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1 MijotéWeekly-changing four-course French prix fixe🏆 👶🏻 MissionSan Francisco Book on Resy
Mission spot from chef Kosuke Tada with a weekly-changing four-course French menu, built on rich classics lightened for California produce. Named by The Infatuation and Eater SF. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
2400 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110Google Maps ↗Chef Kosuke TadaRecognitions2026 Michelin Recommended2026 OAD Top Restaurants N. America Recommended2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #442026 James Beard Semifinalist, Best Chef: CaliforniaLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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2 VerjusCandlelit wine bar, pâté en croûte, duck confit🏆 👶🏻 Jackson SquareSan Francisco Book on SevenRooms
Red-ceilinged Jackson Square wine bar serving pâté en croûte, a Boursin omelette, duck confit and pain perdu. Named by The Infatuation and listed as French in the Michelin Guide. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
550 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94111Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin Recommended2026 SF Chronicle Top 100 #25Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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3 RoutierPastry-team bistro, chicken liver mousse and confit🏆 👶🏻 Lower Pacific HeightsSan Francisco Book on Website
Two-story bistro from the B. Patisserie team. The chicken liver mousse is famously silky; also pork shoulder confit and duck leg over lentils. Named by The Infatuation, Eater SF and Michelin. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
2801 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115Google Maps ↗Chef John Paul CarmonaRecognitions2026 Michelin RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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4 ZolaUpscale-casual French bistro with California flair💰 🏆 👶🏻 Palo AltoPeninsula Book on OpenTable
Palo Alto mainstay with a French bistro menu: PEI mussels in vermouth cream, Parisian gnocchi, filet mignon with pommes purées. Listed as French in the Michelin Guide. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
585 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301Google Maps ↗Recognitions2026 Michelin RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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5 L'Ardoise BistroOld-world Castro bistro, coq au vin👶🏻 Duboce TriangleSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Velvet-curtained sliver of a bistro with a chalkboard of daily specials. Chef Thierry Clement keeps to coq au vin, steak frites and duck confit. Named by The Infatuation, Eater SF and Time Out. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
151 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114Google Maps ↗Chef Thierry ClementLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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6 BouchonThomas Keller's Paris-style bistro🏆 👶🏻 YountvilleNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on Resy
Thomas Keller's Yountville bistro: red velvet booths, marble tables, salade Lyonnaise, steak frites and mussels. Listed as French in the Michelin Guide.
6534 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599Google Maps ↗Chef Thomas KellerRecognitions2026 Michelin RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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7 Rêve BistroClassic bistro, escargots and sweetbreads, Lafayette🏆 👶🏻 LafayetteEast Bay Book on Website
Chef-owner Paul Magu-Lecugy's bistro in Lafayette with a leafy patio and a menu of classics such as garlicky escargots and veal sweetbreads. Listed as French in the Michelin Guide.
960 Moraga Rd Ste F, Lafayette, CA 94549Google Maps ↗Chef Paul Magu-LecugyRecognitions2026 Michelin RecommendedLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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8 Chapeau!Neighborhood bistro, onion soup, cassoulet, ratatouille🛵 👶🏻 Inner RichmondSan Francisco Book on OpenTableOrder on DoorDash
Longtime Clement Street bistro run by the Gardelle family. French onion soup, cassoulet and ratatouille, plus a set-price early menu. Named by The Infatuation, Eater SF and Time Out.
126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118Google Maps ↗Chef Philippe GardelleLast reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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9 ZazieCole Valley bistro: brunch crowds, better at dinner🛵 👶🏻 Cole ValleySan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
Cole Valley bistro known for brunch but praised at dinner: French onion soup, poulet français and crispy duck legs on a heated patio. Named by The Infatuation, Eater SF and Time Out.
