Definitely my favorite in SF right now. They totally won me over. I'm already admittedly a Francophile, so I was charmed by the atmosphere. Everyone speaking in French/with heavy French accents. The dimly-lit bar seating downstairs and the few tables upstairs. The tiny kitchen we got to sit in front of and watch the chefs in action and chit chat with them when they got a spare moment. The wonderful waitress we had. (Well everyone was super nice! Never understood why people thought the French were mean.) The different wine selection... all of it. We kicked things off with the seafood pappardelle app, which had bites of some crazy amazingess. I had been craving sea urchin, so this totally hit the spot. The prawn was strange -- it had this texture I've never experienced before. Everything was delicate and well-executed. Then we (ok I) quickly decided on the charcuterie plate. AWWW yeah, wild boar pistachio pate, goat cheese chorizo crostini, huge jar of duck confit... The goat cheese chorizo spread especially was a religious experience. Wow. The chef thought we were going to head towards dessert by this time but I sheepishly said no.. I think we're gonna choose an entree. So we got the lamb loin, which was great with the cold haricot vert salad and warm grilled squash. Refreshing for a lamb dish. Finally we went for dessert. We chose the goat cheese cake with beet ice cream (how interesting!) but they sent out some creme fraiche panna cotta with some dulce de leche first, those sweethearts. So simple and yet SO GOOD. Heavenly, like the chef said. Then the cheesecake... great twist on the classic and a great pairing. We sat there munching away for nearly 3 hours. Just the way I like it. We were so obviously into the food that we convinced a couple who just came in for drinks to order a few dishes and a few more glasses of wine too. MMMMMM can't wait to go back! read more

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Arrived at Bouche perchance while wandering looking for dinner, couldn't be more pleasantly surprised! This little restaurant is a force to be reckoned with, from the food to the people. We enjoyed some excellent prix fixe dinner at amazingly affordable price point. The menu is changed every 2 weeks. I dare say Bouche delivers more than many Michelin's new discoveries, as well as 1 star restos. The food is simply...muahhh... so tasty. The kind of tastiness where you close your eyes and just let yourself thoroughly enjoy everything. You can tell that they cook from the heart. Hospitality is undeniably outstanding. If I can give 10 stars to Julie, I would. She went above and beyond to ensure our table of an enjoyable dining experience. Julie was warm, welcoming and utmost caring. I clumsily broke my glass of wine while a course was coming up. Without missing a beat, Julie quickly seated us at another table, made sure we had new serviettes and silverware, took the uneaten plates back to the kitchen and replaced them with new ones. All that, while smiling and telling us everything is good and this was not a big problem at all. I cannot ask for more in a restaurant. I'll for sure come back again and again to this restaurant. read more

My friend and I had the most amazing dinner here! Bouche is a very cute restaurant on Bush and Stockton. The first floor has counter seats but the 2nd floor has tables. The menu is small - just 5-6 appetizers, 4 entrees, and a few sides. Since it was our first time here, we went with the salmon and pork belly, with a side of polenta, at the suggestion of our waiter. The salmon is marinated and comes on a bed of fried stringy things, poached egg, and creme fraiche. The mix of textures was great. The creme fraiche was light and didn't overpower the light marinade of the salmon. The pork belly came with caramelized mushrooms and a puree of some kind. The pork belly had both lean and fat, and the flavors of the mushrooms balanced the puree. The polenta was creamy and rich. It's a really big portion, so it's best to split it. Our dinner was really filling and delicious, and neither of us could eat much more, but we got the plum tart... and it was AMAZING! It wasn't like a traditional tart with a thick crust and fruit filling. It had some kind of marscapone filling with a thin layer of plum plum jelly. One of the best desserts I've ever had! Definitely coming back to try the cod and the sardine appetizer. read more

