Catch French Bistro

Catch French Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Carol

   Unspecified1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

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

   This was the first time the food was disappointing
   

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   Paul VIP

   San Francisco55 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

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

   A delicious Lunch/Brunch in a relaxed atmosphere in the Castro meeting up with friends - nothing better! Catch delivers.
   

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   Jeff

   San Francisco36 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   The experience was pleasant overall but there were some big misses. I happen to have enjoyed each of my items off if the pre fixe menu, but I was with a group and several at the table had disappointments. Two steaks were not cooked to order, and those who had the Crème brûlée complained that it wasn’t up to par (a restaurant billing itself as a french bistro should be able to make that dessert to perfection!). The service was pleasant enough early on but then went downhill as we had to ask repeatedly for our check despite the restaurant being nearly empty at that point. The place has some positive things going for it, but there’s significant room for improvement. As noted in other reviews, there’s a cold feeling and doesn’t feel like a french bistro at all.
   

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   Carl VIP

   San Francisco11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   We love having catch French Bistro in our neighborhood ! While it does attract many visitors from outside the Castro and San Francisco, it is a wonderful local favorite ! We go a few times a month ! It is always an amazing experience! The food, ambiance, live music and especially the warm , friendly and welcoming crew make it a comforting familiar feeling! Wonderful place that we always bring out of town guests ! Definitely recommend !
   

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   Liz

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   My friend and I had a reservation but then decided to sit at the bar for the ambience . It was wonderful . There was a keyboard artist seeing jazz songs from the 40s and 50s . Amazing! The chicken with potatoes! Delicious!!
   

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   Paul VIP

   San Francisco7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

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

   Lovely spot and great food. Very attentive service!
   

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   Dennis VIP

   San Francisco106 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

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

   The food was very good and the servers was very nice and helpful without being intrusive.
   

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   John VIP

   San Francisco57 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

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

   As always, the food is excellent. But especially the service: our waiter (Alberto) has been working at Catch for many years and his warmth and kindness and skill as a waiter are unparalleled. Even when Alberto isn't there, the service is excellent.
   

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   Gregg

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 11, 2025

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

   This is a gem with delicious food and an inviting vibe. The service is impeccable! One of my go to places
   

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    Vernon

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

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

    We were seated promptly and got to choose the location. They have an area with a burning fireplace. Waiter was pleasant and h helpful The four of us all chose their full dinner fixed price menu which had a very decent number of choices. We all felt it was a good value. I was personally a little disappointed with the fish I chose, but I am not a big fish person. One of us chose the filet mignon but was surprised that it was a tough as it was. It was a birthday celebration but we did not order alcohol. Non drinkers. I would go back but might try another entre selection. My fried calamari was good, and the dessert was very good. One of our group really liked the salad. Try it out sometime.
    

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