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Zazie is a charming French bistro in Cole Valley that serves brunch and dinner daily.

Julia Chen

June 20, 2023

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For cozy, classic French, it doesn't get much better than L'Ardoise Bistro in Duboce Triangle.

Ricky Rodriguez

June 8, 2023

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Monsieur Benjamin is a modern French restaurant in Hayes Valley that works well for pre-theater dinners.

Julia Chen

March 7, 2023

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The Girl & The Fig is a buzzy modern French restaurant in Sonoma with a large private patio.

Allison Green

September 15, 2022

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Cafe La Haye is a French bistro in Sonoma where you should have a date night by candlelight.

Allison Green

September 15, 2022

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Santé serves California-inspired French food in Sonoma's fanciest hotel.

Allison Green

September 15, 2022

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Grace's is a relaxed option for a weekday brunch in Napa.

Christina Julian

September 14, 2022

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Mijoté is a French restaurant in the Mission with a seasonally changing prix fixe menu that excites us every time we come back.

Julia Chen

July 20, 2022

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Routier is a casual French place in Lower Pacific Heights that makes an iconic chicken liver mousse. It’s a destination restaurant in disguise.

Lani Conway

January 14, 2022

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This cozy Hayes Valley spot is our go-to for comforting French food.

Julia Chen

January 14, 2022

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Cocotte is a small French place in Russian Hill where you should go for a midweek date.

Will Kamensky

January 14, 2022

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Prepare to pay a lot of money for some delicious raw things - like oysters and beef tartare - at Petit Marlowe in SoMa.

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A Cow Hollow French bistro that’ll make you feel like you’re in Paris. Gamine’s got it going on.

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Verjus is a wine bar and bottle shop in the Financial District perfect for an after-work date and drinks before dinner.

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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is a French place in Hayes Valley that’s good for everything from quiet dates to big group dinners.

Will Kamensky

September 5, 2019

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La Fromagerie is a quick stop for sandwiches and a wide variety of cheese in the Financial District.

Will Kamensky

September 5, 2019

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Cafe Boho is a French restaurant in the Marina that’s a good place to come for a quiet meal in the neighborhood.

Team Infatuation

July 29, 2019

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Chez Maman in Potrero Hill is the neighborhood French spot you’ll wish was near where you live.

Will Kamensky

November 28, 2018

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Chapeau! is your best bet for classic French food in the Richmond.

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Petit Crenn in Hayes Valley involves not-stuffy French food that's simple and well-executed, both for a casual brunch or a tasting menu at dinner.

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Atelier Crenn in Cow Hollow is the most special of special occasion restaurants.

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Le Marais, in the Marina, serves the best French pastries in the city.