Top rated French restaurants in San Francisco

Experience the best that San Francisco has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 19 places from French restaurant category.

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Cafe du Soleil
Cafe
Charming, European-inspired cafe with French sandwiches & salads, espresso drinks & all-day brunch.
4.80 (180 reviews) (~1.99 km from centre)
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L'Ardoise Bistro
Bistro
Neighborhood bistro serving elegant dishes of traditional French cuisine in a warm, intimate space.
$$$ $
4.70 (637 reviews) (~1.8 km from centre)
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Petit Crenn
French restaurant
Sophisticated French bistro offering a chef's tasting menu, wine pairings & à la carte options.
$$$$
4.60 (573 reviews) (~0.66 km from centre)
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ONE65 San Francisco
French restaurant
Lauded chef Claude Le Tohic brings French bistro fare & fine-dining menus to this six-story venue.
$$ $$
4.60 (568 reviews) (~1.36 km from centre)
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Restaurant Jeanne D'Arc
French restaurant
Classic French fare served in a charming, romantic venue in the basement of the Hotel Cornell.
$$ $$
4.60 (182 reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)
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O' by Claude Le Tohic
Fine dining restaurant
Innovative restaurant serving contemporary French cuisine, tasting menus & wine pairings.
4.60 (97 reviews) (~1.36 km from centre)
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La Société Bar & Café
French restaurant
😐 The thanksgiving dinner was almost TOO traditional. I was hoping for a little more nouvelle cuisine and less Tommy’s Joynt flavors.
4.60 (86 reviews) (~1.7 km from centre)
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Chez Maman West
French restaurant
Cozy, informal eatery serving French bistro classics ranging from burgers and crepes to mussels.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.6K reviews) (~0.36 km from centre)
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Bouche
French restaurant
Cool, intimate restaurant for small plates of seasonal Californian-French fare, plus unique wines.
$$$ $
4.50 (567 reviews) (~1.67 km from centre)
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Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
French restaurant
Upscale, Parisian-style brasserie & bar serving French-Mediterranean cuisine & creative cocktails.
$$$ $
4.40 (1.6K reviews) (~0.33 km from centre)
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Monsieur Benjamin
French restaurant
Modern French dining in a polished bistro setting complete with reclaimed wood & white accents.
$$$ $
4.40 (965 reviews) (~0.34 km from centre)
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Café Bastille SF
French restaurant
A bustling outdoor terrace is among the seating options at this Parisian-style bistro.
$$ $$
4.40 (461 reviews) (~1.98 km from centre)
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Le Colonial
Vietnamese restaurant
Chic French-Vietnamese restaurant featuring a lively cocktail lounge & formal dining rooms.
$$$ $
4.30 (906 reviews) (~1.22 km from centre)
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Chouquet's
French restaurant
Sleek, modern bistro with sidewalk seating, supplying French staples like steak, mussels & escargot.
$$ $$
4.30 (508 reviews) (~1.91 km from centre)
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Le Central
French restaurant
Venerable choice serving French bistro fare in a narrow, brick-lined space with a full bar.
$$$ $
4.30 (320 reviews) (~1.82 km from centre)
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Cocotte
French restaurant
Intimate French eatery with warm decor & low lighting known for slow-cooked meats & rotisserie.
$$$ $
4.30 (293 reviews) (~1.76 km from centre)
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Florio Bar & Cafe
Restaurant
Neighborhood eatery where the French-Italian brasserie fare comes with NYC atmosphere & a bar scene.
$$ $$
4.30 (202 reviews) (~1.55 km from centre)
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Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Mediterranean restaurant
Upscale French bistro with an art deco feel serving seafood-focused fare, cocktails, and desserts.
$$$ $
4.20 (283 reviews) (~1.39 km from centre)
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Café de la Presse
French restaurant
Gallic faves, espresso & wine are dispensed indoors and out at this popular 1930s-style French cafe.
$$ $$
4.10 (1.4K reviews) (~1.8 km from centre)
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