Chapeau! in San Francisco - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A very rude service. The owner tried to to kick us out of a private party but she just assumed that we were are not with them. She should have asked before trying to kick us out...!!!! I mean if the owner is acting this way, then I can't imagine how the staff would do better!!! Totally hated this place and will never again go!!!!!!

Amazing and Philippe was very friendly and easy to talk to. His coliflower velouté was exceptional and delicious that 4 years after I still remember it. As soon as I can, I will get back to his restaurant which is for me a must as soon as I m in San Francisco. Conviviality, savor, ambiance. I regret that I can not go there as I wish. We will come back!!

I love this place! The food is excellent, the atmosphere is perfect and the service is incredible! The chefs and waiters are very friendly and super allergy conscious! I am definitely coming back here soon!

Honestly, best people ever work here. They make you feel welcome, loved and at home. Wow. I really appreciate it. So rare. Beautiful souls.

This place is special. If you are looking for an incredible, quality, high-end-yet-unpretentious, romantic French bistro dining experience while also feeling right at home, this is your place. Not stuffy, delicious home-cooked food. The chef and staff truly take pride in their craft, and were warm and attentive without being overbearing. Best service I’ve ever had that felt genuine.

Warm and engaging service with a hug from chef Philippe. We started with really good cocktails at the bar. Then an amazing dinner. 3 cassoulets and a steak with a veal sauce and more.

CHAPEAU! Had fathers' day dinner here and instantly became one of my favorite spots in SF. The warm and cozy ambience, creative cocktails, excellent service and perfect traditional French cuisine makes Chapeau! a must visit. Chef Philippe Gardelle's magic inside and outside the kitchen is truly remarkable. I ordered the 3 course menu and highly recommend the salmon trio, filet mignon (medium rare of course) and profiteroles. I will definitely come back!

Expensive restaurant. The food was excellent. I had a 3-couse prix fixe for $55. Everything was delicious. Others with me ordered ala carte including rib eye for 2. It looked wonderful and was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend Chapeau.

A perfect evening! Impeccable service and exquisite cuisine. Chapeau is a tried and true French bistro with a distinctively neighborhood feeling that captures all the best things French food and culture have to offer. From the moment we stepped inside, the staff was friendly and attentive. We were there to celebrate a special occasion and they acknowledged this several times, which made it feel like they really cared. The food was incredible from start to finish, as well as the beverages. A wonderful place to celebrate, bring a date, or catch up with friends and family. We will return!

Love this place. Amazing food we can't find elsewhere.

Food, Drinks, Service, is the reason I come back , again, again !

Came here in a bustling Friday night in search of French cuisine. The ambiance and service were great but the food left a lot to be desired. I ordered the escargot which was so delicious and garlicky. Perfect for crusty bread to soak up the flavors. For my entree I ordered the risotto which was a huge mistake. The dish was so bland and lacked sufficient seasoning. I added salt and even that didn’t do the trick. I struggled to finish the dish and ultimately ended the meal with no third course. For $38 dollars the risotto needs work because it’s just bad and way too expensive. Don’t know if I’d return given the meal I had. Way too expensive for the lackluster meal.

Food was good, service was friendly. Prices were a bit too high, especially considering the atmosphere.

Man and his wife who run this are AMAZING they are so gracious and giving.

This is the best french food and wine in the bay area! really authentic

Wow!!! Excellent service!! The oignon soup was very very good and the filet mignon was delicious… Would absolutely recommend this restaurant..

Amazing as always. The food was exceptional. Every visit to San Francisco must include dinner at Chapeau. We are never disappointed.

The bread was fresh and with a good crunch. Escargot was hot with lots of garlic and basil - great for bread dipping. The salmon trio looked cute but nothing special. The pork tenderloin was moist and tender. The charred cauliflower was tasty but the risotto was soft but the flavor was just ok. The French toast with caramel ice cream parred well and the chocolate lava cake with vanilla oozed out. Excellent service. The cook greeted us and the workers filled out hot water cups and wine. $35 for wine corkage fee.

The exorbitant price of the meal was not justified by its quality. I had anticipated a culinary experience comparable to the finest I had encountered in Paris, but instead, the meal was far inferior and would have been more appropriately priced at half the cost.

