ChouChou French Bistro

Overview

Welcome to ChouChou French Bistro, a charming and intimate French restaurant located in San Francisco, California. This bistro offers a variety of amenities, including reservations, delivery, takeout, vegan and limited vegetarian options, credit card acceptance, outdoor seating, and free Wi-Fi. With a focus on creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere, ChouChou French Bistro is the perfect spot for a romantic date night, special occasion, or celebratory dinner.

Customer reviews rave about the excellent food offerings at ChouChou French Bistro. Dishes like the escargot, filet mignon, and crème brulee have left diners impressed with their quality and flavor. The attention to detail in each dish, from the tender and flavorful filet mignon to the smooth and creamy crème brulee, showcases the skill and expertise of the kitchen staff. With a pre-fixe menu option that includes a starter, entrée, and dessert, diners can enjoy a full dining experience at a reasonable price.

Overall, ChouChou French Bistro provides a fantastic dining experience with delicious French classics, attentive service, and a warm ambiance. Whether you're looking to indulge in comforting French cuisine or celebrate a special occasion, ChouChou French Bistro is sure to impress.

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FAQ's

  • What are the dining options at ChouChou French Bistro?

    ChouChou French Bistro offers dining options like Takes Reservations, Offers Delivery, Offers Takeout, Vegan Options, Limited Vegetarian Options, Outdoor Seating, and more.

  • Can customers bring their own wine to ChouChou French Bistro?

    Yes, customers can bring their own wine to ChouChou French Bistro with a corkage fee of $25.

  • What are the highlights of the ChouChou French Bistro menu?

    The highlights of the menu include dishes like escargot, filet mignon, crème brûlée, French onion soup, and more.

  • Is ChouChou French Bistro family-friendly?

    ChouChou French Bistro is not ideal for kids, as it has limited options for children and a more intimate dining environment.

  • What are customers saying about the dining experience at ChouChou French Bistro?

    Customers have praised the ambiance, quality of food, service, and overall experience at ChouChou French Bistro.

