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- 516 University Ave., Silicon Valley 94301
- 650-289-0719
Shokolaat
Known to many a Palo Alto chocolate addict for their European style chocolates and pastries - all created with organic sugar, flour, and dairy from St. Anthony's farm in Sonoma. Turns out they also... read more
- 335 Healdsburg Ave., Sonoma Valley 95448
- 707-431-7213
Healdsburg Charcuterie
Decked out in all manner of porcine artwork, this cafe is a porcine palace and the place to insulate yourself with a bit of rillette or confit. Sandwiches, salads, and burgers (do try the lamb burg... read more
- 29 North St., Sonoma Valley 95448
- 707-433-3311
Cyrus
Chef Douglas Keane has made quite a name for himself in just a few years in wine country; his restaurant is often mentioned in the same breath as the famed French Laundry. The eight-course tasting ... read more
- 75 O’Farrell St., Union Square 94108
- 415-362-0255
Crepe O' Chocolate
Kooky, hole-in-the-wall café and take-out lunch spot next door to Barney’s is beloved by SF’s fashion intelligentsia (all 17 of them). Unless you get there early or off-hours, ex... read more
- 100 Boyes Blvd., Sonoma Valley 95476
- 707-938-9000
Sante
The kind of place where the girl at the table next to you might just hide a diamond ring in her chocolate dariole, or someone might be trying to prove to a visiting client that yes, we in Californi... read more
- 540 Main St., Napa Valley 94559
- 707-252-8115
Angele
Boasting the only patio in downtown directly overlooking the Napa River, this "contemporary country French" restaurant is at once both cozy and bustling, a place the locals go for an easy-going bit... read more
- 7871 River Rd., Sonoma Valley 95436
- 707-887-3300
Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant
From the family-owned farm just three miles away, to the crisply linened tables, Farmhouse keeps the farm(duh)-to-table concept fresh and sophisticated with an expertly curated winelist and a tight... read more
- 898 Santa Cruz Ave., Silicon Valley 94025
- 650-324-9092
Marché
Quoting menu items wouldn't be prudent here - chef Guillaume Bienaime and staff recreate the menu weekly, if not daily, allowing the best meats and produce from area farmer's markets to dictate. Th... read more
- 635 Santa Cruz Ave., Silicon Valley 94025
- 650-473-6543
Left Bank Brasserie
This is the best of the three Bay Area locations, and as close as you can come to an institution in the topsy-turvy Peninsula restaurant scene. Big, bright, sometimes boisterous brasserie has the r... read more
- 6534 Washington St. , Napa Valley 94599
- 707-944-8037
Bouchon
A spot-on interpretation of a classic French bistro (except the food's too good and the service too accommodating), Thomas Keller based the original Bouchon on memories of comforting meals in cozy ... read more
- 110 West Spain St., Sonoma Valley 95476
- 707-938-3634
The Girl and the Fig
This cheery spot just off Sonoma square, with it’s custom artwork, salumi-making classes and a full product line -- from cutely designed T-shirts and jams, to goat milk soap and body butter -... read more
- 6640 Washington St., Napa Valley 94599
- 707-944-2380
The French Laundry
If you're looking to be impressed by elaborate, decadent decor, you will likely be disappointed by the simple, tidy surroundings in which arguably some of the best food in North America is currentl... read more
- 1 California Dr, Napa Valley 94599
- 707-944-2892
Etoile
Situated snugly within the sprawling grounds of Domaine Chandon (the California home of Moët & Chandon), Étoile (named for the winery's sparkling cuvée) offers artfully const... read more
- 4063 24th St., The Castro 94114
- 415-647-9400
Le Zinc French Bistro
Petite and pretty piece of Paris on left coast (and pronounced "zang"). Freelancers bordering on unemployed kill prime working hours over nicoise salad and croque monsieur while Norah Jones works i... read more
- 100 Carl St., The Haight 94117
- 415-664-1800
Crepes on Cole
For when you’re really pinching pennies or just plain cheap. Greedy eaters rejoice over piled-high plates of crepes and omelets crammed with spinach, onions, sausage, cheese, peppers, etc. Add on t... read more
- 941 Cole St., Cole Valley 94117
- 415-564-5332
Zazie
Zazie is French for “Where to take Mother when she visits.” Well, close enough. Darling French bistro where raviolis come stuffed with chèvre and fig (of course they do). Gingerbread pancakes with ... read more
- 398 Hayes St., Hayes Valley 94102
- 415-551-1590
Absinthe
Sexy fin de siècle dining in Moulin Rouge setting complete with leather and mohair banquettes. Oysters, lavender crème brulée and Ginger Rogers cocktails, though no actual absinthe or Nicole Kidman... read more
- 384 Hayes St., Hayes Valley 94102
- 415-626-1211
Arlequin
Absinthe’s baby sister ain't your average sliver of a sandwich shop. Demure wine shop disguise hides locals-only vibe within. Mediterranean/Provençal dishes on house-made everything: croque Arlequi... read more
- 300 Grove St., Civic Center 94102
- 415-861-5555
Jardiniere
A favorite with the symphony and politico crowd, but cool enough for young hipsters with good credit. Dust off the Armani and practice those table manners. Groovy interior design resembles a giant ... read more
- 2953 Baker St., Cow Hollow 94123
- 415-931-1475
Baker Street Bistro
Escargots, croque monsieur, crème caramel. So far, so French. BYOB (with corkage fee) or drink theirs. Blissful brunch, lunch, or decadent dinner. French comfort food at a fair price: Salade Niçois... read more
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