Chez Maman

Chez Maman is a neighborhood restaurant with a bistro concept. Our goal is to satisfy patrons at any time of the day or evening from a casual salad or burger for lunch, a mid-afternoon sweet crepe to a three course meal with a great bottle of French wine when you just don't feel like cooking.

8 / 10
663
ratings
  • Phone

    (415) 355-9067

  • Website

    chezmamanrestos.com

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  • Type

    French Restaurant

Address

401 Gough St (at Hayes St) San Francisco , CA 94102 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 126


Keywords:

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Rosa Ayala

If you are a salmon lover, get the salmon . Absolutely amazing. I always regret not getting it. Be sure to make a reservation , even if you plan to sit at the bar !

Sonita Lontoh

Always the best French casual bistro . The burger and baked Camembert are to die for. Go there late on Saturday nights.

Linda Yang

Solid French food . Mussels and fries , escargots 🐌 were good. Loved sitting outside and people-watching in Hayes Valley.

Caroline Faure

I live the Moules Poulette with cream, shallots , bacon and parsley ! They are as good as in Belgium! A little French restaurant in the middle of a super trendy neighborhood 😊

Zachary Crockett

Chez Maman (either location) is the best. Definitely two of my favorite places to be in SF, or the world. The service is casual yet impeccable. The mussels , especially the Poulette, are heart-melting.

Parsa Oloumi

Such a great French Food Restaurant with perfect Service , so delicous Mussels with fair price , also French Onion Soup was so tasty . Burger is not my choice here .

Caro Schiefer

Was simply great. Fantastic service (well of course as most of them are French) and very good wines ! All dishes we had where delicious. Especially the flat steak and the fries !!

Laura Babbili

Go with a group of three if you can. Get the French onion soup , steak tartar , mac and cheese , pork chop and mussels . Share everything, family style . Delicious and the perfect amount of food.

Michael

So good. Starting with the basic bread and butter through to the French onion soup , burger (+goat cheese & avocado ), and Nutella-banana crepe . A Hayes favorite.

Suki Soo

Our dinner was perfect, from the Escargot , to the delightful Mac & Cheese , and the perfectly grilled salmon with Brussels sprouts . Will come back to try other items.

Mohit S

If you're not getting the mussels here, you're doing it wrong. Get the Thai Lemongrass sauce and you'll be licking your fingers well after the fries are all gone.

Elizabeth Burstein

Loved the mussels w white wine sauce , burger is divine w either cheddar or goat cheese , and french onion soup so so good

An Sheng

Muscles were tasty and clean , although a few were closed. Dip the bread in the sauce!

Anna Iurchenko

French onion soup very good. If you like cheese try hot camamber starter with grilled garlic and crispy toasts.

Time Out San Francisco

Try a burger with gruyere , bacon and fried egg at this homey French bistro in Hayes Valley, which is among the best places in town . Read more

Andrea Reyna

The food id amazing. I wish I could have ordered everything. The flatiron steak was delectable. Mimosas and desert crepes are a must.

Arthur Lee

French speakers left and right. lots of outdoor café style seating. definitely an authentic atmosphere

Nisha Menezes

Mussels in choice of sauce. Skip the fries , ask for extra bread to dip in broth. Slurp away deliciousness!

Gigi Thecoast

My favorite spot in Hayes! Mussels ! Fries ! Arugula salad ! Yuuuuum!

Yoeri Roels

Nice people, great food, not too pricey . Love it! Try the French fries ; first ones I found in San Francisco that taste just right.

Gadi Shamia

Just my everyday French restaurant . Always a fun place to have a glass of wine and steak and fries .

Renan Cakirerk

Burgers are amazing. From bread to meat. I got regular burger with roquefort and bacon .

Adam Brace

Order the burger medium rare, cooked fantastically. Pair it up with some extra toppings I went with bacon Brie and avocado , fantastic.

Nisha Menezes

Mussels in choice of sauce. Skip the fries , ask for extra bread to dip in broth & slurp away!

Aymeric Freymond

If you're French, you gotta take the Hachis Parmentier : it feels like home !!

Phillip Wharton

Lots of outdoor seating makes it more Covid safe. Hayes is shut down now so you can get a table right in the street!

Dina Goncharova

I'm in live with this place!!!! The service was great! The food:French onion soup , veal in creamy sauce mushrooms delicious!!!!!!

Tanner Christensen

Incredible food and absolutely phenomenal service . Order mimosas and try a classic burger .

Go Find Alice

Amazing mushrooms crepe . A must!!!

Bennett W Wong

The Potatoes Gratin is delicious. Friendly staff and excellent service.

Steve Rubin

Tasty brunch options. For lunch or dinner , the pork chop is great.

Dom

Excellent French selection. I always have to start with their onion soup . Tres bien

Sam Weller

Everything. Burgers . Camembert w roasted garlic . Great food. Great people

Jocelyn Levig

Went here for brunch and had the Eggs Norvegian + avocado...it was brilliant! Definitely will come here again.

Mathieu Sabourin

Croque Madame is always a good bet.

H K

Try mussles with fries and steak

Ramon Lopez

Wow, this is perfect for this weather! Hachis parmentier

c0uP

The Elote Asado (grilled corn ) is dope! Genius idea to stick a fork at the end of it.

Ting S

Cute restaurant in the corner of Hayes Valley. Try their crapes and mussels .

Chongho Lee

Get these and you won't regret: French onion soup , Mussels with poulette sauce, and Pork chop steak .

Benson Bleier

The French onion soup and burger were delish. Burger was only 12$ and came with fries and small side salad .

Jon Brennan

One of the best burritos I've had in SF...from a French restaurant . Go for the chicken super burrito .

Peter T

Delicious french food & great wines !! Great staff - Hi David! Fast & flawless every time.

Lauren Hofffman

They have a dog friendly , dog friendly patio...bring your dog to dinner with you!

Anika

Service - ok. Wine - really bad. Food - not great. The French onion soup was more cheese than soup - a big glob of rubbery cheese makes up half the dish. The soup underneath was nice.

Christine Borkowski

This place is insanely good! Nice wine selection and friendly staff .

Kayo Pin

Great food for good price!

Catriona Hunter

The mussels , the steaks and the fries are fantastic

Natalie K

Yummy mussels and escargot . Quick service for pre-theater

Arthur Lee

solid cafe-style French food . Was a fan of the French onion soup

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