Best French Restaurants in North Beach (94133)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Essential Picks
#1
Quince
9.2
Three-Michelin-star tasting menu from Chef Michael Tusk in Jackson Square, with produce driven courses sourced from Fresh Run Farm. Hospitality is polished, the pacing is precise, and the room suits milestone dinners and serious wine pairings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Caviar service with brioche, Fresh Run Farm seasonal vegetable course, Chef’s pasta course (tasting menu)
What makes it special: A farm-partnership tasting menu refined to three-star precision.
Notable Picks
8.8
Soufflé-only icon crafting dramatic savory and sweet clouds in a candlelit North Beach room (since 1979). Reservations happen by voicemail and the leisurely pacing suits photo-worthy, shareable courses.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gruyère Soufflé, Mushroom & Gruyère Soufflé, Chocolate Soufflé
What makes it special: A rare, all-soufflé French menu executed tableside-to-oven precision.
8.1
Micro-bakery near the waterfront turning out laminated pastries with playful fillings that sell out by early afternoon. Limited seating; most guests grab coffees and boxes of viennoiserie to go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter croissant, Seasonal cruffin, Kouign-amann
What makes it special: Small-batch viennoiserie with creative, rotating flavors.
Worthy Picks
7.8
All-day French-leaning café at the foot of North Beach serving omelets, quiche, and pastry alongside espresso drinks. It’s a practical brunch stop with steady hours and crowd-pleasing plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butter Croissant, Almond Croissant, Jambon-Beurre
What makes it special: Golden viennoiserie and classic baguette sandwiches in great light.