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Bistro Boudin

Item: Bistro Boudin
Author: Tom Molanphy

Cuisine: American, California, Seafood

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Bistro Boudin is part of the larger Boudin flagship store in Fisherman's Wharf, which is a must-stop in an area loaded with must-stops. Not only can you get a behind-the-scenes look at how this legendary bakery makes its famous sour doughs, you can also pick up some great souvenirs for back home at their tasteful gift shop. Follow up your shopping with a nice treat for yourself at the bistro, like some Sourdough Tortilla Tacos: Grilled Rock Cod, Dungeness Crab or Spicy Grilled Shrimp served with that tangy sourdough that has made Boudin loved locally and internationally. A trip to San Francisco without a taste of Boudin's sourdough is simply incomplete.

Address:

160 Jefferson St, Upper Level
San Francisco, CA 94133
4159281849x2

Hours:

Monday - Friday 11:30am- 9:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00am- 9:30pm

Website:

bistroboudin.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert

Gluten-Free Baked Goods: "For a real sourdough treat, call ahead and check the schedule for the professionally trained docents (or dough-cents) tour of the Bakery Museum, which covers the impressive 170 year history of Boudin and San Francisco."

Best for Gluten-Free Baked Goods Because: Bistro Boudin and its onsite bakery offers some gluten-free options for patrons.

Main Menu
- Starters
  Petite Sourdough Breadbowl
  
  choice of traditional clam chowder or crab & corn bisque ($8.25)
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  gratineed with emmenthal cheese and sourdough croutons ($9.95)
  
  Classic Shrimp Cocktail
  
  classic presentation with homemade horseradish cocktail sauce, lemon and garlic croutons ($14.25)
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  classic with tartar and cocktail sauce ($12.50)
  
  Dungeness Crab Cake
  
  roasted corn salad and whole grain mustard aioli ($14.95)
  
  Drake's Bay Oysters
  on the hlf shell with mignonette sauce
  
  (6): $16.00
  
  (12): $30.00
  Bbq Oysters
  
  bistro bbq butter ($12.00)
  
  Oysters Rockefeller
  
  spinach, onion, pernod, butter, pecorino cheese and sourdough breadcrumbs ($12.00)
  
  Dungeness Crab, Spinach And Artichoke Dip
  
  and creamy parmesan with toasted sourdough ($12.95)
  
  Baked Artisan Goat Cheese
  
  garlic roasted tomatoes, pesto and toasted sourdough ($11.95)
  
  Mission Street Shrimp Cocktail
  
  san francisco tradition, spicy with cilantro, avocado, lime and tortilla crisps ($14.25)
  
  Manila Clams
  
  braised with white wine, crispy pancetta, parsley and garlic butter ($13.95)
  
  Mussels Marniere
  garlic, white wine and sourdough add our garlic fries
  
  $13.95
  
  Add Our Garlic Frie: $15.95
  Garlic Fries With Parsley
  
  our thin cut fries with gilroy garlic ($6.95)
  
  Dungeness Crab Quesadilla
  
  sourdough tortilla, mozzarella, lettuce with crema fresca, roasted tomato salsa, cilantro and avocado ($14.95)
- Salads
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and our own sourdough garlic croutons ($8.95)
  
  Bistro Shrimp Salad
  
  grilled shrimp, grilled avocado, chopped romaine, tangerines, red peppers, jalapeno and cilantro vinaigrette in our crispy sourdough cup ($15.50)
  
  Smoked Chicken Waldorf
  
  smoked chicken, apples, celery, walnuts, dried cranberries, swiss cheese with sweet and sour mustard dressing ($15.25)
  
  Iceberg Wedge Salad
  
  homemade blue cheese dressing, crisp applewood smoked bacon, grated egg and tomatoes ($10.25)
  
  Dungeness Crab Louis
  
  fresh picked dungeness crab with deviled eggs, avocado, bibb lettuce, asparagus, ripe tomatoes and louis dressing ($26.95)
  
  Herbed Greens
  
  organic greens, cherry tomatoes and our black pepper shallot vinaigrette ($8.95)
  
  Cobb Salad
  
  grilled chicken, hard boiled egg, smoked bacon, tomato, avocado, blue cheese and crisp romaine in a cobb salad vinaigrette dressing ($15.25)
  
  Grilled Vegetable Harvest
  
  marinated butternut squash, grilled zucchini, asparagus and radicchio with cherry tomatoes, capers, almonds and salsa crudo ($19.95)
- Fish & Seafood
  Fish & Chips
  anchor steam beer batter, cole slaw and homemade tartar sauce with our thin cut fries
  
  $19.95
  
  Substitute With Jumbo Shrimp: $24.95
  Brown Buttered Trout
  
  crispy skinned with capers, lemon, brioche crumbs and sauteed green beans ($21.95)
  
