Cafe Claude

4.3 · 385 reviews
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Steven Baker
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2020-09-26 07:55

I didn't have a real meal here because I went alon...

I didn't have a real meal here because I went alone. I had an exhausting day at work and happened upon the restaurant. It's really cute inside. It was a small restaurant that was quite busy, even on a Monday, so I sat at the bar since I was alone. The bartender was super nice in a shy sort of wa...

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David Lea
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2020-09-25 02:23

A lovely place to eat in the busy financial distri...

A lovely place to eat in the busy financial district. Have had both dinner and lunch here, and both were top notch. Highly recommend the duck confit with puy lentils, which was perfectly prepared and presented. Bartender recommended an excellent cabernet franc (pictured) which was the perfect accomp...

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Brandon Petry
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2020-09-23 11:37

The food is delicious, the service is wonderful an...

The food is delicious, the service is wonderful and the atmosphere is classic with its zinc bar and beautiful bartender. I think her name Makoto or Myoko I'm not sure but her cocktails and personality were a highlight of our visit. Will definitely be coming back here.

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Chris Garnica
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2020-09-22 21:33

Outstanding French restaurant tucked away on Claud...

Outstanding French restaurant tucked away on Claude Lane around the financial district. Because it's removed from the frey, it doesn't get as crazily crowded as some of the other happy hour bar and restaurant scenes in the area. Turns out More

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Mark Biebrich
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2020-09-20 05:11

The food was good but not great, but the atmospher...

The food was good but not great, but the atmosphere of the place was amazing. If you have a chance to be there while they have a live band on it's well worth the experience. Overall we had a fantastic night, with very attentive service, I would go back without hesitation.

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Chip Weiner
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2020-09-14 14:13

Entrees are good and could use a little more nuanc...

Entrees are good and could use a little more nuance. The duck was a little over done but the lentils were perfectly cooked. The Trout Almondine was well cooked but the capers were heavy handed taking away from the delicate flavor of the fish. Cafe Claude's Creme Brulee was the hit of the night. The ...

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Noah Maisel
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2020-09-13 00:08

What San Fransisco was once upon a day in the best...

What San Fransisco was once upon a day in the best of ways and should be again. Perfect intimate atmosphere with pure Jazz and Soul. To be thoroughly enjoyed while being attended to by polite and professional staff, perfect food, knee weakening desserts (you get the reference) and, a high class styl...

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Emile Antone
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2020-09-11 12:49

When we had to call ahead to add a few people to o...

When we had to call ahead to add a few people to our party, Cafe Claude told us the only seating available was outside on a rainy day. But honestly, under the awning with the heat lamp, it was kind of an even better experience.



I d come back, and next time, especially on a nice day, I might e...

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Eds Mathews
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2020-09-09 07:16

In terms of cafe setting, its very cute and minima...

In terms of cafe setting, its very cute and minimal, lots of space for creativity to flow if youre planning to stay for a while, roomy seating for those who want to pop in as well. The baristas are extremely friendly and i had such a pleasant experience.

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Kristen Villalobos
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2020-09-07 07:29

This was my second visit to Cafe Claude (both time...

This was my second visit to Cafe Claude (both times for lunch), and it was just as good as my first. I had the Nicoise Salad, a dish I order often when I see it on menus, and it did not disappoint! The first time I shared the Coque Au Vin, which as also delicious. Lovely ambiance and service rounds ...

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Cynthia Taylor
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2020-09-05 00:19

Lively, escargot is to die for! Avoid the sole, d...

Lively, escargot is to die for! Avoid the sole, duck was a touch over, but flavorful. Best Chocolate Mousse Ever! Cheese Board is traditional and would have made a meal...next time it's The Escargot, Cheese board and Chocolate Mousse....and that would be my recommendation.

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Kori Harrison
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2020-09-04 16:01

Love love this place! Delicious food, great servic...

Love love this place! Delicious food, great service and staff, and super cool ambient and cozy setting. We had the trout and swordfish and they were both incredible (especially the trout!). Chocolate cake dessert was amazing as well, very rich. Live music was a lovely touch too. Will definitely be b...

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Cynthia Erickson
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2020-09-01 10:00

To a visiting Minnesotan, it was refreshing to hav...

To a visiting Minnesotan, it was refreshing to have the outer restaurant doors open during the month of March! The cafe had a casual feel but the food was superb. Wait staff was quite helpful with their suggestions and descriptions of wines and foods. The escargot was rich and tasty. The trout was o...

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David Jamieson
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2020-08-27 12:36

So good we came back again the next day. Superb g...

So good we came back again the next day. Superb gem of a French Bistro hidden away in Claude Lane. We went on the final day of Bastille weekend, when live jazz was an unexpected bonus. It was so good rather than think about where else to go for our final night in San Fran we went back the Cafe Cl...

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Garrett LaLone
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2020-08-23 01:23

Omg this place is great. Visiting for the weekend...

Omg this place is great. Visiting for the weekend on vacation, came here for a late lunch and it s crazy good. My gf and I both got the Croque Madame and the French Golden Ale. Both are helllllllla good. The salad that came with it was amazing, too.

