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Bleu Boheme, San Diego, CA

Bleu Boheme

4.7
4.7
3166 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

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
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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

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What 3,166 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    French

  • San Diego

    French

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and ambience . French bistro menu but still with creative, local influences
  2. TomP

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants My wife loves it there too
  3. JeffC

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A dinner with friends staple for us… always the quality, flavor and taste you would expect, but often we can’t find at other restaurants …. Years of delicious dining here and still coming back.
  4. NathanS

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Patio seating was good. Expensive for just okay food. My date had the tuna special and she liked my meal better. I had mushroom ravioli which was just okay. I make a better sauce.
  5. Lucy

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great ambiance as always. Flawless hospitality.
  6. JudithM

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    This is one of our favorite restaurants. We ate outside but the heaters are super for a colder night. The food is always wonderful. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I think we had some trainees this time but no matter. Everyone has to learn sometime and we're very patient.
  7. HeathM

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Once again the food and beverages at Bleu Boheme was wonderful. The mussels once again were fantastic, for those unaware, while the entire menu is absolutely “yummy”, the Mussels are the star on the menu. Our service was very good - our waitress was attentive, checking on our table regularly, taking care of us nicely. Whether it be a complete multi-course meal, or a few drinks and yummy food at the bar, every time we visit Bleu Boheme, we have a wonderful experience.
  8. CindyH

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We eat here often and always get the best service. The food and wine are always great.
  9. PaulM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Service, Food Outstanding, nice atmosphere
  10. KathyM

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    We were disappointed with the quality of the food this time. The Croquette de Crabe did not taste well and we had to send back the Crepe au Homard because it was cold. The Moules Frites Mariniere were sub standard as well.
  11. MarkW

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful neighborhood French restaurant with great service and incredible basil Martinis
  12. DennisF

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you want to enjoy a meal, Bleu Boheme is the place to go. Even if you're not celebrating something or on a date, you feel happy when you're there, and when you leave, you feel like you've just experienced something great.
  13. MacyM

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a very nice Traditional French restaurant. Took my parents here for a nice meal out. The two appetizers we had were the Reblochon tart and the crab croquettes - both were done well perfect flavors and textures not a flaw. Four entrées we had were the onion soup, mustard mussels frite, beef bourgeniogn, and the croque Garson. All of the entrées were excellent with the traditional French richness and flavor, no overrated/modern tomfoolery. it’s a bit pricey for what we received, especially the wine list, but the ambience and the service made it worth it. My parents who are in their 70s requested we return on their next visit to San Diego.
  14. SurferDad

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fantastic service. Everyone was friendly and caring. Food was spectacular although my petite filets were piled with too many onions. Delicious cognac sauce though. Smoked lamb was wonderful. Crab cakes are so good, as are desserts. Beautiful restaurant with abundant charm. Go.
  15. RoseB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    A warm inviting restaurant from the architecture to the personnel. Main plates were delicious. Desserts ( we tried three) were forgettable. Lovely espresso. I would return happily and happily recommend to my friends.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love coming here. Always good food and a good time.
  17. AndrewB

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Very good French restaurant. I've been a couple times. I think there was a miscommunication in the wait staff, as it took a while to get our order in. Appetizers were great. Mussels needed a little more broth, were a bit dry. Crème Brule was fantastic. Overall very good experience, I would recommend this to anyone looking for nice, but affordable dinner. This was not my first time and will be back.
  18. SteveL

    London

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    our waiter excellent best pasta ever i do not want to make this longer
  19. AndreaM

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was exceptional...food amazing. Best espresso martini ever. Absolutely lovely and fun. Price point was very reasonable. A neighborhood gem.
  20. DavidQ5

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance at Bleu Boheme makes for a very relaxing dining experience. We enjoyed our meals and the warm, attentive service. Each dish was expertly prepared and unique; each member of our group ordered a different entrée, plus appetizers, and everyone was very happy. The bread and sweet cream butter were fresh and delicious as well. The cheese selection was delicious and varied, although a small complaint amongst our group was that it was served cold and took quite a while (after entrées arrived) to soften to room temperature for full enjoyment. The wine list is extensive, well-curated, and competitively priced (bonus points for a fair corkage fee if you bring your own bottle). Our very cool server, Geovani, recommended the malbec cab blend and it was wonderful. I highly recommend this great French dining experience!
  21. JanetS

