Chapeau
(415) 750-9787
1408 Clement St
San Francisco,
CA
94118
37.7826
-122.4743
Neighborhoods: Northwest, Central Richmond
What People Are Saying About Chapeau
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Diners can't help but feel coddled in a setting that manages to be warm and inviting, despite being packed with neighborhood folks. Maybe it's the fact that the petite dining space is reminiscent of your dining room at home, but likely it's the care and graciousness that goes into not only the cooking, but maintaining the atmosphere as well--you'll often find owners Phillipe and Ellen Gardelle weaving through the tables and chatting up the regulars. The menu features familiar French fare--mussels and fries, cheesy baked onion soup, medium rare salmon, foie gras--complemented by a noteworthy wine list and some truly drool-worthy desserts. The best part? Your bill will arrive in an actual hat (the meaning of "chapeau" in French), making it slightly more palatable to pay that hefty tab.
User Reviews
jonchang85
April 20, 2009
Went here last weekend with my girlfriend. Nice, quiet, small restaurant hidden away in San Francisco. Oysters and duck were delicious. The wine recommendations from our waitress were very good. Pricing is also reasonable. A nice place for a casual dinner in the city.
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diamondsrforever
February 08, 2009
I used to love this place. Last time I went with a party of 11 was to celebrate my birthday. Sadly, the seating was too cramped because of their space. What's worse is that the restaurant clearly smelled of FISH! Yep, I guess fish was going bad and they decided to cook it anyway. You know Chef, no amount of kissing on both cheeks excuses something like that. Oui?
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UYA
January 19, 2009
Shocking!!! It should not happen in my life. We sat at the corner by the kitchen. There was a door next to our table. After we ordered, my boyfriend looked freeze. There was an insect on our dinner table, sized about my thumb. We were not sure that was an insect we see in garbage or at kitchens. We both looked each other and he tried to catch it, but couldn't. We could have left the place, but we did not. (we were extremely hungry and wanted to try the food at this place because of the positive reviews). We hoped not to see any insect by the rest of our visit. There again, there is the insect came back on a wall. It seemed the insect came from the door . I called a waiter to come and pointed the insect to him. I cannot believe how he reacted. He just said, " Sorry about the guest", and laughing. It is not funny. It is serious. The same man came back with the napkin to catch it, but could not, and told us again, " Sorry for the guest". What is wrong with the management at this restaurant? Catching one insect does not solve the problem. The restaurant needs the pest control. We did not want to know what is going on behind the door. We felt like we were in a TV program, Kitchen Nightmare, where chef Ramsy shouted to customers, "This restaurant is going to be shut down!!!'. They could have done at least suggesting us to relocate to different tables since there were many empty tables. The food was not special. I got a salmon with saffron sauce and clams, which was not go well together. Too many things on a place and each ingredients diminished flavor. At the end, we paid $145, excluded tips. It does not worth to spent time there, eating their food, which is not memorable with an insect.
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When to Go:
A three-course menu option for only $19.50 is available from 5pm to 6pm. Reservations are recommended.
Save Money:
An extensive wine list offers many quality bottles for less than $30.
When to Go:
A three-course menu option that's generally available for $38 is significantly cheaper when ordered before 6pm.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are a must and can be made over the phone or online.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