Ratings of ChouChou French Bistro

Yelp

1334

Google

318

Visitors' opinions on ChouChou French Bistro

/ 1334
Sandy S.
Sandy S. 23/04/2024
stars
The first time I know about this restaurant was when my sister gave us a gift certificate for my anniversary. Very quaint small restaurant but had a good vibe. Quiet but inviting. The foods were excellent ! Ever since that, I've been giving other family the same experience and go there for a special occasions.
Jessica O.
Jessica O. 16/04/2024
stars
My cousin celebrated her birthday here this past weekend and my family had a great dinner here! Our party of 9 took up most of the main dining room and every other table was taken up by the time of our 6:15pm reservation. I was able to park in the lot next to the restaurant, but it's definitely small so you might have to park in the neighborhoods nearby. The interior is very cozy and intimate and the ambiance is perfect for a date night or birthday celebration. It was a pre-fixe 3 course meal for $65 each person including a starter, entrée, and dessert. I got the escargot, filet mignon, and the crème brulee. We started with warm bread and butter, and the appetizer came out in a timely manner given how large our party was. The escargot was tender and swimming in herby and garlicky melted butter, which was perfect to dip the bread into. I wish there was slightly more salt in the sauce, since it was rich but was lacking a bit of flavor. I haven't had escargot for many years, so this was surprisingly better than I remembered it to be. The entrees came out in a couple rounds, but everyone got their food within 5 minutes. The filet mignon was tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked to a medium rare. It came with a peppercorn sauce, potato gratin, broccolini, and an herbed butter on top. The potato gratin was okay, I wish the potatoes were sliced a little thinner and was a little more tender. The peppercorn sauce was tasty, but I don't think the filet mignon necessarily needed it. The broccolini was cooked with garlic and lemon, and was a nice light side to the heavier main and sauce. We brought a bottle of red wine for the table, and it was so good with the filet. For dessert, I had the crème brulee and the custard was smooth and had great vanilla flavor. The caramelized sugar on top was crisp and not too thick. I also tried the mango panna cotta which was very smooth and had a great mango sauce. Overall, it was a great meal here and I would definitely come back. I had enough leftovers for a second meal, so the pre-fixe menu was definitely worth the price. Great service, nice ambiance, and solid food!
Jason L.
Jason L. 30/01/2024
stars
Great French spot with all the classics and nice but not over the top white tablecloth service. Expect to have a great-tasting comfort meal with a strong wine selection in a relaxed atmosphere. I didn't realize coming into this that doing the pre fixe menu is required, so that was a bit of a surprise but worth it in the end. Good for a splurgey night out or a non-stuffy special occasion / celebration / date night.
Jocelyn L.
Jocelyn L. 21/01/2024
stars
I went to ChouChou back several years ago, had a mediocre experience. But a few years ago, they recently changed ownership, and also my husband and I have moved to the neighborhood, so we wanted to give it a go! I'm so happy we came here. The ambiance is so much more charming than it used to be. They've remodeled the place, so it's a lot brighter, warmer, and also larger - they expanded to have more dining space! Their menu is quite large. They have ala carte items, and also a 3 course menu, which they are open to swapping items, since there are some items on the ala carte, that aren't listed in the 3 course side. They are so accommodating! We each did the 3 course menu, and ordered: French onion soup PEI mussels French fries Filet mignon Cassoulet Lemon eclipse Crème brûlée We loved all of our dishes, especially the French onion soup, filet mignon, and cassoulet. Desserts were great too. Just overall simple food, executed pretty well, considering that it's a little neighborhood spot so close to us. I felt the price was decent considering the quality and experience. The corkage was only $25 too, fair! The service was really nice too. They were very friendly and accommodating, and let us choose the table we wanted since we had a stroller, and we had the cozy one with the window in the street. Parking lot could use some work - needs to be repaved. It's very, very bumpy, difficult pushing our stroller through it. Lovely experience, can't wait to return!
Kiyomi K.
Kiyomi K. 11/01/2024
stars
I finally got a chance to try ChouChou and it was a special occasion for me as my boyfriend made a reservation to celebrate my birthday. They have a parking lot but I would recommend parking on the streets or taking public transportation as the parking lot can easily get packed. The restaurant itself is pretty small and it can feel kinda crowded. I was quite surprised how packed the place got on a Tuesday. I would have to say, for the number of workers, the service did feel somewhat slow. We had ordered the 65$ fixed menu that comes with a starter, main and dessert. You get to choose what you want from the menu, which they have plenty to choose from. I had ordered the crab salad, the Alaskan salmon and the molten chocolate cake. Additionally, the restaurant provided me a crème brûlée for my birthday celebration. I think for the price, it's a nice place to have a budget friendly course meal.
Maria M.
Maria M. 10/12/2023
stars
This unassuming little French restaurant in Forrest Hill is full of surprises. I didn't expect to enjoy my meal so much. Starters like the mussels fragrant with the shallots, fennel and white wine was delish. The beet and arugula salad with strawberry vinaigrette is a favorite as well. The mushroom ravioli appetizer with truffle cream is amazing. The entrees are always consistently delicious. The beef Bourguignon was tender and a comforting meal. The filet mignon with pepper corn sauce, potato gratin is something I get not only at the restaurant but for delivery. Desserts like mango panna cotta, creme brûlée and apple tart are great palate cleansers. I love this place. It's a casual French spot with an elegant and 5 star feel! All the French comfort food that never disappoints. A neighborhood gem that has secured its spot as a delicious and reliable spot!
French
Closed Opens at 4:00 PM
$$$$ Price range per person $3 - $143

Address

400 Dewey Blvd San Francisco, CA 94116
Features

Features

Takes ReservationsTakes Reservations Offers DeliveryOffers Delivery Offers TakeoutOffers Takeout Vegan OptionsVegan Options Limited Vegetarian OptionsLimited Vegetarian Options Accepts Credit CardsAccepts Credit Cards Accepts Android PayAccepts Android Pay Accepts Apple PayAccepts Apple Pay Outdoor SeatingOutdoor Seating IntimateIntimate Moderate NoiseModerate Noise Casual DressCasual Dress Offers CateringOffers Catering Good for GroupsGood for Groups Good for DinnerGood for Dinner Street Parking, Private Lot ParkingStreet Parking, Private Lot Parking Free Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi Beer & Wine OnlyBeer & Wine Only Gender-neutral restroomsGender-neutral restrooms Covered Outdoor SeatingCovered Outdoor Seating Not Good For KidsNot Good For Kids Dogs Not AllowedDogs Not Allowed TVTV Bike ParkingBike Parking

Opening hours

Monday Sun 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday Sun 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday Sun 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday Sun 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday Sun 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Saturday Sun 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sunday Sun 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Update on: Mar 12, 2024

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