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Frances San Francisco Reviews
I love their seafood, they made a little unique touch to
I love their seafood, they made a little unique touch to the scallops, pickled radish and passion fruit on oysters
delicious food & attentive/friendly service.
always worth the trip! one of the best spots in the city.
The dish was overly acidic, which left me with stomach
The dish was overly acidic, which left me with stomach irritation and heartburn. For example, the seasoned shiitake mushrooms were drenched in vinegar--so much so that all I could taste was the vinegar, with none of the mushroom's natural flavor
The man working in front did not ask to take our coats but
The man working in front did not ask to take our coats but asked everyone that walked in after us. Didn't feel comfortable here cause we're not white. Other than that the service is decent and food is okay. There are tons of better options
Came here for a Friday date night, made reservations a few
Came here for a Friday date night, made reservations a few days in advance and was lucky enough to snag a prime time dinner res! When we arrived, the table was ready and the restaurant was full. The tables are a little small and close together, as th
My boyfriend and I have made it a point to come here every
My boyfriend and I have made it a point to come here every few months, with him traveling down from the North Bay and me coming up from the South Bay. We LOVE the food and the ambiance here. The place does fill up fast, so we usually go with the op
My partner took me to Frances for a romantic date night in
My partner took me to Frances for a romantic date night in the city, and it was such a lovely experience. We did the chef's tasting menu, which is always a fun way to try a bit of everything and this one didn't disappoint. The staff was inc
TL;DR Excellent spot for a fancy date night with great
TL;DR Excellent spot for a fancy date night with great service and beautifully presented dishes. The Chef's Tasting Menu is worth it, and while the dessert wasn't a standout, we left full and satisfied. Highly recommend making a reservation
I was excited to bring an out of town guest here after
I was excited to bring an out of town guest here after having heard good things about it for years. We each decided to have the chef's tasting menu -- which consisted of around five dishes (maybe seven, not sure). The presentation of each was ve
Frances is a really cozy spot; the tables are really close
Frances is a really cozy spot; the tables are really close together and there's not much room to move about. It was completely full on a Tuesday night so it's probably best to book a table. Started off with the Daikon Cakes, which seemed t
Okay service, inconsistent quality, tiny servings, terrible value
Went to Frances for a special meal with friends during a quick visit to SF. Service was okay but food ranged from terrible to pretty good (the celeriac soup was the best and the risotto with shaved truffle was so terrible we had to send it back) but
Local marvel
Outstanding. Several small plates, wonderful choices. The large plates offer a good portion. Great wine list. Service is helpful, informative and attentive. As more people came it got pretty loud. We had an excellent time. Enjoy!
Lovely ambiance, we somehow got a last-minute spot last
Lovely ambiance, we somehow got a last-minute spot last Saturday around 8pm and had a very delicious dinner. The stewed short ribs were to die for. We also got the corn appetizer and the prawn, which were also pretty good.
One of my top favs, whether for a date or a small group of
One of my top favs, whether for a date or a small group of friends. I don't think I've had a single dish here that I didn't like. My favorites here are usually the soups. The ingredients and texture are always on point and unique. I'm not super into
Came on a Friday night with reservation at 6 and got seated
Came on a Friday night with reservation at 6 and got seated right away. The tables are definitely close together, but I expected this after seeing some reviews and photos on yelp. Got a gift card from my boss here because it's her favorite restaura
A perfect neighborhood restaurant.
Food was delicious and cooked with expertise and with care. Every bite was amazing. Staff were friendly and very welcoming you don't see that kind of service these days. They piqued my interest to try the sister restaurant Octavia next time!
Frances feels back to its old self when it carried a 1-star
Frances feels back to its old self when it carried a 1-star Michelin rating. The food was excellent, the service was good with perfect pacing. We started with the sourdough, beignets, asparagus fritto, and the caviar and we ended up with the pork c
Outstanding service and beautiful location.
We were so happy for Frances to reopen after the pandemic. The pork chop is outstanding and the drinks and unique and delicious
A memorable, delightful and most delicious experience.
The staff' is amazing and we had so much fun meeting with the patrons while sitting at the counter! The food is prepared exquisitely and the tastes are outstanding! I cannot wait to come back when in San Francisco! And to the staff...."hi".
I've been meaning to try Frances for some time, especially
I've been meaning to try Frances for some time, especially as the sister restaurant to Octavia in my neighborhood. The ambience and quality of service is undeniable. Their team makes the experience. We were a table of 4 and tried quite a lot on the
Very friendly and attentive service.
Cozy place. Tables are close together but we could have a conversation without a lot of background noise. We wanted the prix fix menu but picked a La carte as the prix fix option was not as interesting. Everything was tasty and particularly the rib
Best service.
Great tasting food in a tastefully demure setting. You'll know the food is good from the smell wafting through the kitchen and onto the street.
Though it has been known as a home of good food (I agree),
Though it has been known as a home of good food (I agree), Frances has also been known (let's be honest!) as a bit difficult to navigate through the friction. Before covid the often heard line was "chef prefers"... after remembering that
Sometimes your dumb date cancels and you do a happy dance
Sometimes your dumb date cancels and you do a happy dance cause you're already in the area and do a quick pivot towards this Castro classic and plop your butt at the bar....eat all the things. Get served perf every time and leave so so delightfully f
Spectular experience.
The food was exceptional. The vibe is warm, laid back, and has a light elegance. All of the flatware and glasses are beautiful as is the plating. The servers are friendly and courteous and I appreciate that they are often invisible and don't make
I dropped in here on a Friday night, and they were busy, so
I dropped in here on a Friday night, and they were busy, so we had to wait about 45 minutes. I love that we get a lot of food for a reasonable price. Other than that, the ambiance and staff are both above par.
We came in a Saturday evening without a reservation and got
We came in a Saturday evening without a reservation and got lucky with the seating. They gave us the last couple seats by the bar. They filled up quickly soon after we arrive around 5:30pm. We ordered one appetizer and one dessert to share. The entre
Chef's kiss! Food, service and ambiance is remarkable.
Worth every "Benjamin" and will not disappoint even the most discriminating palate!
Frances is a warm, inviting, laid back restaurant with
Frances is a warm, inviting, laid back restaurant with delicious, seasonal American eats and an impeccably curated wine selection. There's little to complain about here, though some portions were a bit smaller than we would have liked. Overall, the f
This was a very delightful experience! Everything was
This was a very delightful experience! Everything was delicious and we had wonderful service from Emily D. and the rest of the crew. We shared all of the dishes among three of us and were prepared to have smaller bites from the starters. The scallo
What a treat to spend Christmas Eve at Francis for dinner
What a treat to spend Christmas Eve at Francis for dinner last night. A heartfelt shoutout to all of the staff who were so incredibly gracious while away from loved ones on Christmas Eve. The fixed price menu was sumptuous (one of us is vegetarian
Highly recommend the pork chop and the dessert Pavlova.
Pork chop is super juicy and tender with Fuji apples. I love the refreshing combination of utilizing fruits with the meat dish. The Pavlova also comes with pear sherbet and a very light dessert that is not super sweet for my liking. We also love th
Frances was our most visited restaurant before COVID.
Sadly, something has gone really wrong because everything was off this last time we visited. The salad was flavorless, the main dishes were so bland I could not believe this was the Frances we used to love and brag about. Even the staff were not soph
Wonderful hidden gem restaurant in the Castro.
We came here a lot when we lived in SF about 8-10 years ago. We made the trip back to SF for dinner tonight and it did not disappoint. Excellent prix fix dinner with lovely Riesling and Rose wine. Sat in enclosed parklet patio with overhead heaters
So so good.
Loved everything about this place. It's so minimal and the staff is so nice. They're not pushy or moody. They pretty much let you enjoy your meal and give you the space and time to figure out what you want and savor your food. I did not see one perso
I've only been able to make it here once, but it's still
I've only been able to make it here once, but it's still one of the best meals I've had in the city. Very small space and you'll need a reservation pretty far in advance, but really it's worth it. I loved the "wine by the liter" option, and
The food was good.
We got the tasting menu with wine pairing. But for that price point, you can go to so many better places in SF. So that's why I give it 3 stars. It's nothing spectacular and nothing I couldn't make at home. That said, service was good and the wine po
We loved and enjoyed our dinner at Frances.
The service was spot on, and the food was perfect. Our server picked a delicious wine that paired perfectly with our dishes. It was a true pleasure to be in a restaurant that had knowledgeable servers that enjoyed their work.
Its so wonderful dining there and this is one of my
Its so wonderful dining there and this is one of my family's favorite restaurant. Though its a bit pricey but its reasonable with the kind of they have. Its so excellent and it has lovely setting, so fancy and it also has an intimate vibe. The menu i
Went to Frances for Christmas Eve dinner and was happy with
Went to Frances for Christmas Eve dinner and was happy with the courses. Service was good but not great given the price point - on two occasions the next course was brought to the table when our completed dish plates had not yet been removed and no o
Disappointing.
The new inside space is far too crowded. Staff and customers are falling over each other from the poor design. If you like traveling in economy class seats you will like the seating at Francis. On the other hand the servers do their best to work in a
Dope. This place has nice small plates with the quality of
Dope. This place has nice small plates with the quality of State Bird Provisions, and definitely has a classy, understated appeal to it. If you've got money to spare and can grab a table, a fantastic place to bring someone you'd like to impress but n
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