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Chapeau, San Francisco, CA
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Chapeau

4.9 (3774)
$31 to $50
French
126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Discover the essence of French culinary excellence at Chapeau! SF, a beloved bistro nestled in the heart of San Francisco since 1996. Celebrated for its warm ambiance and impeccable service, Chapeau! offers a delightful dining experience featuring both prix fixe and à la carte menus.

Indulge in our weekday limited prix fixe menu at $55 per person, or savor the $75 prix fixe menu available every night, allowing you to select any appetizer, entrée, and dessert. For those who prefer flexibility, our à la carte menu is also available anytime.

Chapeau! SF is dedicated to serving authentic French cuisine with a modern twist, curated by our expert chefs. Join us at 126 Clement Street and let us transport you to the heart of France with every bite.

A bientôt!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Philippe Gardelle
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond District
  • Cross street
    3rd avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,774 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    French

  • San Francisco

    Best Overall

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chapeau is a delightful French gem in San Francisco, offering classic dishes with a modern twist. Diners praise the "excellent cuisine," "outstanding service," and the warm hospitality provided by Philippe and his staff. Notable dishes include the "best in the city" escargot and creative cocktails. A charming neighborhood spot perfect for any occasion.
3,774 Reviews
  1. Hal

    Treasure Coast18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptionally dining experience. It began by being warmly greeted by the owner at the door and continued through the exceptional food, attentive service and great wine pairing. Chapeau is such a treat. I try to visit this spot every time I’m in town visiting my son and his family.

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  2. Grace

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the first time and brought friends a second time to celebrate a birthday. Met who I believe is one of the owners. She’s so lovely and warm! Food and wine paired perfectly. Left with full tummies and satisfied spirits. It was a wonderful experience all around!!

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  3. Kay Sprinkel VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my favorite restaurants and I’ve been going for decades. This experience was not the best because of the noise. It was impossible to have a conversation with my friends and it diminished the whole experience. It’s not their fault: people just forget there are others in a restaurant besides them. Food and service were great and Phillipe is charming and was sympathetic to my feedback.

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  4. rich VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite restaurant in SF. Food is excellent, waiters are attentive and owner greets everyone.

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  5. Dee

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing!! Really pleased with the service and food!!

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  6. Richard

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our entire experience was outstanding. The host/owner (I suspect) greeted warmly steered us toward the bar where we had made a reservation and told us to sit anywhere. Similarly the bartender greeted us warmly--as though we were regulars--and recommended a great Bordeaux for us. The quality of the wine for the price we paid was an excellent value. We ordered a steak and lamb shank. They were prepared perfectly. We ordered a couple of glasses of Grand Marnier and a couple of shots of espresso for "dessert". While we were waiting, one of the waiters brought a long plate with Happy Anniversary inscribed in chocolate along with a couple of small eclairs. We found that to be a very thoughtful gesture. It cost them little and bought a whole lot of goodwill from us. Overall it was a very warm experience. We felt very welcome there and cannot wait to go back, if only for a couple of drinks every now and then, and the occasional meal.

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  7. Caroline

    San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful experience. The service is always great. We had two different seasonal cocktails. The Earl Grey martini was very refreshing, I declined the sugared rim. The in-house Pate, mussels, filet, duck confit, french toast and creme brulee were all amazing. High recommend!

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  8. Ron VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chapeau is an SF gem. It’s a French restaurant that serves classic dishes with a modern twist. It’s pricey but worth it.

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  9. Raymond

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at Chapeau Phillip the owner / Executive Chef his a wonderful host the food was well prepared and very well crafted and tasty our server Pascal was very professional and knowledgeable great service from all the staff that attended us . Thank you very much for a wonderful evening

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  10. Ken

    California Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Philippe and staff always provide an oustanding dining experience. By the way, the bartender makes an outstanding Manhattan

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FAQs

Chapeau offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Chapeau also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 750-9787.

Chapeau is rated 4.9 stars by 3774 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
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126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond District
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Philippe Gardelle
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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