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Best Traditional French Restaurants in Downtown / Union Square

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1. Le Central
4.7
Exceptional(2315)
€€€€
• Traditional French • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 2 times today
The food is always amazing. The staff is always wonderful. Both of these things were true last night. It was great to celebrate San Francisco restaurant week at Le Central. They were also very kind and switched our table for us, which was not an easy feat since it was so full. 
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2. Bon Delire
4.8
Exceptional(665)
€€€€
• Traditional French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 30 times today
Excellent food and lovely staff/service! We love coming here.
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3. Bouche
4.6
Exceptional(2011)
€€€€
• Traditional French • Downtown / Union Square
Booked 20 times today
Loved it! Everything was great. Service was wonderful and we loved the food and wine!
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4. Chouquet's
4.8
Exceptional(1908)
€€€€
• Traditional French • Pacific Heights
Booked 24 times today
Great food and fantastic service! We really enjoyed coming here for a casual but festive birthday dinner. Really nice wine list too!
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5. L'Ardoise
4.9
Exceptional(3618)
€€€€
• Traditional French • The Castro
Booked 42 times today
You cannot do better for a terrific meal out, than L'ardois !
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6. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF
4.7
Exceptional(7481)
€€€€
• Traditional French • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 24 times today
Absinthe is consistently my go to place in Hayes Valley. The food is reliable, the cocktails are innovative, and the ambience is superb.
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7. Florio
4.8
Exceptional(1866)
€€€€
• Traditional French • Pacific Heights
Booked 14 times today
I love the food , especially the papperdelli blanco bolognese
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8. Bombay Brasserie
4.3
Awesome(132)
€€€€
• Traditional French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 3 times today
Food was delicious. Mustard chilli fish was amazing, a must try!!
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9. Aquitaine - San Francisco
4.3
Awesome(377)
€€€€
• Traditional French • Noe Valley
It’s been a while since a last visit to Aquitaine. The chef provided a personalized experience. The food was exceptional. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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10. Chou Chou Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(2328)
€€€€
• Traditional French • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 4 times today
Chou Chou Bistro never disappoints, we have been dining there for years and always savor the selection of appetizers, entrees, and yummy desserts. It is a wonderful gem in the Forest Hill/West Portal area. The staff is superb, welcoming, attentive, and kind.

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