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Fringale
Fringale, which means "the urge to eat," has been a major contributor to San Francisco's South of Market culinary renaissance. From its opening fourteen years ago, it has remained a favorite dining spot for food lovers, socialites, politicians, artists, celebrities, and journalists. The restaurant's sponged eggshell colored walls, blond wooden chairs, sand and earth toned banquettes and wainscoting, and verdigris bartop create a dining environment that is sophisticated, intimate, and inviting. Fringale is a place where guests can drop in for a glass of wine and snack at the bar or enjoy a tantalizing classic French bistro meal prepared by one of the finest kitchens in San Francisco. Come and experience why Fringale has been consistently rated one of the top French restaurants in San Francisco since its opening.
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197 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 197 reviews
5 stars
(85)
4 stars
(84)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(128)
- neighborhood gem(107)
- special occasion(74)
- romantic(62)
- great for lunch(27)
- notable wine list(25)
Fringale Reviews List
Review 1 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently Good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fringale is small and quiet while the food is big in taste. We have never had a disappointing meal here whether for lunch or dinner. I think they have many regular customers as it isn't in the restaurant "section" of town so can be easily missed while out driving around. Be sure to spoon up on the wonderful sauce that comes with the entree."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Restaurant- very cute little spot."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 3 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's been a long time since I dined at Fringale. We had a group of six which I thought may be too large for such an intimate restaurant, but this was not a problem. In fact our table was perfect, quiet enough so that we could all hear each other but not too crowded. The service was excellent and all the courses were delicious, especially the duck. My wife enjoyed the fish and the pork was perfectly prepared. I might also mention that my cocktail was a nice large glass. All in all a delightful evening, glad to see that they are still doing such a great job."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Small portions
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was excellent but the size of the entree portions"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A-OK
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food wasn't too impressive, especially my steak frites. The braised veal short rib was good, and the chocolate flourless cake was very nice, but the pain perdu was lackluster. I went here because of the high ratings on Yelp, but found it to not meet the standards I thought it would."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 6 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great, cozy bistro! Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great, cozy bistro! Service was friendly and attentive. Food excellent!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fringale has for more than
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fringale has for more than 20 years served wonderful French food of the highest quality. It's the same today as it was when it first opened: friendly, intimate, great menu of delicious and indulgent food, and all offered for a very reasonable price. I love this restaurant."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Soup asparagus was good. Ap.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Soup asparagus was good. Ap. satee prawns perfect
Entree: lamp was dilicious. Duck was a little bit dry not recommended.
Desert. Chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream fair"
Entree: lamp was dilicious. Duck was a little bit dry not recommended.
Desert. Chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream fair"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
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Review 9 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We've been going to Fringale
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been going to Fringale for years, but haven't been here is quite a few. We were not disappointed! The food was amazing from the endive salad & asparagus soup to the rack of lamb and pork loin. We also ordered a flourless chocolate cake with ice cream for dessert. Fantastic!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A French bistro at its best.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A French bistro at its best. The pork tenderloin was according to my husband "the best ever". The Fri./Sat, duck special with port reduction was done to perfection--medium/rare. They are known for their moules and frites--but we went for something different this time. We shall return.