Stopped by on Labor Day weekend and we were trying to call around to get last minute reservations since we failed to plan :/ Lucked out and they had some space at their itty bitty bar space (the whole place was tiny so no surprise that their bar is too) up front... beggars can't be choosers. We took it. We felt obligated to order the bacon Fougasse but it was pretty disappointing but the rest was ok (tho somewhat salty) ---- just wash it down w some wine. Atmosphere and service were good. Nothing memorable to necessarily have me running back but i wouldn't decline if invited either ;P read more

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Deliciousness to the max! Every party of the meal was very well executed. This nice little restaurant is in an interesting part of town, near the bridge overpass and close to a parking garage. The only main issues was waiting for a long time even with a reservation, but they promptly served us some champagne to keep calm during the wait. We got a few of the dishes including a halibut crusted with chorizo and pistachio, and the pappardelle pasta with seafood, potato beignets, and the polenta and fougasse (bread with bacon--so delicious). Everything was spot on. Despite having a ridiculously small kitchen space, they manage to whip out amazing dishes that are sure to please your palate. Bring a date, or come with the girls--it's a great place! read more

Splendid place. Food tremendous and the service quite attentive. Nice atmosphere.. we ate upstairs and it was really nice.

This is my third time at Bouche, and it's still amazing. We came here with a reservation, albeit an hour before, and were still seated immediately. The staff is so incredibly kind and fun (they joked about not providing good service because we walked in with a PSG jacket). Our waiter was awesome, to say the very least. The meal was fantastic, and it's good to note that their menu does change seasonally. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, which makes for a great date night. My favorite spot is their upstairs dining room, which is incredibly small with about 6 tables, but so cute and cozy. Obviously, I'll be returning again and again whenever I'm in the city. read more

Simply amazing. I have not had a French meal experience this good since Paris. My wife and I had a night in the city to ourselves. Without reservations, I hoped to spontaneously run into something. What we found was a treasure. The place is small and unassuming from the outside. But as soon as you walk in, you can get the feeling you're about to encounter something special. Two months later and I'm still reminiscing on this soup with a dash of cream inside; so good. Service was great, the place was unpretentious even though the food was commanding intimidation. It was my birthday and they added a nice touch for dessert to help us enjoy the occasion. This is why you go to San Francisco. For experiences like this. read more

Very expensive place. Cuisine is probably authentic but I wouldn't know. The cauliflower soup and orange mousse were good. Everything else is just ok. Service and ambiance were ok but expected more given the price. read more

Our first time here and wow. I'm usually not a fan of prixe fixe, but this was a knockout--every single thing was absolute perfection. Such a charming little place with exquisite dishes and warm, friendly, attentive down to earth service from everybody. We each ordered different things so we could taste something from the others'. I got the duck breast with French lentils, sun chokes, in a pomegranate reduction sauce, and my husband got their mushroom pappardelle pasta. Their beet salad was vinegary with goat cheese and radish alongside pickled onions. Their carrot soup was perfect for my husband, who wasn't put off by the coriander, but then his palate handles that flavor better than I do. The duck was crispy edges and as gamey as I'd expect; the lentils, btw, prepared inn a way that gives this dish a reputation for being classic--earthy and nutty, braised in their own juices, with sprinkled spice and a healthy dose of salt. Their chocolate dessert was like eating an actual cloud, the texture creamy and unctuous. Their mandarin dessert was a cake befitting the gods, swimming in juice, at once tart and sweet, the cake buttery yet light and moist. I almost forgot to mention their pasta, redolent with mushroom earthiness. The little places glitters with soft candles and despite the hard surfaces and non-forgiving acoustics, the sound decimal was decent, not deafening. Their menu changes every two weeks, and I'm stoked to go back, their execution with ingredients shows artistry and attention to detail. Though the food is phenomenal, the service and attitude f everyone working there is what will bring us back :-) read more

