Frances

Frances reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Breanna VIP

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was wonderful. One of the best meals we’ve ever had. Service was wonderful too!
   

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   Conor VIP

   San Francisco7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant was so accommodating when we had to bring our daughter due to our babysitter canceling. The food was amazing and the service was great.
   

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   Penelope

   San Francisco4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   we had a lovely experience spending a saturday evening with the staff at Frances. for that night, we tried the tasting menu and it was worth it. the variety of dishes was a great choice and very fresh. the staff was attentive and answered all of our questions. i made the reservation about a week and a half in advance and was only able to snag two seats at the counter, but it was still a lovely time and ambiance.
   

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   Brayden

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really good place. Staff very friendly, food done very nicely. The strength of the meals is in their simplicity. Everything is the best version of itself. Definitely recommend.
   

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   Hannah

   Pittsburgh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Frances was fabulous! Loved the decor, so relaxing and the food is amazing, the flavors are fresh and so interesting. I will definitely be back!
   

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   Ann

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the scallop crudo, lettuces, asparagus and steak and everything was delicious- perfectly flavored and timed!
   

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   Anne

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Frances has gained a disciple in me. I was a solo diner on a Wednesday night (managed to snag a counter seat with a day-of reservation), and indulged in the tasting menu and additional wine pairing. The chef's menu offered an expansive variety of dishes, every one of them low-fuss, while fresh and phenomenal. Standouts for me include the scallop crudo in smoked dashi, the juicy and perfectly prepared Sakura pork chop, and cardamom ice cream with the medjool date cake. The wine pairings took an already amazing experience to the next level. I was especially surprised by the interplay between the Kadarka and the little gems and bolognese it was served alongside; it tasted like two completely different wines! Service team was friendly, engaging, and extremely attentive without being overbearing. It's the type of place that will leave bottled water on the table, but you'll never have to lift a finger to refill it yourself. Shout out to Bobby and Kelly! For all that it is (and trust me, you had better bring your appetite), the menu and wine pairings are more than reasonable. Truly a dining experience that will live in my memory for quite some time.
   

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   Trina

   Denver5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Asparagus with anchovies was delicious. Quick service, but not too quick
   

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   Melinda

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our favorite restaurant in SF! We had not been in about 5 years because we moved out of the area. Wanted to celebrate our anniversary with friends whose anniversary is the day after. Such a beautiful meal and celebration!
   

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    Penelope VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    A lovely evening! The service was great and the food was divine. All of the staff was really nice and went above and beyond. Frances is by far one of the best restaurants in SF. It is always fantastic. We will be back again and again! SF is *back* and it's so fun to go out post-pandemic and with the new Mayor prioritizing what made SF unpleasant for dining out. Highly recommend! Run don't walk.
    

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