  Crispy Skinned Sea Bass
  
  gnocchi, crispy bacon, brussel sprouts and olives in lemon chive veloute ($25.95)
  
  Pan Roasted Petrale Sole
  
  white wine and lemon-butter sauce with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach ($23.95)
  
  Wild Caught Halibut
  
  pan roasted with crisp polenta, sauteed spinach and a slow roasted tomato broth ($25.95)
  
  Grilled Salmon Al Tagine
  
  clams, spinach, cherry tomatoes, morroccan olives, capers and white wine sauce with a sourdough crostini ($25.95)
  
  Cioppino
  
  dungeness crab, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and fish simmered in a spicy saffron tomato broth ($32.95)
  
  Dungeness Crab Feast
  
  freshly steamed and served cracked with our famous sourdough bread, linguine with slow roasted tomato arrabiatta and caesar salad ($34.95)
- Original Bistro Specialties
  Boudin Sourdough Breadbowl
  
  choice of our homemade crab and corn bisque or the traditional clam chowder in our freshly baked sourdough bread bowl ($13.25)
  
  Sourdough Tortilla Tacos (3)
  choice of: grilled rock cod or spicy grilled shrimp or dungeness crab avocado, red and green cabbage, crema fresca, cilantro, pico de gallo and roasted tomato salsa
  
  $14.95
  
  Add Side Caesar Or Greens For: $4.95
- Sandwiches
  
  Sourdough Baguette Burger
  
  creekstone farms beef, toasted sourdough baguette, lettuce, tomato, onions and choice of cheese ($14.25)
  
  Classic Chicken Club
  
  toasted sliced sourdough, grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato and basil mayonnaise ($14.25)
  
  Char Grilled Ribeye Sandwich
  
  open faced on a baguette with melted brie and arugula ($18.95)
  
  Dungeness Crab Cake Sandwich
  
  toasted sourdough, lettuce, tomato, avocado and lemongrass mayonnaise ($18.95)
  
  Hot Smoked Salmon Club
  
  sliced sourdough, lettuce, tomato, avocado, bacon and basil mayonnaise ($16.25)
- Sourdough Pizza
  
  Margherita
  
  fresh mozzarella, basil and tomato sauce ($12.95)
  
  Pepperoni
  
  peppers, sweet onions, tomatoes and grilled scallions ($13.25)
  
  Dungeness Crab & Shrimp
  
  fresh pesto, mozzarella and tomato confit ($15.95)
- Pasta
  
  Dungeness Crab Mac And Cheese
  
  aged vermont cheddar cheese, fresh cream and freshly picked dungeness crab with buttered sourdough bread crumbs ($20.95)
  
  Linguine And Clams
  
  manila clams, rapini, garlic and shaved parmesan ($21.95)
  
  Roasted Mushroom Risotto
  
  hand foraged mushrooms slow braised with white wine, shallots and thyme. drizzled with black truffle essence and shaved pecorino romano ($17.95)
  
  Angel Hair Pasta With Herb Grilled Shrimp
  
  vine ripened tomato arrabiatta and garlic ($22.95)
  
  Sourdough Gnocchi Al Pesto With Lobster
  
  fresh homemade sourdough potato gnocchi in creamy pesto sauce with citrus zest and chives ($23.95)
- Meat & Poultry
  
  Red Wine Braised Beef Stew
  
  slow braised beef shortrib topped with dijon mustard with glazed carrots, pearl onions and creamy garlic mashed potatoes ($20.95)
  
  Organic Free Range Chicken frites
  
  our signature half boneless chicken roasted under a brick with natural jus and our thin cut fries ($20.95)
  
  Simply Grilled Flat Iron Steak
  
  rubbed with sea salt, black pepper and char grilled with parsley garlic butter, asparagus and creamy garlic mashed potatoes ($23.95)
  
  Charred 14oz Ribeye
  
  smoked onion butter and watercress or simply grilled with coarse salt and black pepper, with blue cheese scalloped potatoes ($29.95)
- Sides
  
  Cheddar Mac & Cheese
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Blue Cheese Scalloped Potatoes
  
  ($6.95)
  
  Sauteed Green Beans
  
  lemon, shallots and buttered almonds ($6.95)
  
  Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($6.95)
- Desserts
  
  Sourdough Crust Apple Pie
  
  granny smith apples, caramel sauce and cinnamon gelato ($7.95)
  
  Chocolate Lava Cake
  
  callebaut chocolate, creme anglaise and vanilla gelato ($8.50)
  
  Sourdough Upside-down Bread Pudding
  
  fresh baked with caramel sauce, vanilla whipped cream and berries ($6.95)
  
  Assorted Berries
  
  with creme anglaise ($5.95)
  
  Gelato
  
  vanilla, cinnamon or pistachio, served with a crispy wafer cookie ($6.95)
  
  Vanilla Creme Brulee
  
  with a crispy wafer cookie ($6.95)

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