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After one experience at Bouche, it's going on my list of favorite restaurants in the city! Reading though the reviews, I had some hesitations - talk about limited menu, lackluster flavor on some of the dishes, etc. I was blown away at everything I ate! And the service was just what you'd expect from a place with only 6 tables. I've gotta say, recently went to Bouchon (Michelin Star french restaurant in Yountville), and this was better in every way - food, atmosphere, and service. Ok, so as far as what I had to eat, all of which I recommend: Bacon bread, Brussels Sprouts, lamb belly, and hangar steak w/fois gras (don't think they do this every night). All fantastic! read more

Bouche - Hangar steak with fois gras - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

So good!!! We grabbed a bunch of items off the SOS menu, and had a romantic, and delicious meal overlooking the bay. The food put everything over the top. So delicious, I cannot recommend enough!!! read more

Bouche - We trusted the chef, and it was worth it!! - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food 5+ Every single thing down to the simplest items were superb. I have never had butter that was to creamy and full of flavor. The brie for dessert was topped with a truffle shaving and was outstanding I opted for a dinner of appetizers (small plates). #1 Frogs Legs - lightly breaded, fried and topped with pine nuts and homemade pesto. #2 The Adventurous - a daily chefs creation and they don't tell you want it is until after it is eaten (they are mindful of allergies) tonight's was fried rabbit meatballs topped with greens, delicious. #3 Escargot - in a garlic and saffron cream sauce topped with wild mushrooms and sunchoke chips, amazing. Service 5+ Extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Julie is the hostess and she knew intricate details about every wine offered on the menu and ingredients and preparation of each dish. Actually from France, she was energetic and a delight Ambiance 5 The restaurant is small and intimate. like being in a small bistro in the south of France. I sat at the chef's table which was the bar overlooking the kitchen. It was great to see the chef at work meticulously preparing each dish. I will be back! read more

Bouche - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

We loved our meal at Bouche! The food was amazing- very generous portions of a well designed tasting menu, especially for the price. Was super impressed with the timing and hospitality, hard to beat in terms of value and quality! read more

Loves visiting here for outdoor dining. I was shocked by the wonderful quality and taste! A great spot for date night! read more

Bouche - Great even during Covid! - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love the vibe of this place. Feels cozy, yet it's not that small. There's an upstairs that also has huge windows, offering a nice view of the street. Loved everything we ordered. Small portions, but very tasty. A shared appetizer and 2 entrees were perfectly filling. Patient, friendly staff. Makes you feel right at home. The great part ... they open late on weeknights!! read more

Incredible experience with Gregory hosting our dinner. Not only did we have a wonderfully well-thought meal, but a heartfelt and personal experience in regard to service with our server, Gregory. The ambience was comfortable and cozy, allowing space for our authentic experience. Will be back to try various rotating menus. Thanks to owner, Julia for curating a lovely en and fostering a safe environment for staff to share their authenticity with guests. read more

Excellent service, delicious food. charming experience. highly recommend. was able to sit at the counter and watch the chef prepare the meals. Friendly staff--in all positions. 10 of 10 positive rating. read more

I've been to Bouche in the past for an anniversary and had a positive experience. As a result, I decided to take a few family members there again as a late Christmas gift. I'd made a reservation for January 2nd at 7PM. When we arrived at the restaurant, there was a sign stating "emergency maintenance" and that the restaurant would be closed until January 4th. We were not given an advance notice of this. I had emailed Bouche of this incident and, after an hour, I finally received an email of my reservation being canceled. I wish I'd received that cancellation email ahead of time before I had driven to the restaurant and paid for parking in downtown. read more

Bouche - On the top right, see that the email was received on Jan 2, 7:51PM for my reservation on Jan 2, 7:00PM. - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was good overall. Service was so good. However, the one vegetarian option truly felt like an afterthought and for the price, I feel like that was a major pitfall. My husband and I spent over 200 in total for dinner, which was fine but the entree was super underwhelming while it seemed like the meat options were created with a lot of thought. read more

In a word: Amazing. From the service to the food, everything was top notch. We ordered the chickpea fries, two different entrees, and shared the creme fraiche w/ dolce de leche dessert, and everything tasted amazing. Reservations definitely recommended, as the space is pretty small. Also, if you ask your server for wine recommendations, they do keep what you order in mind and will make a rec based on what would pair well with your food. Our server made a great recommendation, and we easily finished our bottle of wine. read more

