For my birthday my bf made reservations at Mijote a day before. Maybe there was a cancellation since my birthday landed on a Friday this year. Anyway, this Michelin rated restaurant has a menu that changes and a 4 course prix-fix meal with an optional wine pairing and it was goooooood!! The interior design, decor and setup actually reminded me of a Michelin rated restaurant in Bordeaux, France. Then it hit me- this is a French inspired restaurant. Confirmed when I saw all the French artwork in the hallway and bathroom. And later they told me Mijote means to simmer, en francais. We were able to sit at the counter to have an experience and watch the action and plating. We were welcomed with a cold carrot soup that likely acted as a palette cleanser. Then we had a number of seafood dishes and then the pork. I wish I added the beef cheek but it's okay, I was so stuffed with the wine pairing I could barely finish all the drinks. The menu for this day had a lot of seafood but I didn't mind that at all. And I really liked the bread they served with the steelhead. On top of the delicious food. they were attentive and friendly. I'll want to come back again. Oh and btw, they're across from Flour & Water. This corner is a happening restaurant area!! read more

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Food is amazing!!! Space can get a little chilly. Not sure why. Service is attentive without being obtrusive. They don't have Diet Coke. read more

Perfect intimate dinner date night spot! We sat at the counter where you can see them plate all the food. 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! read more

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A lot of novelty with some really interesting ingredient combinations, but everything still felt well 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! read more

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Let me start with this is a fantastic place for anniversary. This is where we fell in love with sitting 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. read more

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While thinking about what I enjoyed most about Mijote, I kept telling myself " the food was so amazing; but the people behind the scene cooking prepping and serving the meal is what truly completed the experience. The service was just awesome! Everyone was genuinely all about the art of this course meal. If youre looking for melt in your mouth, flavors blending beautifly, an ambiance of "soft intimate meal" this is the place. The Sou chef Lauren was running the show and her choices were perfect. If I didnt have travel 500 miles to enjoy this kind of experience I honestly would be back when the next menu drops. If you haven't heard of this place your missing out ! Can't wait to come back and visit already to see what Mijote has to offer ! read more

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Hidden away in the Mission District, Mijoté is in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it spot. Located on a street 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. read more

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A solid place to go to for creative and fun food. I booked this place to celebrate my birthday and it was a good choice but because it's prix fixe, all they do for birthdays is put a candle in the dessert that's already part of the menu. The vibe is relaxed and a little irreverent. The staff are all nice. The food was overall solid with the sauces taking the dishes up a notch. They serve a sourdough from Josie's that is to die for. On the day I visited, the menu was a follows Chilled carrot soup amuse - this was a refreshing starter Yellowtail, golden beet, yellow peach with an orange sauce - the sauce was delicious but I felt the yellowtail was a little stringy and the pieces of fish, beet, and peach were too big Asparagus, white shrimp, ramp - I loved the sauce on this dish despite the shrimp being a smidge overcooked Beef cheeks, baby carrot, pistachio - the star of the show. The cheeks were meltingly tender. No notes Cherry, geranium, milk - a refreshing end to the dinner read more

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Checked out Mijote on March 19th for dinner, and it has such a homey feel. Very casual spot with a set menu. Pretty interesting. Got some water, and ordered some Cabernet Sauvignon. Didn't quite hit my preferred cab flavor profiles, but it was still a good wine. What we had on their set menu was - Carrot amuse - lil shot of a carrot forward cold soup to start things off. Halibut, artichoke, rhubarb - this is a raw halibut dish. Plated nicely, and the textures were great. Prob one of my faves of the night. Rather refreshing too. Monkfish, carrot, saffron - the sauce carried this dish. The flavor was there, and the monkfish itself wasn't really my favorite. It felt a bit overdone in both the texture and lack of flavor, hence the sauce was everything to me with this dish. Use some bread to scoop up the rest of it cause yum sauce. Octopus, cauliflower, 'nduja - we paid a supplemental $29 to split this add-on. The flavors were really good, again with great sauce. The octopus itself wasn't on the softer end in terms of texture. Lamb loin, rainbow chard, brown butter - I really enjoyed the rainbow chard within this dish. The lamb itself was really tender and great as well. There were some inconsistencies between plates in terms of the size and fat ratio, but we both enjoyed this dish. Kiwi, meringue, tarragon - the dessert of the night. Tasted pretty good, and it had a party of textures. The kiwi itself felt a bit out of place with the rest of it, but it was tasty. The other items for supplements included a head cheese terrine for $20 and cheese of the day for $13. We didn't get these, but they did sound interesting. Service was a bit slow at first, but our waters were refilled and our dishes were given to us at a good speed later on. read more

