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Bon Delire, San Francisco, CA

Bon Delire

4.6
4.6
75 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 82 times today
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Hot spot
Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.
At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 969-0655
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Bon Délire invites you to experience the allure of Parisian lounge culture right in the heart of San Francisco. The space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Cross Street
    The Embarcadero and Washington St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MUNI: F Light Rail and F Bus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch

What 75 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Hot spot

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for scenic views

  • San Francisco

    Hot spot

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

  • San Francisco

    Lively

  • San Francisco

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bon Delire, a charming French bistro at Pier 3, delights with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Its inviting ambiance transports diners to Paris with a "great vibe." Standout dishes like steak frites and tartare wow guests, while friendly staff make every visit memorable. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

75 Reviews
  1. Michele

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit and it was a very good experience. I was there for lunch with a friend and sitting at the bar. Great atmosphere. Very friendly and well trained staff. I ordered the Croque Monsieur and my friend had the Tuna Sandwich. The Croque Monsieur with the combination of ingredients along with the bread was wonderful. My friend has the tuna sandwich which was good but very difficult to eat due to the size of the bread it was served on.

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  2. Brooke

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and ambiance! Felt like we were in Paris. Will be back!!

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  3. Julie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always amazing !! Thank you for your hospitality !! Will be back soon, Julie

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  4. Windi

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience for our first time!! Friendly. Delicious. Energetic. Amazing service.

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  5. Danilo

    New York City

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very classy and outstanding food and service. A bit noisy, but highly recommend visiting.

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  6. Ruth

    San Francisco

    158 reviews

    4.0

    158 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the space of this restaurant, and believe this is the old Hard Water location which they have smartly kept mostly intact. It has a lovely central bar area, and seating that encircles it. The service and food are both excellent here, but a few things seemed odd to me about the mixed portion sizes. As someone who doesn't eat fish or red meat, I always am challenged at French restaurants, and in the case of this restaurant the chicken was the only entree option for me, so I went with that (in spite of the $40 price) and a beet salad hors d'oeuvres. The two dishes could not be more out of scale with one another. When the beet salad arrived, I thought it was an amuse bouche it was so tiny. Admittedly, it is priced accordingly, but I was nonetheless hoping for more.We were appropriately forewarned that the chicken would be a large portion (helps explain the $40 cost), but it still seems odd. My partner's salmon entree was much smaller, which is fine, and his salad was also minuscule, so he ended his meal well in advance of me and was left to wait while I toiled away on my chicken. The chicken is large enough to be shared by two people (I took about half of mine home) so I would opt for that if you want to split it with someone or if you are fine with leftovers. I must say the chicken was absolutely delicious with a crispy skin, and yummy sauce and potatoes and mushrooms. But it still seems like the portion sizes of some of the salads and entrees should be rethought in terms of the overall diner experience. I did see what looked like a caesar salad near me, and it looked a bit more "salad-like" in portion size and both hors d'oeuvres were appropriately priced for their small size, Maybe it is just a matter of putting the smallest items in a separate category on the menu to manage expectations? In spite of this portion size matter, it was a great meal and served in a beautiful space with lovely staff.

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  7. marie-helene

    San Francisco

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good French bistro in San Francisco! Small lunch menu, not cheap but authentic French dish. Pain Bagnat was excellent; remind me my childhood. Highly recommended for a stop when walking on Embarcadero water front.

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  8. Cigdem

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our Maitre d was unfriendly and was not engaging. For a restaurant this caliber personal touch is what makes the difference. Our waitress was very kind and helpful. The food was decent nothing extraordinary. The interior design is very chic and hip, movie projection on the wall was a nice touch and music was fun. Overall the experience was underwhelming considering how much hype was accumulated over the this restaurant.

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  9. Bobby

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambiance and overall fun restaurant experience! You don’t even feel like you’re in SF instead you’re transported to a Parisian or NYC restaurant vibe. SF really needs more dining out places like this!
    Bon DelireResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thanks so much Bobby! Love hearing you had a great dining experience with us. We're big fans of JD as well and well definitely pass on the compliment to him. Look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers, The Bon Delire Team

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  10. Janet

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful, kind, attentive, and helpful service. Delicious food and drink. We will return.
    Bon DelireResponded on November 27, 2024
    Thanks for the kind words Janet, look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers, The Bon Delire Team

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FAQs

Bon Delire offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 969-0655.

Bon Delire is rated 4.6 stars by 75 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 p.m.
Booked 82 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bon Delire

Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94111

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Embarcadero and Washington St
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District / Embarcadero
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    MUNI: F Light Rail and F Bus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
    (415) 969-0655
  • Private party facilities
    Bon Délire invites you to experience the allure of Parisian lounge culture right in the heart of San Francisco. The space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.
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