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and staff was friendly. Nice ambience. Menu offered few non-meat options so if that is your preference it’s best to check the menu in advance.
  22. Laertes

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Food as expected. Classic and consistent. We ordered the snails and were overwlemed by the Pernod flavor. Anise is delicate and a little goes a long way. Please massively cut back on this ingredient. We couldn’t taste the subtlety of the snails. Otherwise service was excellent!
  23. CurtK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    1st time diners here. It was our wedding anniversary and the staff provided a signed card and also wished us a happy anniversary many times. We started with two glasses of delicious Cava and then struggled with the menu as literally everything was something we wanted to order. We had to have Sourdough and my wife settled on Onion Soup (the best she has had) and Steak Frites and I had a Salade de Chèvre Chaud and Fruits de Mer. All was delicious and the shellfish was exceptional. A wonderful dining experience overall and we will be back to work on the rest of the menu selection.
  24. ajp2353

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Slow/poor service. Our salads came out before our drinks. Food was mediocre. Only one of the 4 entrees (the ravioli) was acceptable. Muscles were cold and dry. Just really disappointing and though I have been to the restaurant several times and all previous visits were not much better, our friends wanted to go so I reluctantly went along. But that was the last time.
  25. StanK

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The fruits de mer is excellent for an entree. The beet salad is also excellent. I would skip the coquilles st. Jacque entree as the risotto is a miss.
  26. MichelleT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    For the price, we weren't blown away by the food. And our server was sweet, but service was quite slow, and she didn't know what some of the things (in French) on the menu were (and didn't offer to go find out).
  27. Nadolocal

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are planning another trip to France so I thought Bleu Boheme would be a great place to celebrate my wife's birthday and discuss our trip. It sure was. The food and service were great. I think the French onion soup may be the best I've ever had and the rest of the meal was almost as good as the soup. If you want authentic French food and ambiance, this is the place to go.
  28. Rafa

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    amazing ambiance and service! Very friendly staff definitely will be back there!
  29. PatriciaG

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food4service2ambience4
    The service was incredible show. All the food was delicious except for the Caesar salad. It was terrible.
  30. dave

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding. This was our first visit. we ordered too many dishes and they were so good that we couldn't eat the main course!
  31. Roberto

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Location was great, food was very good and the service was attentive. Nice decor, layout and music; I would definitely return.
  32. LorenzoD

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Very nice people. Food was excellent.
  33. PamP

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have loved this neighborhood gem for a long time! Food is great. I personally love the boeuf bourgignon and my husband always orders soupe a l’oignon. Everything here is great: ambience, food and service!
  34. Alan

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their food is always excellent. The server was great and accommodating to our special requests. We feel this is very important. Her comment was, we can do whatever you like. Fun place we will be back.
  35. Cupcakegirl350

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our 16th anniversary. It was our first time to visit after the pandemic and it didn’t disappoint! We were immediately seated and the team had a greeting card for our table. Socorro took care of us, we didn’t have to ask or wait for anything for too long. All our orders arrived on time and we were given a complimentary dessert. Loved the fact that they offer gluten-free bread and they indicate GF items on the menu.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Leo was fantastic!! He’s customer service is the reason I keep going back!!
  37. AnneS

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been going to Bleu Boehme for years. We always have great service, great food and a great time. The food is flavorful, and I love trying something new every time. Highly recommend!
  38. BruceH

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was excellent. The mussels were outstanding. Service was excellent including the recommendations on the menu and wine. We are at the table by the bar, we are older, assume in hindsight would have preferred the stone room. We will be back.
  39. LorraineI

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious anniversary dinner at Blue Boheme. There was a happy announcement card at the table, signed by staff and a sweet little celebration desert. The waiter, Jorge was very nice, had a good knowledge of the menu and made great recommendations. It was a lovely evening.
  40. WilliamC

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was very good. Lobster bisque was thin, limited lobster, and not enjoyable. All else exceptional.

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 4.7 stars by 3166 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
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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