The best meal I've had in a very long time. Some good friends took us here and I'm absolutely blown away by their food, flavors, and service. Everything was perfect. I can't wait to come back next and try more read more

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I like their concept of rotating menu based on seasonal ingredients! Tried really interesting ingredient combos (lots of nuts, cream, mushrooms, fresh greens, and seafood in the menu). I really liked the amuse bouche carrot soup, steak, and the mushroom & scallop vol au vent ($28 add on). Definitely pretty big portions as we left very full after 5 courses. Service was a bit hit or miss as some staff seemed more engaged than others. I expected a bit more welcome/intro and explanations of the dishes, but found the interaction with staff a bit lacking. read more

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I saw Mijote on Resy and decided to give it a try for date night and I'm so glad I did because my boyfriend and I LOVED it! They have a rotating menu based on local produce and vendor offerings so you don't really know what you're walking into but everything is noticeably fresh and delicious. They have a 48 hour cancellation policy so be careful. They sent like 3 warnings to me via text though so if you miss that mark, it's 100% on you. Additionally, someone from their staff text you day of your reservation to confirm any allergies or dietary restrictions, which I found very helpful. The restaurant itself is very small and very intimate, they have a sushi bar style counter where they prep most of the food so you can watch the staff basically do everything "non- cooking" related I.e. prep the greens, plate the food, sear the fish. The only thing I believe that was done in the back kitchen and then walked to the prep area was the cooking of the tuna and steak. It was so fun watching them do everything. The service was great! All of the servers assist in the food prep so they're always pretty busy but even so, they were always on top of everything and were all so kind. The only thing I will say though is that our server didn't really explain much about the menu or food to us when we were seated and I wish she did since I saw and overheard other servers going over everything with their tables. Oh well. Food was fantastic. I feel like it's hard to make mackerel taste upscale since it's a pretty bland white fish but somehow they did it! All of the dishes came together well and all of the flavors of the different ingredients blended and complimented each other perfectly. I'm still dreaming of the white chocolate ice cream with grapefruit and geranium! Dinner for 2, 2 beverages and an added course came out to 216 pre tax and tip. Not bad at all. Will definitely be back. read more

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Mijoté in San Francisco delivered one of the best meals I had all of 2025, easily Michelin-star worthy (though I hope it stays under the radar to avoid inevitable price hikes!). From start to finish, the pacing was impeccable, the staff incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and every dish expertly constructed but, above all, delicious. The ambiance is very cozy as it is a relatively small space, which I thought really added to the experience. Standouts included the refreshing and crisp scallop dish, the deeply savory squid (highly recommend adding it on if available), and the rich, perfectly executed hangar steak. On top of it all, the value at the current price point is unbeatable. A true neighborhood gem that has been flying under the radar for some time but already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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I forgot to take a picture of the scallops, but everything tasted absolutely incredible. Absolute W of a restaurant. Their menu changes EVERY WEEK, so there is always something new to go back to :) cost without additional drinks are 105$ after tax and gratuity (mandatory 18%?). Definitely a nice and affordable spot for both weekly date nights and a celebration. Note: I am but a 21 year old college student who eats too much with an unrefined taste palette. Upon entering, they greeted me for solo my birthday and seated me down the same second. Diner beware, although it is a "hole in the wall," it was completely full on a Sunday night, requiring pre-carded reservations. It was not too difficult to book it for a person, but I would still book 5 days in advance. We started the meal out with a very... small soup as an appetizer. It was cold, creamy, and had a smooth mouth feel. Delish. Just wish I had 2-3x the amount. It had maybe the equivalent of a shot glass. Then came this masterwork of swordfish(?), green apple sauce, onion, and various vegetables depicted in the second picture. The fish practically melts in your mouth, and paired with the crunchy vegetables and apple sauce. It was a unique, but excellent pairing! The steak was cooked rare to ensure the correct texture for the meal according to the chef. They cannot cook it more for this reason. Although I am a lover of rare steaks, some do not, so buyer beware. Super super tender, juicy, it is not like a classic American steak, but couldn't put my finger on it. It was very evenly cooked inside, and I couldn't help wondering what kind of magic the chef put inside. The scallops were one of my favorites. The texture was very QQ, and frankly tasted like heaven. Although I'm not a fan of small cabbage, they had a savory, creamy sauce which throughly seeped through any and all crevices of the cabbage. There was some nice crusty crunchy sourdough to go with it. So very delectable. 0 complaints. (I am a biased scallop lover, however) I vividly remember the dessert - it was bitter from the pomelo, but balanced out with sweet notes of white chocolate and milk chocolate crumble infused inside this absolute joy of an ice cream! If anything, come here for the dessert. There was also some geranium foam going on, which added to the presentation. Fun fact; this place used to be a omakase place. I liked this as it's uncommon to see chefs prepare food in this kind of setting (vs stir fry, kbbq, omakase which is commonly done in front of you). You can really see every step of the way, from plating, putting the sauce on, and this was quite cool as without the dude also solo dining next to me, there wouldn't have been much more to see or do except to stare into space pretending to be occupied! Imo it's kind of like art unfolding in front of your eyes or something. All in all, it wasn't too much food; I am 4'11 and usually take 1.5 courses back to eat, but finished it all. The portions are a bit smaller than usual, though you can argue it was so good that I gobbled it all up If you want to go anywhere REMOTELY nice, this is a top notch spot for SF! read more