This is a truly fantastic restaurant for foodies. The décor is spartan, but the food and service is at the top for places we've eaten in the city. We were staying for a week in the city and ate there twice it was so impressive the first time. The second meal we had there was even better than the first! They change the menu every week, on Tues when we were there and I highly recommend trying it a few times (at least). read more

Nice place to try for a special occasion. We sat on the second floor, which was quite cozy and dark. We started off with the Crispy brussel sprouts app, which I quite liked. It was tasty and crispy, although the yogurt provided became a bit overwhelming towards the end. For the entree I had the Roasted chicken breast. The chicken itself was a bit dry, but the spicy sauce and the herbed spatzles were a nice complement and was tasty. We finished off with the Strawberry rhubarb eclair, which was a bit too sour for me. Overall, it was all right. Personally, I didn't have high hopes since the menu was so limited. There wasn't anything in particular I wanted to try, but my dining partner wanted to come here. It fell below her expectations, so I doubt we'll be back. read more

Great French food! We had the fougasse. Then we took the appetizers: the beet salad which was perfect and the scallop carpaccio. We then took the entree: the fish for my husband and the hen for me. Everything was super good! We drunk french wine: saumure and croze hermitage which was fitting with our dishes. The servers are really nice and gave us good advices. Will comme back! read more

Bouche - Fish entree - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

The reviews for this restaurant are accurate. At Bouche: (1) there is a talented chef who is actually in the kitchen cooking for you (not someone who just designed the menu and trained some line cooks); (2) there are only a handful of tables so that the chef can pay proper attention to preparing your dinner; and (3) the menu is small so that the chef knows what he is cooking. Be aware that the menu is Provencal - i.e. Mediterranean French - rather than Parisian. read more

Absolutely delightful cosy 2 story bistro that evoked memories of our wonderful visits to Paris, complete with the most charming French staff who so politely listened to my version of French. Lively counter seating downstairs with the kitchen in view, quieter intimate upstairs flanked by open windows which was perfect for our date night. My first visit. Hubby visited before with a couple business guests. Very conveniently located next to the Sutter-Stockton Garage. A well thought out, seasonal and focused menu that was solid, sprinkled with creative touches. Every dish hit the mark. Delicious, excellently prepared, and 2 dishes with added foie gras option... yuuum, yes, please. Even dessert - Hubby, who usually avoids sweets, raved about this one. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the wines, and paired our food with an excellent bottle. Can't wait to come back! Appetizer: Grilled Confit Lamb Belly, added foie gras Mains: Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Char Grilled Hanger Steak, added foie gras Dessert: Cheese Special and Creme Fraiche Custard, Dulce De Leche read more