Great place for lunch--active area when the Giants are at home."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
you can do better in SFO
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The atmosphere is cute and intimate. But the food was only fine. None of it was exceptional, except the Basque tart. The seafood basquaise was very uninspired. The appetizers were nice, especially the onion tart. Given the cost, you can get a lot better food in SFO. If ambiance is as important to you as food., then this is a great place. Cozy, full, with a pleasant buzz of conversation, but not too loud."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My party of four ordered about
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My party of four ordered about a third of the items off the dinner menu. The appetizers were excellent (salads, calamari) but the entrees was just "okay". The short ribs were not tender or juicy and too fatty. The lamb was decent. The ravioli was overpowered by the cheese. The seafood creole was good but could have used some spice. Service was attentive considering there was only one waiter serving the entire dining area (like 10 tables). However, that was not good enough. They served half the table of entrees and we waited at least a couple minutes for the rest which for a restaurant of this caliber should never be the case. Our water glasses became empty frequently. Drink were strong and tasty though. I may or may not return."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2006
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 13 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a great meal there! Most memorable were the spicy calamari, steak frites, rack of lamb, and Chocolate Marquise dessert."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant is small but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant is small but packed tightly with customers. The food was so good I actually licked my plate. The service also was very good! I will be back."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 15 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent up to date French cuisine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is not "foodie" oriented with the latest trends of ingredients arranged with tweezers served on big plates in small portions for big dollars with over loquacious waitpeople endlessly describing each ingredient like their guests were first graders. We were greeted warmly and professionally at the door by the host waiting at the end of a small but well stocked bar. Our waiter appeared promptly and was also friendly and attentive without being intrusive for entire meal. The wine list was more than adequate with good to excellent French an California selections. Excellent appetizer and two excellent entres made for a happy evening."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 16 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful Meal At Fringale
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was delicious, We had the lamb and the chicken. Just wonderful. The service was wonderful too. We highly recommend Fringale."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We made our first visit to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We made our first visit to Fringale years ago and it was a bad night. Since the place has survived a long time and rates highly I decided to give it another chance on our recent visit to San Francisco. So glad we did. Everything was wonderful. Nice ambiance in a smaller place. Excellent service and wonderful food. How could we have gone so far wrong previously. We will return."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Took a guest from out of town.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Took a guest from out of town. Were treated extremely welll by waitstaff and barman. Food was excellent. Fringale continues to be a great value."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 19 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great small restaurant feel
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great small restaurant feel where the owner and servers seem to be invested and care about your experience."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, average service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good, but the service let it down."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fringale was a true find. Went there for a pre ballet dinner and it couldn't have been better. Wonderful small room, excellent food and plan on returning again and again."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Wonderful Lunch at Fringale
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an absolutely wonderful lunch at Fringale. We took some friends there for their first visit, and they loved it. We had the steak, the dungeness crab napolean, and the organic roasted chicken breast, and every dish was delicious. And the pommes frites were thin and crispy, just the way we love them. We have eaten at Fringale many times, and we always have a wonderful meal. We love Fringale and highly recommend it."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fringale is a lovely restaurant,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fringale is a lovely restaurant, with delicious food and reasonable prices. The only reason I didn't give it an outstanding rating, is the food is traditional, not really creative, but extremely delicious. I could eat at Fringale every week."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
food consistently well prepared,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"food consistently well prepared, waitstaff attentive without being overbearing and unusually quiet"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
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Review 26 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great little French restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great little French restaurant with reasonable prices, good wine list, and nice service"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 27 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always the best and never
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always the best and never disappointed. The food is superb, the service is unbeatable and the wines are unbelievably the the best! I can't wait to go back."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I hadn't been to Fringale
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I hadn't been to Fringale for some years, but it was still the same wonderful food and service that I had enjoyed in the past. I'll be back b/4 a lot more time goes by."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic but innovative presentati
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Authentic but innovative presentation; calamari and grilled octopus appetizer delicious and unusual; The lamb chops done just as requested; service attentive but not hovering. Wine list by the glass offered a nice selection at reasonable price including the French offerings."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful food, great experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful food, great experience. Small restaurant that makes you feel like you are important."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been several times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been several times and always enjoy the food. This time we got the rude waiter that so many others are commented on. It is amazing what a difference poor service makes in the overall impression of the restaurant."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
