Message from L'Olivier

L'Olivier, for exceptional lunches and romantic dinners.
  • Perfect for private parties
  • Authentic French cuisines
  • Romantic dinners

L'Olivier offers guests authentic French dishes as well as a wine list, consisting of Californian and French vintages. The private dining rooms offer banquet facilities for business groups, as well as social events, such as weddings, birthdays, and rehearsal dinners. The kitchen offers a menu borrowed from French country style recipes that are classical yet light in calories. Superbly rich desserts include a delectable soufflé and signature crème brulee.

MarkerL'Olivier

(415) 981-7824

465 Davis Ct
San Francisco, CA 94111

Editorial Description by Citysearch
White-tablecloth French restaurant with glassed-in "greenhouse" dining rooms near Jackson Square.
Rated 9.3 out of 10 by Citysearch.
5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 16 reviews on Citysearch)

Haven't been disappointed yet 5 Star Rating - World class

What can I say. I've been to L'Olivier several times and have yet to be disappointed. The food is always terrific, the staff attentive and the wine list won't break the bank. I really like the roasted lamb and the hearts of romaine salad. They manage not to smother the salad in the roquefort dressing. For dessert you have to order the souffle it's well worth it. This is not a hip scene rather is a great dining experience.

Pros: attentive staff, good wine list, great food
Posted 03/25/08 at 12:50pm

Superb 5 Star Rating - World class

I was here with a group of about 30 people. We were celebrating Easter and we had to be there around 6:30am. The service was INCREDIBLE. The food was exquist and we were all pleased with what we ordered. We had a choice of Chicken, Salmon, or Meat. I had the Salmon and it was superb. The soup was really good as well and lets not even mention the dessert it was incredible. I really enjoyed this place and for sure we will be back again!!!

Posted 03/24/08 at 12:56pm

Outstanding Experience 5 Star Rating - World class

I was at this restaurant with large party of 30 people celebrating birthday. The food was better then ever, fresh and wonderful as always! Every time we go here I am surprised with new twists to favorite dishes. The appetizers were very creative and served in variety of ways including a dish made out of a pineapple. The choice and size of entrees were to satisfy any gourmet restaurant goers. We were so full after trying all the appetizers that we took our entrees home and had them the next day. The fish entree was so fresh and juicy that I thought that the fish was still alive. The service in this restaurant is above all expectations. All waiters were very responsive and attentive to any of our requests. The owner of the restaurant is extremely friendly and personally attends to guests throughout diner to ensure that everything is going well. This trait is rare in French restaurant more common in Eastern cultures. My friends and family are frequent at this great place and personal approach and love that the staff puts into every touch is what makes this restaurant unique and enjoyable for customers. The staffs from valet to the Head Chef really care about their customers and why we always come back. In additional, the restaurant's interior is very elegant and done with taste of true French.

Posted 03/21/08 at 5:14pm

Pleasant and enjoyable with the personal approach! 5 Star Rating - World class

I was surprised reading the latest review posted on 3/10/08. I was at this restaurant the same day on March 9 with 35 more people celebrating our friend's birthday. The food was fresh and wonderful as always! We had a family style share appetizers and individual entrees. The portions of the entrees were huge! We were so full after trying all the appetizers that we took our entrees home and had them the next day. The stake was still fresh and juicy. The service in this restaurant could not be any better. All waiters were very responsive and attentive to any of our request. The owner of the restaurant came up a few times asking if we were satisfied with the food and if we needed anything. It is not my first time at this restaurant and each time my experience was great. The personal approach and love that the staff puts into every touch is what makes this restaurant unique and enjoyable for customers. The staff really cares about their customers and their customers always come back. In additional to all above, I would like to add that the place is beautifully designed and impresses the visitors with their neatness and cleanness.

Posted 03/19/08 at 4:58pm

bad customer service, avoid this place. 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

I was attended the b-day party on 3/9 and it was a disaster. The plates were very old, scratchy and looked not clean, the service was very bad. We asked for coffee in the middle of the party but never got it until the cake was served. When the waiter brought the coffee it was cold.
The food wasn't bad but the portions were small compare to the other Russian places. There were guests from other cities and they couldn't believe how bad the service was.
if this restaurant want to have a business, the owner better think how to improve the service.

Posted 03/10/08 at 7:34am