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I was very excited to go to Bouche, and since I love French cuisine, me and my husband decided to have our Anniversary dinner there last night. I wanted to like it so much, but I could not help myself to give one star. Upon arrival we were greeted by very nice, sweet and professional hostess, she sat us down and made us feel like at home. Our server was also super nice, he came as soon as we sat down to explain the menu. Due to Covid, they only do pre-fix menu for $55++, you can choose out of two appetizers, two main courses and two desserts. This was ok with us, although it would be nice to get more or choice than just out of two. My husband decided for one option and I did the other, so we can share and taste the flavor of both options. The first came corn soup and potato-bean salad. The corn soup was great, very tasty and the potato salad was also very good, very different, but great. Second came Pork Tenderloin with polenta and mushrooms and the second dish was Steelhead with zucchini ratatouille. As soon as we started eating, the food was cold and as we cut into the salmon, it was raw inside. But not like just little raw, it was seared so it was completely raw inside. So my husband tried the pork tenderloin and it was the same thing. We cut the both meats apart to see if it maybe just the part we tried and it was not cooked all the way through. I love my meat on the medium raw side, but this was just seared on the top and completely raw inside, definitely nothing I felt like eating. We look at the menu to see if it says seared anywhere, in case we missed it, and it did not. So we called the server and he looks at it and says "oh yeah, that is not cooked" and took it to the kitchen. We did not mind waiting. When it came back, they basically just used the same pieces of meat that we cut apart earlier, so the presentation was not nice. I work in hospitality myself to know that once something goes back to the kitchen like this, it should come out as a brand new dish and not the same one. Honestly at that point the main course did not look and tasted appetizing at all and the presentation and thought how raw it was just turned us off completely. Also, the server did not even come back to ask if this one is better or to apologize for what happened. It seemed like they do not care that much about what experience we have. The table next to us left half way through our main course and the waiter came and turned the heaters off. I found it little insensitive to turn it off on the evening when temperature is in the early 50's right after the table next to us left. Like if it was not needed just for us? We had to go back in and ask the staff to turn it on again. The last course was a dessert which was great. We had pudding bread and then meringue with Bailey's sauce. We enjoyed our last course, but were kind of over it at that point. At the end, the server brought a check, did not say anything, did not apologize, nothing. We were expecting something, like the server asking how we like the rest of the dished or something to make sure we were happy. Or some gesture to make our experience better, maybe to take off a glass of wine off the bill, but no. Other then the incident with the undercooked food, the food was good. Overall, I found the food little bland. There is so many other french restaurants in the city, that definitely offer better food and service. We will not be back to the Bouche. read more

Been here a couple of times, once for Valentines Day last year, and most recently a few weeks ago. I lived in France for a year so I am very picky on my French food. But this place is amazing and super intimate. It was my go-to spot to take dates, and they have so many areas inside to take great pictures. You always feel so high class because of the surrounding, yet the prices are very reasonable for an upscale restaurant. It's not that big, but I've never had a hard time getting a reservation. The duck is always great, anytime there's duck on the menu, and you like duck, you should get it. The escargot was a bit too cold compared to what I'm used to, but it still tasted great. While the food is not as "French" as the top spots in Paris, it's still close enough to offer the French experience you're craving. read more

We came in on a whim, walking by around 6:45pm, glanced at the menu to see a vegetarian risotto. It was absolutely delicious risotto, savory with just enough crunch to the veggies. Seating downstairs is charming with artistic interior decor, bar stools only. Upstairs is reservation seating. The food came quickly, and service was great. Definitely a spontaneous delight. read more

KUDOS to chef! I traveled all around the world and honestly this is better food than I've had in Paris. A special thank you to Samuel who's running the front of the house he was so delightful and welcoming given the current situation. I had the artichokes which I asked to make vegetarian (without an issue), mussels and you cannot miss out on the fries! I would them six stars if I was able. read more

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Update: Still delicious. 4.5 stars! I'm taking off half of a star because of price and bar seats. Ambiance 4 stars: was nice, I ate downstairs, which had natural lighting. I came in, and was immediately offered to sit anywhere I like, and given a menu. I went on a Tuesday at 7:00pm, crowded, but comfortable. Service 5 stars: great! Prompt! If I was sitting and enjoying myself the server left me alone, the second my head popped up or a dash was empty, he would come right over to check on me. Food 4.5 stars: marinated hanger steak was exactly what you'd expect from a nice French restaurant, nice gentle marinade with a little salt and pepper on the outside before cutting. Steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The whipped potatoes and roasted onions really shined! The bone marrow bordelaise was good, not too salty, no lumps, a good compliment to the dish, but it wasn't something I was licking off the plate. $30 Dessert: custard and caramel cream, everything the menu described, just wasn't my cup of tea... $10 Parking garage and very little street parking available! Overall, 4.5 stars and I'll definitely come back! read more

Bouche - Small, but tasty menu 6/6/17 - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was outstanding. Servers were fun & knowledgeable. I highly recommend the 'Adventurous Appetizer'.