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Frank Camma
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2020-08-21 22:41

I don't know how this place could be highly rated....

I don't know how this place could be highly rated. Made a reservation through open table and chose outdoor seating. Little did I know that outdoor seating means sitting in an alley that smells like urine. When I asked to be moved inside the seater claimed he could only seat us where I made the reser...

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Julie Rouette
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2020-08-19 06:51

The service was terrible: we had three different p...

The service was terrible: we had three different people come see us to order our drinks and food (we had to repeat that we had ordered already). Then we each got two sets of spoons because one waiter didn t see that the other had already given us spoons. We also got extra water glasses! Once our foo...

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Judy Cabito
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2020-08-17 17:12

ALL year round favorite. Been coming to Cafe Claud...

ALL year round favorite. Been coming to Cafe Claude for a number of years. Love the ambience, tucked away down the alley, soft lighting, soft jazz, a touch of French-waiter-tude, great wine list and food is always, always, always fantastic. This is more of a 'locals' kind of place, not the tourist h...

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Tu Lam
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2020-08-14 11:51

Ambiance = lovely. Food = Very good. I've brough...

Ambiance = lovely. Food = Very good. I've brought several out of town friends here, groups large and small. Everyone has enjoyed the food. The nice part of coming with a big party is getting the charcuterie et fromage to share. I've had the chef's special prawns (they server them with the heads...

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Jasmine lambert
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2020-08-13 21:37

One word "MEH"

One word "MEH"
I was here yesterday to celebrate my husbands birthday. I guess I had a totally different idea of what this place would be like. My experience was less than satisfactory.
For the exorbitant price that they charge for the food, the least you can do is make it seem like you are puttin...

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Frank Haines
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2020-08-11 07:28

I dine in this lovely place quite often! This is m...

I dine in this lovely place quite often! This is my favorite place to to have a good dinner. I go there at least once a month. The cooking is just great, the crew is helpful and the prices are good. I enjoy going in this restaurant over a rich supper.

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Daniela Fuller
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2020-08-10 01:48

French food and the feeling here is above par. Ser...

French food and the feeling here is above par. Service is always nice even when they have a full house. Fast, efficient, and courteous service. Bring your hunger - portions are large. I see why this place has a lot of good reviews.

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Sanya Oluwadare
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2020-08-05 20:47

Nice restaurant with outdoor seating and overlooki...

Nice restaurant with outdoor seating and overlooking a major and very popular road. Looks like an Asian but you can also enjoy French delicacies here. It's good for individual and group relaxation as well. Given the ambience and services on offer the price can be rated as very affordable and inexpen...

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Karsten C.
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2020-08-04 09:23

Be warned: this restaurant is not handicap accessi...

Be warned: this restaurant is not handicap accessible, and is located in a dark alleyway, so indoor reservations are highly recommended. Waiter was nice; he checked on us regularly. Food was good, and so was dessert. I would recommend and return whenever I get the chance.

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Thomas Novelli
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2020-08-01 00:40

Great find for French dining in San Francisco. Th...

Great find for French dining in San Francisco. The escargot was prepared to perfection. The foie gras was perfectly balanced with a berry compote. The swordfish was an incredible fish cooked to perfection. Looking forward to my next visit.

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Mike Adams
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2020-07-28 21:54

This place is my first choice site. Of all restau...

This place is my first choice site. Of all restaurants I know I like it most. I always suggests to my friends to go to visit this place. everytime I want to go to a superb lunchon, this restaurant comes straightaway to my head. fresh and varied food and a large list of dishes.helpful staff member...

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guang yang
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2020-07-27 17:47

On to the entrees I ordered steak frites rare and ...

On to the entrees I ordered steak frites rare and N got fish, I think it was trout. We both left very satisfied but I think I got the better end of the deal as my steak had bone marrow butter on it. I'm quite the carnivore. Portion sizes are spot on, we both left satisfied but not overly full and...

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Adam Lasnik
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2020-07-27 10:12

OUTSTANDING in every way! Both my friend and I we...

OUTSTANDING in every way! Both my friend and I were delighted by our entire experience here.

- We were welcomed warmly.
- Thumbs up on the ambiance. Not too dark, nor too light. Classy but not pretentious!
- The space is comfortable, especially where we sat (big comfy booth with just one othe...

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Andreea erban Francu
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2020-07-26 21:21

We were in downtown SF and picked this place for l...

We were in downtown SF and picked this place for lunch because it was a sunny day and the restaurant had outside seating. We ended up not eating outside because it was too windy in the alley where the restaurant is located. We didn't regret More

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Volha Tryputsen
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2020-07-26 02:47

I read the reviews and was looking forward to a ni...

I read the reviews and was looking forward to a nice french food treat. I ordered a steak tartar and it was absolutely not the best steak tartar ... rough and blend ... sorry The escargot was good, although a bit salty, but garlicky and flavorful unlike steak tartar. I also had a bite of creme brul...

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