This French restaurant is a true culinary haven. The service was impeccable, with a knowledgeable and friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The food was a gastronomic delight - from escargot to crème brûlée, each dish was a masterpiece. The ambiance exuded a charming, old-world French charm, and the wine selection was outstanding. I left with a full belly and a happy heart.

Classically French with big and bold flavors, ambience, and service. Our meal was fantastic overall. had probably one of the top 3 French Onion soups I've ever tasted, it was sublime. My wife enjoyed a tart with blue cheese with pear and frisée, she loved it. My filet was supposed to be medium rare and it came out closer to medium, spoiled the steak for me. The Bordeaux tasted was superb, and helped salvage the steak a bit. My wife's ratatouille was a little work of art, she loved the sauce. We had to wait about 20 mins for our table, that was the only real drawback besides that misfire on the steak. Service was great, they make you feel very welcome. July 2015.

It is our first time here. We were looking for some place near us to have dinner together for our anniversary. I have lots to say about this place! Appetizer They are both great! We ordered Escargot and Salmon Trio for our appetizer and they both are so good! For me, personally, the escargot is a little too salty but when it paired with the bread, it was really good! And the bus boy recommended us to pair them and they taste so good together! Thank to him :)) For Salmon Trio, my husband and I agreed on that it tastes okay but not so incredibly good. Entree Halibut was soooooo good! It is the only one dish I would come back for. Fillet Mignon is somewhat salty but I don’t eat beef, so I can’t really comment on this but my husband is a meat eater and he said it wasn’t a wow for him but it was fine :) Dessert Crème brûlée is good but maybe slightly too sweet for me but I think most people would like this one :) French toast is so good!!! The toast was soft inside and crispy on the outside and it was topped with salted caramel ice cream which is so rich in cream and so tasty! Here is what I was expecting; The service Our server last night, 11/04, was not really good and we were quite disappointed. He asked the tables around us how everything was doing but he skipped our table every time, every single time. He kinda looked down on us a little too. So, it is very unpleasant and sad to see such good restaurant in our neighborhood being not as friendly as it should be like this. The hostess is great! The moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were impressed by him. He was so friendly and warm welcoming us. I forgot to take his name but he was awesome! The bus boy was actually our 5 stars last night, his name is Carlos, he is great and super awesome!!!! He was the one who recommended us to try the bread with the escargot sauce while our server didn’t really care about us. I used to work in food and beverage industry for many years and still working in customer service industry, I think Carlos should actually be our server not the other. And we decided to give good tips where we really want our tips to be for Carlos and the hostess who gave us such a great service. I just don’t think our server deserved our tips at all. So, two stars off from the service point for what I expected from our server and really came out disappointed. Those good stars were for service indeed that we received from Carlos and the hostess. Thank to both for making our night last night so great 🤗🙏🏻

Been here twice for birthdays. The set menu is great value but depending on what you order it is a lot of food. First time I ordered better than the second time. The cocktail options are great. Worth a visit for sure.

Best French restaurant in San Francisco! The owner is amazing, really attentive to his clients. I am from France and I am so happy that I found this place. The food is exactly like in France if not better ! Thank you so much for this amazing dinner ! We will be back :)

The best restaurant in San Francisco. Everything was perfect.

Steak was excellent. A bit disappointing with the soup. I have had French onion soup all over the world including France and this wasn't great. Very good but not matched with the price. And a bit loud.

The dining experience was wonderful. Staff is attentive but not always at your table, a nice balance. Tried Escargot for the first time and it was tasty. It's almost like oysters but without the taste of falling in to an ocean wave and getting water up your nose. Filet Migon was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. The Warm Apple with Hazlenut Ice Cream was also fantastic.

Delicious Dinner, fantastic service and wonderful wine. Order the special of it's available, we had the Ribeye for two and it was incredible!

Tolles Restaurant mit sehr gutem Essen. Unglaublich netter und sympathischer Chef mit tollem Service. Hat uns auch tolle Empfehlungen für touristische Ziele gegeben. Vielen Dank und alles Gute.

I truly love the food here and the service is always great too. I highly recommend trying them out when you have a chance.

