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Best Contemporary French American Restaurants in Hillcrest

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4.8
Exceptional(9660)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 60 times today
Always a great experience!! Excellent service over the top with the details and food amazing!
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4.6
Exceptional(2344)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Coronado
Booked 58 times today
Our experience at Little Frenchie was the best experience we’ve had in a very long time dining out. Everything was impeccable. Customer service was beyond EXCELLENT. Our server, Janice, was very attentive, knew the menu very well and made excellent recommendations. She was AWESOME. It is rare to find that level of customer service nowadays. We ordered the Frenchie Beef Dip and Short rib hash to start-Both were absolutely delicious! We also ordered Orange and Pomegranate mimosas, which were also great. Lastly, we ordered the viral La Parisian hot chocolate with strawberries, whipped chantilly cream and their spiral croissant! It did not disappoint. Not only was the presentation beautiful, it was also delicious. We will DEFINITELY be back. I HIGHLY recommend Little Frenchie!!
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4.7
Exceptional(8137)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Little Italy
Booked 109 times today
Fabulous experience, some of the best, most thoughtful service we’ve gotten. Our server Jake was outstanding, made great suggestions and had a knack for knowing just when to stop by. The dry-aged ribeye was phenomenal, the mushrooms were delicious, the cocktails were on point, and the seasonal macaron was a perfect last bite. The atmosphere is classic without being pretentious, and we appreciated the great music at a volume that allowed us to easily converse without hearing the people around us. We sat in the dining room but took in the gorgeous view from the second floor open air space after dinner. 10/10, would recommend, ask for Jake!
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4.8
Exceptional(2889)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • North Park
Booked 16 times today
Absolutely phenomenal. Perfect environment for an intimate date night or chill night out with family/friends. The food was divine; each course was so delicious.
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4.5
Awesome(430)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 15 times today
Great food, we loved the French diner vibe and superb food . Loved the Parisian burger and beef bourguignon … amazing !
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4.3
Awesome(129)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
So much fun attending the Witches Tea. We look forward to attending each year...This was our 3rd year and it was the best yet in regards to the food and desserts. The scones were ahhmazing! Could've easily had another! We love dressing up and seeing others likewise. Please bring back the photo op area. Thank you! Until next year my pretties...
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4.5
Awesome(11)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Coronado
Booked 3 times today
Always a perfect time at Clayton’s bistro! Food, ambiance and server is top notch.
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4.7
Exceptional(62)
$$$$
• Contemporary French / American • Encinitas
Booked 17 times today
Excellent service! Amazing romantic patio! Excellent flavors & creative combinations. Loved it!

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  • Ayanna
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Absolutely phenomenal. Perfect environment for an intimate date night or chill night out with family/friends. The food was divine; each course was so delicious.
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    The Smoking Goat Restaurant$$$$• French American• North Park
    •
    4.8
  • Amy
    San Diego •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We have a lovely evening at Mister A's. The view on the balcony was stunning. The service was high class - we loved our server Tiffany - she took such great care of us. The food was delicious - and we were more that stuffed. Everything was divine - it was a special treat!
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    Mister A's$$$$• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
    •
    4.8
  • Hillary
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Fabulous experience, some of the best, most thoughtful service we’ve gotten. Our server Jake was outstanding, made great suggestions and had a knack for knowing just when to stop by. The dry-aged ribeye was phenomenal, the mushrooms were delicious, the cocktails were on point, and the seasonal macaron was a perfect last bite. The atmosphere is classic without being pretentious, and we appreciated the great music at a volume that allowed us to easily converse without hearing the people around us. We sat in the dining room but took in the gorgeous view from the second floor open air space after dinner. 10/10, would recommend, ask for Jake!
    More info
    Born & Raised$$$$• Steakhouse• Little Italy
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    4.7
  • Adri
    San Diego •28 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our experience at Little Frenchie was the best experience we’ve had in a very long time dining out. Everything was impeccable. Customer service was beyond EXCELLENT. Our server, Janice, was very attentive, knew the menu very well and made excellent recommendations. She was AWESOME. It is rare to find that level of customer service nowadays. We ordered the Frenchie Beef Dip and Short rib hash to start-Both were absolutely delicious! We also ordered Orange and Pomegranate mimosas, which were also great. Lastly, we ordered the viral La Parisian hot chocolate with strawberries, whipped chantilly cream and their spiral croissant! It did not disappoint. Not only was the presentation beautiful, it was also delicious. We will DEFINITELY be back. I HIGHLY recommend Little Frenchie!!
    More info
    Little Frenchie$$$$• French• Coronado
    •
    4.6
  • Mary
    Charlotte •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 20, 2026
    Great food, we loved the French diner vibe and superb food . Loved the Parisian burger and beef bourguignon … amazing !
    More info
    Saint James French Diner$$$$• French American• Downtown
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    4.5
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