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Sajid MehmoodJuly 11, 2012Just finished watching a movie at the Metreon? Walk a few more blocks down 4th, and come here for dessert -- it's fantastic. I recommend the chocolate banana brioche pudding. Dinner's great here too
Tim PursellAugust 6, 2014Everything is great -- the famous duck is superb. Desserts are luscious. Great service and a refreshingly affordable wine list, particularly good by the glass choices.
Mary XDecember 8, 2012Authentic French restaurant w yummy food. I liked the spicy calamari and veal braised short ribs. The atmosphere is homey and people sit around chatting for awhile.
went there a second time, 5star again for the service, the food is good but not the best, but i would go back, the tenderloin was good, roast chicken is also good. next time i will try their shrimp!
Henri DogFebruary 23, 2016Outstanding Northern-French cooking. Nice setting. Excellent service. Remarkable prices. Good surprisingly-affordable wine list.
George DyFebruary 16, 2015Great and affordable French good served by a mostly French staff! Try the lamb and the frisée salad.
Amazing place for dinner - great food, service, and wines! Get the duck confit. 😄
Mirta KozDecember 25, 2012Prawns with pastis. Dover sole with risotto. Wine: Girgich Hills Sauvignon blanc
- not the best but one of the better! nothing to disappoint but not much to impress neither. i grow up eating french so could be a little picky but overall its a nice place with true french spirit.
Ginger TulleyNovember 20, 2009The tuna burger here is consistently delicious - the best I've ever had. I try to go at least once a month to get my fix - lunch or dinner. Read more
Mike J is a moron. Must explain why it's impossible to get same day reservations on a Friday night before 9.
Henry PhamNovember 4, 2010The ambient was nice..the food was beautifully presented..outstanding grass fed beef filet mignon..
A shadow of its former self since Chef Hirigoyen sold it off and opened Piperade.
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Fringale, which means "the urge to eat," pioneered the South of Market culinary renaissance as one of the first true French bistros in San Francisco.
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- Mon, Sun
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(415) 543-0573
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"An SF gem with lovely service and great bistro staples. I always get the steak au poivre or the filet mignon, but you can't go wrong with the cassoulet which has been cooking since the day it opened."
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- 7.8
"The beignet donuts w chocolate , smoothie shots and croissants plate they give, the egg scramble with mushroom - all amazing. One of the best brunches I've had in the city . Mimosas are great too"
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"Amazing drinks! I signed up on the guest list the night before and got in for $10 -- not bad! The bubbles and confetti add a nice touch :)"
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