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The French Gourmet, San Diego, CA

The French Gourmet

4.6
4.6
1593 Reviews
$30 and under
French
960 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
OUTDOOR PATIO & INDOOR SEATING IS OPEN FOR BRUNCH 7 days a week!
HAPPY HOUR & DINNER (Wednesday-Sunday)
Our restaurant serves California-influenced French cuisine in our completely remodeled outdoor patio and indoor wine boutique, brand new menu and bar with signature craft cocktails. We are a long-time favorite of locals who appreciate the personal service and our extensive wine list. After more than four decades of serving our clients, it is as much an honor and a privilege, as it is a reassurance to know, that while culinary trends come and go, appreciation and dedication to quality endure.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Continental, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 488-1725 ext. 316
  • Website
    http://www.thefrenchgourmet.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Also a versatile San Diego catering company, our products are all prepared fresh daily on the premises. The dishes conjured up in our kitchen reflect a commitment to originality, freshness and the celebration of taste. Our knowledgeable sales team will work with you to create a menu and style that will compliment your event and your budget. As a local catering company, we can provide you with china, glassware, place settings, equipment rentals, servers and bartenders, and much more.
  • Location
    960 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Cross street
    Cass Street
  • Parking details
    There is 15 minute parking in front of the bakery, and parking on nearby side streets.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Wed - Sat - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Happy Hour 3pm-6pm Wednesday-Sunday Food Specials $3 off all -Appetizers -Soups -Salads Drink Specials $5 -House Wines -Sparkling -Sparkling Rose -Canned Stone Beer $7.50 French 75 $8 Craft Cocktail Of The Day

  • Dinner For Two Thursday Night

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Dinner for two for $79 Two select entrees, a preselected bottle of red or white wine and one dessert to share.

    Dinner For Two Thursday Night Photo

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    No corkage fee for wine in the restaurant or wine brought from outside.

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,593 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The French Gourmet captivates with its "fantastic atmosphere" and "great food," featuring generous portions and "amazing" quality. Beloved for its authentic French cuisine, standout dishes include the French onion soup, escargot, and filet mignon. Diners praise the "exceptional" service and "super cute" interior, making it a cherished neighborhood gem.

1,593 Reviews

  1. deborah VIP

    San Diego23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Happy hour here is a good value. A nice selection of items at reduced prices in a quiet and comfortable space. Service is excellent. Would recommend the experience.

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  2. Erin

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Pacific Beach. Their food, pastries, and special occasion buffets never disappoint!

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  3. Barbara VIP

    San Diego83 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely French restaurant and bakery. The pastries and cakes are outstanding! The French onion soup is cheesy and wonderful. Always enjoy the filet mignon, salmon, duck and lamb entrees! Wonderful service and a intimate dining area.

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  4. Karen

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely selection of authentic French cuisine. Take a pastry home with you for later.

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  5. Patricia

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. Our server, Gracie, was very helpful and attentive. As always, the food was delicious and the chance to dine on their patio was wonderful on this early spring day.

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  6. Sally

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thursday night dinner for two was spectacular and a really great value in today's market. We had a really tasty bottle of red wine, chicken marsala, duck confit and dessert for $79. Our waiter was wonderful even though it was his first day. We always notice good service in any restaurant but Christian tried very hard to be responsible for his tables. Such an enjoyable night out and we can't wait until our next trip to San Diego just so we can return to the French Gourmet again. Food was delicious!

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  7. Denise

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've eaten here several times and the food is delicious, reasonably priced and the staff are wonderful!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Linda VIP

    Puerto Vallarta19 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Had not been here in years and what a disappointment. The service is terrible. They have one waiter, Nick, who was delightful, but one person can’t possibly take care of the entire restaurant. The rest of the staff are young and amateurs. Someone needs to teach them when you walk by a table and see empty, dirty plates you remove them…hello! They brought around dessert selections while we were still eating our dinner. The staff were all very nice, they just need major training. I’ve owned 2 restaurants and would be happy to train them…free. The food was okay, but nothing special enough that we would go back. My husband’s NY steak was absolutely tough and chewy. Sorry for the negative review, but this place needs some help.

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  9. Matt

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and fantastic food. Seating outside isn't too loud with the street noise.

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  10. Kristen VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here even though I've lived in the area since 2007. Great menu options for all palates. The desserts were unreal too. We had attentive service. Would recommend to others.

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FAQs

The French Gourmet offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 488-1725 ext. 316.

The French Gourmet is rated 4.6 stars by 1593 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
8:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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960 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cass Street
  • Neighborhood
    Pacific Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Continental, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is 15 minute parking in front of the bakery, and parking on nearby side streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thefrenchgourmet.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 488-1725 ext. 316
  • Catering
    Also a versatile San Diego catering company, our products are all prepared fresh daily on the premises. The dishes conjured up in our kitchen reflect a commitment to originality, freshness and the celebration of taste. Our knowledgeable sales team will work with you to create a menu and style that will compliment your event and your budget. As a local catering company, we can provide you with china, glassware, place settings, equipment rentals, servers and bartenders, and much more.
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