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Review 32 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hadn't been there in years,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hadn't been there in years, and it's still as good as I remember."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 33 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our French server was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our French server was very good at his job and also was extremely attractive."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 34 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been going to Fringale
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been going to Fringale since '96. The food and service has always been supurb."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fringale fits to a tee the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fringale fits to a tee the definition of a neighborhood restaurant offering quality food and outstanding service in the expectation that customers will keep returning, and they do. On a busy Saturday night many of the tables were filled with diners known to the wait staff. Our waiter has worked at Fringale for a quarter of a century. He brings enthusiasm, friendliness and professionalism to his work. His timing was impeccable. We never felt rushed. Food arrived at the right moment. Our water glasses were always filled. Yet, nothing interfered with the rhythm of our conversation. An excellent evening."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fringale is one of my "go-to"
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fringale is one of my "go-to" favorites! Delicious food and impeccable service."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful meal and terrific
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful meal and terrific service. Intimate setting."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was good. Dined here
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was good. Dined here a few times already. Get the dungeness crabcake. It's my favorite appetizer. Goodluck finding parking. We had to pay $12 to park across to dine here. But it was nice evening and we didn't really mind it. I always get their duck confit here. But I tried the Corvina Seabass instead. It was good fish, but a little bland for me-the entree wasn't that exciting in terms of taste. I'm sticking to usual duck confit again next time."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 39 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious lunch. Salad with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious lunch. Salad with beets, goat cheese and walnuts was very nice and petrale sole was perfect."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A must in San Francisco
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Jean Marie the owner and the staff Andre and Samuel are just incredible. I have been going for over 10 years and the quality of the cuisine has only become better. Kudos to the chef!!
It is also a great place for lunch, reasonably priced for dinner with a very reasonable wine list. Try the squid, the seafood basquise and of course the steak with pomme frites."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 41 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a very good time the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a very good time the food was excellent and they had great service as well they were very accommodating with our child seat. They even heated water for us to make a bottle."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fringle Rocks!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing. Great French food. Will be returning once a week. Service was memorable. Love Fringle."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We luckily arrived on the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We luckily arrived on the last day of their cassoulet special. It was a chilly night, perfect for such a dish. It was delicious!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 44 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pierre always does a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pierre always does a wonderful job taking care of everyone - makes a great martini and the food is fabulous. We shared 4 appetizers and then I ordered the ribeye and also tried my friend's duck confit. Just superb!!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 45 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is one of my wife and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of my wife and my favorite restaurants in our neighborhood.
We had the Jambon de Bayonne, Cassoulet de Toulouse, and Gateau basque.
It was very tasty though not filling however a good value prix fixe meal."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food at Fringale is strait
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Fringale is strait forward classic French fare. The menu holds no surprises, composed of dishes that appear on many French SF restuarant menus. However Fringale execute these dish beautifully, the lamb shank in thyme sauce fell of the bone and was succulent. The Duck confit, had a fantastic sear, giving a it a crisp outside will not being overly fatty. The side that accompanied this dishes were pretty middling and uninteresting, it was the only part of the meal where I felt a bit let down.
The service was EXCELLENT. Attentive, funny, and extremely professional. It made the experience for me. Also the price point is amazing, a must try if in the SOMA area."
The service was EXCELLENT. Attentive, funny, and extremely professional. It made the experience for me. Also the price point is amazing, a must try if in the SOMA area."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
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Review 47 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic food, portions are perfect (not too much not too little, just right). Everything was more than expected. Definitely coming back to try out the rest of the menu and wine list."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 48 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fringale seems to be consistently
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fringale seems to be consistently good each time we go. We always have a such a great time. The servers and the host are extremely accommodating and fun. It was my sisters birthday and she's a very finicky eater. However, at Fringale she totally enjoyed everything. It was a great time with great food."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 49 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fringale is a consistently
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fringale is a consistently good place to dine. Both lunch and dinner are stellar. The service can be a little stuffy at times, but other than that, this is one of SF best places to eat."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2004
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 50 for Fringale
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tiny place crammed with tables
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tiny place crammed with tables - a little too claustrophobic feeling. But the food and wine were great! We went for Dine About Town, and this was the best DAT meal I have had in 5+ years of participating."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2004
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