Best French restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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1. ONE65 Bistro

4.5

Awesome(175)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 7 times today

Excellent French food. The “little bites” are a great way to get started. The appetizers and mains were also excellent. Also quite vegetarian friendly.

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2. Elements Bar at ONE65

4.4

Awesome(45)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 4 times today

I really enjoyed the lounge. Stopped for pre-dinner drinks. My cocktail was delicious. We also shared a nice cheese board. Definitely recommend

3. Chou Chou Bistro

4.4

Awesome(2382)

Price: Moderate

• French • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 9 times today

Wonderful dinner with great service in the refreshed Chou Chou. Everything was delicious but especially the fresh crab/avocado salad and rack of lamb. My husband enjoyed his glass of Bordeaux. Highly recommend!

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4. Bistro Central Parc

4.7

Exceptional(935)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 19 times today

Good food, nice atmosphere and the price fixed early dinner menu was very reasonable.

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5. O' by Claude Le Tohic

4.8

Exceptional(469)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 8 times today

Clearly one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. We had the 9-course tasting menu, chef Claude’s signature. Usually for such menus there’s always one or two less interesting. Not here, no miss, everything was exquisite. Very polite and knowledgeable service staff. Quiet. Really a fantastic experience.

6. Le Central

4.7

Exceptional(2141)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 34 times today

Excellent steak frites, profiteroles and friendly service.

7. Perle Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• French • Oakland

Booked 13 times today

Hello! Food was great! Service was good! The only thing that was a problem for us was the TV over the bar. One couldn't help but look at it. Awful. We were unfortunately seated in the table area around the bar and the TV was unavoidable.

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8. Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame

4.6

Exceptional(219)

Price: Moderate

• French • Burlingame

Booked 7 times today

This French restaurant, at the corner of Primrose and Chapin Aves in Burlingame, is well worth a 5-star rating on all counts. Modern, yet subtle, decor, unobtrusive period music in the background, excellent and varied selections, ample portions, and fantastic service provide a reason to return time and time again. Our party of three enjoyed the rack of lamb, the lobster ravioli, and the cassoulet. Each dish showed the attention and skills of a master chef. In addition to a la carte choices, they offer a prix fixe menu at $65 that provides an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert, with no menu exceptions, for this very sensible price. The restaurant offers a broad selection of wines and beer but does not have a full bar so anyone in need of a cocktail before dinner may feel temporary disappointment. Nonetheless, Chou Chou is fine dining!

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9. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

4.8

Exceptional(7357)

Price: Expensive

• French • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 48 times today

Server was attentive, but not overly so. Had great recommendations, no questions when we wanted to share a dish. Cocktails are always top notch. Scallops with bacon and balsamic was delicious! Although not what we thought we would order, the burger was also amazing.

10. Bon Delire

4.6

Exceptional(122)

Price: Expensive

• French • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 88 times today

Such a great addition to SF - the best escargot and an excellent martini!

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