Chez Maman
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 824-7166
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Missouri Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Lunch Spot 2006, Lunch Spot 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-11pm
Editorial Review for Chez Maman – by Bethany Jean Clement
The Scene
The shoebox-sized room is dressed up with a cool apricot-and-orange color scheme. Seating is limited to two tiny metal tables and a glossy wood counter from which diners can watch their meals evolve. Add some hip, mellow house music, a very French waiter, and a glass or two of wine, and suddenly everything will evoke Paris.
The Food
Simple French favorites are served all day. At lunch, try a perfectly vinegary niçoise salad augmented by roasted red peppers, mustard seeds and anchovies, or a croque monsieur grilled panini-style, oozing a fabulous mixture of bechamel and Swiss cheese under its layer of ham. A great burger at a French place might seem incongruous, but this delicious rendition is served on a crusty roll with Roquefort, Brie, or goat cheese. Entrees include tender, flavorful mussels mariniere and a grilled mahi mahi with white emergo beans.
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Insider Tips
When to GoWith service until 11pm, this restaurant is a good option for nights on the town.
User Reviews for Chez Maman
08/19/2007 Posted by laurant80
Chez maman is close to my home and has some of the best burgers in town. The manager olivier I think his name is, is very pleasant and friendly. This is a nice place to meet a friend and have a casual lunch or dinner.
Pros: great hamburger
Cons: can be hot and crowded
0 out of 3 people found this review helpful
07/25/2007 Posted by jojocon
My favorite day of the week looks something like this, I make an appointment for my amazing hot rock massage at In-Symmetry (other side of the hill- different review) at 10:30 a.m., saunter to my car around 11:45, take a quick scenic drive up and over the hill to find a ton of parking and slowly eat my amazingly fantastic lunch. It is the best day a girl could ask for. The server is always friendly with an amazingly attractive accent and the food is even better. Everything from the fries to the salads are a winner. Right now I seem to be stuck on the prosciutto paninis. Worth each and every calorie!!!!
Pros: Parking
Cons: Seats could be more comfortable
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