Nuage De Noix sont splendides! I'm probably not saying that right but out of the desserts we sampled the roasted pistachios, almonds & hazelnuts in a frozen chantilly & italian meringue were the clear winner in presentation, flavors, and "wow" factor with their Tahitienne Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée taking a close second in my book. For a tiny french bistro nestled in a heavily asian neighborhood you can miss this gem easily unless you map it. For one of my admittedly rare excursions into french cuisine I am delighted to have this bistro in SF. I sampled alot of dishes but these were my picks for the night. Appetizer: Warm brie on potato and leek darphin. (great starter. The taste went from salty to savory to sweet all in the first bite!) Entree: Duck confit (super tender, nice contrast with the mandarin slices, Sauce was slightly too salty.) Dessert: Profiteroles (good but liked the Nuage De Noix the best) Every dish showed originality; Every dish showed craftsmanship, creativity and many more positive adjectives. This is not a quick bite or a cheap one nor was it meant to be however if you have the time and money it would be well spent here. Things to note: They give you the check in a hat which is how I found out that Chapeau in french means "hat." If you have any leftovers which I unfortunately did not they will wrap it up with tin foil into a little basket or bird which is a nice touch. The owner and I presume head chef greeted us as we walked in and he's a friendly guy too. Our service was fantastic. Our waiter had an excellent grasp of the menu and our drinks were refilled promptly. Not even a hint of arrogance or annoyance from the staff which I've practically come to expect from restaurants around this price point in the city. Final Thought: You can keep France in Europe as long as this place is open I don't need to buy a plane ticket to get a great French dining experience. Bon appétit!

Food is out of this world, every dish was unique and perfectly cooked. I wish they would gave some options for kids as well. Too dark, interior needs some updates. But for foodies this place is a paradise!

The food was tasty, but our server was bad. He was a tall guy with a beard and short hair. He never bothered to ask us how our food was like. The other servers were excellent, especially the white-haired gentleman who greeted us at the entrance. We had a reservation for SF restaurant week at 9 pm and were tired and thirsty after a long day in SF. When we told him that we did not drink alcohol and only wanted one mocktail, he appeared visibly displeased. To make things worse, he passed our table a bunch of times without noticing that we needed our water bottle refilled. I even waved at him, but he ignored me like I wasn't there. My husband had to shout for him to come over and help us out. The other servers also started to serve us for the last half of dinner, they were great. After we finished dinner, something weird happened. Our server suddenly became friendly and wished us: "Hope you have a wonderful night! Goodnight! Blabla..." while opening the gate for us. It was weird, but we thought maybe he was trying to make up for his earlier behavior. Then, the white-haired gentleman appeared at the gate and inquired about our meal. No wonder. Since our server was present, I did not express my dissatisfaction. I attempted to contact the restaurant via phone, but it appeared to be closed. I am posting this only as a reminder to the owner, perhaps the white-haired gentleman, of how his employee behaved. I am willing to remove this post if requested.

Chapeau provides a marvelous dining experience. From the excellent service to the pleasant atmosphere (no loud music) to the fabulous food - I can't wait to return. It is worth every penny.

Wonderful food and great service. The staff was professional, attentive, and friendly. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We are looking forward to dining here again.

Great place for a celebratory or romantic dinner. The food was delicious. Service was friendly and relaxed. Great cocktails and wine too!

My first French Restaurant and it was amazing! It was like being at home with family eating here. Great people and nice and clean atmosphere.

Fabulous French cuisine in San Francisco! Great night, had lovely pork in three ways. Followed up by Vanilla bean Creme Brulee. Wonderful!

C’était délicieux et le propriétaire est tout simplement fantastique ainsi que son équipe !!

First time here, barmen was great and made very good drinks, food is delicious, promt and friendly service. Chef came out to check on everyone. It was a great choice for dinner 👍

Very pleasant experience. Food was very delicious, service very prompt and personable. Drinks special were tasty. Over all happy with our choice of restaurant and would definitely recommend .

Casual French bistro. Good service and food. Price is reasonable.

The food is really great here. I would recommend their services and would recommend trying them out when you have a chance.

A family atmosphere with exquisite customer service. The food was extraordinary. The first restaurant I have been to with alcohol-free cocktails. French food and the host Phillipe, oh la la. The man knows how to make patrons feel like family. If you are in San Francisco, you need to visit Chapeau! We give them an A. Phillipe coup De Chapeau!