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We came to Mijoté to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. This was also our 2nd visit here. Like the first time, every dish on the prix fixe menu was a hit. They started us off with sierra mackerel, beets, saffron aioli. Very interesting combination to have mackerel and beets in the same dish. The fish was nicely seasoned with zero fishiness. Next came the scallop, brussels sprout, matsutake. This was my favorite course of the bunch. The scallops were perfectly charred. The matsutake and the hazelnuts gave the dish a nice crunch in contrast to the scallop's softness. Next we had our add-on dish emigh lamb mijoté ($32). This was a very rich dish with a strong taste. The lamb pieces had a good ratio of lean vs fat meat. Only wish it came with some bread to dip in the sauce. Next came the standard main dish: hanger steak, broccoli, smoked butter. It was a sizable 4oz steak cooked to medium rare. The au jus was good but the smoked butter was amazing. I tend to like my steak more medium so I wished we could choose. Lastly the dessert: mandarin, white chocolate, matcha. This blew me away. The white chocolate with a bit of matcha tasted amazing with the vanilla ice cream. I initially expected to get fresh slices of mandarin but instead they were frozen that tasted like little flavor bombs. I don't know what the crackers were made of but they were addicting to eat. Overall I think $84 (without the lamb add-on) was a great value for this delicious 4-course set. The portions were generous for this type of fine dining. I can't wait to try their next menu rotation. read more

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A precious find. This cozy spot in the Mission District only has the tiniest sign on the door, so be aware of its address. The holder for a much larger sign above the door is currently empty. Across the street is the very popular Flour + Water restaurant. Mijote, French for "simmered", is helmed by chef Kosuke Tada, who may have been the gentleman seen in the kitchen. The restaurant serves an economical 4-course menu that changes daily; there are few add-on dishes available. The restaurant consists of a long counter with a few tables alongside. It makes sense, since the space used to be a sushi restaurant. Reservations are wisely spaced, as the staff is limited. There were 2 servers/hosts/bussers, one main sous chef/plater/server and a 2nd sous chef/plater/server. At 5 pm, there were 9 diners, 7 at the counter and 2 at a table. There are just a few 4-top tables. The dinner began with a chilled carrot soup amuse bouche. The courses on this evening were: 1) beef tataki with beets and horseradish cream 2) add-on dish: crispy headcheese with pickled kohlrabi and whole grain mustard. A wonderful and rich loose pate enclosed in puff pastry. 3) shrimp, eggplant, smoked butter foam 4) Lamb loin with cauliflower and plum and a vin rouge sauce. 5) geranium ice cream with peaches, almond crumble, a wafer crisp and some sort of espuma. The other optional dishes were octopus with zucchini and the cheese of the day. All the dishes were lovely. There is an optional wine pairing as well as wines by the glass; the restaurant focuses on natural wines. There are no non-alcoholic beverage options. Service was fine, even as the restaurant filled, the staff were able to keep up their well-choreographed dance of plating/serving/ clearing etc. Great value and originality. Hope to return. read more

