Chapeau
French restaurant · Inner Richmond
126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
Highlights
Classic French bistro with escargot, cassoulet, and profiteroles
Classic French bistro with escargot, cassoulet, and profiteroles
"Chapeau is a proper neighborhood staple, opening in 1996 with dishes coming from executive chef Philippe Gardelle. The restaurant space saw a refresh in 2024, an update of the menu, and the addition of Andrew Gardelle (owners Philippe and Ellen Gardelle’s son) as chef de cuisine after working in spots like Spruce and the Village Pub. Classics such as the escargot and cassoulet remain on the menu, and new seasonal items will rotate in, such as a recent roasted tomato soup." - Paolo Bicchieri
"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 for over 25 years. The restaurant recently underwent an update to the interior, and the restaurant’s new chef de cuisine Andrew Gardelle, sons of owners Philippe and Ellen Gardelle, has helped to update the menu. It’s worth venturing out to the avenues to indulge in dishes such as the cassoulet or ratatouille. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, there is a two- and three-course menu available for $47 and $55 respectively." - Dianne de Guzman
