Best Date Night French Restaurants in Tenderloin (94102)
2 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.9
Chef Claude Le Tohic’s tasting-menu flagship delivers precise modern French technique with seasonal seafood and luxurious sauces in a hushed, polished dining room. Service is choreographed without stiffness, making it a special-occasion choice near Union Square.
Must-Try Dishes:
Caviar course with warm blinis, Roasted lobster with beurre monté, Seasonal canelé for petit fours
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized tasting menus executed with exacting French technique.
8.3
Long-running Hayes Valley brasserie (since 1998) pairing classics like French onion soup and steak frites with one of the city’s hallmark cocktail programs. Lively, Belle Époque décor and pre/post-symphony crowds make it a reliable date-night stop steps from the performing arts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Absinthe Burger with Gruyère and Fries, French Onion Soup, Seasonal Greens
What makes it special: A brasserie burger executed with precision in a classic setting.