Blind Butcher
New American restaurant · The Castro ·
Steaks, seafood, and truffle mac & cheese in a moody setting
Steaks, seafood, and truffle mac & cheese in a moody setting
"One of the better dining options in the Castro, though not the cheapest, is this Spanish spot tucked on 18th Street, a hop and a skip from several popular watering holes including The Mix, Moby Dick, and Midnight Sun. The tapas are solid, from the simple pan con tomate to chorizo con tinto (seared chorizo with red wine sauce), and this place does an excellent paella, crispy rice and all. Since making sure to eat is a key to a successful night of partying, here’s one place guaranteed to satisfy where you don’t have to travel far from the bars." - Jay C. Barmann
"On 4058 18th Street in the Castro I found Blind Butcher, chef Coskun Abik's new spot in the space that previously housed Beso; located next to his restaurant Lark, it emphasizes steaks and bistro fare and is open 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 5 p.m.–11 p.m. Friday–Saturday." - Caleb Pershan
"Taking the prime 18th Street Castro restaurant space at 4058 18th Street just vacated by Beso, restaurateur Coskun Abik (of Dunya and next-door Mediterranean restaurant Lark) is opening Blind Butcher, which will serve hearty fare like steaks in a speakeasy-inspired environment; Abik is staffing up now and more details will follow as Blind Butcher gets closer to opening." - Caleb Pershan
"I see that Abik is applying for a liquor license at 4058 18th Street under the business name Butcher and Farm, according to California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control records, indicating the former Beso space will be repurposed — Hoodline also spotted the change-of-ownership notice in the door." - Caleb Pershan
"Previously, I learned the space was home to the beloved, now-shuttered Blind Butcher, which was known for its massive communal tables — a feature that inspired Alamo Club’s own giant high-top table." - Amy McCarthy
