A wonderful classy French restaurant is excellent service and excellent food…read more It made me feel like I was in Europe. France. The chef even came out to greet us! The service was very personal and wonderful and good. We also met the owner, Lovely French Man. Everything was as expected or better than expected. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Chapeau was an incredible experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, and…read morethe service was exceptional. The filet mignon was juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection. The salmon was perfectly prepared as well, flaky, flavorful, and one of the best we've had. And don't leave without trying the French toast topped with ice cream. It was unbelievably good and the perfect way to end the meal! This was the perfect date night with my beautiful wife, and Chapeau made it an evening to remember. We'll definitely be back and can't wait for our next visit. Highly recommended!

Perfect intimate dinner date night spot! We sat at the counter where you can see them plate all the…read morefood. Curated menu and wine. Just simply intentional meal. Each night is a different menu, so you know the ingredients are fresh. Yes each night is a different menu, if I could go every night I would. Would definitely come back here for special occasions whether it be a birthday, anniversary, or even a girls night. Thanks for a fabulous meal chef!

A lot of novelty with some really interesting ingredient combinations, but everything still felt…read morewell balanced. Nothing was trying too hard. I would definitely love to come back. Before the meal started, we were served a small cup of corn soup. It was so intensely corny in the best way possible. It's sweet, creamy, and comforting. Loved it. The bluefin tuna was incredibly fresh, and the portion was generous. I also really enjoyed the zucchini, which added different textures to this dish and made it more interesting. The mackerel was delicious. The skin had this rich, gelatinous texture that I personally loved, and the flavors were super satisfying. The only dish that was a little disappointing was the pork ballotine. It looked incredibly tender and juicy, but it ended up being a bit drier than I expected. Dessert was definitely the highlight of the meal. I had never tried chamomile ice cream before, and it was such a pleasant surprise. It paired beautifully with the caramelized white chocolate, which added a rich, milky sweetness, and I loved the crunchy texture throughout the dish. The warm pistachio paste brought everything together perfectly. So, so good!

Wish I could give this place a million stars. Bistro Central Parc is the best! Consistently amazing…read morefood and wonderful service. This has become our favorite restaurant. Came here for my birthday and it's really the perfect spot for any occasion! Good food and good vibes. The steak and frites meal (chefs kiss). Perfectly grilled steak, crispy fries, au jus with asparagus. We love the chipotle sauce that comes with it. Their pistachio gelato is to die for it's not too sweet and it's loaded with pistachios. If they sold their gelatos by the pint I'd definitely buy lol.

They have a 3-course meal for $25, which sounds like a steal for dinner. It only includes the…read morestarred main items on the menu and costs as much as or more than during the special. Service: Excellent, really attentive Ambiance: It's pretty busy during the early-bird special (4:30-5:30). Came in around 5:15, and there was only seating at the bar or on the patio. Inside looks nice and intimate. Escargo $13 (4/5): Baked with pesto butter. The snail itself tasted fresh, and the bread slices were fluffy inside and nicely toasted outside. Butter was rich and delicious. Caesar salad (4/5): Pretty standard Caesar salad. Read that the dressing is homemade. Black pepper fettuccine (5/5): Shrimp, salmon, sun-dried tomato, in a garlic cream sauce. You can definitely taste the pepper in the sauce, and delicious. Shrimp and salmon were fresh. If you prefer a light-tasting pasta, this is the one for you. Truffle ravioli (5/5): Ravioli stuffed with mushroom & ricotta cheese, served with olives, Calabrian peppers, garlic cream sauce with truffle essence. Thoroughly enjoyed this, quality ingredients and pasta. This is a rich dish. Chocolate lava cake $6 (5/5): Vanilla gelato was served on top, and the lava cake was moist. Chocolate sauce was oozing out of the middle. The dessert menu is all half off when you don't do the gelato-included meal. Would definitely come back again, especially trying their 3-course steak and frites $45 special.

