Blue Plate occupies a converted cottage in Bernal Heights, its dining rooms dim and hung with chandeliers and mismatched-frame paintings of cars, boats, and people. Out back, a garden patio lined with brick paths, flowering trees, and twinkle lights extends the dining room outdoors.
The kitchen works from fresh, local ingredients to turn out seasonal American comfort food with a Mediterranean lean. Fried chicken with a crisp, cayenne-edged crust is a house standout, alongside homemade pastas, hearty meatloaf, and deviled eggs topped with whipped smoked trout.
The restaurant has held its spot in the neighborhood for two decades, functioning as a casual-leaning take on fine dining rather than a strict formal room.
The kitchen works from fresh, local ingredients to turn out seasonal American comfort food with a Mediterranean lean. Fried chicken with a crisp, cayenne-edged crust is a house standout, alongside homemade pastas, hearty meatloaf, and deviled eggs topped with whipped smoked trout.
The restaurant has held its spot in the neighborhood for two decades, functioning as a casual-leaning take on fine dining rather than a strict formal room.