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Masa's
(Restaurants - French)
648 Bush St Hotel Vintage Court, San Francisco  94108 • 415-989-7154 • 800-258-7694
Distance: ~1034 ft *
        Description: NOB HILL. Arguably San Francisco's most expensive restaurant, Masa's is also one of its most celebrated. Its interior is a study of chocolate-brown and ivory, accented with red silk, toile and contemporary artwork. Tasting menus, for which the restaurant is known, display a similar eclecticism, featuring a warm beet salad alongside Key West hogfish or yellowfin sashimi with milkfed capon. You'll also find discreet professional service and plenty of options in the 4-, 6- and 9-course menus, which include dessert and allow for vegetarian preferences.
        User Rating: 9 / 10
       

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Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton
(Restaurants - French)
600 Stockton St, San Francisco  94108 • 415-296-7465 • 415-773-6168
Distance: ~1092 ft *
        Description: NOB HILL. Roundly praised by critics, the Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton manages to do everything right: magnificent decor, an excellent wine list, professional service and, oh, the food. The contemporary French menu bears an Asian touch, and its execution is without reproof. Representative of the fare are chilled Dungeness crab with mango and red onion compote, slow-roasted Japanese sole with lobster tortellini, and sancho peppercorn-crusted duck breast with kumquat glaze. Excellent wines and champagnes bring out the cuisine's welcome complexity, and artisanal cheeses and hand-made desserts allow guests to cap a meal as their tastes desire.
       

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Fleur de Lys
(Restaurants - French)
777 Sutter St, San Francisco  94109 • 415-673-7779
Distance: ~0.28 mi *
        Description: UNION SQUARE. For more than 25 years, chef Hubert Keller has worked tirelessly to deliver fantastic French cuisine, professional service and extravagant decor at Fleur de Lys. Beneath a fabric-draped ceiling, guests ooh and aah over the richly-colored decor while delighting in beautifully prepared dishes such as Atlantic salmon baked in a corn pancake, Colorado lamb loin, seared dayboat scallops and peppered filet mignon. Luscious desserts provide an appropriate conclusion, and an extensive wine list adds depth to every offering.
       

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Campton Place Restaurant
(Restaurants - French)
340 Stockton St Campton Place Hotel, San Francisco  94108 • 415-955-5555
Distance: ~0.29 mi *
        Description: UNION SQUARE. Peaceful, romantic Campton Place sits within a European-style luxury hotel, a fact not unnoticed in the restaurant's Continental cuisine. Swiss-born chef Daniel Humm places a premium on simple, high-quality ingredients, and his affinity for Provençal dishes is evident in glazed Barberie duck with lavender honey and herb-roasted squab with spring onion tarte tatin. Seafood is also a treat in Humm's confident hands, whether it be butter-poached Maine lobster or salt-crusted Mediterannean branzino with Meyer lemon confit. Great service ramps up the desirability, and the experience is more than worth the expense.
       

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Anjou
(Restaurants - French)
44 Campton Pl, San Francisco  94108 • 415-392-5373
Distance: ~0.32 mi *
        Description: UNION SQUARE. A small, old-fashioned French bistro, Anjou is tucked away from the chaos of Union Square, a cozy respite for passers-by. Selections range from Gallic foods to pastas and dishes with Californian flair. Chef Pierre Morin's specialty desserts are wonderful, especially Anjou pears in warm sabayon. Just one taste of the delicacy will transport you to the Loire Valley's Anjou, Morin's homeplace and the inspiration for his cuisine.
       

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Fifth Floor Restaurant
(Restaurants - French)
12 4th St Hotel Palomar, San Francisco  94103 • 415-348-1555 • 415-348-1111
Distance: ~0.53 mi *
        Description: UNION SQUARE. Richly colored, modernist decor invites diners to relax in comfort at this downtown restaurant, a staple on the city's fine dining scene. Contemporary French dishes include caramelized skate wing, lobster cappuccino, and veal tournedos. Rabbit, squab, duck, and venison further solidify the restaurant's reputation. A large wine list is available, and tasting menus let diners partake of the kitchen's culinary sensibility.
       

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Café Jacqueline
(Restaurants - French)
1454 Grant Ave, San Francisco  94133 • 415-981-5565
Distance: ~0.60 mi *
        Description: NORTH BEACH. Long-stemmed roses and candles set the ambience at this small, romantic restaurant. Unique to Café Jacqueline is its limited menu, consisting of souffles that serve two. Selections change daily, and such delicious ingredients as crab, truffles, and fresh fruit infuse main-course and dessert dishes with great flavor. French-born chef-owner Jacqueline Marguilis describes these soufflés as original works of art.
       

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L'Olivier
(Restaurants - French)
465 Davis Ct, San Francisco  94111 • 415-981-7824
Distance: ~0.74 mi *
        Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. This charming downtown restaurant occupies an airy, open space and is adorned with fresh flowers, linen-draped tables, and rush-seated chairs. Traditional French fare is the specialty, and affordable prices enhance the appeal even more. Professional service is standard, and the quiet ambience is perfect for conversation. A la carte and prix fixe menus are available, and you'll definitely want to sample the bouillabaisse or lobster bisque.
        User Rating: 8.5 / 10
       

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La Folie
(Restaurants - French)
2316 Polk St, San Francisco  94109 • 415-776-5577
Distance: ~0.76 mi *
        Description: RUSSIAN HILL. Patrons can't find enough good things to say about La Folie, the small family-run restaurant that mixes sure-handed French cuisine with a refreshing lack of pretense. In the intimate dining room, lush drapery, mirrors and exotic woods impart a note of luxury. The aesthetic is echoed beautifully in the restaurant's artful fare. Chef Roland Passot's joie de vivre shines through in his cooking and is visible in quail and foie gras lollipops, a trio of roasted rabbit with baby vegetables, and sautéed halibut cheeks with tomato confit. Three-, four- and five-course meals satisfy many appetites, as do vegetarian and à la carte options.
       

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Le Charm French Bistro
(Restaurants - French)
315 5th St, San Francisco  94107 • 415-546-6128
Distance: ~0.94 mi *
        Description: SOMA. Le Charm gains favor on a variety of fronts, including pleasant bistro atmosphere, well-prepared dishes, good service, and reasonable prices. The menu of rustic French cuisine offers French onion soup, pan-roasted halibut, and desserts like a classic tarte tatin. Beef, poultry, and seafood make appearances as well, and a three-course, prix fixe menu is available. On warm days, take lunch or dinner on the back patio.
       

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