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4.9
Exceptional(1269)
$$$$
• Contemporary French • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 46 times today
Walked into this charming and quaint bistro in an upscale neighborhood. The three of us were celebrating a birthday. We ordered from a special "School Night" menu. Good portion sizes and good value. Meal came with complimentary warm bread. All of us had the endive salad...consisted of endives, mixed greens, blue cheese, pecans, pears and pomegranate in vinaigrette. Very Refreshing! Lingcod Meuniere filet includes sauteed potatoes, green beans, parsley, capers and croutons in a brown butter sauce. Fish prepared perfectly, beautifully plated, tasty and flavorful. Lamb Shank entree with kidney beans, was lean and tender with meat falls off the bone. It was juicy and full of flavor. Our choice of dessert was the delectable Apple Tarte Tatin which came in layers of thin apple slices on puff pastry with a scoop of vanilla ice cream added. Apple Tarte Tatin was light and enjoyable. Not too sweet. Food was AWESOME!! Waitstaff was warm and welcoming. Servers were attentive and very efficient. Our water glasses were topped off during our entire meal. Will definitely be back!
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4.8
Exceptional(1910)
$$$$
• Contemporary French • Pacific Heights
Booked 24 times today
It's a great local restaurant - ambiance can use a bit of an uplift (i.e. wooden tables not very attractive or fitting for a French restaurant; could use mirrors, better lighting, French arts or posters; paper or tablecloths on tables, flowers on table and/or restaurant; small lamps or candles on tables...things can be done with one time cost so not to endure continuous costs in a restaurant.
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4.8
Exceptional(3873)
$$$$
• Contemporary French • Richmond District
Booked 29 times today
I have been coming here for over 20 years and have never been disappointed. Last night I went totally off script as in my wife and we ordered things normally not on our set list. We were both incredibly surprised and happy. I had the Branzino she had the salmon. We also had the mussels and fries which were out of this world. Pear martinis were wonderful. Dessert was also impeccable. it was also wonderful to see Philippe. I’m also planning on returning soon.
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4.7
Exceptional(1201)
$$$$
• Contemporary French • Cole Valley
Booked 25 times today
Service was excellent, food was delicious. Cute neighborhood restaurant
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4.8
Exceptional(616)
$$$$
• Contemporary French • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 4 times today
Got a wonderful dinner with my parents. The service and quality of the food were astonishing. They happily accommodated my mother’s dietary restrictions (she has seafood allergies) by swapping out some dishes with vegetarian ones, and she was very impressed by them. The portions are generous but not too overwhelming. Overall very much worth the price.
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4.3
Awesome(133)
$$$$
• Contemporary French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 18 times today
Food was delicious. Mustard chilli fish was amazing, a must try!!
A photo of Chou Chou Bistro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2325)
$$$$
• Contemporary French • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 8 times today
Chou Chou Bistro never disappoints, we have been dining there for years and always savor the selection of appetizers, entrees, and yummy desserts. It is a wonderful gem in the Forest Hill/West Portal area. The staff is superb, welcoming, attentive, and kind.

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  • Reiko
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Got a wonderful dinner with my parents. The service and quality of the food were astonishing. They happily accommodated my mother’s dietary restrictions (she has seafood allergies) by swapping out some dishes with vegetarian ones, and she was very impressed by them. The portions are generous but not too overwhelming. Overall very much worth the price.
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    O' by Claude Le Tohic$$$$• French• Downtown / Union Square
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    4.8
  • Charlie
    San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    It's a great local restaurant - ambiance can use a bit of an uplift (i.e. wooden tables not very attractive or fitting for a French restaurant; could use mirrors, better lighting, French arts or posters; paper or tablecloths on tables, flowers on table and/or restaurant; small lamps or candles on tables...things can be done with one time cost so not to endure continuous costs in a restaurant.
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    Chouquet's$$$$• French• Pacific Heights
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    4.8
  • DanielGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I have been coming here for over 20 years and have never been disappointed. Last night I went totally off script as in my wife and we ordered things normally not on our set list. We were both incredibly surprised and happy. I had the Branzino she had the salmon. We also had the mussels and fries which were out of this world. Pear martinis were wonderful. Dessert was also impeccable. it was also wonderful to see Philippe. I’m also planning on returning soon.
    More info
    Chapeau$$$$• French• Richmond District
    •
    4.8
  • KathleenGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Service was excellent, food was delicious. Cute neighborhood restaurant
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    Zazie$$$$• French• Cole Valley
    •
    4.7
  • sam
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 18, 2026
    Food was delicious. Mustard chilli fish was amazing, a must try!!
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    Bombay Brasserie$$$$• French / Indian• Financial District / Embarcadero
    •
    4.3
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