C'est magnifique!…read more Authentic French cuisine with the cozy vibe of a bistro in France. Food is simply amazing, and some of the best I've tried ever. Have been here twice now and have left extremely satisfied. Over the past visits I've tried: Goat Cheese Salad: 4/5 very fresh and tasty, the walnut vinaigrette pairs so well with the balsamic. On the bitter side but I liked it Tiger Prawn Ravioli - 5/5, super unique and melt in your mouth. The sauce has an umami flavor and the dish is one of the best bites I've tried Steak (Filet) - 5/5, one of the best steaks I've tried. The seasoning is spot on and is very rich and flavorful Crispy Chick Breast - 10/5, my personal favorite dish. The chicken is seasoned to perfection, and the sauce lives up to the French rule that a perfect sauce is just as, if not more, important to the success of the dish. Love the mashed potatoes as well, my plate was wiped clean Desserts: 5/5 Apple Tart and chocolate cake - très bien The restaurant is tiny but it's part of the ambiance and reminiscent of a classic French bistro. Service is great, very friendly and attentive. Parking can be challenging as it's in a neighborhood and spots are usually limited, so plan in advance. Highly recommended.

We came with a party of four so we were able to try a lot of different dishes. The restaurant was…read morepacked and had a nice late night dinner atmosphere for small or bigger groups. My personal favorite standout dishes were the duck confit and seabass. Everything was tasty, but those two specifically stood out for their rich flavor and everything went well together. The crispy potatoes on the side are delicious. Great spot for a date night or casual, but delicious dinner in Duboce Triange.

Came back again for the steak frites and finally got to try the mussels! I've been wanting to try…read morethem since they were sold out the last time I was here. They were good, but I do wish the mussels were a little bigger and had more flavor. Overall, I still think the food here is really good. I especially love their aioli, and the service is always fast, even when we're sitting outside. The outdoor seating does get a lot of foot traffic and can get pretty cold. Since the outdoor tables seem to be really popular, I wish they would install some heat lamps, it would make sitting outside so much more enjoyable. Still a solid spot and I'd definitely come back!

Overall we love this restaurant - come 2-3 times a month. The burgers, the mussels, the goat cheese…read moresalad are all impeccable and you feel like you're in France! I do want to share that the host needs some work - we got there at 2:20 pm on Sunday for brunch (they say they are open until 3) and she just kept repeating "kitchen closed" with no explanation and even pointed to their hours that expressly said 3 pm closure for brunch. I'll likely come back, but definitely not risk brunch, and hope not to have to engage with that host again since she seemed to have no clue as to how to communicate with customers.

Took my friend here for her birthday and I'm so glad she suggested this place. I love that it was…read moredelicious French food but in a casual setting. We were able to get seated immediately and I loved how everyone was so relaxed and it was such a nice dinner to take our time and enjoy each dish. We ordered the French onion soup, the deviled eggs, the duck confit, bone marrow, and salmon. We finished off with the bread pudding. Each dish was so delectable and full of flavor. I can't wait to come back soon.

Mother-daughter day and we decided to have brunch at Galinette. We were seated pretty quickly upon…read morearrival and noticed a few specials posted outside and on a small sign on the wall. Wanted a cappuccino but their espresso machine wasn't working during our visit, so we just had regular coffees. Kiddo ordered the pasta with smoked duck. Kiddo has a nut allergy so she was happy to hear that they do not use nuts in their pesto. I ordered the Lyonnaise Frisee as this is probably one of my most fave salads and decided to also add the smoked duck for more protein. Both dishes arrived at the same time, and they were decent portions. The smoked duck was tender. I enjoyed the salad. Kiddo enjoyed her pasta. Also ordered a croissant as had to give one a try. It was a flaky and buttery croissant - good. At no time did we feel rushed. Had to flag them down for more coffee, otherwise service was friendly. Would return to try other dishes.

Great food. Unpretentious neighbourhood restaurant. Always go here after a show at Potrero Stage…read moredown the street.

