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Le Cafe Du Soleil
Category:
Breakfast Restaurants
200 Fillmore St
San Francisco,
California 94117
An old friend recently invited me to join him at the CAFÉ DU SOLEIL a sunny afternoon. ...
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An old friend recently invited me to join him at the CAFÉ DU SOLEIL a sunny afternoon. At the counter, the friendly owner greeted us with a smile and showed us the house specialites of colorful pastries and freshly baked breads. The high ceiing and dark wood gave this cafe a uniquely modern yet old world French café flavor. The tarte the we ordered was a delight as was the enormous bowl of café au lait available for an extra 25 cents.
If you want to test your French, the owner who orginates from Nantes gladly obliges.
The music is a fine mix from Piaf to the works of young neighborhood artists.
When in the lower Haight, I highly recommend this French cafe where you can linger either inside or at an outdoor table. I look forward to going back and next time it will be for lunch.
Pros: Inexpensive, Great Ambiance, Great House Coffee
Cons: Limited Menu
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Sunrise Cafe
Category:
French Restaurants
540 N Pt St
San Francisco,
California 94133
The Sunrise Cafe is absolutely the best place to have breakfast or lunch in San Francisco! The...
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The Sunrise Cafe is absolutely the best place to have breakfast or lunch in San Francisco! The service is excellent, the food is sensational and I recommend a visit to anyone staying in the City.
Pros: friendly, family run, yummy waffles!
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L'Ardoise
Category:
French Restaurants
151 Noe St
San Francisco,
California 94114
I love L'Ardoise Bistro. If I could afford to go to this restaurant every week, I would. Instead I...
More 10 months ago
I love L'Ardoise Bistro. If I could afford to go to this restaurant every week, I would. Instead I will have to settle for the occasional visit for a special occasion.Our server was fantastic. He was always attentive to our needs without ever being overbearing, almost like a ninja. He made excellent recommendations for wine and for our meal.We had the escargot to start. I have never had this and was weary, but really enjoyed it. For my entree, I had the barramundi. The dish was phenomenal, particularly because of the addictive sauce.For dessert we had the chocolate fondant, which was rich and velvety and amazing. I would recommend L'Ardoise to anyone, particularly if you are looking for an unpretentious french feast.
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Bistro Clovis
Category:
French Restaurants
1596 Market St
San Francisco,
California 94102
(415) 864-0231
I visited Bistro Clovis on Bastille day with three girlfriends. After a sketchy cab ride, we were...
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I visited Bistro Clovis on Bastille day with three girlfriends. After a sketchy cab ride, we were 20 minutes late for our reservation, yet the hostess was forgiving and greeted us warmly. The cozy, tile-and-glass dining room was buzzing softly with early-evening diners (8 pm). We were seated immediately and offered a complimentary Bastille Day glass of champagne (yes, please!). We shared several appetizers ($8.50 - $10): Salmon Mousse, Escargot, and Scallops, as well as a beef main course ($20). The food was hearty but not too rich, and very flavorful. The portion size was perfect. A basket of warm, chewy baguette helped us soak up the luscious sauces and fresh sauteed garlic. One of us enjoyed Chimay in a proper glass ($7.50) while the rest sipped generously-poured glasses of wine ($6.50 - $7.25). We did not have dessert, but we heard they make a wonderful apple tart tartin here. We all agreed this would be a wonderful place for a semi-casual, romantic dinner for two. Merveilleux!
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Grand Cafe
Category:
French Restaurants
501 Geary St
San Francisco,
California 94102
(415) 292-0101
This is a real treat for brunch: amazing service and old-school, stick to your bones breakfasts....
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This is a real treat for brunch: amazing service and old-school, stick to your bones breakfasts. You will need to make reservations about a week ahead of time; its a great place to go with a group or with a good friend. The atmosphere is very elegant and makes the entire meal vey special. Sundays are usually an easy time for street parking if you go early.
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Patisserie Cafe
Category:
French Restaurants
1155 Folsom St
San Francisco,
California 94103
I went on a Thursday with 5 friends and a toddler. I spilled my water and broke my glass, the...
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I went on a Thursday with 5 friends and a toddler. I spilled my water and broke my glass, the toddler was all over the place, but the staff couldn't have been more accomodating and patient. The food was excellent and the DJ (not too loud) spun cool, obscure stuff I hadn't heard in a while. It's the kind of experience I expect from a SOMA restaurant, but rarely get. It's a great, hidden place to take a date.
Pros: expert food, stylish, reasonably priced
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cafe mozart was fabulous! the shrimp stuffed with crab was absolutely perfect. the service was...
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cafe mozart was fabulous! the shrimp stuffed with crab was absolutely perfect. the service was great and the place itself was very romantic. there was so much detail in the food. it was really worth the price. highly recommended.
Pros: beautiful decor, sensational meu, attentive waitstaff
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Nob Hill Restaurant
Category:
French Restaurants
Number One Nob Hill
San Francisco,
California 94108
I took my girlfriend for the $69 special 5 course dinner. We had the best time ever. The food was...
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I took my girlfriend for the $69 special 5 course dinner. We had the best time ever. The food was great throughout. Service was even better. The night was almost perfect. I'm not sure how dinner is in comparison to the Top of the Mark.
Pros: Food, Service, Perfect Setting
Cons: Parking
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Crepe O Chocolat
Category:
French Restaurants
75 O'Farrell St
San Francisco,
California 94108
I love going to this small cafe and getting some of the best coffee I've had in the city. All of...
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I love going to this small cafe and getting some of the best coffee I've had in the city. All of the food their is fantastic. My favorites though are the coconut balls, banana bread, and turkey cranberry crepe. The food is fresh and truly homemade. A great luch destination!
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Bistro St. Germain
Category:
Local Favorite
518 Haight Street
San Francisco,
California 94117
When the Metro Cafe on Divisadero closed last year we regular patrons were at a loss to find good...
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When the Metro Cafe on Divisadero closed last year we regular patrons were at a loss to find good French food within walking distance. Then L'Ardoise opened on Noe Street, offering an excellent menu of delicious dishes, but at prices that seemed to make it a destination restaurant. And then a few months later we discovered Bistro St. Germain on Haight Street. with sparkling-new, tasteful decor, a warm and friendly staff, and an authentic French atmosphere throughout. The menu is varied; a daily Prix Fixe for $20 (three courses) is a bargain. The soups are luscious, and the portions generous. There are FOUR different mussels dishes at $9 each. I have been there five times, and found the Moules Meuniere and the Moules Brettone to be irresistible. My adult children each ate a dozen raw oysters, with great relish; it was a treat to see these two, who used to live on nothing but hamburgers and french fries, downing the slippery creatures.
The halibut is delicious, and it is always fun to hear the French people pronounce that word. The Osso Buco was superb. Salads are simple but brilliant -- try the beet salad for something different. Green salad is better than in Paris. Two of my dining companions enjoyed escargot, {but as a California backyard gardener I could never eat a snail).
The desserts here are splendid: REAL creme brulée, a dreamy chocolate confection, excellent profiteroles. An excellent wine list makes the whole experience memorable.
The meal requires a whole evening, so allow plenty of time to enjoy it. The service is excellent but unrushed, to say the least. The chef requires time to prepare authentic French dishes, and there are no shortcuts.
Pros: Marvelous food
Cons: slow service
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