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At present, there are 8768 assessments available from 13 website(s). The mean score for Chapeau! is 4.6, implying that this restaurant is incredibly well regarded by its guests. Chapeau restaurant in San Francisco has garnered mixed reviews from its patrons. While some were disappointed with the decline in quality and service, others praised the food, ambiance, and welcoming staff. The menu offers a variety of options, with Prix fixe choices and excellent cocktails. The owner, Philippe Gardelle, is known for making patrons feel like family. The dining experience is described as wonderful, with delicious food and attentive but not intrusive service. Prices were described as worth it for the overall experience. Despite some negative feedback, Chapeau seems to have a loyal following and is recommended for those looking for a French dining experience in San Francisco.

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 8768 reviews

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
4.4 ★ from 5 reviews
Zander
20.01.2023 - 09:53

a wonderful dinner. we had made some mistakes in the planning of our evening and ran a little bit short on the time. After they had explained to the staff, they...

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Joseph
20.01.2023 - 09:53

we love chapeau. eating is consistently delicious, and philippe is always the gracious host. we come to chapeau to celebrate dinner and have never been disappoi...

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Tevin
20.01.2023 - 09:53

wonderful experience hosted by phellipe and ellen. great aromen and meal every time. thank you.

Nicola
20.01.2023 - 09:53

I rarely write reviews, but I feel the need to share our experience in chapeau! everything we ordered from the cocktails was the whole way through the three-cou...

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Stan
20.01.2023 - 09:53

This past experience eating at Chapeau was extremely disappointing. My partner and I have been dining here for over two years but it’s hard to justify our exper...

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Opentable
4.8 ★ from 3609 reviews
Charlotte
27.09.2023 - 04:46

This is a special restaurant, a neighborhood gem. I came here for my 50th birthday celebration, and the place greatly exceeded my expectations! Every dish is cr...

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KARENT
27.09.2023 - 04:46

We celebrate our anniversary here every year. They treat us like a family. Quality food, drinks, and hospitality. Clean and inviting. Obsessed with Ellen's Earl...

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Babscat
27.09.2023 - 04:46

Excellent food. Impeccable service. Helpful and cheerful without being intrusive. I’ve had WONDERFUL meals there with family and friends. Prices are absolutely...

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Foodiegal
27.09.2023 - 04:46

Loved our dining experience! Friendly and comfortable atmosphere, delicious food, and fun cocktails. Thanks for a great evening!

AMANDA
27.09.2023 - 04:46

Two anniversaries and a birthday party around us. It was a lot of fun! The paper plane drinks were delicious and even came with a little paper plane on the rim!...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 705 reviews
Rick
24.01.2024 - 16:48

The exorbitant price of the meal was not justified by its quality. I had anticipated a culinary experience comparable to the finest I had encountered in Paris,...

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Ms
24.01.2024 - 16:48

The bread was fresh and with a good crunch. Escargot was hot with lots of garlic and basil great for bread dipping. The salmon trio looked cute but nothing spec...

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Marisa
24.01.2024 - 16:48

This French restaurant is a true culinary haven. The service was impeccable, with a knowledgeable and friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The food wa...

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Saminda
24.01.2024 - 16:48

Classically French with big and bold flavors, ambience, and service. Our meal was fantastic overall. had probably one of the top 3 French Onion soups I've ever...

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Lilizhu
24.01.2024 - 16:48

It is our first time here. We were looking for some place near us to have dinner together for our anniversary. I have lots to say about this place! Appetizer Th...

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Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 1028 reviews
Nick
17.09.2023 - 17:26

The dining experience was wonderful. Staff is attentive but not always at your table, a nice balance. Tried Escargot for the first time and it was tasty. It's a...

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Marg
17.09.2023 - 17:26

Always a wonderful dining experience at Chapeau! Every single staff member is so kind and friendly, it feels like a little piece of France in our little neighbo...

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MichaelV
17.09.2023 - 17:26

My wife arrived at 6pm, on a Saturday evening after seeing “A Chorus Line”. We were greeted by the owner who recognized my wife. We were given a choice of seats...

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Caterina
17.09.2023 - 17:26

Amazing Classic French cuisine. Confit salad was wonderful, and escargot fabulous. Cassoulet was just spectacular, and seabass was really nice. The profiteroles...

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Joshua
17.09.2023 - 17:26

Delicious Dinner, fantastic service and wonderful wine. Order the special of it's available, we had the Ribeye for two and it was incredible!Food: 5/5

Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Anabel
09.06.2023 - 08:05

we had a nice experience in this beautiful and rustic French restaurant. we had the 3-course dinner with wein. the food was excellent. we had swash soup, fresh...

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Tiana
09.06.2023 - 08:05

Come in here for dinner last night. It was a Friday night, so reserved in advance. I have so much to tell about this place so I can split it into three parts. 1...

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Napoleon
09.06.2023 - 08:05

chapeau! is the best choice during the sf restaurants week. the 3-speed dinner is beyond my expectations. we have randomly started to eat, get away and desserts...

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Emile
09.06.2023 - 08:05

every single bite here was amazing. the service was wonderful. the bartender took our drinks orders, the cook brought our escape with an ankle in his eye, the s...

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Moriah
09.06.2023 - 08:05

An authentic French restaurant with absolutely savory and delicious food. Pictured is the escargot (pesto looking dish), soupe a l'oignon, mushroom risotto, cas...

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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 2877 reviews
Jeremy
18.06.2023 - 12:49

SOOO SOOO GOOD! In his 26th year there are great reasons why Chapeau! will still be strong in SF. Great food, great service and a nice...

Francesca
18.06.2023 - 12:49

Came during the Mother's Day weekend to celebrate my partner's birthday, so this review is based exclusively on the 2023 Mother's Day Menu Experience....

Laury
18.06.2023 - 12:49

Came with high hopes due to the high rating, but remained disappointed. The menu for restaurant week seemed interesting, so I thought I'd come by with a friend....

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Menuism
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
jmix
26.07.2023 - 16:38

This is the first ‘ritzy’ French bistro I have been to in San Francisco, so pardon my novice review and seemingly immature taste bud and lack of food jargon. In...

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 350 reviews
Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-US
3.9 ★ from 647 reviews

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