We had reservations at 7:30pm for 4 on Bastille Day. We arrived on time. The host told us our table should be ready in 10min because that group had received the check and paid. She had us sit at a table outside and gave us the menu to look at. But then we didn't hear from her again until 8:20pm; our table was ready. We can see the table where we eventually sat at when we were outside and it wasn't occupied that whole time. But we get seated and our waitress didn't take our order until 8:45pm and that's only because one of us went up to her and told her that we had a 7:30pm reservation and we still haven't ordered food. She kept messing our food order and generally not a good waitress at all. This has to be one of the worst services we've had in SF. The food was also OK. We were out with friends so we enjoyed talking to them but the poor service and food being OK was a huge disappointment! Neither the host or the waitress offered anything (water, tea, glass of wine on the house) while we were waiting. Because we were seated an hour late and didn't actually have our meal until 9pm, we had to pay our babysitter for an extra hour. There was absolutely no mindfulness of awareness of people dining at the restaurant. This restaurant management should do better by training their host and wait staff to be better! What a bad evening. read more

We had nowhere to go for Thanksgiving as everything had sold out including Whole Food's! I was surprised that this place had any reservations. We were welcomed immediately when we checked in. My fiancé and I were not only blown away by the ambience, food, and wine but also by our servers - especially Julie who went above and beyond to make our day so enjoyable. If you are looking for fresh, quality farm-to-table French cuisine in the city, look no further. I am so glad we were able to meet Bouche and it's lovely neighborhood. Please support this amazing place for it has all to give and even more!!! read more

Bouche - Pumpkin bisque with toasted sunflower seeds with fresh cornbread. - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is so good I'm still thinking about it since dinner last night. The price is so reasonable and the menu is seasonal along with the freshest ingredients. Every flavor is showing up and tickling my/the pallet. This was beyond a 5 star experience. I have to write this because it would be a tragedy if I didn't give this restaurant its proper dues. They brought out a tepanade to open up the pallet and we were off to the races. The Somme Le gave us some wine Instuction and helped us to choose the exact right glass of wine to have for our individual taste and preference. So delicious and fun. The gazpacho was so sumptuous I thought it can't get better then this. Then the heirloom tomato salad was still better and I didn't think that would be possible. Out comes this perfect toasted bread with a butter with salt that was exactly right for the soup and salad. On to the pork loin with an exceptional mustard cream sauce that was amazing and the loin was moist and perfectly cooked. We finished with the poached peach and velvety smooth peach ice cream with an apricot sauce and crème fresh topped with pistachio crumble. My god tbb he and you, thank you, thank you. I am so grateful for this extremely wonderful meal, ambiance, and memory. 5 Stars just doesn't say enough! My mouth is so happy! read more

Very very limited options on the menu- We ordered the steak which was extremely well prepared but that costed us $52 with really half of it being pure fat and not eatable It's a cute cozy place and the food is delicious but yiu don't have a lot of options read more

AMAZING experience!! Fun, knowledgeable and friendly service throughout the meal. I highly recommend the adventurous appetizer, you will not regret it! The food is delicious with every course and we enjoyed a great bottle of wine based on the recommendation of our wonderful server, Samuel. The chef/owner is a delight and his passion is evident throughout the guest experience. Bouche is definitely a place we will visit when we return to SF in the future. read more

The "country platter" appetizer: Yes! Interesting, delicious, and very French. Skate wing (it's a fish): Fantastic. Extremely tender. Memorable. Steak: Avoid. It had a gamey smell. Medium rare proved too much (or too little). We sent it back for a few more minutes on the grill, but even that couldn't shake the funky smell. Service: Stellar. Attentive, prompt, and pleasant. Two thumbs up. read more

Great rustic French cooking with quality ingredients, and exceptionally well priced for SF at $55pp for 3 courses. Friendly service. Went back twice in 3 wks and both times were consistently good. read more

Awesome place with great food! Feels like your in a charming place in France. And the owner Julie makes you feel right at home:) read more