Bleu Boheme

Name: Bleu Boheme
Address: 4090 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92116
Telephone: (619) 255-4167
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2915 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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"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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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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
Website
http://www.bleuboheme.com/
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. At Bleu Bohème, 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 special group.
Private party contact
Ken Irvine: (855) 796-2486

Location
4090 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116
Neighborhood
Kensington
Cross street
Kensington
Parking details
Parking after 6pm- every night behind restaurant
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Cassoulet d'Escargots Gratinée*$19.50
snails, Portuguese linguisa sausage, garlic, shallot, pommes purée, butter crust
Escargots de la Vielle Ėcole "Old School"$18.95
snails, garlic, shallots, parsley, thyme, Pernod and butter of course!
Crèpe au Homard$21.95
lobster crèpe, marscarpone cheese, jicama remoulade, white truffle-carrot sauce
Gnocchi à la Parisienne$18.95
sautéed Gruyère dumplings, cremini mushrooms, French beans, charred cherry tomatoes, romesco, beurre blanc sauce
Tartare de Saumon*$19.95
house rum-cured cold smoked salmon, goat cheese crêpe, capers, chive, lemon zest, crème fraîche, caviar
Brussels Sprouts$17.95
butternut squash, house smoked bacon, apple balsamic vinegar
La Charcuterie*$19.95
house-made duck pâté, pork terrine de campagne, jambon de Bayonne, garlic sausage, Rosette de Lyon, Spanish chorizo, coppa sausage, pickled vegetables, croûtons, olives, Dijon mustard
Les Fromages*$19.95
Imported French cheeses with fig jam and honey. Comté (raw cow's milk) Patte d'Ours (raw sheep's milk) Bûcheron (semi-aged goat) Saint-André (triple cream-cow) Bleu d'Auvergne (cow's milk)
La Planche Dégustation*$25.95
a sampling of all the fromage and charcuterie selections
- Grande$32.50
Tarte Chaude au "Reblochon"$16.95
caramelized Spanish onion tart, bacon, roasted apple, Le Delice du Jura cheese, rocket salad
Croquette de Crabe$19.95
crab croquettes, jicama remoulade, tomato-rocket salad, saffron aioli

Salades

Salade Maison*$15.95
butter leaf lettuce, basil/shallot vinaigrette, tapenade croûton, Roquefort blue cheese, apples, almonds, market beets
Salade de Chèvre Chaud*$15.95
artisan greens, goat cheese three ways, mustard vinaigrette, grapes, pears
Salade de Betteraves$15.95
roasted beets, clementines, pickled red onions, balsamic vinaigrette, goat cheese croquettes, rocket lettuce

Additions to Salads

Faroe Island Salmon$12.95
Chicken Breast Paillard$12.95
Duck Confit$15.95

Soupes

Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée*$14.95
caramelized Spanish onion soup, fresh herbs, beef consommé, Gruyère cheese croûton
Soupe du Jour$12.95
your server will advise you of today's house-made soup selection

Moules Frites

$29.95. Black Mediterranean Mussels, Garlic, Shallots, White Wine and Bleu Pommes Frites (Gluten Free)

À la Moutarde
country Dijon mustard wine sauce, parsley
Provençales
tomato, olives, classic herbs
Au Roquefort
blue cheese cream, scallions
À la Crème d'Ail
Roasted garlic cream and lots more garlic!
Aux Champignons
mushrooms, bacon, garlic cream
Marinière
parsley, tomatoes, white wine, garlic, shallots, thyme, butter
Au Saffran
Portuguese sausage, fennel, Spanish saffron, garlic cream

Grands Plats

Raviolis Maison$25.95
Shiitake and Oyster mushroom raviolis, sautéed fresh spinach, espelette, tomato relish, fines herbes, white wine cream sauce
Coq au Vin$29.95
Mary's Farm free-range chicken breast cooked in syrah, shallot, garlic, mushrooms, smoked bacon, pearl onions, carrots, pommes purée
Coquilles St. Jacques$42.95
large dry-pack sea scallops, saffron lobster risotto, linguisa, French beans, fennel, basil pistou sauce
Saumon Sauté$30.95
Faroe Island salmon, ratatouille, roasted amarosa fingerling potatoes, beurre blanc sauce
Boeuf Bourguignon$32.95
beef short rib in red wine, mushrooms, house-smoked bacon, carrots, baby potatoes, caramelized pearl onions
Confit de Canard$32.95
glazed Hudson Valley Muscovy duck leg confit, creamy goat cheese polenta, baby kale, olive relish, sauce verte
Croque de Garçon*$26.95
"open face" house-ground steak trim on brioche, brie cheese, house smoked ham, caramelized onions, fried egg, pommes frites
Entrecôte de Porc$29.95
curry-marinated pork bone in chop, Brussels sprouts, cremini mushrooms, pommes purée, port-fig sauce
Sadie Rose French Country Sourdough with Sweet Butter
- Quarter Loaf$4.00
- Half Loaf$6.00

