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    Buddy

    4.4 (143 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Nathalie T.

    Im so happy i chose to come to Buddy! This is a great place to catch up with a friend or go on a date. The restaurant is so cute. The food is amazing and the drink selection is large enough to have a choice, but not too large that you feel overwhelmed. A friend and I came to share a few bites, all of which were vegetarian and a glass of wine, and I loved every dish! We had the corn fritters, I of course removed the fish row on top . It was so nice like a doughnut and the sauces paired so well with it. It did not feel oily. We also got the trumpet mushrooms, which were just such an experience flavour wise they were sweet salty. Had Asian flavours had western flavours. I was confused in a good way. We also got the brownie which was the only dessert option and was just amazing! We were really impressed by the source on top which taste like melted ice cream, but thick. All the servers were so kind and attentive. I'll 100% be back and I would 100% order all of these dishes again!

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    Sarah C.

    Came here on a Thursday night around 9 with no wait, they close at 10pm but we were able to order food & drinks still. The space is nice and relatively quiet at this time, making good for conversation. 20% tip automatically added. My group ordered a glass of wine each and the corn fritters, trumpet mushrooms, and cucumber and stone fruit salad. Everything was pretty solid, but the sauce of the trumpet mushrooms and the cucumber salad were perfection!

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    Kunalan S.

    Buddy is one of many natural wine bars in the city. It features a classy yet comfortable interior and an enticing menu of small bites. Unfortunately, I left Buddy disappointed by both the wine selection and the quality of the food. For one, the wine list is quite small and not descriptive enough for newer wine drinkers (myself included). I also found the staff unhelpful in guiding me toward a glass that suited my taste. That's not to say the wines themselves are bad. I just wish they took more care in helping customers make an informed choice. The bites were another letdown. While none of them were terrible, the quality didn't justify the price. Overall, I'd recommend skipping the food and perhaps stopping by only if you already know a thing or two about wine. Corn Fritters: A warm, hearty, and visually appealing dish to start with. The garnishes are the saving grace here; the basil oil adds a herbaceous flair, while the roe brings a satisfying umami kick. Fried Chicken Wings: An unpleasant dish. The exterior forms a dense crust that's genuinely difficult to bite through, and the flavor overall is far too tart. Trumpet Shrooms: A delight after the last dish. The mushrooms are wonderfully meaty, and while the accompaniments are nice, they don't do much to elevate the dish further.

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    Maria M.

    I arrived early on a Friday evening and the outside seating was already filled. Inside was lovely and intimate - a friend and I sat on a booth table. We came in for some light bites and a glass of wine. Their selection is really lovely and they let us try a couple of options before settling on an orange wine. To eat, we had the trumpet mushrooms, corn fritters, lamb shank, and panna cotta. The trumpet mushrooms knocked me out (in a good way), and I'll never stop dreaming about these. The mushrooms are a little heavier but paired with a nice, creamier sauce and a slight sweetness from the feta and the nuts were perfection. The panna cotta was also amazing - slightly tart from the passion fruit and light. The perfect end do a phenomenal meal. The service, the vibe, the food - absolutely stunning and would definitely come back with my partner next time!

    James K.

    A friend and I came to get a few bites and taste some wines. The bread and butter were lovely, and overall we enjoyed the food and drinks. It was later when we came so it was quieter and not as crowded, which we liked.

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    Emily R.

    Super cute wine bar in the Mission! The wine was fine, the staff were extremely nice/helpful, and it was a fun restaurant for a Tuesday night drink. We got there around 7:00 and were seated immediately. Our server recommended the mushrooms and they were DELICIOUS. The mushrooms were a good texture, the walnut salsa added a little crunch and nuttiness, the french feta was soft and delicious, and the honey gave some sweetness at the end. Truly my favorite part and I could not recommend them more.

    Sylvie P.

    Super cozy restaurant with a romantic ambiance! Fun dishes to share with tasty flavors! Good service.

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    Christopher W.

    Ilna at Buddy Resy Reservation: Came here for dinner under a reservation for "Ilna at Buddy" on a Sunday night. Enjoyed the vibes and atmosphere and music(somewhat loud and low lighting). We tried the scallops & tostada(first photo), stuffed squid with duck fried rice (2nd photo), and short rib over risotto(3rd photo). Our favorite dish was the stuffed squid :). Overall the experience was great, wait staff were attentive, but small bites are just not our favorite style of meals. Can't fault Ilna, so I give Ilna at Buddy a 5/5

    Christina L.

