Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian Cuisine

3.8

16 Reviews

$30 and under

Brazilian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Experience the full concept of Brazilian cuisine, showcasing the delicious and rich culture of South American food.
Led by Chef Lucas Freire, a native Brazilian, our team is dedicated to providing you with an exquisite experience of authentic Brazilian dishes.
Join us for a multi-cultural culinary journey featuring the most beloved regional Brazilian flavors.
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and a well-curated South American wine list.
Boto-where Brazilian tradition meets modern taste.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brazilian, South American, Contemporary Latin
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 655-9096
Website
http://www.botosf.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1853 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123-4307
Neighbourhood
Cow Hollow
Parking details
None

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
3.7Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

16 Reviews

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Noah Andrew
San Francisco1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Booked 2 weeks in advance for Valentine's Day, however, did some research and found mixed signs on whether the location was open or not; come to find out the restaurant was closed for remodel when I arrived. This review isn't a true review for the food, space, and more, but the fact it was closed without prior communication. You may get an indicator to enter through Trinity, and that the space in the back serves food, but Boto itself is not open. Despite this, Boto's website has no indication of a remodel and OpenTable itself still has the option to reserve a table. I wish there was better communication that Boto is actually closed, and not being taken up by a different company.
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Juanita VIP
San Francisco65 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was a little hard to find, down a short passage way and up stairs to the restaurant. It was a little chilly inside, they ran out of red wine which was a little odd, and we were there fairly early so it was quiet. To start we had the Mandioca Frita (Yuca Fries) which were wonderful. Slightly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the guava jam and aioli gave it an extra nice flavor; and we also had the Brazilian Cheese Bread Ball which were good. For dinner we had the Half Rotisserie Chicken with Turmeric Rice, carrots and okra which was very flavorful, I literally cleaned my plate. The other dish was Braised Short Ribs which were cooked to perfection. Very tender and flavorful. We would definitely return.
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Wayne
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good and service was excellent. Rooftop location is spectacular.
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Neusa
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, beautiful place and food was amazing. Lugar muito massa, com comidinha brasileira maravilhosa.
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Lyvia
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would give this restaurant more than 5 stars if I could! The food is expertly prepared, the service is outstanding, and the flavors are authentically Brazilian. My husband is usually a tough critic, but he enjoyed every dish we ordered. This has quickly become our favorite restaurant!
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Daphne
San Francisco65 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
A little tricky upstairs we were the only ones there Food good but service very slow and they offered Flan but did not have it A little pricey I would try again
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Bret VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I am really surprised how the other reviews are so great here. I ate with 5 friends and we agreed afterwards that this was one of the worst meals we'd had in SF in a long time. One main dish had a large hair mixed in, and the chicken I ate was incredibly dry. The "stews" were not much more than a pile of rice and vegetables with a bit of sauce on the side, and they were not that flavorful either. The only reason this isn't a 1 star review is that the drinks were actually good.
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Jeremy
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant experience! Food, service and attention to detail really made this stand out. My partner from Brazil loved it too, so I think that speaks for itself!
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Alan VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
You must mount difficult stairs to access the restaurant. The food was way over salted; the salad was uneatable due to the over salting. The entree was also oversalted and barely eatable. The operation appeared very amateurish.
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Jeff VIP
San Francisco88 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious food. Loved doing it family style. Portions were nice sized. Short but well-picked wine list. Excellent Caipirinhas. However, the food came out all at once, in spite of our asking to slow it down, crowding the table and not allowing us to have salads before entrees. But they’ve only been open for 3 weeks I’m sure they will figure it out.
Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian CuisineResponded on August 29, 2024
Thank you for understanding the kinks of a newly opened restaurant. We know we can offer you a 5-star experience on your next visit. We can't wait to see you!
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Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian Cuisine is rated 3.8 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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1853 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123-4307

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Cow Hollow
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–4:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Brazilian, South American, Contemporary Latin
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.botosf.com/
Phone number
(415) 655-9096

Boto Bar and Restaurant - Brazilian Cuisine

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