941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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10 Absinthe Brasserie & BarOpera-crowd brasserie, croque and petrale sole👶🏻 Hayes ValleySan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Hayes Valley brasserie two decades strong: country pâté, beef tartare, French onion soup gratinée, petrale sole meunière and a good croque at the bar. Named by Eater SF. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
398 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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11 Augie's FrenchClassic bistro on Courthouse Square, beef cheek bourguignon👶🏻 Santa RosaNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on SevenRooms
Classic French bistro on Santa Rosa's Courthouse Square: steak frites, mussels, escargots, steak tartare and a standout beef cheek bourguignon. Named by Sonoma Magazine. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
535 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401Google Maps ↗Chef Quincey SandersLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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12 BijouSteak frites and seasonal French in downtown Petaluma👶🏻 PetalumaNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on OpenTable
Casual downtown Petaluma restaurant from chef Stéphane Saint Louis with steak frites, house pasta and a changing French-leaning menu. Named by Sonoma Magazine. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
190 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952Google Maps ↗Chef Stéphane Saint LouisLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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13 Bon DélireWaterfront brasserie, steak frites and croque monsieur💰 👶🏻 EmbarcaderoSan Francisco Book on OpenTable
Embarcadero brasserie with bay views, steak frites, croque monsieur, quiche Lorraine and a live-DJ Sunday brunch. Named by The Infatuation. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
Pier 3, San Francisco, CA 94111Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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14 Côte Ouest BistroDate-night bistro, oeufs mayonnaise and sole meunière🛵 👶🏻 Presidio HeightsSan Francisco Book on OpenTableOrder on DoorDash
Low-key bistro near the Presidio with a sparkling parklet. Order the oeufs mayonnaise and the sole meunière, with plenty of bread and butter. Named by The Infatuation. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
2953 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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15 GalinetteWalk-in Outer Sunset bistro, bourride and steak frites🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Outer SunsetSan Francisco Walk-in onlyOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Walk-in-only Outer Sunset bistro two blocks from the water: French onion soup, steak frites, duck confit croquettes and a bourride. Named by The Infatuation and Eater SF.
3554 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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16 Le CentralOld-school brasserie, long-simmered cassoulet💰 🛵 👶🏻 Financial DistrictSan Francisco Book on OpenTableOrder on DoorDash
Financial District brasserie famous for a cassoulet it says has been cooking for years, plus escargot de Bourgogne with sourdough. Named by The Infatuation. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
453 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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17 Le GarageWaterfront Sausalito bistro in a former garage👶🏻 SausalitoMarin Book on Yelp
Sausalito bistro on the water near Schoonmaker Beach, in a former garage: Niçoise salad, croque monsieur, escargot in puff pastry. Marin Magazine's 2026 readers' choice for French. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
85 Liberty Ship Way #109, Sausalito, CA 94965Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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18 Le Parc BistrobarParisian-style brasserie in the Galleria Park Hotel👶🏻 Union SquareSan Francisco Book on Website
Parisian-brasserie-style restaurant in the Galleria Park Hotel near Union Square. Red wine oxtail stew and garlic-butter escargot are the draws. Named by The Infatuation. Also named by the SF Chronicle.
185 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94104Google Maps ↗Chef Bruno ChemelLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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19 Amélie Café & Wine BarFrench cafe and wine bar: quiche, salads, pastries🛵 👶🏻 FairfaxMarin Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
Fairfax French bakery, cafe and wine bar serving quiche, salads, sandwiches and pastries on a farm-to-table menu. Named for French food by Marin Magazine.
71 Broadway, Fairfax, CA 94930Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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20 Bistro JeantyYountville classic bistro, tomato soup in puff pastry👶🏻 YountvilleNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on OpenTable
Charming Yountville French bistro with an enclosed patio, known for tomato soup under puff pastry, goat cheese salad and rib-sticking braises. Named by the SF Chronicle.
6510 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599Google Maps ↗Chef Philippe JeantyLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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21 Bistro LagniappeWood-fired cassoulet and tartare, Healdsburg bistro👶🏻 HealdsburgNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on OpenTable
Healdsburg bistro inspired by French roadside routiers: wood-fired cassoulet with duck confit, beef tartare and roasted oysters. Named by Sonoma Magazine.
