Chapeau

"Chapeau offers classic French dishes for $75 during Restaurant Week, featuring items like soupe a l’oignon and salade Lyonnaise." - Dianne de Guzman

"Cocotte is a great neighborhood restaurant in Russian Hill. The place is small and can get a little noisy, but it’s the kind of volume that’s a good thing on a date or if you want to sit at the bar alone. They serve French food here, and have classics like mussels and beef tartare. The coq au vin is more than enough for a whole meal and at $23, you should get a glass of wine to go with it, too." - will kamensky

"Neighborhood restaurants are great for last-minute dates, and if you’re in Russian Hill, Cocotte should definitely be on your short list. This French spot is small, dark, and has a good buzz going, and the menu is full of dishes like coq au vin. Make sure you also order the cauliflower gratin to split." - taylor abrams, will kamensky

"“Hats off” to this beloved bistro, which is still charming regulars after more than 20 years. It’s worth venturing out to the avenues to indulge in classics like the salmon trio, smoked duck salad, lamb cassoulet, and profiteroles drowned in ganache." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Chapeau is a proper neighborhood staple, opening in 1996 with dishes coming from executive chef Philippe Gardelle. French cuisine may not hold the allure it once did but Gardelle’s escargot, risotto, striped bass, and creme brulee point to a staying power that’s kept this restaurant afloat for 26 years." - Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff