What is the best French restaurant in SoMa?

La Société Bar & Café is our top pick for French restaurants in SoMa, scoring 8.2/10. A contemporary brasserie marrying French technique with NorCal ingredients.

Any insider tips for La Société Bar & Café?

The steak-frites prix fixe offers strong value for the setting.

What should I order at La Société Bar & Café?

Steak frites; escargot; mussels with pommes frites

When should I visit La Société Bar & Café?

Tue–Thu early evening for easiest reservations

Who should go to La Société Bar & Café?

Upscale brasserie seekers near Moscone and downtown

Best Luxury Dining French Restaurants in SoMa (94103)

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Last Updated: February 2026

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La Société Bar & Café

A contemporary brasserie marrying French technique with NorCal ingredients.

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#1 La Société Bar & Café

8.2

$$$ Downtown SoMa

Vibes: Luxury Dining Elite Date Night Magic Business Lunch Power Players Trendy Table Hotspots

Modern French brasserie inside the Hyatt Regency Downtown SoMa serving steak frites, escargot, and seasonal, California-leaning classics. Since 2022, Chef Alexandre Viriot’s team has delivered polished service and a comfortable, upscale room that works for pre-Moscone dinners and occasions.

Must-Try Dishes: Steak Frites (au poivre, duck-fat fries), French Onion Soup, Escargot with leek–porcini butter

What makes it special: A contemporary brasserie marrying French technique with NorCal ingredients.

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