San Francisco has exemplary French restaurants which are perfect or a really special occasion, such as an engagement, anniversary, wedding or romantic date. While there are many Fine French Restaurants in San Francisco, these are the finest of the fine. The Dining Room at The Ritz Carlton, Campton Place at Campton Place Hotel, Fifth Floor, Fleur de Lys and Jardinere are all top rated restaurants.
The Dining Room has the high distinction of being a AAA Five Diamond Restaurant, which is a rare honor. The other four restaurants here have been award ed AAA’s Four Diamonds. All of there restaurants have received accolades from travel associations and publications
Fine French restaurants offer exquisite French food in a formal environment. There restaurants offer tasting menus, a multi course experience of flavors recommended by the Chef. For a truly special occasions, here are San Francisco’s finest French Restaurants.
The Dining Room
The Ritz Carlton
600 Stockton and California Street
San Francisco, California 94108
415-296-7465
Located in the Ritz Carlton, The Dining Room has a candlelit, intimate, romantic atmosphere. Chef Ron Siegel’s evolving menu focus on modern French cuisine with a Japanese influence. Guests of The Dining Room are greeted by Sommelier Stephan Lacroix with a glass of champagne or sparkling wine from the custom made champagne cart. There are The Chef’s Six Course Tasting Menu is $89 per person. The Chef’s Nine Course Tasting menu is $115 per person. The menu offerings change with many opportunities to taste food that you may have never experienced before.
The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton is one of only two restaurants in California and sixteen restaurants in North America to earn the Five-Star Award from Exxon Mobil for 2007. The Dining Room has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including: AAA Five Diamond Rating, San Francisco Chronicle “Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants Four Star Rating, Zagat Survey 2007 “America’s Top 100 Hotel Restaurants, Food & Win Magazine “One of the Hottest Restaurants in the World, Gayot’s Gault Millau Guide “One of the Top 10 Hotel Restaurants in the US for 2006.
Campton Place
Campton Place Hotel
340 Stockton Street
San Francisco, California
Executive Chef masterfully blends contemporary Bay Area cuisine with American and European traditions, The menu changes seasonally. Dishes are drawn form the rich seasonal bounty of Northern California. Campton Palce has received accolades from the San Francisco Chronicle and Food & Wine Magazine. AAA Four Diamond. Pricing:: Three Courses $65, Four Courses $75, Tasting Menu $95, Tasting Menu Wine Pairing $59.
Fifth Floor
12 Fourth Street
San Francisco, California
415-348-1555
Fifth Floor has an intimate atmosphere. The 75 seat dining room has a collection of Ar Deco inspired chairs and a collection of original contemporary art. Nouvelle French cuisine. AAA Four Diamond. The restaurant has received many awards for excellence. Tasting menus $95 to $115.
Fleur de Lys
777 Sutter Street
San Francisco, California
415-673-7779
Fleur de Lys is considered the most romantic dining room in San Francisco. The restaurant has been serving the finest of French food for over 45 years. The restaurant underwent a ten month renovation after a fire and reopened in 2002 to much acclaim. There interior was more spacious and opulent then before. Fleur de Lys has received many accolades including the AAA Four Diamond award, and recognition from Bon Appetite magazine, Gourmet Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine and more., Three Course Menu $74 with wine pairing an additional $50. Four Course menu $82, with wine pairing and additional $60. Five Course Menu $94 with wine pairing an additional $70.
Jardinere
300 Grove Street
San Francisco, California 94102
415-861-5555
Jardiniere is housed in a beautiful landmark building in Civic Center area. Jardinere’s cuisine is award winning French-California style. AAA Four Diamond. Chef’s Six Course Tasting Menu is $99.
Enjoy your wonderful, romantic French dinner. All prices subject to change. Contact the restaurant for further information.