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Wow, what an experience I had here. Service is top knit h, everyone is so nice and warm. They're very attentive and what was pretty neat was there seemed to be someone different bringing dishes to us every time which I thought was cool and collaborative about their flow. Highly recommend the wine pairing with the meal, just elevates the experience that much more. If you get the add-ons be mindful that the portions on the set course menu are pretty generous. I was struggling after the beef cheek plate. They will offer wine pairings for the add-ons too if you want, which is very nice. The space definitely appears to have been a sushi bar prior to, but they repurpose the bar counter for dining still. Definitely want to nab one of those seats in the future when I come back. read more

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Lovely place. We had Mijote a few weeks back and were still talking about it! The food is all pretty well cooked and plating is beautiful. In addition to their set menu, we added on the duck and pate supplements. Their meats are very tender which made the pork amazing but the duck a little too soft for me personally. The fish courses were amazing paired with seasonal fruits! The wine pairing was not bad for the price in fact, the whole meal is great value! We had a lot of yummy leftovers to take home with us. Setting was comfy and intimate and service is great. read more

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Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Mijote is a French restaurant in the Michelin guide with a Japanese chef. Mijote is located in the Mission district and parking is available on the street. Dining is indoors exclusively and there is a kitchen counter with a view of the show. Made a reservation for dinner weeks in advance and our table was ready upon arrival. The interior of the restaurant was rustic and the staff were dressed casually. Service throughout the evening was okay, didn't felt polished as the same utensils were used all evening. Started off with the carrot soup amuse bouche which was decent. Flavors didn't really pop. Moved on to the yellowtail first course which was a gigantic portion. Despite seeing the staff torch the yellowtail, I couldn't really taste the charring. The nectarines were quite tasty though. The complimentary sourdough may have been the highlight of the meal with a warm and crispy outside and a soft inside. The sourdough was supposed to complement the monkfish course which was served with a curry-like sauce. The cooking style didn't quite feel French...or Japanese for that matter. The porcini mushroom add-on course featured a few gigantic porcini mushrooms and was served with a vanilla sauce which was different. The pork loin main entree of the evening was cooked to a medium rare and was topped with a super hot sauce that made the pork loin well done...bummer. The flavors from the pork chop I felt were quite muted. The dessert of the evening was good. ~$125/head after tax and 18% gratuity automatically added. read more

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We chose Mijoté for our 25th-anniversary dinner and were extremely disappointed. This was not a case of being unfamiliar with prix fixe dining, natural wine, or adventurous food -- we've eaten crickets in Mexico and enjoyed them immensely. The problem was not that we "didn't get it" -- the food was simply not good. The meat was particularly unacceptable: my steak had large amounts of fat and what appeared to be silver skin/connective tissue, making significant portions difficult to eat. We contacted Mijoté privately afterward rather than complain in their tiny dining room during our anniversary meal. Because the restaurant is so small and intimate, raising those concerns during dinner would have meant having the conversation within earshot of essentially the entire room. Their response focused more on defending the chef and explaining the restaurant's style than on addressing the specific food-quality issues we raised, which came across as dismissive of our experience as customers. They did refund the $56 gratuity, which I appreciate. The waitstaff was actually the best part of the experience, and I sincerely hope that refund did not come out of the tip pool. Overall, the experience was deeply disappointing. read more

I didn't have a reservation and walked in on a holiday and they kindly accommodated me. I think if you walked in right at opening or 5pm that may be possible but I wouldn't try it after 6pm as the place was packed. The interior is quite small with the omakase-like counters being in the middle. The chefs prepare the meal in front of you so it's a feast for your mouth, nose, and eyes. They take time to explain what's in each dish and answer any questions resulting in a more intimate dining experience. It's a 4 course $84 set menu with 18% gratuity and no SF mandate fee, so the bill ended up being $106 with no additional supplements and drinks. Amuse bouche was this cold cauliflower soup. Pretty yummy and creamy, great start to a meal. Just wish there was more of it because it was gone in a couple sips. Course 1: Yellowtail with purple daikon and grapefruit One of my favorite courses because the yellowtail was so flavorful and had this smokiness to it. Probably the best yellowtail I've ever had. Wish they added more grapefruit though. Course 2: Dungeonous crab with glazed onion I really enjoyed the sauce here, it was really fluffy and coated the crab nicely. The crab was tender and sweet. There's also some mandarin in it which gave it this citrusy flavor making the sauce and crab less monotonous. Only qualm is there were 2 bits of shell but that's also to be expected. The glazed onion was sweet and crispy, making it a great juxtaposition to the otherwise rich and soft crab. They also provided some complimentary bread to soak up all the sauce but I ate most of the sauce so there wasn't much left. But I enjoyed the bread as it had a crunchy exterior and a very pillowy soft interior and slightly flavored with herbs. Course 3: Hanger Steak with golden beets I usually eat ribeyes so I haven't had too much hanger steak. The steak was tender and juicy but it's meatier, beefier, and chewier, so I still prefer ribeyes. This wasn't my favorite course but that's more of a personal preference than a critic of the dish. I also wish there was more sauce because it quickly got diluted by the jus. Golden beets were really sweet and soft though. Course 4: White Chocolate Ice Cream, blood orange, tarragon I always seem to enjoy the deserts more than the actual food and this was no exception. Everything else from this meal was good but the dish that really surprised me was this dessert. The blood orange was sooo juicy, I just wish they had cut it up because I could not break it up into bite size pieces so I just had to eat the whole thing at once but I would've preferred to slowly enjoy it with the other ingredients. There's this thin sugar cracker that tastes like blood orange and it was sweet, crunchy, and citrusy, very delightful. I've never had tarragon and I wasn't really sure how'd it pair with the sweet ingredients but the bittersweet herbiness actually paired great and was a nice contrast to the sweetness of the other ingredients. I also love that the bowl was cool to the touch, which kept the dessert cooler for a bit longer. This was my first French bistro experience and was quite pleasant. I love a Japanese drama called La Grande Maison Tokyo, which is about a group of Japanese chefs trying to earn Michelin stars for their French restaurant, so it got me interested in French cuisine. Though the show is mainly about French Haute cuisine it still features some French bistro scenes, so I'm glad I was able to experience it for myself. I really enjoyed all the sauces and loved the yellowtail and dessert. Since Mijote changes their menu weekly, I'd be interested in returning again to be surprised by another one of their set menus. I've also seen some people comment on their small portion sizes but I felt like this was the perfect amount of food for me as I was stuffed by the time I finished. But it could also maybe depend on the courses served since the hanger steak really filled me up. read more

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The fish dishes, bread, cheese, and dessert were all amazing. The beef main was a muddy mix of flavors and too soft without any texture and not enough acid to offset the braise. Service was meh. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived, so we waited by the front. Later in the evening, other waiting parties were offered glasses of wine, we weren't. Service seemed rushed - dessert (ice cream) was brought while one person was in the bathroom, and the check was dropped off before we were done eating. read more

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Started off with a Beetroot gazpacho(?) I forgot what the server said, but it was some sort of chilled soup. It was pretty nice. The pate de champagne was nicely salty and went really well with the mustard. The Bluefin Tuna Kohlrabi dish was light with some light acidity. The Monkfish was cooked well and was served with a really nice sauce. The Hanger Steak was so tender and tasty; I would have preferred the turnips to be a bit softer. Eggplant Ginger Ice Cream was definitely unexpectedly good, spicy and vegetal in the right ways that made for a very pleasant eating experience. read more

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We came to celebrate my husband's birthday. We made a 5:30 reservation. We were quickly greeted and seated. The restaurant is cozy and intimate. The food was incredible. My favorite two dishes were the Monk Fish and the matcha dessert. I don't eat red meat so the restaurant was able to accommodate and switch my main opinion to the Sol Fish. Would definitely be back to try more from Mijote. read more

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Nice ambience, it's small and has cozy decor. The dishes are good portions and everything tastes good. It's very well paced, not too slow or fast. It's an amazing deal for a set menu. Will come back again! read more