My bf took me here for my birthday! The food was amazing and we met the head chef. I had the most incredible passion fruit martini, it was so fresh!

The one true French restaurant of SF

We had an average dinner at Chapeau. The food was variable and expensive. The manager and server were charming and professional. We brought our own wine. The table next to us was very loud. We had a problem getting back to our hotel. Uber and Lyft wouldn't come because the restaurant is too far west. We had difficulty getting a taxi. In the end the manager got us a taxi.

Restaurant vraiment incroyable. Je recommande vraiment.

le bon choix si vous cherchez un restaurant à San Francisco. Accueil chaleureux du patron. Plats de qualité. On retrouve un petit bout de France avec plaisir.

Simply one of the best French restaurants in town.

Unbelievably disappointing restaurant in every respect. $40 for simple cassoulet, food cost $4.50, $22 glasses of wine and the menu is only half French, the rest is American, steak, or fish cooked Asian style. Service is horrendous, we waited half an hour between finishing the appetizer and the main course, with no one coming around the table to even check. The whole fiasco was grossly expensive and of course included the dreaded surcharge which raised the bill another nine dollars. If this is what dining at San Francisco has become now we’re going to be eating at home a lot more.

Awesome spot for date night. Food was good and ambiance made it.

French cuisine. Excellent dinner. Delicious meal. Friendly service. Al fresco dining available.

Nice place the food is ok not great @@@ but ok.

Really great food, drinks, and awesome atmosphere

Great food, but pretty overpriced. Especially for the portions. I had a $38 risotto that was delicious, but I left hungry. Even after an appetizer and dessert. The risotto was maybe 1 cup's worth of food. Not the most hearty entree.

Drinks great. Service great. But we still spent 300 dollars and left hungry.

Came to celebrate our anniversary here on a Sunday night. The waitstaff was super friendly and attentive, I can’t say enough good things about how great the staff was. Unfortunately the food was just ok. We order oysters and the 3 course meal. The escargot and the salmon trio were good, though nothing stood out as amazing. The fresh bread was great. The crust was so crunchy and the inside was steamy and fluffy. We paid extra for the filet, which was cooked perfectly medium rare. Unfortunately the duck confer cassoulet was dry and not very flavorful. Desserts were good but you can’t really go wrong with crème brûlée. For $65, the 3 course was definitely worth it. I would come back here again if I’m ever in the mood for French food.

Nice staff. Chef came out to meet us. Lovely classic meal

Philipe is a genius in the kitchen and a delight to meet and chat with. Chapeau never disappoints the senses.

Enjoyed our evening at Chapeau with great service, great food. While there is a e course fixed price choice we decided on multiple appetizers and sharing a main which was accommodated with grace. The executive chef visited each table to ensure that everyone was happy.

Si vous cherchez un restaurant français, Chapeau est l’adresse à laquelle vous devriez vous rendre ! Tout à fait excellent.

I’m going to be honest. I was feeling lazy and wanted to cancel my reservation but it was an hour before and they said that the system would charge my card so I went anyways and begrudgingly. I have lived in the area for years and never came here, even though I walk by it daily. I’m so glad I came. The food is nothing short of artistic, creative, and downright inspired. Best meal I’ve had in my SF life. This is a true French experience down to the chef coming out and shaking your hand. There are a lot of upscale rated restaurants in the area but this is the only place where I feel as though the costumer is the focus. Food is a 10 and the service matches. If you want to eat art, come here. I was blown away with the flavor.

Lovely relaxed and creative comfort food.

Fabulous - Owner Phillipe greeted us outside and seated us right away, and his lovely wife served our table. Delicious duck confit salad, salmon trio appetizer and great wine list! Warm and inviting, not pretentious! We will be back!

The food is AMAZING! The flavors are so well balanced, and the food was so beautifully plated. As amazing as the food is, the star of the show is the owner/chef! He's hilarious and warm. I'll definitely be back!

