Went to this place to try out something new for restaurant week. The food was simple but very good and I enjoyed the down home vibe. Planning to go back with my niece and nephew as they had a $12 prix fixe kids menu that looked tasty. For now, I recommend the salmon and the bread pudding.
Melissa D.
This French cafe tucked in by Mollie Stones is very cozy! Reminds me of a cafe in Paris. They have amazing customer service and they are very quick.Food feels home-made with fresh ingredients.
Desmond T.
My first stop to SF restaurant week. I ordered the French onion soup, chicken piccata, & chocolate mousse.French onion soup was okay, I loved the gruyere on top but I felt that soup was more bland & the color of onions was not caramelized. Chicken piccata was underwhelming as it had a lot of potential! I was puzzled about why the cheese was just shredded & not melted, & it could have used a bit more sauce to coat the pasta. I do love the lemon caper taste tho!The chocolate mousse was actually great, decadent & not too sweet, the best dish of the set meal but it shouldn't be that way.Service was great, saw Oliver running around a lot & checked in with us a lot! I'm not sure if the chef had a bad day but overall it was underwhelming. The bread was spot on though, this is why I'm giving it 3 stars instead of 2.
Elaine Y.
Came here for SF restaurant week and I decided to give Curbside a try. I throughly enjoyed it. We had a 3 course meal for $45. The French soup was delicious topped with thick gruyere cheese, next the filet mignon with merlot sauce was tender and flavorful, last we had the vanilla creme brûlée. Their regular menu also has a prix fix menu, which I would love to try on my next visit. I think the person who served us was the owner Olivier Pierre. Definitely a man of few words because he was the only person in the dining area and was quick, efficient and attentive. Glad I gave this place a try and look forward to trying other items on the menu next time.
Aretha D.
I came here for SF restaurant week with a friend. I ordered the escargot, balsamic salmon, and crème brûlée. Let's start off with the escargot -- super creamy and buttery, it was excellent with the complimentary bread for the table. My friend ordered the French onion soup and I was blown away by it. I normally don't like the taste of this kind of soup, but this was truly an exception.The salmon was extremely flaky, and I appreciated that the balsamic flavor wasn't very overwhelming; it went so with the tomatoes. Finally, the crème brûlée -- I wish the crystallized sugar on top was harder as I personally appreciate the crunch contrasted with the creamy custard, but the texture was just as amazing. The service was fast & respectful and extremely attentive. I would love to come back and enjoy more of their menu!
Yuanhong Z.
Call to reserve a table for 10 at this French restaurant and wanted to try the restaurant week menu. The owner is very nice to help us with this big group reservation . We had a great time at dinner. Very nice vibe (casual romantic or group by family or group dinner) . The food decent ! We love the steak , onion soup , salmon, and the chocolate mousse for dessert . Will come back again
Bonnie H.
Came for restaurant week dinner. Very cozy restaurant. I ordered the French onion soup, filet mignon, and the chocolate mousse. Everything tasted amazing. And the service was very fast.
bethb
The food is good, atmosphere is sweet. I wish they would give an itemized bill and not just a lump sum. With all the extra taxes etc. today I like to tip on the service/food not on the taxes and since I couldn't decipher, that bothered me. Other than that, a nice neighborhood spot.
Bridget Baiss
The Curbside Café’s proprietor, Olivier Perrier, is truly a San Francisco example of a passionate and lasting small biz restauranteur in every sense – efficient, gracious, thoughtful, consistent, and charming.My parents, brother and I came here since he first opened his little café off Fillmore on California for many years, every Friday for a late lunch. Due to family health issues, we came less frequently for several years but returned over the last couple years post the Pandemic. Remarkably since our return, the food has been as consistently delicious, the service as charming and personal and the atmosphere as comfortable and amusing as it has always been! I don’t usually write reviews (though I often read others) but the Curbside Café’s quality moved me to write this one. I have lived and visited Paris during my career. The Curbside Café claims its place as a piece of authenticity as a small San Francisco café in both my magical City by the Bay and The City of Light.
TZxyz
Authentic ambience of a small Franch bistro in the heart of San Francisco. Staple food prepared at very high level of quality. French owner also functions as the busy, efficient server with genuine interest in customers. Includes extensive fine breakfast/brunch menu, I believe available til 4 pm. I am not a wine enthusiast so can't meaningfully comment on the wines, but there is a large choice of them. Restaurant has a big neighborhood following, but should be of real interest to visitors too. Pure "joe de vivre".
Decided to get breakfast around San Francisco & by far was the best option , they aren’t open on sundays but today they were, calling to reserve a table of 7 people was so smooth no complications when doing so and the wait time was about 14 minutes. Besides getting a table there the interior was rather a small space but they make it work making sure the customer has enough room to eat and enjoy their time. Their menu had rather multiple options today we went with the huevos rancheros and an order of French toast. The eggs were very delicious but be aware the tortillas are actually apart of the dish and added below the eggs. The French toast were beautifully displayed as many have said but the taste of them are actually incredible! The toast is definitely more on the smaller portion but very filling. Overall the employees were all very friendly despite the rush hour.
