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.

Tl;dr - Nice relaxed ambiance, great place to grab a casual dinner. The food is decent, with the…read morepricing dressing it up, but I couldn't help but feel that the dishes leaned heavy either by too much salt or butter, with the drinks a little uninspiring. Could have been our choices or this particular night. Was in the area and we decided to have a casual date night over at this cozy little spot. The ambiance inside is pretty rustic and charming, our servers were also very welcoming. We both ordered the three course special, and some drinks. I got the sangria and she ordered a tropical cocktail. Drink wise, she told me it tastes mostly like pineapple juice, but I thought the sangria was decent. Food wise I got beef short rib, she got chicken with penne. The salads were ok, but the entrees were heavy. Lots of cream/butter I think but my wife couldn't finish hers, so we took it home. It's wasn't bad by any means but just not restaurant-level. The early bird dinner is definitely a very good deal, if I lived in the area I would probably give it another go and try something different, perhaps the other pastas. I'm thinking they probably do a great brunch, so perhaps we'll come back for that. Based on the dishes at dinner time though I wouldn't travel out for it. Regardless, was a nice relaxed dinner and we appreciated their hospitality.

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.

Came to L'Ardoise for dinner and was hoping to try the duck confit, but unfortunately they said…read morethey've been out of it for a while. That was a little disappointing, but everything we ordered ended up being good. We had the lamb chops, hanger steak with fries, pork tenderloin special, and prawn ravioli. The fries were super crispy, which I loved. The pork tenderloin was the special that night and ended up being my favorite dish. The prawn ravioli was also really good and surprisingly generous in size. It could easily work as an entrée rather than just an appetizer. The only thing I'd skip is the bread and butter. They charge for it, and it was very mid and definitely not worth paying extra for. Service was fine. The interior is cozy and charming, with tables packed pretty close together, which actually gives it that real Parisian café feel. Overall, a really enjoyable dinner. I'd come back, especially if the duck confit makes its return!

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!

Today I took my friend for a Birthday lunch. It has become "our place" for celebrating…read more In the past I have always had great service and phenomenal food. Today was a bit "off" on two levels, both service and food quality. Because the place is quite small and intimate on the inside, we decided to sit at the counter, which we really enjoyed. Our server Lucas was nice but once he took our order we never saw him again until the bill was presented. All other engagement (no conversation) was done by others delivering plates, removing plates and right down to taking our dessert order. We were never approached about our meal as in "how are you doing". Which is so rare for this place. Had anyone asked I would have immediately requested a new salad. I couldn't even get the attention of anyone as they seemed to all be huddled in the kitchen. I had the Caesar - $14, which presented well but was really awful. It was soaking wet with a dressing that had absolutely NO CAESAR flavor. The cheese on top, also flavorless and the 2 croutons were rock hard. I have never had such a bad Caesar. The Artichoke soup was o.k. My friend did really enjoy his Moules Thai which had the best sauce I have ever tasted and the killer fries of course. We each had a Crepe for dessert which is always super delicious. The whole meal was not worth $102 for lunch. My friend tipped over generously, which I would not have done for service that was non existent. I will return, as much of there food is outstanding, I will just steer clear of a few of these fails.

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.

I've been searching for a good spot for steak frites in the bay and heard good things about chez…read moremaman so i thought to give it a try. The peppercorn sauce was delicious and had a mushroomy taste. The steak and sauce complimented each other so well. I love a side of fries but they were maybe a tad too salty. Safe to say I will be back for this dish again. First time trying french onion soup and was delighted about the gooey cheese and the soaked bread bits at the bottom. You definitely can get a good cheese pull with this. The onion wasn't as overpowering as I initially thought this soup would be. Fettuccini with mushrooms was buttery goodness on a plate. Pretty standard dish and filling. There's lots of street parking around the restaurant and a nice bookstore to walk in afterwards. The staff were so welcoming and i loved the diner ambiance. They even have plenty of outdoor seating if you'd prefer that too.

We came here specifically because of the reviews and drove across the city to try it…read more Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. We arrived around 2 PM on Sunday, August 23, and waited approximately 30 to 45 minutes before anyone took our order. We were seated on the patio, and during that time I watched two other parties get up and leave after waiting just as long without being helped. The table next to us was also having service issues and ended up receiving the wrong order. The food itself was bland and not something I would come back for. The one positive part of the experience was the gentleman bussing the tables, who had dark hair and a beard. He was extremely polite, attentive, and kind. Unfortunately, our waitress, who had red hair, seemed completely disengaged. She never checked on us after taking our order, did not bring us our check, and even her demeanor while taking the order felt dismissive. When we ordered, her response was basically "okayyyyy," which was uncomfortable and unprofessional. Overall, this was not at all what I expected based on the reviews. Between the extremely slow service, multiple tables being neglected, incorrect orders around us, and underwhelming food, I would not return.

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!

Been here for 10 years and cannot believe I haven't written a review. First time dining at the bar…read moreand I think we like it better than the main dining room. The bartenders are very friendly and there's more of an interaction atmosphere. Also, I didn't realize we could share a five course meal, which is amazing and very delicious. It's actually still too much food for the two of us and I did say Share and I'm so happy they allow for it because I don't like over eating dinner anymore. We had the Lobster risotto five stars so delicious Crab salad four stars very filling Sear scallops with mussels four stars Branzini. Five stars. Love the crispy skin with the moist fish. Pork tenderloin already cut. They actually were a little bit delayed on this maybe because they forgot, but they made up for it by pouring us some red wine while we waited the wine was delicious. And also don't forget free dessert, assortment of little bites of heaven. Service was six stars. The hostess actually showed me to the bathroom but also checked if it was occupied and then went upstairs to check if that one was occupied and told me I can go to that one. It was like royalty service. I'd loved it. I think we're gonna start dining at the bar again as there's so much flexibility with the menu this is one of our favorite restaurants in the city consistent food and service highly recommend

Such a fantastic experience! We stopped in for brunch before visiting the Presidio, opting to sit…read moreoutside and enjoy the spectacular weather and enjoy the outside cafe ambiance. The host and server were very pleasant and helpful explaining ingredients and making sure to capture food allergies. We had the grilled chicken sandwich, the sauce was to die for and tied the perfectly prepared chicken together with everything. We also had the quiche Lorraine - simply amazing! The flavors were delicious and the crust was amazingly crisp and light. If you visit their website, you will see the numerous awards and mentions in publications like Forbes - they most definitely deserve each one!

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.