Best French Restaurants in Tenderloin (94102)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.8
Chef Claude Le Tohic’s Michelin-recognized fine-dining room delivers precise, modern French tasting menus in a polished Union Square setting. Service is orchestrated and pacing is tight, making it a destination for celebratory dinners and serious food lovers.
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 classic French comfort with a serious cocktail program. It’s a go-to before Symphony/Opera with reliable pacing and brasserie staples done right.
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.
#3
ONE65 Bistro
8.1
The third-floor brasserie in the ONE65 building serves rotisserie-driven, modern French plates with efficient, professional service. It’s a smart downtown option for business lunches and pre-shopping dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rotisserie chicken jus-roast, Pâté en croûte, Parisian gnocchi
What makes it special: Modern brasserie dishes anchored by serious rotisserie technique.
8.0
Cozy Hayes Valley bistro for everyday French—moules-frites, croques, salads, and their famously indulgent burger with a runny egg. Friendly service and sidewalk tables keep it lively from brunch through casual date nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
8oz Angus Beef Burger on Ciabatta, Roquefort Burger with Caramelized Onions, Egg-Topped Burger with Fries
What makes it special: Build-your-own French bistro burger with classic add-ons.