Great food, great owner, great service, great place

3 star, service was reasonably good (if a long wait to begin and at times, even though not busy) menu is a shadow of all the French things it used to have. The cassoulet was pretty poor, overcooked beans. Almost off tasting duck. Very, very , very pricey for basic Paysan level French good. I got very bad food poisoning which resolved middle of the night. Hadn't eaten anything else or drunk anything else than the food from there, so definitely there. Either viral, but most likely food bacteria since it cleared immediately on multiple sessions of porcelain deity worshipping overnight. Distinctly, and sadly very, very average, more so for outrageous prices charged. I'm fine paying 2 or 3 star prices for exceptional food. This is pricey and glorified middle of the road and would have French people irate at the quality.

Great good, great atmosphere, great service. Had the pleasure of meeting Mr Chapeau, met him 12 Years ago when I came to the restaurant for the first time. He loves cooking and his restaurant and truly appreciates the people who come eat at his restaurant. A true gem of a restaurant.

I cannot speak to their food. We made reservation for June 17 2 months prior to that for a special occasion and were only in town for the weekend. They notified us 2 days before the day that an employee had tested positive for covid so in an over abundance of caution they cancelled our dinner. I commend their honesty and how they handled the situation. I will probably never get a chance to visit SF again but if I did, I would love to try them!!

Best French restaurant in San Francisco- An authentic, sophisticated French restaurant with absolutely savory and delicious food. Pictured are the dishes we had- Hors d'oeuvre- Trio of Salmon and Salade Landaise, both perfectly executed-the frisee was seasoned wonderfully and the Trio of Salmon was the best salmon tartare I have ever had- it included gravlax and salmon roes along with roasted capers, egg crumbles and cream fraiche. Plat Principal: Toulouse style cassoulet with duck confit and mushroom risotto, both were fantastic and cooked to perfection. Dessert: We both had the profiteroles, easily one of the tastiest desserts I have ever had, perfectly executed, not overly sweet, highly satisfying.

Quiet and elegant French that's popular in a neighborhood packed with Asian green grocers. Fresh approach to cassoulet and foie gras, nice selection of fish dishes. Good wine list. Rich and creamy gratin potatoes, delicious apple tart. Romantic but not fussy. Great date night.

I celebrated my wife's birthday here. The steak was great whereas the salmon was crusty but lacking flavor. Good drinks and delicious french toast dessert.

Based on the reviews here we had high expectations but, probably, the chef had a bad day when we visited. We tried the three couse menu and only the onion soup was perfect out of the six dishes. We were asked for feedback only when we were leaving, mentioned what we thought about each dish and they did try to make things better.

An authentic French restaurant with absolutely savory and delicious food. Pictured is the escargot (pesto looking dish), soupe a l'oignon, mushroom risotto, cassoulet, creme brulee, and the chocolate cake. The occasion was a dinner date during restaurant week and the owner kindly let me know that the prices are the same year round, which is fantastic! The French martini was also very delicious and well made. I would come back again easily

A near gastronomic expérience. Really worth the detour.

What incredible food and service. The owner personally greated us and told us about history of a couple of the plates. Fold was next level, and amazing drink options as well. Escargot was my favorite dish, followed by the Mushroom risotto.

Excelente cenar ….. excelentes tragos …. Un acogedor lugar para una cena romántica. La comida sobre paso mis expectativas. El chef súper comprometido con sus clientes.

We had a lovely experience in this beautiful and quaint french restaurant. We had the 3 course dinner with wine. The food was excellent. We had onion soup, fresh beet salad, mushroom risotto, duck confit, salmon and an array of delicious desserts. The duck came on a bed of cannelloni beans and it was delicious. Everything was well prepared and delicious. The main chef also met us at the end of the evening. We loved this cosy restaurant and are looking forward to going back again. The only downside was finding parking which took more time than expected.

go go go for the escargot. the cassoulet is cray. and the staff are dope. hit this place hard

Nous avons dîner chez Chapeau! sur conseil d’un ami restaurateur. Belle surprise, bonne table et accueil très sympathique du propriétaire qui a laissé la place en cuisine à son fil. Une cuisine française bien exécutée. Bravo à toute l’équipe et merci encore pour votre gentillesse.

Great food, great atmosphere! Filet mignon was absolutely amazing!

Different than the picture of the restaurant's interior, don't expect white tablecloths. Our food was quite good, but the evening experience was affected by very loud ambiance, such to make conversation a chore. Service was poor. A smile and shout with an appearance and the waiter is gone before you can reply. Just wait and wait to order desert. Or get a check. Small unkept restroom. Very friendly reception and exit. The service and the noise level were a significant distraction.

