Clementine Restaurant

CHAPEAU! At 126 clement St SF, CA is a fantastic Restaurant, and a bargain. This French bistro has an early bird price fix for $28.00 (three courses) that is excellent, Yes let the jokes begin, no I'm not over 60 and do have all my teeth. They have lowered the price but not the quality. The authentic French food was magnifique, the service was excellent. The owner/chief comes out and greets each table but not as an owner who has to but it is a warm greeting as a friend. The staff is knowledgeable about the food, its preparation, proper service and the proper wine for your meal.

It was my wifes birthday and we are on a tight budget, but you would not know it by the food we ate, I had the Escargots, Cassoulet de Toulouse Canellini Beans/ Shredded Braised Lamb Shoulder/
Duck Leg Confit/ Garlic & Toulouse Sausage and Vanilla Bean Crme Brule it was perfect. My wife had the flounder with a sauce to die for.

Chapeau! has recently moved and is now in what use to be Clementine. They have ordered a new sign but it is not there yet so keep your eyes open when you go there.

Posted 08/07/09 | Report Abuse

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Stumbled across this restaurant when we were walking down Clement St. So glad we did! The French food is amazing here. I recommend the escargo and with plenty of their fresh made bread, and their steak with pomme frites is to die for. The inside of the restaurant is very nice and the price isn't too bad. A great eat in the city!

Posted 06/04/08 | Report Abuse

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The food is very good, very french, and they have a decent wine selection. Service is excellent, and it was quite croweded on weekday dinner hours. Its a bit pricy, but no more than any good french would be, would go back anytime. Recommended!

Posted 06/23/05 | Report Abuse

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french food here is really good. i'm not big into french cuisine, but this place makes me change my mind completely, especially with the deserts! great food!

Posted 04/17/05 | Report Abuse

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This is a wonderful French restaurant for a couple or a small birthday celebration. The decor and atmosphere is nice. The food is amazing. The best time to try it out is Tuesday through Thursday, when they have a prix-fixe menu for about $25 a person. This includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. It's not a place where you have to feel uptight and stifled. It's nice enough to not be too casual, but casual enough to actually enjoy dining there. Highly recommended!

Posted 04/15/05 | Report Abuse

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