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A photo of Le Central restaurant
1. Le Central
4.6
Exceptional(2320)
££££
• French • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 24 times today
We had a business lunch. The crab cakes were a very tasty starter. Normally the restaurant has been full when I have been here but it was fairly quiet that day and very welcome for a business lunch. The entrees were great. Generally everyone was happy with their food. We will be back.
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2. Le Parc Bistrobar
4.9
Exceptional(538)
££££
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
One of the best experiences in San Francisco, service was friendly and professional, the food was delicious and tasty, ambience is delightful and felt like being in France ! Love it 😍
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3. Bouche
4.7
Exceptional(2013)
££££
• French • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 21 times today
 This is a quaint cozy restaurant. The food was delicious and our server was excellent. We started with the grilled octopus and butternut squash soup. For our entrée we chose the mushroom risotto. We will be back!
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4. Cafe de la Presse
4.5
Awesome(1906)
££££
• French • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 11 times today
The Café de la Presse has been our perennial favorite. The food is always delicious. This restaurant should be on everybody’s must dine list.
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5. Bombay Brasserie
4.3
Awesome(135)
££££
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 8 times today
Great for brunch, with right amount of portion. Great ambience as well.
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6. Bon Delire
4.8
Exceptional(674)
££££
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 49 times today
Always excellent…a little piece of Paris on the Embarcadero.
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7. Saison Wine Bar et Salon
4.8
Exceptional(161)
££££
• French • SOMA
Booked 25 times today
Our server/somm Anthony was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, personable, and fun! Would come back just for him.
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8. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF
4.7
Exceptional(7488)
££££
• French • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 34 times today
Absinthe is the perfect option for a pre-opera dinner. The cuisine is delicious, the service excellent, and the cocktails perfect. Highly recommend!
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9. Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar
4.2
Awesome(1031)
££££
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 8 times today
We had 6 in our party, and we all loved our dinner/tapas selections! We hope more people realize what a gem this place is.
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10. Cote Ouest
4.9
Exceptional(1271)
££££
• French • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 68 times today
Another great brunch at Cote Ouest. Never disappoints .

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  • Dave
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    One of the best experiences in San Francisco, service was friendly and professional, the food was delicious and tasty, ambience is delightful and felt like being in France ! Love it 😍
    More info
    Le Parc Bistrobar$$$$• French• Financial District / Embarcadero
    •
    4.9
  • GerardGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a business lunch. The crab cakes were a very tasty starter. Normally the restaurant has been full when I have been here but it was fairly quiet that day and very welcome for a business lunch. The entrees were great. Generally everyone was happy with their food. We will be back.
    More info
    Le Central$$$$• French• Downtown / Union Square
    •
    4.6
  • JeanetteGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Always excellent…a little piece of Paris on the Embarcadero.
    More info
    Bon Delire$$$$• French• Financial District / Embarcadero
    •
    4.8
  • AnnMarie
    Philadelphia County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
     This is a quaint cozy restaurant. The food was delicious and our server was excellent. We started with the grilled octopus and butternut squash soup. For our entrée we chose the mushroom risotto. We will be back!
    More info
    Bouche$$$$• French• Downtown / Union Square
    •
    4.7
  • JackGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 29 Oct 2026
    The Café de la Presse has been our perennial favorite. The food is always delicious. This restaurant should be on everybody’s must dine list.
    More info
    Cafe de la Presse$$$$• French• Downtown / Union Square
    •
    4.5

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