Loved most of the dishes I had here. The escargot, onion soup and Filet Mignon were very good however I didn't like the mushroom risotto. The mushroom was served, 1 big chunk of it, on top of the risotto and cooked separately. The risotto was mushy, not creamy like I've had it at other places, and bland as it was cooked without the mushroom. Chapeau is worthy of the 5 stars because it's a nice neighborhood restaurant, the service was excellent and food is very good (just not the risotto).

Fabulous food and dining experience!

This was our first time to Chapeau and we had a great time. It's one of my sil and bil's favorite restaurants. The owner and staff are friendly and service was excellent. We started with cocktails, I had a blueberry gimlet and my husband had a Manhattan. I loved the gimlet! It had a nice amount of blueberry puree and the gin was tangy but not overpowering. My husband enjoyed his drink too. The guys split a plate of oysters. They said they were sweet and the Asian sauce complimented them well. I had the Mesclen salad for a starter. It was a generous portion and the dressing was flavorful. The crusted cheese was yummy and perfectly melted. My husband had the tomato soup. He said it was a bit sweeter than he expected. I had the cassoulet for my entree. The duck was nicely cooked and had good flavor. The sauce was savory and had nice flavor. The sausage was also good. My husband had the pork tenderloin. He said it was also perfectly cooked. For dessert I had the blueberry tarte and he had profiteroles. The tarte was scrumptious with blueberries and almond along with vanilla ice cream. The profiteroles were also delicious with a nice chocolate sauce.

Came in here last night for dinner. It was a Friday evening so had reserved in advance. I have so much to tell about this place so I’ll split it into three parts. 1. Service We were driving from South Bay and was easily at least 30 minutes late. When we called to inform, we were greeted so kindly and were told to not rush and that they would hold the table for us! This felt so sincere and caring, and got us in a good mood already. On arrival, we were immediately taken to our table. It was already packed, so we were surprised that they held the table for so long. During the dinner too, the service was top-notch. Each food was carefully prepared only after we were done with our appetizer. 5/5 2. Food I’m not a French food expert but the food was so good, we left feeling happy. We had escargot, mesclun salad, soup a l’oignon, and filet mignon. Everything was delicious, meat was tender and juicy and left us feeling pretty full. For dessert, we ordered their French toast. I have never had French toast as a dessert after dinner but boy am glad I didn’t miss this. The bread just melted in my mouth. 5/5 3. Ambience For the price range, you’d expect a fancier ambience. But it’s very casual. The space was small, so it felt crowded and was very noisy, just like other reviews had mentioned. There was no music, so maybe that made it worse? Not sure. Ambience gets a 3/5 But I’d still give it a 5/5 overall just because the food and the service left us feeling so happy - the way you’d feel after watching a really good movie. Would definitely be visiting this place again!

Cute neighborhood french restaurant. It's one of my go to when I have guess in town.

Top notch french , not pretentious and reasonable prices.

Thoughtful ownership, good service. Great menu, well curated wine list. Very lovely date night, will be back. Merci beaucoup!

Great food and service! The owner was lovely, he gives ladies a kiss on the hand before they leave. I had the tomato bisque with bread appetizer, salade landaise, escargot, duck breast, cassoulet, and crème brûlée. Then some champagne with the next table!

So good! And love how the owner is so happy and inviting everytime I come here.

Wonderful food, great vibe, unpretentious service, and Phillipe is so accommodating!!

Excellent three course dinner at a reasonable price.

Good 3 courses meal, prix fix. Very popular and small so it gets noisy on a crowded weekend night

Excellent food! The best steak I had in the last few months for sure.

The food is fine, but does not justify the price. The cassoulet is dry, and the crème brûler had too many bitter notes.

Super ambiance, patron très sympa. Le menu offre un choix varié de plats mais peu pour les végétariens ou les personnes préférant le poisson à la viande. J'y retournerai avec plaisir durant ma prochaine visite à San Francisco.

Beautiful place with delicious food! Definitely I recommend this restaurant especially for commemorative occasions!

Even though it's a little expensive it's worth it after the pandemic the flavors are awesome and food complements the desert