Best French Restaurants in SOMA
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Saison Cellar & Wine Bar
Serious wine program with elegant French snacks for an upscale date.
Notable Picks
8.1
Intimate wine bar from the Saison team pouring serious bottles with a compact menu of French-leaning bites. Ideal for a refined, share-a-bottle date before a game or show.
Must-Try Dishes:
Croque monsieur, Steak tartare with crisps, Pot de crème
What Makes it Special: Serious wine program with elegant French snacks for an upscale date.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A Parisian-leaning counter-service cafe that pairs Verve Coffee with house-made bagels and French-inflected brunch plates — the kind of focused menu where the lox bagel and avocado egg toast carry most of the weight. It fills the gap for Mid-Market workers who want a sit-down-quality brunch without the full-service wait, and the outdoor seating keeps the cafe-in-SOMA illusion working.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lox Bagel, Avocado Egg Toast, California Turkey Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Parisian-style cafe in Mid-Market pairing Verve Coffee with handmade bagels and French-influenced brunch plates.