French Restaurants

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Pastis, restaurant and wine bar, is your little piece of France located at 447 California Avenue in Palo Alto. Discover an amazing French cuisine in an authentic bistro ambiance. Enthusiastic service, charming decoration, outdoor seating… you’ll definitely be coming back!

Our in-house Chef, Victor Passalacqua will undoubtedly give you a memorable experience of French Eclectic Cuisine. Born in Peru, from Spanish and Italian decent, Victor found a passion in cooking and got his Hospitality Management education from L’Ecole de Lausanne in Switzerland. His search for perfection brought him to the kitchens of Grand Chefs like Paul Bocuse, Edward Merard, and Georges Blanc. Before joining our team in Elk, Victor owned and operated various restaurants in Miami, FL.and was on the Culinary Board of Miami Dade Culinary Institute. Together with his wife Melissa, who is a Certified Sommelier and a Wine …

Renowned Chef Michael Mina’s RN74, is a restaurant where wine plays the starring role. Named for the highway that passes through Burgundy, RN74 boasts a 69 page, 2,000 plus wine list expertly paired with clean and elegant food. The restaurant team and Wine Director Rajat Parr work in conjunction to design a truly intelligent and sophisticated dining experience. The restaurant’s 75-seat dining room, 38-seat lounge and 16-seat hydraulic communal table have been meticulously designed using an old European train station as the inspiration. This more casual Michael Mina restaurant seeks to highlight a simple approach to French cuisine by coupling …

A quaint, red storefront welcomes guests into the cozy space that is L’Ardoise Bistro. This restaurant takes its name from the French word meaning “chalkboard,” so it is only natural that one of the key features of this restaurant is a large chalkboard upon which the nightly specials are written. Diners can opt to sit in the general dining area amidst dark wood tables or up at the bar. This bar houses a vast selection of wines, which servers gladly recommend to their diners. The menu includes many traditional French dishes such as the Charcuterie Plate and the Cheese Selection …

In San Francisco’s Financial District on Belden Place, Café Bastille offers patrons an old Paris establishment serving incredible French bistro cuisine. Café Bastille has a beautiful old outside terrace that is named one of the best places for sidewalk dining in SF. Worry not about the SF wind on their outside patio. Its heavy guarded from the wind and heating lamps will keep you warm on the chilliest nights. Open Monday to Saturday, Café Bastille is a true Parisian experience that you must try.

Named after the sound a stone makes when it drops in the water, Plouf is a trendy French seafood bistro on Belden Alley in the Financial District. Plouf specialize in creating the best Parisian style mussels, unique appetizers, salads, seafood dishes, and meats. Enjoy Plouf’s open, energetic environment. Big sea catches decorate Plouf’s walls Parisian style umbrellas above their tables adds to their style while providing shade for guests on sunny days.

Located in the Cornell Hotel de France, Jeanne D’Arc is a French restaurant that pays homage to the famous heroine of France, known to Americans as Joan of Arc. The décor is reminiscent of stepping into a museum, with artifacts and tapestries adorning the walls of this unique restaurant. The soup and salad options of the prix fixed menu change daily, but diners can enjoy entrée options such as the Magret de Canard Du Val De Loire, a duck breast roasted in a cranberry sauce, and Coq au Vin d’Alsace, a chicken dish cooked in Riesling. Along with this menu, …

Bistro Central Parc of the NOPA neighborhood in San Francisco offers diners a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a French bistro in which to enjoy fine French dining. With a setting of quaint wooden tables and chairs, this restaurant strives to host a cozy, comfortable atmosphere for its guests. This restaurant offers guests varied dinner and brunch menus. Brunch guests can choose from a list of Omelets, Specialites du Petit Matin, and other French dishes, including Escargots Bourguignon and Moules Marinieres. This menu comes conveniently in a la carte style, placing no restrictions on the diner’s appetite. The dinner menu, a …

With a name translating to “Papa’s House” in English, it is clear that one of the goals of Chez Papa Bistrot is to create a feeling of comfort and familiarity within this French bistro-like atmosphere. Red chairs and cozy tables compose a large part of the dining room, while a bar mixing up delectable house drinks overlooks the restaurant. Outdoor seating is available to help guests take advantage of sunnier days. Chez Papa Bistrot goes all-out to bring Southern French cooking and customs to the welcoming neighborhood of Portrero Hill. Their dishes come from a variety of menus, including lunch …

For a taste of authentic French cuisine plated with a healthy side of Old World opulence and charm, the Grand Café Brasserie and Bar is the place to visit. The restaurant dining space draws the eyes up to the 30-foot high ceilings with regal architectural elements and impressive columns that hearken back to the days of Art Deco luxury. To complement the space and offer a welcomed balance of inviting fare, the Grand Café menu presents guests with a plush selection of classic French brasserie cuisine dishes firmly rooted in seasonal freshness and flavor. Linger over a delightful drink at …

In need of a short vacation, romantic rendezvous, or a hip hang out? Head over to Amelie Le Bar a Vin on San Francisco’s Polk Street. This wine bar has a wine list that is 125 bottles strong and representative of a trip around the world. Their list also changes regularly in an effort to keep things fresh and exciting, however, they still hold on to a grouping of favorites. Amelie serves contemporary French cuisine along with an inventive list of cocktails and beers. The bar’s atmosphere is buzzing with the city’s energy while retaining that “neighborhood bar” feeling since …

Saison, meaning season in French, strives to serve up the best flavors of the season: a practice for which this Michelin starred restaurant has been acclaimed. The food isn’t the only thing that patrons rave about, however. The hip and swanky décor elevates the status of this restaurant, while fireplaces used for cooking expertly crafted dishes allow Saison to glow with homey warmth. With an open kitchen, guests can keep an eye on how their meal is being created. A lucky few can even opt for the Chef’s Table, which also comes with a prix fixe menu equipped with plenty …