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Chez Maman West

4.1 (1.8k reviews)
ModerateFrench, Burgers
Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Sarah C.

the food at this french casual bistro was pretty average -- e.g. I thought there was too much cheese and not enough onion in the french onion soup. the crepe was rather dry. however, the staff here are sweet! we were worried about being cold seated outside so they offered to turn on the heater for us. they also proactively moved together 2 tables for us to accommodate all the dishes we ordered. great service till the end!

moules
Lillian Z.

Mussels were slightly overcooked but the duck confit was delicious. Passion fruit champagne dessert was fun and unique and the cinnamon pain perdu was phenomenal. Service was friendly and quick. Slight wait on a Sunday evening but there are both indoor and outdoor tables.

French Onion Soup!
Korva G.

Stopped by for a late lunch with wife and daughter. Cute spot in Hayes Valley with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was quick and our selections were darn good. French Onion soup was delicious!! We are still wondering if it was possible that there was too much cheese.. of course not! Baguette and butter, baked Camembert with toast and roasted garlic was a messy and delicious dish to share. The Niçoise salad looked great but was a bit lacking in dressing/vinegar and the seared tuna was just okay. We are all ready to come back to try out their dinner crepes! Bon appetite

Carbonara
Emma J.

Came here on a quiet Monday and was met with super sweet staff who were super attentive & helpful. Despite it being a French restaurant I couldn't help but order their carbonara, it seemed appetizing. My mom decided on their chicken panini. Carbonara: first three bites were absolutely amazing, so much cream, butter, and flavor. Then it became a little too much for a recovering lactose intolerant. But who knows, might have been just an issue for me haha! Chicken panini: super delicious, chicken tasted amazing! Really I do not have anything against the carbonara, just might not have been the best choice for me, especially after getting ice cream right after... LOL!

Trevor B.

Great food! I've been coming here for years and the food is always wonderful. The staff that work here are so kind and always willing to help with whatever we need. The prices are also really great and quality of ingredients never disappoint. I've been here many times with friends, family, myself and will continue to visit. Also I don't have a photo but the French onion soup is so yummy and cheesy.

Camembert
Tara M.

Great service, yummy appetizers, and a good wine list! This is a great spot for an after work bite to eat right on the edge of Hayes valley. I had the steak which was pretty good but the appetizers, in particular the backed Camembert, were the stand out!

Mussels
Dan M.

Chez Maman has some some good quality food. My only gripe was that the sauces was overly salted. The service tho was really good with refills and menu explanations. The atmosphere was pleasant given outdoor seating. The heater was cozy and I was able to watch sports tv from the bar next door. The mussels was plenty and fresh , with a great pairing of bread. The duck confit came with potato gratin and green beans.

Nirsh A.

Finally got around to trying this place. Everything we ordered was delicious!! We started with the soup of the day which was red pepper soup. It was super smooth and had a good spice to it. We also got the spicy lamb sausage, which was so so good. Omg it was actually spicy and so flavorful definitely will be getting that again. For our mains we ordered the we ordered sol fish and the branzino. Both were so good, the branzino was so crispy and cooked to perfection. For dessert we ordered the cinnamon French toast. It was so so good. I had not had French toast in a long time so this was such a delicious dessert. I can't wait to come back here. Our service was great as well.

Mussels
Natalie M.

I loved this place! The ambiance is lovely and the service is great. We started with a viognier wine and then the mussels. These were perfectly cooked and the white wine, garlic and lemon juice (with butter of course) was delightful. You have to pair this with fries! And Acme bread. The crepe was delicious. Perhaps it was very rich. I also tried the salmon crepe and this was very fresh and delicious. The capers paired perfectly. Overall, ambiance and service were great.

Caramelized Apple Tartetatin
Allison S.

There's not too much that can go wrong with a burger. The portions for the fries were huge and the flavor was great on the burger. I didn't have that big of an appetite to try much else for appetizers or entrees. Maybe next time. The desserts are extremely sweet, more than I am used to. The things that knocked down some stars are weird particles in my beer that I noticed towards the end. My friend had the same beer with nothing. I've also had this beer many many times and there shouldn't be anything in it. There's also a lot of flies outside in the booths so it makes eating a bit annoying when you have to constantly swat around. The servers check up on you almost a little too much. By that I mean a different person coming up to the table to ask if you're done and when you say no, 5 min later, another comes up to ask the same thing. It felt like it was being rushed.

Pan seared petrale sole Meuniere
Angela K.

