A classic San Francisco restaurant. I hadn't been there since before the Pandemic and it was great to see that the it was pretty much the same old self than before. Very reliable, old fashioned with great service. I always feel that they have a lot of repeat customers that are coming there again and again. A great place also for business lunches.
HappyinSF
We enjoyed a wonderful dinner here a few days ago. (Mondays are half off wine by the bottle, a good chance to try something new.)The pâté appetizer is a truly authentic version, served with toast & cornichon. Main courses were beef bourguignon (excellent) and steak frites (deliciously traditional). Service was perfect, attentive without being intrusive. We look forward to a return visit.
Reyna P.
The food here is great. I loved the ambiance--it wasn't too dark inside like most French restaurants. The server was very attentive and recommended a Bordeaux that paired excellently with the beef bourguignon. As for the food, the beef bourguignon was very tender and not extremely oily. The onion soup had rich flavor and was very filling. As for the dessert, the crème brûlée was just good-- I wish the crust was a bit crunchier.
AnnieC
Our finished entrees plates were left on the table for a long time, servers bring plates to other customers, should have taken our plates on way back to kitchen. Even if dessert seemed backed up, rather have a clean table while waiting. Took almost 20 minutes to get our desserts. Mousse and crème brûlée .... Those should be done way ahead of time.
Jane M.
I came here for restaurant week and had an opportunity to try the French onion soup and mussels with French fries. The soup was a bit too cheesy, however, the flavors were on point and the French fries were delicious. All served with complimentary bread that was so good! I had a glass of the Bordeaux and all in all a delicious meal with great service.
Judith J.
Good food Excellent service! Old world charm San Francisco tradition with a French flaor
Richard
I'm a regular visitor to SF and this is the first time at this restaurant. If you want traditional French this is the place. The Cassoulet was outstanding and the service was impeccable. Our waitress recommended an outstanding and reasonably priced wine. I'll be back,
Sayana
We visited this place for a brunch with friends. When we arrived around 11:30, it was pretty empty, but it got busy later on. We enjoyed the food – everything was great; my favorite was onion soup and beef bourguignon. Our waiter was wonderful and fun.
We visited this place for a brunch with friends. When we arrived around 11:30, it was pretty empty, but it got busy later on. We enjoyed the food - everything was great; my favorite was onion soup and beef bourguignon. Our waiter was wonderful and fun and they have a calm atmosphere.
LeeAnnD
Great service and wonderful food. We dine here every time we are in The City and are never disappointed. The menu is excellent! Oysters, beet Napoleon, and onion soup! just wow! thanks for a truly perfect SF/Paris experience.
The food was quite good, if not excellent. The service was slow and inattentive. It was almost like we were purposefully being ignored, though I don't actually think that was the case--it just feels that way when the waiter walks by your table so many times without so much as acknowledging that you're there and have been waiting a long time to place your order.
TomK
We got a reservation at the last moment, so were surprised. We got a great table in the bar area, which was our choice, loved the ambience. The French Onion soup was fantastic as was the Steak Frites. They were good size portions, excellent value.
triddle
Loved our movie group lunch here! We ordered several plates to share. Loved the bread and butter and fries. Deviled eggs. Salads were very fresh but could've used a little punch of flavor. Cocktails were stellar.
Carl S.
Food was mediocre at best. My dinner partner got sick about an hour after our meal. Service was fair. The dining area felt cramped. Will not be returning.
We were unaware that there was a prix fix menu for Valentine's Day. Open Table listing didn't show it. Diners on both side of us left after being seated and finding out dinner was so expensive. Dinner was fine (except for profiteroles; tasted like the freezer).
A classic San Francisco restaurant. I hadn't been there since before the Pandemic and it was great to see that the it was pretty much the same old self than before. Very reliable, old fashioned with great service. I always feel that they have a lot of repeat customers that are coming there again and again. A great place also for business lunches.
We enjoyed a wonderful dinner here a few days ago. (Mondays are half off wine by the bottle, a good chance to try something new.)The pâté appetizer is a truly authentic version, served with toast & cornichon. Main courses were beef bourguignon (excellent) and steak frites (deliciously traditional). Service was perfect, attentive without being intrusive. We look forward to a return visit.
The food here is great. I loved the ambiance--it wasn't too dark inside like most French restaurants. The server was very attentive and recommended a Bordeaux that paired excellently with the beef bourguignon. As for the food, the beef bourguignon was very tender and not extremely oily. The onion soup had rich flavor and was very filling. As for the dessert, the crème brûlée was just good-- I wish the crust was a bit crunchier.
Our finished entrees plates were left on the table for a long time, servers bring plates to other customers, should have taken our plates on way back to kitchen. Even if dessert seemed backed up, rather have a clean table while waiting. Took almost 20 minutes to get our desserts. Mousse and crème brûlée .... Those should be done way ahead of time.
I came here for restaurant week and had an opportunity to try the French onion soup and mussels with French fries. The soup was a bit too cheesy, however, the flavors were on point and the French fries were delicious. All served with complimentary bread that was so good! I had a glass of the Bordeaux and all in all a delicious meal with great service.
Good food Excellent service! Old world charm San Francisco tradition with a French flaor
I'm a regular visitor to SF and this is the first time at this restaurant. If you want traditional French this is the place. The Cassoulet was outstanding and the service was impeccable. Our waitress recommended an outstanding and reasonably priced wine. I'll be back,
We visited this place for a brunch with friends. When we arrived around 11:30, it was pretty empty, but it got busy later on. We enjoyed the food – everything was great; my favorite was onion soup and beef bourguignon. Our waiter was wonderful and fun.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Soup Gratinée, Beef Bourguignon
We visited this place for a brunch with friends. When we arrived around 11:30, it was pretty empty, but it got busy later on. We enjoyed the food - everything was great; my favorite was onion soup and beef bourguignon. Our waiter was wonderful and fun and they have a calm atmosphere.
Great service and wonderful food. We dine here every time we are in The City and are never disappointed. The menu is excellent! Oysters, beet Napoleon, and onion soup! just wow! thanks for a truly perfect SF/Paris experience.
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was quite good, if not excellent. The service was slow and inattentive. It was almost like we were purposefully being ignored, though I don't actually think that was the case--it just feels that way when the waiter walks by your table so many times without so much as acknowledging that you're there and have been waiting a long time to place your order.
We got a reservation at the last moment, so were surprised. We got a great table in the bar area, which was our choice, loved the ambience. The French Onion soup was fantastic as was the Steak Frites. They were good size portions, excellent value.
Loved our movie group lunch here! We ordered several plates to share. Loved the bread and butter and fries. Deviled eggs. Salads were very fresh but could've used a little punch of flavor. Cocktails were stellar.
Food was mediocre at best. My dinner partner got sick about an hour after our meal. Service was fair. The dining area felt cramped. Will not be returning.
We were unaware that there was a prix fix menu for Valentine's Day. Open Table listing didn't show it. Diners on both side of us left after being seated and finding out dinner was so expensive. Dinner was fine (except for profiteroles; tasted like the freezer).