Bobo's, Lombard
49 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/AskSF, r/sanfrancisco30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 25 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people who mention Bobo's recommend it, and many name it among their steakhouse picks; the Lombard Street location is the one people name. Several say it suits a steak-and-crab or steak-and-seafood dinner, and some praise the bone-in filet. Some say it has slipped or is not what it once was, and some call it a tourist trap or advise against going. One diner finds the carnival-style decor and maze-like layout overwhelming, and one says the bill is high.
Address
Bobo's, 1450 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Bone in filet
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Bobo's, Lombard, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Bargle-Nawdle-Zouss in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Includes Bobo's in a list of steakhouse answers to the request.
- Recommendsu/RojoRugger in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2026
Names Bobo's as another favorite old-school San Francisco spot.
- Recommendsu/TheWildWest1982 in r/AskSF · Aug 2026taste
Calls Bobo's their favorite steakhouse and praises the bone-in filet.
- Recommendsu/fjeg in r/sanfrancisco · Mar 2024ambience
Places it in the same quality group but quirkier, a spot favored by tech salespeople.
- Recommendsu/Rpun in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Counts Bobos among three strong SF steak picks.
- Recommendsu/_sdm_ in r/AskSF · Jun 2026
Bobo's also serves steak and lobster, though its reputation leans toward steak and crab.
- Recommendsu/stepjenks in r/AskSF · Mar 2026
Names Bobo's as the answer to the request for a place serving both crab and steak.
- Recommendsu/eltejano in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Says they're fond of Bobo's.
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- Recommendsu/sinnedk1 in r/AskSF · Sep 2024
Says Bobo's steakhouse is fairly good.
- Recommendsu/CalGoldenBear55 in r/AskSF · Sep 2024
Lists Bobo's among worthwhile alternatives.
- Recommendsu/dzahora in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Names Bobo's as their steakhouse pick.
- Mixedu/aguyfromcalifornia in r/AskSF · Mar 2026price
Says Bobo's on Lombard works for both steak and crab, but warns the bill is high and similar value exists elsewhere.
- Recommendsu/Rude-Satisfaction508 in r/AskSF · Oct 2024
Lists Bobo's among its three top picks for steak.
- Caveatu/Own_Palpitation4523 in r/AskSF · Oct 2024
Notes Bobo's has a strong reputation but never felt that special to them.
- Recommendsu/Lyle_Norg in r/AskSF · Aug 2026taste
Skips the tomahawk there but reports repeat visits for the porterhouse, calling it excellent.
- Recommendsu/kosmos1209 in r/AskSF · Aug 2025
Calls Bobos underrated.
- Recommendsu/fennec_fx in r/AskSF · Sep 2026taste
Says the bone-in filet here is excellent and the value is good.
- Caveatu/Key_Candle9928 in r/AskSF · Sep 2026
Advises against going, calling it the worst steakhouse they have visited.
- Recommendsu/emmy__lou in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2026
Pleasantly surprised by Bobo's; ordered fish, not steak, and praised the food and service.
- Recommendsu/mt8675309 in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024
Says Bobo's fits what the asker is looking for.
- Recommendsu/burgiebeer in r/AskSF · Jan 2025taste
Says it was once the finest steak they've had in SF, though it may have changed.
- Caveatu/Bibblegead1412 in r/AskSF · Jan 2025consistency
Replies to a recent-visit question; says Bobo's used to be a favorite but has slipped.
- Recommendsu/mambonumba6 in r/AskSF · Aug 2026
Names Bobo's as one of their picks.
- Caveatu/KC-DB in r/AskSF · Nov 2025
Calls Bobo's a tourist trap.
- Recommendsu/CleanAxe in r/sanfrancisco · Jan 2024variety
Calls Bobos a good option, though it's limited, with plenty of sides.
- Caveatu/msabre__7 in r/AskSF · Jan 2025consistency
Says Bobo's has stopped being good.
- Recommendsu/DonutKryptonite in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Names Bobo's as a steak pick.
- Recommendsu/warchitect in r/AskSF · Jul 2024wait time
Suggests Bobos nearby, where bar seats are usually available quickly.
- Recommendsu/tremendemcmanus in r/sanfrancisco · May 2024taste
Recommends it for steak-and-seafood combos and points to its playful jester-themed decor.
- Mixedu/NagyLebowski in r/sanfrancisco · Aug 2025ambience
Offers Bobo's as an option for crab with steak, but finds its carnival-style decor and maze-like layout too much.
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