1. L'Ardoise
9.2
151 Noe St (at Henry St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 108 tips and reviews
V C: Very, very good French bistro. Duck confit was wonderful, crispy skin, succulent inside, tasty. Quite filling too. Don't really need a side. Got a side of Brussels sprouts, also very good.
Thierry Clement: Best French bistro in SF.
Ruwaida Alawi: Best French restaurant in town very Cousy and very good food
2. Atelier Crenn
9.0
3127 Fillmore St (at Pixley St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Union Street · 57 tips and reviews
Susan Lai: Everything was amazing! Caviar was exceptionally good & so was the brioche.
TOWN&COUNTRY: From Monterey Bay abalone with yuzu kosho dashi gel to an eel fumé with dill, cucumber, potato, pomelo and coriander, dinner at Atelier Crenn is sure to be the least boring meal you will ever eat.
Derek Dukes: Go big or go home. The tasting menu with the wine paring is amazing. Some of the most interesting food I've had recently.
4. Chez Maman East
8.9
1401 18th St (btwn Missouri St & Connecticut St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Potrero Hill · 136 tips and reviews
jessica ching: Get anything with fries! Delish. Baked camembert & roast garlic is amazing
Dylan Thomas: Sit at the counter, Order a burger, Order a beer.
Lincoln Stoll: This place is good. Like, shut the fuck up and just go there good.
5. Chez Maman
8.7
401 Gough St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 125 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Burstein: Loved the mussels w white wine sauce, burger is divine w either cheddar or goat cheese, and french onion soup so so good
Elie Khoury: Croque Madame!!
Sonita Lontoh: Always the best French casual bistro. The burger and baked Camembert are to die for. Go there late on Saturday nights.
9. Petit Crenn
8.4
609 Hayes St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 55 tips and reviews
eric bornemann: Good back up option if you can’t gat a table at Atelier. Friendly staff and lots of fun to sit at the bar and watch the kitchen. Solid seafood and reasonable wine pairing.
Jonathan Eatherly: Go sooner rather than later. Dominique Crenn herself is overseeing the opening and serving patrons! If you go with the a la carte menu, you can't miss the Abalone.
Omer Zach: Everything was so good! $72/person for the epic family-style prix fixe including tip. We ate mousse inside an orange.
10. Monsieur Benjamin
8.6
451 Gough St (at Ivy St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 84 tips and reviews
Hei-Yu Tang: Trendy bistro by chef Corey Lee. Top notch food, great ambiance and impeccable service. Definitely try the Sea Urchin. Nice wines to accompany your food and open for drinks till late.
Daniel Boulud: Can’t wait to try Benu’s brand new little brother, a French bistro à la Corey Lee. I sneaked a peek of construction on my last trip. I will come back for sure!
Ryan Block: Great spot for a date.
11. Boulevard
8.8
1 Mission St (at Steuart), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Financial District · 131 tips and reviews
Jessica Chan: You will not go wrong with the foie gras, porcini and poached egg, and lobster ravioli. decadent and delicious.
Urban Nomad: One Michelin star.
Bloomingdale's: Like its much-vaunted wine vault, this Embarcadero icon only improves with age. If the Art Nouveau décor doesn’t get you, Nancy Oakes’ cuisine and the sweet staff serving it surely will.
Kim Fujiwara: Try the Dungeness Crab Omelette - Fresh crab meat and spinach tucked within a light, fluffy omelette with green onions and chiles ... Must try!
Eater: Adam Keough has revived this bustling Hayes Valley fixture. Its lively, yet comforting brasserie scene remains, but now there’s an energized bar food program & the menu has new soul. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
George Murray: order a sazerac. it's the oldest cocktail in the us and the best in SF is at Absinthe.
14. Bouche
8.1
603 Bush St (at Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 60 tips and reviews
Jay De Leo: Came based on 4SQ's rating & that it was open late, & was not disappointed. Cozy atmosphere. Sat in the window, & ate scallop carpaccio, pork shoulder, & creme fraiche custard. Delicious.
Eater: Exceedingly charming matchbook-size dining room, French accents, and delicious California-French fare that avoids the overplayed pitfalls of the genre, Bouche has it all. [Eater 38 Member]
Priya Saiprasad: Order the salmon for the appetizer, pork belly for the entree and the creme fraiche custard for dessert. Your taste buds will immensely thank you for this!