330 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448Google Maps ↗Chef Jacob HarthLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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22 Bocado: Un Petit BistroBotanical Pleasanton crêperie with sweet and savory crepes🛵 👶🏻 PleasantonEast Bay Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDash
Bright, plant-filled Pleasanton bistro specializing in crepes, from classic Nutella and strawberry to savory fillings. Named by The Infatuation as a French spot; crepe-cafe format, borderline for a bistro.
320 St Mary St, Pleasanton, CA 94566Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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23 Brigitte BistroChef-owner bistro: bourguignon, soufflé, tableside tartare👶🏻 PetalumaNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on Website
Petaluma bistro from chef Nick Ronan: beef bourguignon, cheese soufflé, onion soup gratinée and tableside beef tartare. Named by Sonoma Magazine.
841 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952Google Maps ↗Chef Nick RonanLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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24 CachéSeafood-forward French in the Inner Sunset🛵 👶🏻 Inner SunsetSan Francisco Book on OpenTableOrder on DoorDash
Inner Sunset French restaurant best at seafood: skate grenobloise, beef carpaccio topped with oysters, and sea bream. Brunch, lunch and dinner. Named by The Infatuation.
1235 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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25 Cafe JolieCozy West End Alameda French, best at brunch👶🏻 AlamedaEast Bay Book on Website
Cozy West End Alameda spot for classic French-American dishes, with live music on weekends. Named by The Infatuation as a French restaurant that is at its best during brunch.
1500 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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26 Chez Maman WestHayes Valley bistro: onion soup and mussels🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Hayes ValleySan Francisco Book on WebsiteOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Cozy Hayes Valley bistro for French onion soup, roast chicken with mash and white-wine mussels, with fries and garlicky aioli. Popular pre-symphony. Named by The Infatuation.
401 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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27 Chouquet'sSleek Pacific Heights bistro, steak and escargot🛵 🚚 👶🏻 Pacific HeightsSan Francisco Book on OpenTableOrder on DoorDashOrder on Uber Eats
Neighborhood bistro with sidewalk seating serving French staples such as steak frites, mussels and escargot. Named by The Infatuation for solid French bistro dishes.
2500 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 6, 2026
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28 EsméFarmers-market bistro with a standout roast chicken👶🏻 Lower HaightSan Francisco Book on Resy
Lower Haight bistro where the farmers market sets the menu. The crispy-skinned, juicy roast chicken with fries and a glass of wine is the headliner. Named for the dish by The Infatuation.
311 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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29 JouJouSeafood towers and escargot toast, Lazy Bear spin-off💰 👶🏻 SoMaSan Francisco Book on Tock
Candlelit Lazy Bear spin-off with a marble bar, fruits de mer towers, butter-soaked escargot toast and pork prime rib. Named by The Infatuation.
65 Division St, San Francisco, CA 94103Google Maps ↗Chef David BarzelayLast reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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30 La GareOld-world French in Railroad Square, 45 years running👶🏻 Santa RosaNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on Website
White-tablecloth Railroad Square classic for coq au vin, chateaubriand, frog legs and escargots. Named by Sonoma Magazine.
208 Wilson St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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31 PoppyRural-France cooking from The Girl & The Fig👶🏻 Glen EllenNorth Bay / Wine Country Book on Website
Glen Ellen restaurant from The Girl & The Fig team, inspired by rural France: roast chicken, standout bread, family-style dinners. Named by Sonoma Magazine.
13690 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen, CA 95442Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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32 SuzetteCozy Sausalito waterfront French bistro👶🏻 SausalitoMarin Book on Website
Cozy French bistro on the Sausalito waterfront with bay and skyline views. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Named for French food by Marin Magazine.
633 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965Google Maps ↗Last reviewed: Nov 5, 2026
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