Chez Maman

To be honest, I think went here almost a decade ago but can't remember so we went back! It was quite worth the trip. This is a charming little French bistro that has a conventional bistro fare done exceptionally well. started with the French onion soup and it may have been the best I've had, right up there with Absinthe. It alone can merit this 4-star rating: incredible flavor, could have eaten a pots worth. Also shared the warm goat cheese salad with arugula, cipollini onions, balsamic vinaigrette, it was SO-so, good but not great. For my main, I had their legendary burger. It was very good but not as epic as I'd hoped. had it with goat cheese and bacon and it didn't quite come together as well as hoped. Service was terrific, welcoming and efficient. Would go back here to try some more of the menu items, it was a good experience overall. Pro tip: Go here early during the week, otherwise the lines are long. We waited for 30 mins and got there around 8pm on a Wed. July 2015.

This is our neighborhood French bistro. The food is S tier (aka very good) and good value for your $. It is always busy (understandably so), outdoor seating makes it very akin to Parisian vibe but you have a gorgeous view of SF instead. Always busy so expect to wait if you go during busy hours. I’ve tried pretty much everything in their menu as I like to take out-of-towners here. I love their mussels, steak, Camembert, chicken… just go try anything you won’t be disappointed.

Great restaurant, with friendly service. We were seated outside and it was very nice. My husband and I ordered the half roasted organic chicken and the hachis parmentier. The hachis parmentier was very delicious, the beef was very juicy, and the potatoes with crispy cheese on top was perfect. The chicken my husband had was also very delicious. They were both very generous portions and overall we were very satisfied with our dining experience.

Cute cafe in Potrero hill with outdoor seating and an assortment of French dining options. We went for lunch and got a salmon panini and a chicken burger. The garlic aioli with the burger was divine. The salmon panini was decently flavored although I think there were way too many capers. Service was quick, but also had the pace of a typical French cafe (time to chat/have conversation).

Visited Chez Maman for a friend's birthday last weekend. I thought the food was fantastic! Requested my steak medium, and it was perfectly done. The food came out hot, and all the dipping sauces were delicious. The crème brûlée was incredible, probably the best I've ever had. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. I would absolutely come back to this restaurant!