Galinette

"Galinette is just two blocks from the water, so the walk-in-only Outer Sunset spot works for any spontaneous post-beach meals. The menu sticks to the usuals, including a great french onion soup, steak frites, croquettes filled with duck confit, and a bourride with squid, mussels, a catch of the day, and other sea creatures." - julia chen 1, patrick wong

"Galinette is a new French bistro by the ocean, perfect for locals and daytrippers looking for a place to stop for food after a day at the beach. The restaurant is from the team behind Union Square’s Bouche, but here Galinette skews more casual (and less phone-focused) with a choice between snacky items like duck confit croquette or brandade, and heartier items like the bourride with seafood and hanger steak frites. The restaurant is open from morning to night, with pastry and coffee offerings if you’re looking for something more on the go." - Dianne de Guzman, Lauren Saria

"Galinette is a French bistro that manages to serve all kinds of diners in the Outer Sunset, including morning coffee drinkers, post-beach beachgoers, and neighborhood dinner regulars. With an approachable menu and an easygoing wine list, it’s easy to see why — for something comforting for when the fog rolls in, try the restaurant’s bourride, or “fake bouillabaisse,” as the menu calls out, served with shellfish and the catch of the day." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"A meal at Galinette is like catching up with that friend you see every few months. You’re never making consistent plans to see each other, but when you do it’s easy and comfortable. This Outer Sunset bistro channels nearby Ocean Beach. Sunshine floods in from the windows on every wall, while sandy families, surfers, and groups of friends pile into simple wooden chairs stationed around communal tables. Unrushed service means you can take your time digging into French comfort food like beef tartare and escargot, all while you’re still wearing a bathing suit under a cover-up. And if those long overdue conversations end up taking a few hours, you’re in luck. This spot stays open until 9:30pm, a rare find in this neighborhood, so you can linger after the sun goes down, run back out for a polar plunge, and return for a hot chocolate and bread pudding. Just like any friend though, a meal here isn’t perfect. There are some definite high notes: the tartare is one of the best renditions in the city and the juicy roasted chicken is doused in a dijon mustard cream that you’ll be licking off your fingers. And then some dishes remind you why you only see each other sporadically, like the dry jambon beurre, or steak frites with a hanger cut that’s tough enough to confuse with a dehydrated apple ring. You might say “We should do this more often,” but in your heart you’ll know it’s best just every once in a while. Food Rundown photo credit: Ricky Rodriguez Beef Tartare As expected. An egg yolk topping with four slices of lightly oiled bread and a few leaves of romaine lettuce. It’s tangy, creamy, and everything a tartare should be. Order it. Roasted Chicken This half—or whole—chicken should come with a splash zone warning. It’s served with a dijon mustard cream and green beans and is one of the best things on the menu. Bourride Despite almost every sea creature imaginable being in this bowl, this stew is bland. But, there aren’t many opportunities to try this southern French dish in San Francisco, so if you’re curious, temper your expectations and give it a shot. Hanger Steak Frites We ordered ours medium-rare, and it still came out chewy. But the crispy fries, reminiscent of a certain golden arches-themed fast food franchise, still make this dish worth ordering. Jambon Beurre Unfortunately, this baguette is tougher than a piece of gum that’s stuck to the bottom of a bench, and the ham is more parched than a bowl of milkless cereal. Skip with confidence." - Ricky Rodriguez

"This small French bistro looks like it might be a great place to forget the internet exists. Galinette in the Outer Sunset is open all day—from 9:30am to 9pm Monday through Friday and until 11pm on Saturday and Sunday—and has just one communal table and a no-phones policy. In the morning, they serve croissants and espresso, but their “signature dish” is the bourride catch-of-the-day fish stew served in the afternoon and evening. The menu will also have some appetizers like a duck confit croquette, sandwiches like a jambon beurre, and eventually French wines (as soon as they get their license)." - ricky rodriguez