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Best French Food In San Francisco

San Francisco’s French food scene is widely regarded as the best due to its exceptional blend of culinary artistry, commitment to high-quality ingredients, and a rich cultural appreciation for French gastronomy. The city’s French restaurants, from cozy bistros to Michelin-starred establishments, showcase a diverse range of classic and innovative French dishes. Renowned for its farm-to-table ethos, San Francisco ensures that its French cuisine utilizes locally sourced, fresh produce, contributing to the authenticity and richness of flavors. The city’s chefs infuse traditional French techniques with a modern, West Coast flair, creating a dining experience that both pays homage to the timeless elegance of French culinary traditions and celebrates the vibrant and diverse culinary culture of San Francisco.

Mathilde French Bistro

4.6

A convivial atmosphere with friendly service, the feeling of being taken care of through and through.

French
315 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 546-6128
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Petit Crenn

4.6

Inspired by the turning of the seasons and the beautiful produce at Bleu Belle Farm, Chef Dominique Crenn has created a custom menu 6-course menu. Complete with wine pairings, will be served at our Chef’s Counter. 

French
609 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 864-1744
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ONE65 San Francisco

4.6

From this, the chef has personally developed a refined culinary concept and a menu based on the elements of water, fire, and earth.

French
165 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 814-8888
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L’Ardoise Bistro

4.7

Born in the French Alps, Chef Clement then moved with his family to central France and worked at his father’s butcher shop. He acquired a taste for fresh, simple food that makes the pride of his hometown’s artisan products and his mother’s home cooking.

French
151 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 437-2600
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Chapeau

4.7

Great food and good times for every occasion.

French
126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-9787
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Bouche

4.5

Our roots are Mediterranean and northern France in origin, where authenticity is key. our inspiration is from our personal family recipes, we want you to fall in love with our grandmother’s “style” of cooking.

French
603 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 956-0396
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Côte Ouest Bistro

4.7

The story of Côte Ouest began more than twenty years ago. Fresh out of culinary school in his native Brittany, France, co-owner Laurent Monchicourt, got his professional feet wet as a server and manager of Baker Street Bistro, the long-time incarnation of the restaurant.

French
2953 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 896-4709
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Routier

4.7

Routier, quite simply, aims to be a regional restaurant here in San Francisco while celebrating the French love and value of good food and wine.

French
2801 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Chez Maman East

4.7

Chez Maman is inspired by this kind of childhood memory. We have tried to recreate that atmosphere with a menu composed of French basics. Tasty items like a hamburger with guacamole or French Brie with a good glass of wine, are a welcoming and tasty French meal.

French
1401 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 655-9542
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Atelier Crenn

4.7

After 12 years of drawing inspiration from her own childhood and personal journey, Chef Dominique Crenn’s flagship restaurant has evolved along with her, complete with a renovation of the dining room and pescatarian tasting menu in early 2023.

French
3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 440-0460
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Mijoté

4.8

Our menu is grounded in French techniques and guided by ingredients from local farmers and producers. we serve natural wines from winemakers near and far who use organic farming methods and forego additives and intervention.

French
2400 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Frances

4.7

At Frances, Chef Melissa Perello spotlights the best local, seasonal ingredients in a casual, neighborhood setting.

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3870 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 621-3870
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Mathilde French Bistro

4.6
315 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 546-6128
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Petit Crenn

4.6
609 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 864-1744
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ONE65 San Francisco

4.6
165 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 814-8888
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L’Ardoise Bistro

4.7
151 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 437-2600
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Chapeau

4.7
126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-9787
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Bouche

4.5
603 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 956-0396
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Côte Ouest Bistro

4.7
2953 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 896-4709
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Routier

4.7
2801 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Chez Maman East

4.7
1401 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 655-9542
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Atelier Crenn

4.7
3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 440-0460
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Mijoté

4.8
2400 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Frances

4.7
3870 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 621-3870
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Mathilde French Bistro

315 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Petit Crenn

609 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

ONE65 San Francisco

165 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

L’Ardoise Bistro

151 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Chapeau

126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Bouche

603 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Côte Ouest Bistro

2953 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Routier

2801 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Chez Maman East

1401 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Atelier Crenn

3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Mijoté

2400 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Frances

3870 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

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