They are doing it all right!

    1 person found this helpful

  31. CSol

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Made reservations because we heard it is small, which it is. That makes the experience better, to be honest. It was quiet and low-key, and service was wonderful with very friendly wait staff. Everything we ate was scrumptious, apart from the jalapeño cornbread and the lemon cheesecake, which were still pretty good, just not excellent (the cheesecake wasn’t very lemony and texture was just okay, though the presentation was lovely and the sour cream top and crust were great.) We look forward to returning to try more of the menu! Yum!

    1 person found this helpful

  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly wait staff and delicious food. What more can you ask gor

    1 person found this helpful

  33. GregC

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An excellent taste of New Orleans in SD! Food was excellent and so was the service.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. brittanyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down the best shrimp and grits iv had EVER. GREAT customer service and great vibe. Thank u

    1 person found this helpful

  35. JeffreyD

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bud & Rob’s bistro is some of the most delicious and amazing Cajun food you can find outside of Louisiana. The menu offers étouffée, blackened, fish, Po’boys and the most creative and amazing shrimps I have ever had. For beverages they offer IPAs some are even from breweries in Louisiana and wine. The owner is a generally a kind person and is always there to greet his customers. The restaurant is intimate with amazing background music.

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  36. AlyssaG

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed every minute of my dinner here from when I called to when we were served desert. It’s a quaint restaurant and the team members were very friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious and hit the spot. Would highly recommend.

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  37. JohnP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, will eat there again when I'm in SD.

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  38. MaxP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So much depth of flavor. Every dish never disappoints. The crawfish etouffee is phenomenal. Service is always attentive. Can’t wait to come back. Please let me get a bottle of that Caesar salad dressing! So good.

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  39. SeanF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the entire dining experience from the accommodation of changing reservations for a group of 7, to the attentive service throughout the meal, and of course the food - amazing from appetizers through dessert.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very small space, but that added to the charm. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Food was delicious. A nice authentic find in a typically very touristy area.

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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
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bud & Rob's Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bud & Rob's Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 542-9002.

Bud & Rob's Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 346 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bud & Rob's Bistro

815 F St, San Diego, CA 92101-6417

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On F St, Between 8th & 9th
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cajun, Creole, Creole / Cajun / Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public lot on 8th, street parking available - free after 6pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 542-9002
  • Catering
    Catering available, see website for menu. Call to order. 24 hr lead-time.
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