    Cute spot! Came with a group of 5 friends and we yapped, had wine and bites. Ambiance was clean, aesthetic and the staff was incredibly attentive, offering more wine and checking in often. I'd definitely pop in again!

    Will K.

    Buddy Bar is one of those spots I've become a big fan of. Nestled in the Mission, it's quickly become one of our favorite dining stops whenever we're in the neighborhood. It strikes that rare balance: a casual but well-appointed atmosphere, staff who are not just knowledgeable but clearly enthusiastic about what they do, and food and drinks that are inventive without ever tipping into pretension. We've now been a couple of times, and each visit has been a reminder of why Buddy stands out. The menu changes quite a bit between visits, which makes going back genuinely exciting. Some staples remain--anchoring the experience--but the new additions have always been fantastic, each one crafted with real thought and flair. Both times, we've insisted on what has become our go-to move: letting the staff guide us through dealer's choice. It's the best way to experience Buddy, because you don't just get food--you get the perspective and excitement of the team who know it best. Every dish they suggested was a hit. On one visit, that lineup included Za'atar Pommes Dauphine (crispy potato puffs with labneh and pickles), Yogurt Dumplings with herbs and spiced oil, and Lentils en Papillote served with mushrooms and bright pickled accents. Another night, we had their crisp Fried Chicken, a delicate Kafta Wrap tucked into phyllo with herbs and pickled onion, and the show-stopping Habibi Tiramisu, layered with cold brew, cardamom, orange blossom, pistachio, and topped with a cloud of kataifi. Each dish felt inventive yet grounded--familiar flavors given new dimension, plated with care but never overproduced. And while we usually lean toward interesting wine pairings (Buddy has a great list of natural leaning wines), at our visits we embraced the cocktail program. True to form, we left it to the staff, asking for dealer's choice all the way through. Every single cocktail was spot-on--balanced, creative, and well matched to the food--even if we don't actually know what they were called. That sense of trust, and the payoff it brings, is part of what makes Buddy special. In the end, Buddy Bar manages to cover the spectrum. It's a fantastic casual stop when you want inventive dishes or a well-made drink. But it also shines as a spot for a date night or a dinner with friends, where the energy of the room, the thought behind the food, and the warmth of the staff come together in just the right way. For us, it's become one of those Mission places we can't help but keep coming back to.

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    Bisrat A.

    Good selection of wine but the food could be better. Our waitress was great and the vibe of the place is really nice to just chill with friends. Maybe I'll come back and try their other things

    Trumpet Mushrooms
    Anna C.

    Since moving away from SF, I think about these trumpet mushrooms at least biweekly... Buddy is a gem of a wine bar with delicious cocktails and tasty bites. The place itself has quite a cozy, intimate ambiance at night and it's a great location to catch up with a friend or for a date. Service is super friendly and the staff is very knowledgeable about menu offerings.

    Caili C.

    I recently came for happy hour and ended up getting food and calling it dinner as well after seeing the exciting food menu. We started off with a glass of their red wine and shared the corn fritters, halibut crudo, and cauliflower hummus. Everything was delicious and I especially loved the shiso leaf with the crudo. We were pretty full already but got the chocolate brownie as well which was the perfect sweet ending. Loved the crunchy halvah sprinkles with cocoa nibs on top!

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    Thank you Yasmine! Come back and see us soon.

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    Thank you Saloni! Looking forward to your next visit.

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    My go to neighborhood spot! It's the perfect place to get a small bite, glass of wine and catch up with a friend.

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    Thanks for the feedback, Dylan.

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    Awesome spot not to be slept on. Ingredients always fresh and solid natural wine pairings make it stand out from the others for sure

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    Thank you Melanie! Looking forward to your next visit!

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    Thank you Vic! We love our shrooms too

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    Excellent food, service and vibe! Get the chopped salad, pizza, and garlic dressing to dip it in!

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    Thank you! Come back soon. <3

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    Thank you Clayton! Come back and see us soon.

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    Good and interesting food (carrots and mushrooms stood out). Friendly and efficient service.

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    Thank you Kevin! Looking forward to your next visit.

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    Thank you Lior! Sometimes the cheesy wines are the tastiest!

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    Thank you for the review Steve! We love the mushrooms too ;)

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    Yes! Kids are welcome. We have a highchair available. No kids menu, but some kid-friendly items on our regular menu.

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