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    Bobo's

    Marina, San Francisco

    Restaurant in San Francisco, United States

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    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Bobo's works for a classic dinner on San Francisco's north side when the occasion calls for a more formal-feeling night out without a tasting-menu commitment. It is a stronger fit for dates, birthdays, visiting-family dinners than for wine-driven planning or diners who need clear price and cuisine details upfront.

    About Bobo's

    For a dinner plan in San Francisco, Bobo's is best treated as an evening option with a smart-casual dress code. Dinner hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9 PM and Friday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed.

    The right expectation is important here: choose it for an evening plan, not for a documented award chase or a highly specified format. The cuisine label, chef name, price point, tasting format, beverage program, award details are not specified, so the decision should come down to whether Bobo's fits the timing and tone of the night. If the group wants to compare other options, Nisei and Palette Tea House are names to consider based on your own priorities.

    A dinner choice when timing and dress code matter more than format

    Bobo's is most useful when the plan is already centered on an evening out in San Francisco. Its hours make it a dinner-only choice, the smart-casual dress code gives guests a simple cue for how to prepare without implying a specific cuisine, menu structure, or level of formality beyond what is confirmed.

    For diners choosing based on a specific wine list, chef, tasting menu, price range, or award history, there is not enough information here to make those the reason to go. The practical appeal is narrower and clearer: Bobo's is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday, suited to guests who want a smart-casual evening in San Francisco.

    Who should choose it, who should compare first

    Choose this when the group wants a San Francisco dinner plan and the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion. Compare it with other options if price transparency, a named cuisine, a documented tasting experience, or a clearly described beverage program is the deciding factor. Nisei, Camino Alto, Palette Tea House, Roam Artisan Burgers may be worth considering depending on the kind of night you want.

    The short verdict: consider Bobo's for a dinner plan in San Francisco when the schedule and smart-casual tone match the occasion. Do not rely on it for an award-driven itinerary, a highly researched tasting-menu night, or a budget-sensitive group that needs confirmed pricing before committing.

    The takeBobo's reads as a dinner-first destination: a steakhouse built for special evenings and polished weekday meals alike. Its signature offerings (Bone-In Filet, Filet Mignon, Dungeness Crab and Crab Cakes) and the editorial placement among date-night and business-dinner occasions make it a reliable choice for celebratory or work-related nights out. Located on Lombard in the Marina, it works well for locals and visitors who want a high-quality steakhouse experience without traveling to SoMa or the Financial District — accessible but distinctly above casual neighborhood fare.
    Venue detailsWheelchair Accessible
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextSan Francisco, United States
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    Planning details

    Location
    1450 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    bobossf.com
    Phone
    +14154418880
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Bobo's sits in the Marina's in-between: part neighborhood anchor and part a restaurant that nods to the city's more ambitious dining corridors. The copy positions the kitchen within San Francisco's long conversation about local California produce married to techniques imported from French, Japanese and modern European traditions. That context lends the dining room a quietly sophisticated air — a steakhouse that privileges careful technique and high-quality ingredients over flash. The result reads as composed and considered rather than bravura: a place where steaks and seafood arrive with an evident respect for provenance and culinary craft.

    Best For

    Bobo's reads as a dinner-first destination: a steakhouse built for special evenings and polished weekday meals alike. Its signature offerings (Bone-In Filet, Filet Mignon, Dungeness Crab and Crab Cakes) and the editorial placement among date-night and business-dinner occasions make it a reliable choice for celebratory or work-related nights out. Located on Lombard in the Marina, it works well for locals and visitors who want a high-quality steakhouse experience without traveling to SoMa or the Financial District — accessible but distinctly above casual neighborhood fare.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the signatures — the description explicitly highlights Bone-In Filet, Filet Mignon, Dungeness Crab and Crab Cakes — when planning a meal here. Given the restaurant's stated focus on California ingredients and applied technique, expect seafood and steak preparations that foreground fresh local produce and careful execution. For parties choosing dishes, prioritize a steak and a seafood sharing plate to sample the house strengths; keep sides and starters simple to let those main ingredients remain the focus.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Intimate Venetian-inspired dining with antiqued red walls, colored glass light fixtures, cushioned booths, and playful jester decor creating a stylish, revelrous setting.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantIntimateClassic

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    Standalone

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    Accessibility

    Wheelchair Accessible

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Bone-In Filet
    • Dungeness Crab
    • Filet Mignon
    • Crab Cakes
    Planning details

    Location

    1450 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123 · Directions

    +14154418880

    bobossf.com

    Book on OpenTable

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Camino Alto, Notable alternative
    • Palette Tea House, Chinese, $$
    • Roam Artisan Burgers, Notable alternative
    • Leopold's, Notable alternative
    • Nisei, Japanese, $$$$
    Restaurant context

    How Bobo's compares in San Francisco

    Choose Bobo's over Roam Artisan Burgers when the night needs to feel like a proper occasion rather than a casual burger stop. Roam is the easier call for a low-pressure meal, but it does not solve the same date-night or celebration need. Camino Alto is the closer cross-shop for a neighborhood dinner decision, especially if the group is comparing ambiance and convenience rather than a specific cuisine.

    Palette Tea House is the clearer value play for diners who want a defined Chinese menu at $$ and a more predictable group-dining setup. Bobo's makes more sense when the room and occasion matter more than cuisine specificity. If the budget stretches and the goal is a serious Japanese tasting-style meal, Nisei is the stronger splurge at $$$$, with a more defined culinary identity.

    For ambiance, Bobo's sits closer to Leopold's than to the quick-casual end of this set: both work better for an evening plan than an in-and-out meal. Booking difficulty is marked easy here, so it is also a practical fallback when Nisei feels too involved or when Palette Tea House is not the mood the group wants.

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    2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #6282025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How far ahead should I plan for Bobo's?

    If your schedule is fixed, plan around the dinner hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9 PM and Friday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, with Monday and Sunday closed.

    What should I wear to Bobo's?

    Bobo's has a smart-casual dress code. Aim for neat dinner attire rather than anything overly casual, especially if you are going for an occasion.

    Is Bobo's good for a special occasion?

    It can be a fit if the occasion calls for a smart-casual dinner in San Francisco. Bobo's is closed Monday and Sunday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, open Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Bobo's?

    Dinner is the option here. Tuesday through Thursday runs 5–9 PM, Friday through Saturday runs 5–10 PM; Monday and Sunday are closed.