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12/6/2025 Sat Dinner @ $84/pp 4 course set dinner Reservation on Resy with 48 hours cancellation policy No SF mandate 18% Gratuity was added to the bill I read so many mixed reviews naturally I have some concerns but the only way to find out is to go try it out myself. Turned out our dinner was much better than expected. Food: overall excellent execution with the flavors and ingredients. Nothing overly complex with their sauces that I had experienced from few previous restaurants. I meant the flavors can be layered and combined harmoniously to create the same familiar taste we are all used to. 4-Course Set Menu: it's set menu because they are not tasting menu, they are not bite size and each course offers reasonable amount of food. We did add on an extra savory course and dessert course to share. Amuse bouche: chilled sweet potato soup Course 1: tuna tartare - as expected how a tuna tartare would taste. This one was very similar to most other restaurants would served. I still prefer avocado as accompaniment for a richer mouthful. Course 2: Scallops in fish soup / sour dough bread - I love a good bowl of fish soup and Mijote delivered. The soup has a subtle curry (?) kick to it but didn't overpowered. Scallops (2 pieces) were undercooked like how many restaurants do nowadays so they tasted tender and not chewry. (Add on) Octopus with yukon potato ($28): wow this was the best octopus dish I've ever had. Unlike the kind of grilled octopus you get from a Spanish restaurant, again the chef delivered and turned it into my favorite dish. That creamy Yukon potato "sauce" was creative and interesting. Now here's the part, the sour dough bread that was given in the previous course should be offered for this course (or the next entree) course. I was super disappointed I didn't have any bread to wipe up all the sauce/olive oil on the plate. Course 3: hanger steak / Dover sole fish - I had the fish and my companion had the steak. Steak was cooked rare/blue so if you have preference, mention to the servers. The dover sole was cooked well. Both dishes had the same trumpet mushroom base with some kind of sauce, again, it needed some bread to go with this entree to soak up all the sauce. Add on dessert: Paris Brest (hazelnut cream) ($18) - the lady who sat us was selling this dessert to us. I don't particularly like dessert that has lots of cream like cannoli kind but she said it's THE best Paris-Brest so I thought if that's the case, this will the a good opportunity to try it out. Well I can't attest if it is the best Paris-Brest but it is very very tasty and I actually loved it! darn, now I need to try out the one at Maison Nico ha. Order this add-on if they have it on their menu agin. Course 4: carrot, mandarin, chamomile dessert - madarin sorbet like ice cream. This one obviously paled in comparison to the Paris-Brest but still good. This should had been served before the Paris-Brest because it was on the citrusy side and the Paris-Brest was so sweet, it made it tasted more sour than it would had been right after eating the Paris-Brest. Overall experience: Few things I see - 1) The counter was deep (at the corner), the servers had some difficulty reaching over to put down the plate so I had to receive them with my hands instead. 2) When serving the sauce table side, may need to slow down a little so the sauce doesn't splash around. 3) Serve bread with the saucier dish so the sauce can be eaten as well. I felt a bit wasteful not able to clean the sauce. 4) The lighter and citrusy dessert should be served before the heavier dessert. 5) Of course I have to give Mijote kudos for not adding any sf mandate to the bill and adding 18% gratuity and not 20%. 6) Price point is reasonable for the menu. 7) Portion size also just right, not too big but enough. 8) Overall service was warm and friendly. I did enjoyed my meal at Mijote so hopefully it is not any inconsistency some folks experienced as I certainly would return and you should give it a try too. read more

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Had the chance to dine at Mijoté, the upscale Mission restaurant known for its relatively affordable prix fixe menu. The cuisine is French-inspired but felt like a mosaic of global influences , interesting but lacking in a unifying flavor profile. Natural wines seem to be all the rage these days but I find it to be an acquired taste. With Mijoté's commitment to only having a selection of natural wines, the funkier notes of their wine menu and lighter body of the wine sometimes clashed with the dishes rather than complementing them. As for the food, color me underwhelmed. The highlights were the bread, amuse bouche and dessert, and sadly, the main courses didn't measure up. The yellowtail was beautifully plated but fell flat in flavor. And, the lamb dish was the most disappointing. Despite lamb loin's bold profile, it came out surprisingly bland and I wished for more salt and pepper which is rare for someone who usually asks for less. The almost raw clams served alongside were pretty jarring; whether intentional or not, they were pungent and fishy, and left me with the worst lingering aftertaste that stuck through every dish thereafter. At nearly $500, the overall experience just can't justify the price. I can appreciate Mijoté's ambition, but it was a one-and-done for me. read more

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Amazing spot for a dinner! They have a rotating wine glass selection, but also a wine pairing for an extra $40. The meal was incredible - I love the appetizers. We had a yellowtail / watermelon radish that I was thinking about the whole meal. The other standout was the lamb loin - so tender!! Great service and ambiance, and you can watch the staff put together the meals at the bar. read more

