Let me start with this is a fantastic place for anniversary. This is where we fell in love with…read moresitting at a bar while eating your food. I've been here twice to celebrate and it has never disappoints. I also love to come back and see familiar faces working behind the bar. Tip: definitely book a reservation in advance! It gets booked up quite fast and you can imagine why.

Hidden away in the Mission District, Mijoté is in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot. Located on a…read morestreet corner with no signage, you'd be surprised to find such a fine restaurant with such little exterior flare. The inside of the restaurant is charming, with plentiful bar seating to watch as dishes are prepared in front of you in an open kitchen. The menu itself is constantly evolving and may be different with every visit. That being said, the main menu is a prix fixe 4-course meal with the option to add on 2-3 additional dishes to share. The meal starts with a amuse-bouche, generally a cold soup. For us it was a chilled golden beet soup, which tasted a bit like a nice, creamy sweet corn. One of the add-ons was the pâté de campagne, a blend of pork and fatty liver. Paired with a dijon mustard and fresh sourdough bread, it was surprisingly elevated for such a simple dish. Next were a pair of fish dishes that were the highlights of the meal, including sierra mackerel with fennel and peach, and monkfish and smoked butter. The monkfish was a particular standout as it was coated with a dill sauce, and complimented with the sweetness of diced rhubarb and earthiness of hazelnuts. The monkfish featured a smoky and lightly spiced flavor. The dish was extremely well-balanced and paired sweet, savory, sour, spicy, and smoky to a tee. Really excellent. The octopus and yukon potato was an add-on - the octopus was extremely tender, not rubbery at all, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and soft like a mashed potato on the inside. The meal ended with a hanger steak which was solid, but compared to the other dishes, less extravagant. The dessert featured a rose sorbet, with milk foam and strawberries. As a whole, Mijoté dishes are simple, layered and extremely satisfying to eat. While presentationally may not blow you away, the taste will leave you feeling satisfied. The blend of French and Japanese culinary tradition and cuisine, Mijoté is comforting, elevated, and balanced. Very rare to find fine-dining that tastes so great while also feeling homey at the same time. If in SF, absolutely worth a visit.

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.

Nice local lunch spot on Hayes. They have a great pasta carbonara but you may need a nap after…read morefinishing. The chicken burger, salmon burger, and regular burger are all solid choices with a nice ciabatta bread. They have beer and wine so someday maybe I will have a visit for happy hour but so far I have kept myself limited to water or a soda with lunch! Super nice team and they are a cut above most quick lunch spots in the quality and detail put into their menu. Give them a try!

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.

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.

This was a tasty meal. We liked it all but the Petrale Sole was a pretty boring dish. Next time…read morewe would probably try the steak and the duck. We had: Baked Camembert Thai Moules Petrale Sole Meunière French Fries We sat outside and it was lovely. We were lucky we got there on the early side on a Saturday evening. Pretty soon after we arrived there was a wait list.

Thank you Lauren and Ken Morrison for Reddy's Birthday Dinner Celebration. What an amazing time…read more Gary Danko Server - Dee and all the team were so friendly and helpful. Amazing service! Drinks This Must Be The Place Never Darling Never Provincetown Sprite Chardonnay Starters really kick off the start our meal and experience. Choice - 3 entrée, 4 entrée, or 5 entrée Beef Tar Tar Lobster Risotto Beef Filletl With No mushroom and potatoes Sheared Tuna Lamb 8 - Mixed Cheeses Chocolate chiffon - Dark Chocolate Gary Danko special cookies. The both we got had all bunny pictures and the place is setup perfectly for any occasion. A must visit.

My family and I recently celebrated my birthday at Gary Danko, and we had a wonderful experience…read more Although we had to wait a short time upon arrival, the host kindly offered us the choice between the main dining floor or a private room. We decided to wait for the private room, which we had never experienced during our previous visits to your restaurant. The service we received was exceptional. The host, our waiter, and the entire staff were incredibly polite, courteous, and attentive as they explained the menus and specials. Their outstanding service, combined with the delicious food, excellent wine, and champagne, made my birthday celebration truly memorable. We highly commend your staff and will definitely recommend Gary Danko to others. Thank you for making our celebration such a great experience.

I came here for lunch with colleagues on a Wednesday afternoon. We were a group of 10 and they had…read moreus seated against the wall with the booth seating and combined tables. The decor was minimal and nice, and definitely felt like a more upscale lunch spot. A majority of the group ordered the chicken sandwich which everyone said was delicious! The duck and steak frites were also a highlight for the group. I got the BLT croissant sandwich, which was tasty but I honestly didn't love their fries. The portions were huge and overall we were happy with our lunch! Service was phenomenal and they navigated serving a large party well. Even on a random Wednesday there were a ton of customers. I definitely want to come back for dinner and to try more of their menu items.

This is such a cute place in San Francisco. It had the perfect Paris vibe - great food, amazing…read morebread, excellent wines. The waiters don't rush you (just like in France). The lady servicing water kept coming to do refills - without me asking - that's incredible service for a small place with limited staff. The duck confit exceeded my expectations. I loved the bread and butter. The Salmon was rare and very tasty . The cauliflower was well flavored and mixed very well with the other ingredients. We didn't have enough room for dessert - I will come back to try the French onion soup and mussels in white wine.