Steak Frites

choice of steak, caramelized onions, arugula salad, garlic pommes frites. Choice of Sauce: Béarnaise, au Poivre, Chimichurri

Butchers Cut" Hanger Steak$36.95
Petite Filet Mignons$45.95
Mary's Chicken Breast Paillard$29.95
Local Tuna "Steak"$32.95

What 2,915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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JonW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
The service was amazing, the ambiance was equally great. The drinks were fantastic as well. Our food was good but was lacking that zap and wow that was going on with the great experience we were having. Will try again.
KH
KellyH
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is one my favorites in San Diego for French cuisine. It is truly a neighborhood gem!
T
Townsend
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
1.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience3
Pork chop was almost raw they comped us for that the petit filet had no flavor and the bernaise sauce was terrible we won’t be back .
RA
RaquelA
Baja California
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite... mussel bisque! Creamy, savory... simply delicious! Bread and charcuterie is amazing choice to share. Pairing with a glass of French wine!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, extensive wine list, very fast service. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was superb! Steak Frites, Coquilles St Jacques, delicious. The escargot was quite tasty, as well as the Brussel sprouts. Chocolate mousse for dessert. Will return
M
Myriam
San Diego
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Blue Boheme is an amazing restaurant. The food and service is exceptional. My only comment is that the menu is overpriced. Not a place to visit everyday but on special ocassions because of this reason.
ML
MLNado
San Diego
64 reviews
vip
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Always a winner. Family favorites include mussels, steak frites and the gnocchi. Keep up the great work!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
The ambience was excellent and cocktails and wine were great as well. Our entrees took an hour to come out and my duck confit was over cooked and not very tender.
RD
RobertD
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The experience was one that me and my table enjoyed very much. The food was amazing and the ambiance was very delightful. I recommend the brussel sprouts with a croc garson any night for a good dinner and a night to remember.
AH
AlwaysHungry
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great restaurant. The food is delicious, with an extensive wine menu. The restaurant is quiet, so you can have a conversation without raising your voice. ambiance is cozy and romantic
h
hakim
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great French restaurant in a quaint neighborhood. Everything we ordered was amazing. Gorgeous ambiance, wonderful service in Kensington.
S
Suzanne
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing food and clever cocktails. Definitely recommend.
J
Julie
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The ambiance at Bleu Boheme is very inviting, it’s dimly lit with candles and the servers are all friendly and attentive. They also gave me a little birthday card and chocolate mousse for my bday without me even asking (shows that they really pay attention to detail, especially in your reservation). The food is amazing!! We got les fromages to try out the cheeses, Steak Frites filet mignon, and the Ravioli Maisons. It was our first time trying french cuisine and it blew our expectations out of the water. It tasted so fresh yet comforting. Definitely coming back here again. :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food here is amazing. Authentic French food and vibe.
KC
KevinC
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to unwind in a traditional French bistro! Love this place!!!
LI
LISAL
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday and anniversary for a perfect family dinner with delicious food. The charcuterie board and scallops were simple but amazing. The salmon was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And our server, Kristy, was really the best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, exceeded expectations! Beautiful and romantic. The pork chop was phenomenal as well as the mussels. Service was great, will come back
M
Mizzee5
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! And it was our first time there!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great overall for my wife’s graduation dinner. We had a part of 5. Food, service and accommodations were great.
DP
DavidP
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Loaf of bread was not great Try sourcing your bread from BREAD & Cie
R
Ruth
San Francisco
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Birthday celebration for my husband.
J
Jena
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience3
Food was very good and service was exceptional. It was a little loud as there was a group that was talking very loudly in the middle of the dining room.
b
booksin
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
Our meal at Bleu Boheme was something of a mixed bag. We started with a couple of cocktails both of which were quite good. We had escargot and charcuterie appetizers, which were both good, though it was a bit difficult to discern some differences in a few of the meats. We did a Pork entree and Steak Frites entree. Pork was very good, but the steak was not very flavorful and the frites were cold. We suspect it was prepared first and sat around while the Pork was then prepared. To their credit, when we pointed this out they took the steak off the bill. Service was very nice and we did not feel any pressure to eat and run. Ambience was nice, especially after the sun set - lighting was mainly by actual candles.
MJ
MoJo
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent from the moment we sat down until we left for the evening
SV
SandraV
San Diego
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We absolutely love this restaurant! The food is outstanding, the service was impeccable, and the ambience sets you in a Parisian-style setting! We absolutely loved it!
M
Maria
San Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
beautiful place and ambiance. Great food and service
J
Jacqi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and atmosphere. I can’t wait to go again.
TS
TeresaS
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Deliciosos platillos!! Me encanta casi todo el menú
FG
FoodieGirl
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for my mom’s birthday. She loves French food and loved the duck confit!
SC
SandraC
San Diego
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
There was a party near us that was basically shouting at each other excitedly the whole time. Based on the romantic French vibe of the place, I wish a staff member would have asked them to quiet down. The food was just ok and it took forever to come out. Probably the worst French onion soup I’ve had a restaurant, super bummed about it. Didn’t even taste like they used beef broth or salt, really weird and kinda bland. My mussels were decent but I prefer the ones at Bo Beau, again, just a bit under seasoned overall. My wife had the croque sandwich and she said she liked it well enough but wouldn’t get it again. I’d wanted to come here for years! The French onion soup was so disappointing I don’t think I’ll be back, as that’s one of my favorite things to get when it’s offered.
GR
GaryR
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with a good friend
RB
RickB
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience5
Typical problem with a lot of restaurants nowadays, either they’re way understaffed or the service is lousy. It sure which one. Also orders beef Bourguignon, which was just a beef short rib covered in sauce, not real beef bourgeois. I’ve been here before and liked the place but it was a real disappointment this time
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience3
Restaurant is lovely. Service was okay. Food did not impress.
MR
MikeR
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The kitchen was very slow .. one of our party received their entre 15-20 minutes after the rest of our party did.. our waitress really tried to rectify the situation but to no avail
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service,food and wine suggestion were spot on!
HT
HectorT
San Diego
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Bleu Boheme doesn’t disappoint. Food is excellent, great service and a nice location in the core of Kensington. Highly recommend this place for good French-style cuisine.
SM
StevenM
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent authentic French cuisine. Inside noisy - outside ideal
G
Greg
Vancouver
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was one of my most enjoyable meals in San Diego this trip. The food and service were excellent. Thank you!
2
2020goddess
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Service was extremely slow it took about one hour to get our meal served to us