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My hubby and I had dinner here on my birthday last January. I thought I posted my review but I guess I was so excited about this place that I forgot to. Anyway, it's a small place on a corner block. When you enter the restaurant it's cozy and lively. You can see the chefs by the bar preparing the courses. Everyone greeted us as you entered in. We were seated at the bar, in the middle which I was very happy. I was able to see all the courses prepared one by one. It was like watching a cooking show and right infront of you which was amazing! Each course was beautifully designed and delicious! We also ordered the extras and I'm glad we did because I would have regretted it if we didn't. I was very full after the 3rd course, but the food was so delicious that I wanted to taste every dishes on the menu. I had my birthday candle on our last course which is the dessert and very thankful for a wonderful experience on my birthday. The owner and sous chef were all so great. They asked what are thoughts were for each course. They converse with us which was nice! This place is a must try! You will never regret it! read more

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Wow, I am amazed! My friends took me here for my birthday and everything was delicious. We were welcomed with a golden beets soup which was so tasty. The set menu for the day includes: -Halibut, rainbow charred, gala apple -Cauliflower, white shrimp, smoked butter -Pork loin, Tokyo turnip, spiced pistachio -Pear, sunchoke, cardamon Every dish was paired so well together and absolutely delicious. With every bite, I was saying "wow." We added a chicken leg confit to share between the 3 of us, which was a lot of food but worth it. The chicken was fall off the bone, the skin was crispy, and the meat was juicy. I was so stuffed, but everything was hands down amazing. Service was great too. I would 1000% be back. read more

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This was my first experience at Mijote and I had a great time! The portions were good for the price and I left feeling satisfied. The monkfish was tender and the sauce that accompanied it was outstanding. The service was incredible and I would say the only thing we didn't love was the wine selections that our server brought us. These are all natural wines so part of it could be that we were looking for flavors not offered in natural wines but we had asked for a dry white wine and the bottle they brought out was sweet and bubbly. Notice that I did not lower the rating for this as I mentioned it could have been that natural wines don't have the flavor profile we asked for but something to note for your visit. read more

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Tried the food tonight, Im here to tell you do not be fooled by the stars. It was actually really bad. Im a big "clean plate" person and The only thing I finished completely was the dessert. Overall rating 2.5/5 Opening dish was raw halibut and green apple was actually decently seasoned and tasted good. Strong start, but some of the fish was not soft enough or it was not "cooked " with enough acid. Razor clams as a second course were horrible. I ate one, two bites and could not eat any more. Gritty and not cleaned proper with the extra gooey duckt still on there. The Trout was under cooked on the main dish and each dish had a white sauce that was bland & not special. Everything needed either salt, acid or both. I was beyond dissatisfied/ disappointed with our meal here and cannot recommend. 4 dishes for 103$ and only one dish was actually delicious and that was the dessert. I was still hungry when we left. Some sort of creme with gelato and frozen mandarin with yummy crunchy thin brittle or something. I have no issue paying high prices for food even when its small portions but half the food was horrible/ inedible to me. read more

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Update a couple of years later: Mijoté continues to be great. The sauces still shine - love the table side sauce service and all the harmonious flavors but the other parts of the dish are excellent also. You can sort of tell what might be on the menu by checking recent tags of Instagram but it's not always accurate. For example, on a recent visit I expected monkfish and a raw seafood course (which there was) but was also pleasantly surprised to find that the menu had slow roasted lamb loin. My friend described this as possibly one of the best lamb dishes she has had and I agree that it was delicious (much less gamey and "lamb" tasting than a lamb chop or something so depends on preferences). Some clue to the proteins when booking might be nice but I think that is part of the fun too- just would avoid this spot with picky eaters or people who aren't too adventerous. It's $82 but there are the usual fees and what not so it'll probably be closer to $100 but I think worth it for the quality, service, and portions. . They seem to be doing a lot more supplemental options too, it is a decent amount of food even without them so I'd recommend probably just picking one of those. read more