This location will always be Chez Papa for my '90's self, a destination for numerous weekday…read morelunches. Chez Maman was actually a half block down the hill on the same block at that time. Now it's sixteen years later. After an early start to a Sunday Valkyries game, my friend brought us here for a post game dinner. After finding a parking space a block away, we walked up a little after 6:30 pm. When I reached the entrance, I noticed the sketch board and wrote my name below the names and guest numbers already there. When I asked the hostess, she told me it was likely a twenty to thirty minute wait. The dining room was packed as well as the sidewalk tables and outdoor dining structure. Being hungry and antsy, I walked the various tables to observe the service progression to estimate when we'd be seated. About 35 minutes later, we were seated at the sidewalk table next to the entrance and given menus. It's been a while so a menu study was needed. After some discussion, we decided on our meals and agreed to share bites of each other's food. First came the Acme French baguette and butter (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=b_xeRM764lejQiCnELp7OA), a necessary vehicle to sop any gravy or sauce. Two of us had the French onion soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=rJ9tQeC9Al9A0yCiHnA3Fw); it was as I remember, hearty broth chocked with tasty onions with gooey stretchy cheese underneath a nicely browned top. Their staple is consistent with what I remember. My friend ordered the Les Moules 24, poulette (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=ZgxJSrYmiEuwipp8uvkJHA), garlic, shallots, bacon, white wine, cream, parsley; the mussels were good, most if not all opened shells in a variety of sizes. The sauce or broth is the key especially with the baguette slices to enjoy the delicious flavors. For my main meal, i had the pork chop (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=tk0gypyufB2AL0olq-KPHA), Brussels sprouts, bacon, apple cider mustard sauce, suggested and cooked medium; I really enjoyed this as it had a nice outside sear while the meat was tender and still juicy after I cut in. The flavors from the accompaniments paired well and the portions were generous. In fact, a fellow diner mostly ate the accompaniments as our shared format in trying the other dishes filled my tummy. I tried a few bites of my friend's roasted duck confit, French fries (subbed from potatoes gratin), haricot vert, port reduction; sorry, no photo as this disappeared relatively quickly; the duck was tender and fork tender with a smoky flavor as it came right off the bone. I also tried another diner's fettucine, creamy white wine sauce, mushrooms (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=X5em6PctUtXUbiuM7uLmPg); the balance of sauce to pasta was perfect and you know me and mushrooms. It was tasty and is definitely hearty, portions and taste wise. As we dined, more diners added their names to the wait list until there were only two names left when we left around 8:30 pm. The guests were a mix of neighborhood locals and sports fans who came from events since Chase Center and Oracle Park are nearby. I saw a table with guys wearing Giants and Braves jerseys. Thanks to J. Garen who waited on our table and the bus staff who cleared empty plates and bowls and refilled out water glasses. Big thanks for Naomi, the hostess, who kept all waiting guests updated and kept a watchful eye to make sure the tables turn efficiently. As we left, we greeted waiting guests in Valkyries jerseys and we briefly talked about the game and, of course, gave our "Go Valks" cheer. Looking forward to our next meal here.

Wife and I came here for our Anniversary. I have eaten good food, but the experience was amazing…read more Started with a gift from the chef, then because I got 4 courses and my wife got 3. Normally places will ask what order to bring stuff out and they just curated the experience and brought out an extra plate so we could share. Dinner ended with another happy anniversary gift as well as breakfast to go. Food amazing, and service outstanding!

My wife and I have always talked about eating here for many years. This past month we finally did…read moreit and booked dinner for our 17 year wedding anniversary. Parking wise wasn't bad - there is parking near by but be warned if you have a larger size car you'll have some difficulty parking perhaps. When we got to the restaurant, we were warmly greeted and were escorted to our table for dinner. We reviewed the menu and our waiter Blake was very detail oriented and helped us guide us through our ordering. We opted for the 5 course meal but changed some of the foods up. A few of the plates that I really enjoyed was the lobster risotto's, scallops, and the traditional steak. The flavors was great and when we got to the cheeses- there was so many to choose from. Blake gave me wonderful suggestions and the Brie was the best!!! Then we go to the deserts. I forgot the gheradeli was next door and that was what I wanted but we had so many deserts to pick from and complimentary cake for our anniversary. The place was dim for the nice ambience. It was cozy and we were able to enjoy our conversation however the tables were a bit too close since you can hear other folks conversations quite clearly. Overall. Well worth the experience and food. Can't wait to come again!!!