Walked in on a Saturday afternoon around 2:40 in the afternoon. They told us to come back in 20 minutes because they had just ended serving brunch and would be switching to the dinner menu. The place is in a cute neighborhood with a park nearby. We sat outdoors because the weather was so nice and sunny. Service was quick and the waiters were really attentive and came to fill up my water a couple times. Our food also came out pretty quickly. I got the pan seared petrale Sole entree and my friend got the duck. I really enjoyed the sole and ordered it because i wanted something light and our waiter said this was his favorite dish. It was tangy, fresh and buttery with a cauliflower puree that tasted really nutty. I would definitely get this again. The portion was pretty small but I did want something light. The duck dish seemed to be more hefty and my friend enjoyed it. She took half to go.

Robert M.

Love this gem in Hayes Valley, especially when there's no wait list. Table on the sidewalk is great for people watching. All food is good but I'm especially fond of the burger. Comes on ciabatta bun with everything on the side. Delicious. Service is fun and attentive.

Truffle Fries served in a cone
Teresa G.

This is a charming cozy place to get delicious food before or after a show. It's location is a walking distance to the ballet, the symphony, or the theater. They do not take reservations. You can add your name to a whiteboard when you get there. We got there late afternoon on a weekday before the rush and got seated by the window. The French Onion Soup was rich and I was glad I shared it with my daughter. The Moule Marinieri was delicious. It's a generous serving of fresh mussels steamed in a savory broth of white wine, butter, shallots, garlic, lemon juice and parsley. One has to have this with frites which they make really well here and is served with aioli. If you are down for more carbs, get their Acme French baguette to soak up the delightful marinieri broth! We decided to share the Grilled New York Prime Steak and asked our waiter if we can substitute the side of fries for brussel sprouts and he said he would. Unfortunately, the order still came with fries and by that time the place was hopping and we could not get our waiter's attention. We did not want the steak to get cold so we just started sharing the dish. The sumptious perfectly seasoned tender steak made up for the abundance of frites LOL. One other thing that was missing were two smaller plates since our waiter knew we were sharing the steak. Anyway, my daughter and I made do. Food was great and we were too full to get dessert. It was perfect that we were walking to the theater after our meal. I will certainly be back for a delightful meal in this charming neighborhood close to the theater.

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Reviews are largely positive. Many praise the French-inspired menu, friendly and attentive staff, and cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

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What's the average wait time for a party of 4 on Sundays between 5- 530pm?

Depends on what Dayan time you want to go. I would recommend making reservations.

Do Chez Maman take reservations?

No they do not. I usually go for an early lunch on weekdays or weekends and haven't had to wait. It usually is pretty full by the time I'm finished.

Is there parking nearby?

There used to be parking. The city has pulled nearly all of it out of this area. It is sad. They think the 500,000 daily visitors to SF will ride a bicycle.

Till what time is brunch available every day?

Usually when brunch ends.

Are you guys open? I came here a couple days ago hoping to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday but sadly both locations were closed.

Yes why wouldn't they be.

How long a wait for two on Saturday night at 5:30?

There was never a problem getting seats. First time, we had party of 4 and checked in approximately 5pm. We didn't wait long. Second time, we didn't want to wait so we got seats at the bar for party of 2.

Are they open on Christmas this year?

Yes.

Do you take Reservations?

No reservations - walk in only

Are reservations suggested?

By whom.

During brunch hours, is the full menu also available or is the brunch menu only available (i.e. would I be able to order the duck confit during brunch)? And what is the general wait time to be seated on the weekends around noon?

All menus are available. Waiting time around 30mins or so.

Are you open on Monday?

Yes, we are open 7 Days a week. See you soon.

Can you sit and eat here?

No.

What is the wait time for 6 people on a Wednesday at 5:00PM?

During the holidays it will be a long wait, otherwise, it may be 10-15 minutes.

How's Sunday at 7 for getting a table?

Should not be a wait more than 10 to 15 minutes on a Sunday evening at 7.

Is there a happy hour menu for food/drinks?

Hi there, We serve a regular menu throughout the day. No happy hour menu.… 

Would there be much of a wait on Thursday at 9:30?

Usually the wait on a Thursday night around 9:30 is not more than 10 to 15 minutes. See you soon. Thank you.

Do you have any vegan options?

No why would they.

Are the French fries vegetarian (i.e., are they fried in a plant-based oil?)

No.

How long is the wait for a table of 4 on a Friday 6 pm?

Go and see.

When is it a good time to arrive with 6+ people on a Saturday evening and get a table for sure? What would the waiting time look like?

Hi Gabrielle, You're looking at around 30 minute wait, depending on how busy it gets. We don't take… 

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