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We'd been wanting to try Mijote forever, and I'm so glad we finally did on our anniversary! From the outside it's pretty unassuming (the signage is minimal), but once you're inside it feels cosy and inviting. Service was excellent from start to finish. I'm a pescetarian and they were able to accommodate that easily, which I really appreciated (I let them know ahead of time). On top of that, I forgot to mention a peach allergy (oops!), and they were able to adjust my dessert to something else without peach. We opted for the wine pairing, which was surprising affordable and I highly recommend doing. Street parking was easy to find, which was a bonus since parking in SF can be tricky! All in all, Mijote exceeded our expectations. Great food, thoughtful service, and a wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

We were hyped to try the 4 course French- Japanese prefixe menu ($82 pp). Some dishes were delicious and others were disappointing. The amuse bouche: celery root puree was my favorite part of the meal. It was creamy without the celery being overpowering. The appetizer: yellowtail, daikon, Granny Smith was refreshing and crunchy. The fish was fresh and I enjoyed the different layers of the dish. The lamb loin was quite pink when brought out for plating, including the inside. When I asked to cook it more, it was still pink on the inside. The plum dessert was extremely tart. I appreciate that they celebrated our birthday with us with a candle. They had good service and offered to warm our plate for us. The menu was heavily seafood based, which I enjoyed but may not be for everyone's palate. read more

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Snagged a last minute reservation morning of, and highly recommend dinner at Mijote. 4 course prix fix for ~$84, and wine pairing is $40 (we did not get). Super great value for well sized portions. There's optional add ons for an additional cost, and they looked so good, but we had no stomach space and was also in a bit of a time crunch. Menu is seasonal and changes, so I won't write much to that. But service is attentive, reservations I think are spaced by the 1/2 hour, and they cook courses in batches with everyone else in your seating time. Even if you get an add-on, it doesn't really extend your dining time that much since others in your time group are waiting for your add on to be cooked too. Bread was tasty, and you can ask for extra too! We were celebrating our anniversary, and they added a candle to the dessert, which was really nice. Reservations can be made on resy. Chose and preferred counter seating so you can watch the chefs cook / plate. Would come back again. read more

We celebrated a birthday here and the food was amazing! The flavors of each dish were so unique. Every dish was well cooked and delicious. It's nice to know the set menu changes so often. The service was fine. It just felt like it was a little rehearsed where they just are trying to get you the food and explain the dish and leave asap. Overall I would definitely come in again for a new menu! read more

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Went to Mijote for date night. Got there early since we live in the neighborhood and got seated almost immediately. A bit too loud with a full house for my personal preference. I felt like I could barely hear the staff when they were telling us how the menu worked. But everyone seemed friendly and gave a great deal of attention to detail. The first course was yellowtail and the fresh pear was a great pairing. Second course was the tuna. Best bite of the night. It was hardy and filling. The third course was the hanger steak. Cooked medium rare but still a little too chewy. Last was dessert. This was a white chocolate with a layer of crumble underneath with some fresh fruit. Overall everything was great but if I could do it all over again I'd request no beef and have a third course as another type of fish, which I saw another table request. Curious to go back during another season to see how they switch up the menu! read more

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I have mixed feelings about this place. We had a reservation to sit at the bar, which I definitely recommend because it was really fun watching the chefs cook and plate everything right in front of us. The meal was four courses with a complimentary soup to start, which was a nice touch. We also added the octopus course to share and that was easily the standout of the night. It was perfectly charred and well seasoned, with a slight snap but still really tender. The main course, the hanger steak, was where it fell a bit short for me. It went straight from a piping hot cast iron pan to the plate with no rest time, and you could see the juices immediately start running out. They poured an au jus over a tarragon sauce, which kind of muddled all the flavors together, and it almost felt like the extra sauce was there to cover up the juices that were coming out from the steak not resting. The steak itself was also very rare. I didn't personally mind, but I could see that being off putting for some people, so it might be helpful if they mentioned that when describing the dish. Dessert was good and the pairing of butternut squash and mandarin was really creative. The only issue was the peppercorns mixed in. Most bites were great, but occasionally you'd get a peppercorn and it was pretty jarring. Overall it was a really interesting dining experience with some standout dishes, but a few execution details that held it back a bit. read more

Mijoté - Hanger steak - French Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This tasting menu was divine. The standouts were the octopus (added to the menu) and carrot soup amuse bouche. I also loved the mackerel because all those ingredients composed the perfect bite. It's a cozy setting and depending on the server, they would explain more or less of the dish to us. Maybe they were rushed but I wish they explained our earlier courses to us. read more

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