LOVED Cote Ouest Bistro!!!…read more I can sum it up in ONE SENTENCE: EVERYONE (from customers to staff) was happy to be here! The place was full of people happy to be eating in a bistro that feels welcoming and comfortable...especially with a nice outdoor patio set up with music at the perfect volume to enjoy good food and good conversation... ...and the staff seemed happy as well, as if they were inviting you into their home. It really was as if friends were pouring you wine and serving you food straight from the heart. SPEAKING OF FOOD... just fantastic French fare! Everything you love, from Onion Soup to Duck Confit can be found on the menu. I went for the Serrano Ham, Oeufs Mayonnaise, and the Steak Frites and devoured every bite between sips of Rosé. I try to eat low carb but couldn't resist their (free) bread service... which I complimented, and got the following reaction, "Want more?" It was an offer I couldn't refuse! Ended the meal in the perfect way with Creme Brûlée then walked off into the night with my wallet none too worse for wear. Vive le Cote Ouest Bistro!!!

A FRENCH BISTRO GEM…read more I had always wanted to try Cote Ouest Bistro, and it did not disappoint. FROM BAKER STREET TO COTE OUEST The restaurant was formerly Baker Street Bistro and is now owned by former BSB employees. They've successfully carved out their own identity while preserving the artistry and craftsmanship of classic French cuisine. HIGH QUALITY, FAIR PRICES The food is excellent, and the prices are reasonable compared with many other restaurants in San Francisco. That combination helps Cote Ouest stand out from the crowd. A TOUCH OF PARIS The French staff and charming interior create an atmosphere that feels like a neighborhood bistro in Paris. The restaurant's familiar design has remained largely unchanged, which adds to its warmth and character. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING The dining room can get loud when it's bustling, but there is plenty of outdoor seating, including a parklet added during the pandemic. Sitting outside can be a little more comfortable if you want to have an easy conversation. WHAT WE ORDERED We ordered the crab cake roll, which was the special of the day, along with the mussels--always a great choice. Everything was delicious. GOOD TO KNOW Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations through OpenTable are recommended, especially during busy dining hours. Cote Ouest Bistro is definitely a neighborhood favorite--and now one of mine.

Divis Taqueria opened in mid July, and I went today for lunch. They are in the Crêperie La…read moreSarrasine space at 607 Divis. The French cuisine is still featured, but there is a new sign and awning for TD. As well as the delicious new food! I have lived on the 500 block for 16 years and this is an amazing add to the neighborhood. We've never had our own authentic taqueria this close. And I can tell you that the tortillas here are LEGIT. On to the experience. The staff is awesome, you will be well attended here. You can order at the register, but there is full wait service. The interior retains the French look, and has added some Mexican touches. There is a parklet outside. In the dining room, there are large open windows with bar seating. A true indoor / outdoor spot. On to the food. I got the Al Pastor tacos, which are traditional street style, though they were nice enough to add cheese to the tortillas. Red and green salsa on the side, and I'm told they're looking into a spicy sauce as well. Open on Friday and Saturday until Midnight. Check www.divistaqueria.com for their weekly hours and menu. Directly across the street from both Emporium and Independent on Divis. And a delicious lunch if you're in NOPA. Place will blow up and couldn't happen to better people. Get ready for this business!!

Amazing french food here!! *chefs kiss*…read more Found this gem when we were heading to the Independent for a concert but was early and decided to grab a bite as my boyfriend suggested this spot after seeing it on Yelp close by. The server sat us down and gave us menus right away with ice waters. The interior was nice and cozy with French music and decor. We shared both the Boeuf Bourguignon and the Champagnarde Galette and both were wonderful. The presentation on both were elegant and appetizing. The flavors and textured worked well in both dishes and the portions were satisfying. My boyfriend also ordered a glass of wine he enjoyed. I would love to come back and try their different dishes as I had a hard time decided since everything sounded so delicious! Great dinner spot, felt like a mini getaway.