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 is rated 4.7 stars by 2915 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 25, 2022

June 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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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
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bleuboheme.com/
Phone number
(619) 255-4167
Private party facilities
When it comes to special occasions, Bleu Bohème is a favorite among our neighbors and regulars. At Bleu Bohème, 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 special group.
Private party contact
Ken Irvine: (855) 796-2486

Bleu Boheme

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Petits Plats

Cassoulet d'Escargots Gratinée*$19.50

Escargots de la Vielle Ėcole "Old School"$18.95

Crèpe au Homard$21.95

Gnocchi à la Parisienne$18.95

Tartare de Saumon*$19.95

Brussels Sprouts$17.95

La Charcuterie*$19.95

Les Fromages*$19.95

La Planche Dégustation*$25.95

Tarte Chaude au "Reblochon"$16.95

Croquette de Crabe$19.95

Salades

Salade Maison*$15.95

Salade de Chèvre Chaud*$15.95

Salade de Betteraves$15.95

Additions to Salads

Faroe Island Salmon$12.95

Chicken Breast Paillard$12.95

Duck Confit$15.95

Soupes

Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée*$14.95

Soupe du Jour$12.95

Moules Frites

À la Moutarde

Provençales

Au Roquefort

À la Crème d'Ail

Aux Champignons

Marinière

Au Saffran

Grands Plats

Raviolis Maison$25.95

Coq au Vin$29.95

Coquilles St. Jacques$42.95

Saumon Sauté$30.95

Boeuf Bourguignon$32.95

Confit de Canard$32.95

Croque de Garçon*$26.95

Entrecôte de Porc$29.95

Sadie Rose French Country Sourdough with Sweet Butter

Steak Frites

Butchers Cut" Hanger Steak$36.95

Petite Filet Mignons$45.95

Mary's Chicken Breast Paillard$29.95

Local Tuna "Steak"$32.95

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