Bon Délire
French restaurant · North Waterfront
Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94111
Highlights
French bistro with waterfront views, serving classic dishes & cocktails
French bistro with waterfront views, serving classic dishes & cocktails
"If you’re looking for impressive French food by the water with a touch of IYKYK, Bon Délire might be the place you’re searching for. It’s among the trendier restaurants in town, and while it’s a smallish space, the bustle feels like it’s part of the city vibe. For a real power move, there’s caviar on the menu, but otherwise, your dining party can choose from a croque monsieur with a black truffle option (bien sur), steak tartare, and more. For drinks, opt for a citron pressé or really go for it with a glass (or bottle) of Champagne." - Flora Tsapovsky
"Bon Delire made a splash on the Embarcadero in 2024 with its French bistro classics, and now the restaurant has expanded into brunch. What that means is your choice of egg dishes, of course, including the classic omelet, croque madame, and oeufs mayonnaise with caviar and Dungeness crab. There are also tempting sweets like madeleines with creme anglaise and chocolate sauce." - Dianne de Guzman
"The exclusive Restaurant Week sandwich is filled with their standout roast chicken with confit tomato on a baguette The poulet roti baguette and a caesar salad" - julia chen 1
"Bon Délire is an Embarcadero hot spot with waterfront views. Ocean-watching goes especially well with the steak frites, chicken and speck croquettes, and croque monsieurs. We’re also fans of their Sunday brunch with a live DJ. Slide into a seat at the shiny U-shaped bar, order a basket of sliced baguette and butter, and cut into a quiche lorraine or custardy french toast." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"Bon Délire is a sexy French bistro on Pier 3 that’s a bright spot among the tourist minefield that is the Embarcadero. Scooch in at the U-shaped bar next to aspiring DJs admiring the vinyl booth in the back, order a martini, and ready yourself for a lot of butter. The small plates are the best, like croquettes topped with airy folds of speck and the fist-sized croque monsieur. But some entrees are worth your time, especially the steak frites in a velvety sauce au poivre. Skip the seared scallop—it comes with beurre blanc and caviar, but at $23 for a single mollusk, you’re better off spending your money on three warm, crusty baguette baskets instead. photo credit: Melissa Zink photo credit: Melissa Zink And if you’d rather hide out here while the tourists and morning joggers clog the sidewalk, there’s also Sunday brunch, when omelettes and caramelized pain perdu rule the menu. Join the mix of visitors and Waymo super-users from nearby high-rises for the daytime dishes, which are just as solid and butter-laden as the dinner selection. Bon Délire is a great pick for a quick meal—your food materializes all at once within minutes of ordering. If you’re in the area with visiting relatives or need a fast, scenier-than-usual meal by the water, this spot has you covered. photo credit: Hardy Wilson photo credit: Melissa Zink photo credit: Melissa Zink Food Rundown photo credit: Melissa Zink Petit Croque-Monsieur An adorable appetizer that you’ll want all to yourself. Go ahead, order another round for the table. photo credit: Melissa Zink Chicken And Speck Croquettes These are cheesy, fried, and topped with ham. You’ll like it. photo credit: Julia Chen Seared Scallop Skip this. The one scallop isn’t conducive for sharing, and there are other equally decadent and more filling dishes. photo credit: Melissa Zink Steak Frites With Sauce Poivre A French restaurant is only as good as its steak frites, and this is an excellent version. The fries are on the thicker side, and should be used to sop up all of the leftover peppery sauce. photo credit: Julia Chen Pain Perdu This melty square of french toast comes with a chalice of chantilly crème on the side, which you’ll want to inhale like a Roomba. Quiche Lorraine A pleasant, straightforward brunch entree for anyone with egg blinders on. The crust is sturdy and flaky, and it comes with a side salad (for balance)." - Julia Chen
