Best French Restaurants in San Francisco

4.5 avg. rating 27 restaurants 24,898 reviews
Looking for the best French restaurants in San Francisco? Browse our curated list of 27 top-rated French spots. The average rating is 4.5/5 based on 24,898 real Google reviews. From casual eateries to fine dining, find the perfect French restaurant for any occasion.
Akari Japanese Bistro
4.9 (103)

Akari Japanese Bistro

1155 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Japanese
Chez Maman East
4.7 (1,675)

Chez Maman East

1401 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

French
Chapeau!
4.7 (756)

Chapeau!

126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

French
Le Central
4.7 (323)

Le Central

18 Harlan Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

French
O'
4.7 (140)

O'

165 O'Farrell St 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102

French
Zazie
4.6 (3,472)

Zazie

941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

French
HK Lounge Bistro
4.6 (297)

HK Lounge Bistro

1136 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Chinese
Flying Pig Bistro
4.6 (268)

Flying Pig Bistro

433 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

Sandwich
Brenda's French Soul Food
4.5 (6,163)

Brenda's French Soul Food

652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Southern American
Bouche
4.5 (695)

Bouche

603 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108

French
Maison Nico
4.5 (602)

Maison Nico

710 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111

French Cafe Bakery
Bistro Central Parc
4.5 (473)

Bistro Central Parc

560 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

French
La Folie
4.5 (325)

La Folie

2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

French Fine dining
Sushi Bistro @ 6th&B
4.5 (307)

Sushi Bistro @ 6th&B

452 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Sushi Japanese
Campton Bar & Bistro
4.5 (282)

Campton Bar & Bistro

Taj Campton Place, 340 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108

Fine dining
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
4.4 (1,775)

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

398 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

French American
La Boulangerie
4.4 (1,143)

La Boulangerie

424 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94102

French
The Snug
4.4 (728)

The Snug

2301 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

French
B44 / Café Bastille
4.4 (650)

B44 / Café Bastille

28 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104

Spanish French
Vive La Tarte
4.4 (246)

Vive La Tarte

4026 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Sandwich French

What people say

Donny Pusawong

I came here for a private event featuring a live bluefin tuna cutting, and it was my first time experiencing something so incredible. Watching a master sushi chef expertly carve an enormous, fresh tuna was truly mesmerizing—something I had never seen before except videos. The bluefin was exceptiona...

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Mirko Mantovani

Akari’s fixed seafood and meat menu is incredible. The fish is fresh, featuring Hokkaido scallops and uni directly from Japan. Pacing and portions were perfect. While the decor could be warmer and more curated, the food quality is amazing. A must-visit—we will definitely be back soon!

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Colin Shi

This Japanese restaurant is a true gem in the city. Authenticity is unmatched anywhere else in the US. I’ve had their Makunouchi lunch sets, which are carefully crafted from the best ingredients for a balanced meal. I’ve also tried their sukiyaki with Washu beef, which is already melt in the mouth t...

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cat lady

I had the opportunity to enjoy Sukiyaki, one of the traditional Japanese hot pots, in San Francisco. From the carefully prepared appetizers to the rich, flavorful meat, every detail was exceptional. The owner provided a thorough and thoughtful introduction to the dishes, enhancing the dining exper...

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Cindy Wu

I'm very happy I got my sukiyaki shabu shabu. Great restaurant in a quiet area.

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