Ed Maguan
The place looks pretty simple, but it is a good brunch spot!The prices are decent and the serving size is huge. I had the Salmon Omelette. I was happy with the amount of salmon in it. The potatoes were really well seasoned too!
Amanda A.
What a lovely little French Bistro with an amazing host/waiter named Oliver. It's small but very charming with lots of ambiance and the food was delicious. I had the best Eggs Benedict with potatoes I've ever tasted! Oliver was the best & made sure we had d nice table near the window. Apparently, Oliver has been there for quite a few years. He's got customer service down to a fine art. He also recommended a lovely bottle of Sancerre. I'm disabled and that was no problem. Oliver gave us a good table & is the kind of waiter who fills your every need without bothering you & encouraged us to stay as long as we wanted. It seems to be a very popular day, even with though it was a cold & wet day. Prices are moderate with most meals around $19. It's clear it's a popular neighborhood haunt. Thank you, Oliver & everyone in the kitchen. Food comes quickly and there's a nice selection on the menu. It's also a cozy and romantic place and was very quiet. I'll definitely be back! If you haven't, you're really missing out. February 2023 P.S. one friend had a burger and fries that looked to die for! My other friend had a pasta and chicken dish. (the chicken was a bit drum but it was finished. Please think of volunteering at a skilled nursing facility. It changes a patient/resident's mood all for the better. People in nursing homes can be very isolated and lonely which brings on anxiety & depression. Your visits do so much good! Nd chicken plate. The chicken was a bit dry but overall, I was greatly impressed. Please give Oliver a raise before someone steals him! Thank you for reading! Enjoy Curbside! Restaurants , bistros, cafes still really need our business as Covid isn't over. You can't go wrong with Curbside which has a couple of outside tables on the sidewalk as well as seating inside. Apologies for forgetting to take photos!
geewhiz
I love Curbside. When I lived closer to it, I was there about every other week! Consistently good food and a charming, cozy space. The owner, Oliver, is a lovely person and always has good recommendations to make! My favorites are the field greens salad, the chicken piccata and Mediterranean chicken penne but the specials are also great to try.
Judy Keyes
I really liked this small restaurant that serves French & American food. I enjoyed their French onion soup and my husband likes their Eggs Benedict.... We will definitely be back.....
Went to this place to try out something new for restaurant week. The food was simple but very good and I enjoyed the down home vibe. Planning to go back with my niece and nephew as they had a $12 prix fixe kids menu that looked tasty. For now, I recommend the salmon and the bread pudding.
This French cafe tucked in by Mollie Stones is very cozy! Reminds me of a cafe in Paris. They have amazing customer service and they are very quick.Food feels home-made with fresh ingredients.
My first stop to SF restaurant week. I ordered the French onion soup, chicken piccata, & chocolate mousse.French onion soup was okay, I loved the gruyere on top but I felt that soup was more bland & the color of onions was not caramelized. Chicken piccata was underwhelming as it had a lot of potential! I was puzzled about why the cheese was just shredded & not melted, & it could have used a bit more sauce to coat the pasta. I do love the lemon caper taste tho!The chocolate mousse was actually great, decadent & not too sweet, the best dish of the set meal but it shouldn't be that way.Service was great, saw Oliver running around a lot & checked in with us a lot! I'm not sure if the chef had a bad day but overall it was underwhelming. The bread was spot on though, this is why I'm giving it 3 stars instead of 2.
Came here for SF restaurant week and I decided to give Curbside a try. I throughly enjoyed it. We had a 3 course meal for $45. The French soup was delicious topped with thick gruyere cheese, next the filet mignon with merlot sauce was tender and flavorful, last we had the vanilla creme brûlée. Their regular menu also has a prix fix menu, which I would love to try on my next visit. I think the person who served us was the owner Olivier Pierre. Definitely a man of few words because he was the only person in the dining area and was quick, efficient and attentive. Glad I gave this place a try and look forward to trying other items on the menu next time.
I came here for SF restaurant week with a friend. I ordered the escargot, balsamic salmon, and crème brûlée. Let's start off with the escargot -- super creamy and buttery, it was excellent with the complimentary bread for the table. My friend ordered the French onion soup and I was blown away by it. I normally don't like the taste of this kind of soup, but this was truly an exception.The salmon was extremely flaky, and I appreciated that the balsamic flavor wasn't very overwhelming; it went so with the tomatoes. Finally, the crème brûlée -- I wish the crystallized sugar on top was harder as I personally appreciate the crunch contrasted with the creamy custard, but the texture was just as amazing. The service was fast & respectful and extremely attentive. I would love to come back and enjoy more of their menu!
