24 Best French Restaurants In San Mateo

24 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame restaurant

1. Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame

4.4

Awesome(378)

££££

• French • Burlingame

Booked 9 times today

Had a lovely experience. Servers were friendly and helpful. Food was exquisite!

2. Iron Gate

4.8

Exceptional(3206)

££££

• French • Belmont

Booked 20 times today

Perfect dinner again. Service and food made it a excellent evening. See you next time.

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3. Vida + Bar Loretta

4.9

Exceptional(2980)

££££

• French • Menlo Park

Booked 37 times today

We had a delicious lunch yesterday at Bistro Vida, our fave downtown MP restaurant. My husband had the delicious burger topped with gorgonzola and roasted red peppers. I had tomato basil soup and stole some of his perfect fries. Yum! Ali is the perfect host!

4. Bombay Brasserie

4.3

Awesome(136)

££££

• French • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 13 times today

Great for brunch, with right amount of portion. Great ambience as well.

5. Zola + BarZola

4.6

Exceptional(1418)

££££

• French • Palo Alto

Booked 34 times today

Love the food!!! Great place to have dinner with friends

6. La Cigale

4.9

Exceptional(39)

££££

• French • Glen Park

Booked 10 times today

An intimate and unique fine dining experience. Michelin quality food served without the pretense and condescension.

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7. Saison Wine Bar et Salon

4.8

Exceptional(161)

££££

• French • SOMA

Booked 19 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(7490)

££££

• French • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 26 times today

Our server orchestrated a perfect schedule to get us on our way to our performance. The duck was delicious as was the cheese selection. Always enjoy the Sazeracs!

9. L'Ardoise

4.9

Exceptional(3624)

££££

• French • The Castro

Booked 44 times today

An Exceptional French Dining Experience — A True Culinary Gem! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As someone who considers himself a serious foodie and has enjoyed dining at countless restaurants, I can confidently say that L’Ardoise serves some of the finest French cuisine I have ever experienced. What impressed me most was the remarkable depth of flavor in every dish. Each plate was beautifully executed, thoughtfully balanced, and bursting with rich, delicious flavors. This is French cooking at its finest, where quality ingredients, technique, and attention to detail truly shine. The service was equally exceptional. The staff was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and offered fantastic recommendations that made an already wonderful meal even more memorable. Their genuine hospitality elevated the entire experience. I've had my share of memorable meals, but L’Ardoise stands out as something truly special. It's rare to find a restaurant where the food, service, and overall experience come together so effortlessly. L’Ardoise isn't just a great French restaurant. It's a destination worth seeking out. An absolute must for anyone who appreciates exceptional food and genuine hospitality. I cannot wait to return!

10. Vino Santo

4.7

Exceptional(43)

££££

• French • Redwood City

Booked 1 time today

Hadn’t been here in years…it was just as great as before. They didn’t rush us since we wanted to visit with our friends. Food, service and ambience all great. They were surprisingly quite busy fir a Monday evening!

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame

2. Iron Gate

3. Vida + Bar Loretta

4. Bombay Brasserie

5. Zola + BarZola

6. La Cigale

7. Saison Wine Bar et Salon

8. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF

9. L'Ardoise

10. Vino Santo

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