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Address:
1849 Union St.
San Francisco, CA 94123

Neighborhood:
Marina / Presidio

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Cuisine:
French

Price: $30 and under

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Bistro Unique Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.bistrouniquesf.com
Email: info@bistrouniquesf.com
Phone: (415) 218-4136
Hours of Operation: Monday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Tuesday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Wednesday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Friday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm Reservations recommended.
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French, Contemporary French
Executive Chef: André Tripier
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar

Getting there

Cross Street: Union St. and Octavia St. (between Octavia St. and Laguna St.)
Public Transit: Closest Bus stop for both Muni line 41 and 45 is at Union St. and Laguna St.
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Public parking available less than a block away at Laguna St. and Union St.

A word from Bistro Unique

Bistro Unique is an authentic, traditional French Bistro restaurant in the Heart of the Cow Hollow neighborhood, San Francisco. Diners can also choose from a sizable, mostly French and Californian wine list. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable and inviting. At Bistro Unique, you will enjoy a… delicious fare with attentive and unpretentious service. Continued

Bistro Unique

3.9

183 $30 and under restaurant

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160 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

160 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(91)
fit for foodies(74)
romantic(58)

special occasion(44)
notable wine list(28)
good for groups(14)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (160)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice little bistro with a

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2004

Dined on 04/13/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Nice little bistro with a limited but interesting menu and seems authentically French. Unfortunately for us but good for the restaurant, it's been discovered by the noisy crowd but it's close to home and we'll be back."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2004

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Food was extremely poor. Service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was extremely poor. Service was good but did not make up for the flavorless cuisine. Unfortunate because we had high hopes."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great new bistro on Union

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2006

Dined on 04/12/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great new bistro on Union street. Food is simple, straightforward and good. Staff is seasoned and great. Welcome addition to the neighborhood!"

Dined on 04/12/2012

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was delicious, especially

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was delicious, especially the fois-gras. Would recommend."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A very pleasant experience.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A very pleasant experience. Good well cooked and presented french food. Friendly service."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great find!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our first visit and we loved this restaurant! We were a large group (12) and they took wonderful care of us. The staff was friendly, welcoming and professional in a non-stuffy way. The food was terrific. We felt well-cared for and never rushed. Everyone in our group said they will return when in the area."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Everything was great. Only

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything was great. Only (and big) complaint is that it was for my boyfriend's birthday, and they knew and didn't even acknowledge it!"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was a pleasant place

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2006

Dined on 03/30/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was a pleasant place to dine. Food was very good in terms of taste, but menu offerings were a bit on the limited side and some traditional items like a plate of cheese oddly were missing from the menu (hence the overall "good" rating for the food). Service was very friendly, but a little intrusive at times with too many staff coming too often to the table. Diners seemed in good spirits as did the staff which made for a good ambiance."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A comfortable neighborhood spot

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2002

Dined on 03/28/2012

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It's all about the sauce. I had there last night with my husband. My husband had the pigs feet terrine with fois gras and loved it. I snuck a bit, not bad. I had a lovely, simple salad with chevre that was delicious. My husband had the salmon special with the lobster sauce and I had the scallops with a ratatouille sauce. We finished off with a tarte tatin with caramel sauce.

The meal was great. The sauces were delicious and complex. The wine choices great and the service fantastic. There's not much atmosphere but overall this is a lovely, neighborhood spot with a reasonable priced menu and friendly service. We will definitely go back."

Dined on 03/28/2012

2002

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fantastic service! Lunch

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2002

Dined on 03/18/2012

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fantastic service! Lunch for 4 and we all enjoyed our selections (salad nicoise, croque madame, beet salad/french onion soup and the crepes). Simple french bistro fair that was very nicely executed and the waiters were super nice and attentive. I look forward to going back and would definitely recommend it."