Call to reserve a table for 10 at this French restaurant and wanted to try the restaurant week menu. The owner is very nice to help us with this big group reservation . We had a great time at dinner. Very nice vibe (casual romantic or group by family or group dinner) . The food decent ! We love the steak , onion soup , salmon, and the chocolate mousse for dessert . Will come back again
Came for restaurant week dinner. Very cozy restaurant. I ordered the French onion soup, filet mignon, and the chocolate mousse. Everything tasted amazing. And the service was very fast.
The food is good, atmosphere is sweet. I wish they would give an itemized bill and not just a lump sum. With all the extra taxes etc. today I like to tip on the service/food not on the taxes and since I couldn't decipher, that bothered me. Other than that, a nice neighborhood spot.
The Curbside Café’s proprietor, Olivier Perrier, is truly a San Francisco example of a passionate and lasting small biz restauranteur in every sense – efficient, gracious, thoughtful, consistent, and charming.My parents, brother and I came here since he first opened his little café off Fillmore on California for many years, every Friday for a late lunch. Due to family health issues, we came less frequently for several years but returned over the last couple years post the Pandemic. Remarkably since our return, the food has been as consistently delicious, the service as charming and personal and the atmosphere as comfortable and amusing as it has always been! I don’t usually write reviews (though I often read others) but the Curbside Café’s quality moved me to write this one. I have lived and visited Paris during my career. The Curbside Café claims its place as a piece of authenticity as a small San Francisco café in both my magical City by the Bay and The City of Light.
Authentic ambience of a small Franch bistro in the heart of San Francisco. Staple food prepared at very high level of quality. French owner also functions as the busy, efficient server with genuine interest in customers. Includes extensive fine breakfast/brunch menu, I believe available til 4 pm. I am not a wine enthusiast so can't meaningfully comment on the wines, but there is a large choice of them. Restaurant has a big neighborhood following, but should be of real interest to visitors too. Pure "joe de vivre".
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Decided to get breakfast around San Francisco & by far was the best option , they aren’t open on sundays but today they were, calling to reserve a table of 7 people was so smooth no complications when doing so and the wait time was about 14 minutes. Besides getting a table there the interior was rather a small space but they make it work making sure the customer has enough room to eat and enjoy their time. Their menu had rather multiple options today we went with the huevos rancheros and an order of French toast. The eggs were very delicious but be aware the tortillas are actually apart of the dish and added below the eggs. The French toast were beautifully displayed as many have said but the taste of them are actually incredible! The toast is definitely more on the smaller portion but very filling. Overall the employees were all very friendly despite the rush hour.
The place looks pretty simple, but it is a good brunch spot!The prices are decent and the serving size is huge. I had the Salmon Omelette. I was happy with the amount of salmon in it. The potatoes were really well seasoned too!
What a lovely little French Bistro with an amazing host/waiter named Oliver. It's small but very charming with lots of ambiance and the food was delicious. I had the best Eggs Benedict with potatoes I've ever tasted! Oliver was the best & made sure we had d nice table near the window. Apparently, Oliver has been there for quite a few years. He's got customer service down to a fine art. He also recommended a lovely bottle of Sancerre. I'm disabled and that was no problem. Oliver gave us a good table & is the kind of waiter who fills your every need without bothering you & encouraged us to stay as long as we wanted. It seems to be a very popular day, even with though it was a cold & wet day. Prices are moderate with most meals around $19. It's clear it's a popular neighborhood haunt. Thank you, Oliver & everyone in the kitchen. Food comes quickly and there's a nice selection on the menu. It's also a cozy and romantic place and was very quiet. I'll definitely be back! If you haven't, you're really missing out. February 2023 P.S. one friend had a burger and fries that looked to die for! My other friend had a pasta and chicken dish. (the chicken was a bit drum but it was finished. Please think of volunteering at a skilled nursing facility. It changes a patient/resident's mood all for the better. People in nursing homes can be very isolated and lonely which brings on anxiety & depression. Your visits do so much good! Nd chicken plate. The chicken was a bit dry but overall, I was greatly impressed. Please give Oliver a raise before someone steals him! Thank you for reading! Enjoy Curbside! Restaurants , bistros, cafes still really need our business as Covid isn't over. You can't go wrong with Curbside which has a couple of outside tables on the sidewalk as well as seating inside. Apologies for forgetting to take photos!
I love Curbside. When I lived closer to it, I was there about every other week! Consistently good food and a charming, cozy space. The owner, Oliver, is a lovely person and always has good recommendations to make! My favorites are the field greens salad, the chicken piccata and Mediterranean chicken penne but the specials are also great to try.
I really liked this small restaurant that serves French & American food. I enjoyed their French onion soup and my husband likes their Eggs Benedict.... We will definitely be back.....