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Café Claude
(Now Closed)French Restaurant, Jazz and Blues Venue, and Art Gallery$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
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Mike WinstonApril 26, 2014Tucked away on a hidden little back alley, this authentic cafe serves authentic Parisian cuisine. Don't miss the Escargot En Croute or Steak Tartare & read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
Wilson Favre-DelerueOctober 15, 2016French food like your mother made it: superb onion soup, just the right balance of onion, soggy bread and grilled cheese atop in a super flavourful both, and PERFECT steak frites with a '12 Margaux.
Lee SimcoxAugust 21, 2013A great atmosphere (especially with live jazz Thu-Sat; sit outside if possible), sexy staff provide a fantastic service, and possibly the best quality food I've ever eaten. Recommended to all!
Jo LAugust 23, 2013Easy to miss if you're driving. The entrance is through a narrow alley. Look for the red canopy. Live jazz nights Thursday through Saturday. Great Parisian ambience.
Chuck CoulsonJanuary 4, 2019Great french bistro in FiDi. In an "alley" that ads to the Parisian effect. Beautiful inside with a newly added bar area.
The Corcoran GroupJune 19, 2011Come for the handsome waiters, the great live music every night and have a nice meal of Escargot, Steak Tartare or the Crouque Monsieur with their legendary fries.
SamaherAugust 9, 2014Very romantic place! Live music and great for dates. Tuna tartar and fillet mignon are good.
Jeb JohenningJanuary 26, 2015What's not to to like? Frisée salad + steak frites + Chinon Cabernet= a perfect meal!
Phil KenchJuly 4, 2012The have got "French" right here but are so in character their temptation to up sell to French got the better of our waiter ;-)Fine tuna and steak. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Cj MizzoSeptember 6, 2013Excellent beef tatare made in front of you. Escargot was not too rich and creamy but just right
Anjanette BrownJuly 21, 2011Good looking waiters with lots of personality...Derek is fantabulous!! Sit at the bar and enjoy his wine or tequila recommendations. The french fries and the spinach are amazing!!!
Ryder BondSeptember 9, 2013Always love Cafe Claude- today was Quiche Lorraine and pomme frites . Yum as always. Staff was super nice. Sat outside today
Everything is good but the salads are the best in San Francisco. Yes -- the best in San Francisco.
James TSeptember 10, 2014I enjoy sitting outside in the lane, but be warned, the heat lamps only cover about 1/3 of the outside area (closest to the restaurant).
John MimsMay 26, 2011Spot on awesome French bistro...off beaten path in alley. Tremendously good food. Live music, great outdoor tables in alley. Great bar
Adam SampsonDecember 30, 2014Live Jazz and a really nice atmosphere. I highly recommend giving it a try.
Chip GrahamAugust 3, 2013For weekend lunch..eat outside. Great service, croque madame is a great lunch meal.
Jack LumanogJuly 18, 2010Josh waited on us - great service, great food. Highly recommend filet mignon, pomme frites, and coconut custard. Live jazz on Saturday night was a nice treat too!
Kosuke HataFebruary 4, 2012The live music is a great for hanging out by the bar. It's not a 'dinner' kinda place, but the food is splendid nonetheless.- The coq au vin seems to be the standout entrée. It’s delicious!
JD MaloneAugust 31, 2015Food is good but if you're looking for authentic then this is not the place for you. The steak tartar and salads are your best options.
MichalApril 24, 2013Awesome french bread, finally for European like me and New York stake wasn't the worse neither.
Simon & SchusterJuly 28, 2010Cafe Claude is the setting for hilarious conversation between jaded female private eye Izzy Spellman and her hypercritical attorney older brother in THE SPELLMAN FILES by Liza Lutz. Read more
╰⊰✿ *~Ｓｈｉｒａ Ｌｙｌａ~* ✿⊱╮October 2, 2010This is lovely+cozy little place.Try Coq St.Jacques , Tuna Tartars , Pranw Brochette , Escargot en Croute!
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Café Claude, with its furnishings rescued from a retired Parisian café, feels like Paris. The curving zinc bar, vintage tables, and period travel posters evoke a wonderful sense of déjà vu as you enter to the sounds of animated conversations.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(415) 392-3505
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.0
"Authentic bistro ambience, perfectly executed French dishes, great wine and magazine selection: a great go-to stretch of the homeland in SF!"
Wilson Favre-Delerue - 8.3
"Amazingly friendly, knowledgeable staff + French-inspired family style tapas on a heated patio = a win every time at this Cow Hollow gem."
Corrie Davidson - 8.0
"Can't go wrong with anything here. Surprisingly, a real standout was the pear salad. Fresh, delicious and simple. Go here, and go here often."
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- 8.1
"A place with a modern take on classic libations, and a clientele that's a raucous mix of office workers letting loose and mixology aficionados. Try the Sazerac with locally distilled Old Potrero Rye."
AskMen - 8.5
"What's good here?? What a question! This is and underground 1930s newsstand themed lounge with LIVE music- not just music- a FULL band. I had an amazing beer and their 'barbarella' cocktail- amazing!"
Emily B - 8.4
"Wild SF Walking tours leave from here, highly recommended! #8 out of close to 1000 on trip advisor!"
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