Chapeau

Name: Chapeau
Address: 126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94118
Telephone: (415) 750-9787
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (3775)

$31 to $50

French

126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

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!

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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
(415) 750-9787
Website
http://www.chapeausf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Philippe Gardelle
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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 3,775 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
French
San Francisco
Best Overall
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.

3,775 Reviews

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Paula
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Terrific neighborhood restaurant we have frequented coming up on 30 years -- Phillipe's always the ultimate chef and Ellen the warmest, most congenial hostess. Service overall excellent! Bartender made outstanding drinks, a very nice start to the evening. Convivial atmosphere w all having a wonderful time. We had high expectations from our many years of dining here but our experience wasnot what it had been in the past. Same menu but some of the wow factors no longer there:, lyonnaise salad enjoyed multiple parties, moules/ frites proportion was teaser size rather than appetizer size. Salmon trio appetizer was excellent. We miss having available the Peregourdine sauce with the filet, no longer on the menu. My medium rare steak came out well done,oddly shaped as well as uneven in thickness, heavy on the butter but close to unseasoned, prepared by the sous chef. Branzino was delicious! Creme brulee missing the richness of the typical creme brulee. Love the owners and the staff, although tonight's dinner left me thinking more bistro than fine dining, especially with the new prices, smaller portions and the sous chef needing more experience and not quite ready to fly on his own. I am certain if Phillipe had prepared the filets, they would have been a 10 out of 10. We've always had memorable dinners at Chapeau, tonight's experience was not up to the level we've been accustomed to, left feeling a bit let down.
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Hal
Treasure Coast18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Grace
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 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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Kay Sprinkel VIP
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 3775 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

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
Order direct

Website
http://www.chapeausf.com/
Phone number
(415) 750-9787

Chapeau

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About this restaurant

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What 3,775 people are saying

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Chapeau offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Chapeau currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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