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Cafe Claude

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Address:
7 Claude Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108

Neighborhood:
Downtown / Union Square

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Cuisine:
French

Price: $30 and under

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Cafe Claude Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.cafeclaude.com
Email: cafeclaude@claudelane.com
Phone: (415) 392-3505
Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 10:30pm; Sunday: 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: For unique dining experiences and special events, please contact Leila Seppa leila@claudelane.com, hosted in 5 Claude Lane Gallery, catered by Cafe Claude
Entertainment: Live Jazz! Thursday through Saturday from 7:30pm - 10:30pm.

Getting there

Cross Street: Bush & Kearny
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Parking is readily available at the Sutter Stockton Garage, which is one block away from the restaurant.

A word from Cafe Claude

Close to Union Square and closer to Paris, Cafe Claude has remained an unpretentious neighborhood meeting place nestled amongst the urban skyscrapers. Helmed by Executive Chef Bridget Batson, and Sous Chefs Chris Seyersdahl & Hilario Chi-Ucan, Cafe Claude is a classic Bistro featuring a zinc bar,… Gallic waiters, and Paris cafe style food. Enjoy a lively atmosphere, weekend jazz, and a traditional Parisian cafe menu while seated in a cozy banquette or outdoors on charming Claude lane.

Signature menu items at Cafe Claude include, at lunch, Niçoise Salad, Steak Tartare, Coq au Vin, and Moelleux au Chocolate. Continued

Cafe Claude

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353 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

353 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(165)
neighborhood gem(156)
romantic(130)

great for lunch(97)
great for outdoor dining(88)
special occasion(87)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (353)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food and music were fantastic!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food and music were fantastic! Love this place!"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a marvellous lunch

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2012

2002

Dined on 03/13/2012

2002

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a marvellous lunch -- while my initial receipt of the warmed goat cheese salad was "ugh" - as the cheese had beenso toasted, it was burned! - the server (Enrique) got it replaced within 10 minutes - and it was superlative. My sister thoroughly enjoyed her soup & pate. And when we couldn't decide on the wine, Enrique brought us samples to taste. Overall, a lovely lunch!"

Dined on 03/13/2012

2002

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our first time at Cafe Claude

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2003

Dined on 04/01/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our first time at Cafe Claude and we will return. We both had the coq au vin and it was very good, with a spice that we couldn't recognize but one we have not had before with coq au vin. A nice wine list with California wines. We were there on a Sunday night with the restaurant about 75% full, thus hard to judge the noise level but the bar is immediately as you walk in the door, so with a full bar and restaurant it might be a bit noisy. French "details" are authentic, they look like they came from France. The restaurant is on a small pedestrian lane, so outdoor dining is not "on the street" which makes it also feel "Parisian." Overall a very nice dining experience!"

Dined on 04/01/2012

2003

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I've been here many times.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been here many times. Another good dining experience with great food and great wine."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love Claude Lane for "only

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2004

Dined on 04/07/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Love Claude Lane for "only in San Francisco" dining."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2004

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We have been to Cafe Claude

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We have been to Cafe Claude at least 5 times. Unfortunately the last two times have not been very good.
We were there this past Easter Sunday: The french fries were delivered at room temp, the pork tenderloin was tough, and the chocolate mousse did not measure up to previous meals.
We complained to the waiter about the pork tenderloin, and he was very nice about giving us an after dinner drink as a perk. Don't think we will be rushing back."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good but expensive

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2012

Dined on 04/03/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excelent restaurant but to expensive"

Dined on 04/03/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Noisy experience detracted

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2008

Dined on 03/28/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The restaurant did not respond to phone calls for a reservation, and they did not see the open table confirmation and did not have a table when we arrived; however, they did make a space for us within about 20 minutes. The noise level was so high that one could not carry on a conversation and detracted greatly from the whole experience. The food was good but not especially memorable."

Dined on 03/28/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We visit Claude every time

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2006

Dined on 03/30/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We visit Claude every time we come to SF - consistently excellent food, good specials, friendly staff, interesting wines by the glass. Not inexpensive but a good value."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect lunch!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went for lunch on Saturday and had the seared salmon with Israeli couscous. It had a wonderful crispy texture on the outside and very tender and hot underneath. My friend had the pork loin and was extremely satisfied with it. Service was friendly, prompt and attentive. Waiter was knowledgeable with the wine selections. Would definely go back!"