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    Blue Barn-Polk

    3.8 (668 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Delis, Sandwiches
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    BARN BLT
    Jason S.

    Wanted a fresh sandwich and I went in for the Barn BLT. I love the pesto sauce and the juicy tomatoes! It wasn't busy so there was a lot of seating and it came out of the kitchen really quick.

    1/3 of my salad = bitter, watery romaine stems
    Elma C.

    1. I wanted a fresh green salad with grilled salmon. For $35, the basics should be executed well. 2. My salad had 1/3 of bitter, watery romaine stems that took 15 minutes to remove. I was starving and irritable. 3. Salmon was overdone - rubbery on the outside, dry inside. There was no soft, flaky interior or glossy naturally slightly caramelized exterior or light char on the edges (not always present but always welcome). I normally love salmon and eat it several times a week. This is the first time I have ever returned a salmon dish in San Francisco. The sandwiches I spotted on neighboring tables looked amazing but I won't be back. In a city with hundreds of restaurants worth revisiting, this won't make the rotation.

    Tuna salad
    Sarah Z.

    Love me a good salad/sandwich spot!! Plenty of seating indoors and service was fast. You order at the front and they give you a number. I ordered the tuna salad and my god, portions are ginormous. Usually I'm pretty good about finishing my salads but this one I had to call it quits towards the end. The tuna came in a huge scoop and it was very delicious. Salad was also very well dressed and they didn't over do it. I definitely felt like I had a hearty meal here! Would totally come again!

    Nathalie T.

    There is so much variety here and a good amount of vegetarian options. I came for a sandwich, the buratta sandwich was delicious and I had it with the tomato soup it was nice a tad bit too salty. Lots of seeing and very comfortable I would love to come back next time to try the salads they are huge and there were so many Uber Eats drivers coming in and picking up to go orders so I will definitely be back. Service was really quick and they were very kind as we were there at closing, and they let us know that we could finish up eating before we leave so thoughtful!

    Tostada
    Sue L.

    This review is for pick up. I've been to Blue Barn a handful of time and it never disappoints. Yes, their salads are always on the pricier side but their portions are big so I usually get two servings out of it. I called, placed my order and it was ready within 20 minutes. I noticed that it wasn't that busy inside even though I ordered around noon. I decided to order the Tostada and it was fresh and delicious. Loved the romaine mixed in with some ingredients including jicama, toasted corn, tortilla strips, cherry tomato. I also really liked their chipotle-agave dressing (on the side) and a slice of the herb focaccia. I would like to try their Thai Chicken Salad next time I stop by.

    Chinese Chicken
    Carly B.

    I absolutely LOVE Blue Barn! All of the food is so fresh and so delicious! I've only ordered takeout, however I believe the takeout is just as good as dining in. Their steak sandwich is incredible. The service is excellent even for to go orders. All the food is treated with care and has a great presentation. Their salads are HUGE, and I mean HUGE!!! I don't think I've ever been able to finish one! Since I've never dined in, I'm not sure too much about the ambiance, but I've heard from friends it's very welcoming and enjoyable. On the down side, it is a bit expensive. The salads are $18 and sandwiches are $19. A bit pricey. They also have a kids menu for the kiddos. I ordered the Chinese chicken salad and I wished I had more dressing because there was so much salad in my to go box. By the way, their ranch is AMAZING with their tater tots or truffle fries. Highly recommend!

    Truffle
    Derek P.

    First off the vibes here are great. The interior is super nice and honestly thought it was kept super clean. The staff there is super nice and made me feel welcome for the first time. They also let me know their personal favorites. The truffle sandwich I got was so good. Perfect crunch from the outer layer of the bread but at the same time super fluffy. The truffle wasn't too overpowering and the ingredients were all super fresh. Overall great sandwich!

    U-Pick Salad
    Michele B.

    Food, service, and ambiance can be summed up by saying perfect, warm, mellow. I wandered into the Polk Gulch neighborhood by accident and found what I was looking for here: a lush green salad with tons of good stuff and a perfect amount of vinaigrette that was not overpowering. Plus they serve a few wines! I personally loved the sauv blanc. The rest of the menu looks interesting, healthy, and delicious. Music playing was perfection, and not too loud. It was actually music! Spoke at length to Annette about living in the area, some different sections/districts/neighborhoods with cool and fun vibes, and life in general. She is a delight and an asset to this community. On the first good weather day of our trip I am glad to have found this place just by taking a stroll. Win win win!

    grilled chicken sandwich
    Angela L.

    Ordered takeout for lunch. They had a lot of salad and sandwiches with build your own options. I went with their classic grilled chicken sandwich with avocado smash. Flexible customization to remove stuff you don't want. Bread is on the dryer side

    Sandwich
    Michael P.

    This location is fantastic. Placed an order for pickup today at lunch. Ordered the Buffalo Fry and some fries. Sandwich and fries both amazing and fresh. Food was ready within 10 mins for pickup so perfect for a small lunch window. Plenty of seating inside if needed.

    Richard B.

    Wooo Jesus okay. Total was $26.51 for a U-Pick Salad. And no kidding, I know I didn't hit tip. And I look back and said I tipped. I go baby kale, ginger miso dressing, red onions, edamame, Parmesan cheese, sesame, seeds, croutons, with chicken. The take out box is about 5 inches tall with 4 inches width. And they just decided to dump the chicken at the top of the box without mixing it in. Honestly, now I see why people go poor.

    Thai Salad with Mary's chicken
    Bianca I.

    The salads here are all amazing - the Thai Chicken is by far my favorite! The salads are definitely ridiculously expensive but they're huge and very filling. The service is quick, but wasn't the most friendly.

    Steak and blue sando with provolone
    Audrey L.

    Expensive sandwiches but worth it The steak sandwiches and buffalo fry are the go tos

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