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Le Zinc
Step into Le Zinc and you will feel transported to a French Bistro in Paris with its beautiful antique zinc bar, cream tiled floors, dark wood bistro tables, wine cellar and warm lighting.
Chef-owner Max Braud offers an original menu of traditional favorites such as 'escargots and 'steak frites' as well as innovative tasting plates with influences from North Africa and Asia which are strongly prevalent in Parisian cuisine today.
Indulge in our 4 course Tasting Menu for $40 or our Classic 3 course Prix Fixe for $36.
From the bar select a delicious, great value bistro wine or splurge on a special grand cru. Over 20 wines, representing the main wine regions of France, are available by the glass and carafe.
Sip a glass of wine and watch the world go by from our sidewalk terrace or enjoy our sunny garden patio in the rear.
French-style Tapas dishes, as well as Cheese and Charcuterie platters, are served daily between lunch and dinner.
THURSDAYS - 30% off your bottle of wine!
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79 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 79 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(60)
- fit for foodies(33)
- romantic(21)
- great for outdoor dining(20)
- special occasion(17)
- great for lunch(12)
Le Zinc Reviews List
Review 1 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Its Ok
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"some hits some misses, overall, just sort of average. French Bistro interior, waitress was helpful"
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 2 for Le Zinc
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! First time but hopefully not last time. Love the patio setting; food tasty and lovely service."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 3 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The most expensive and smallest
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The most expensive and smallest carafe of wine I have ever seen."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place is becoming a regular
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place is becoming a regular stop for us. Just the right mix and good value as well."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 5 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
At lunch time, the male waiter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"At lunch time, the male waiter could have shown a little more enthusiasm and smiled at least once."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2004
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noe Valley Favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always enjoy being transported to France when we go to Le Zinc. And this time, I think I ordered particularly well. My salade Lyonnaise was perfect - the egg perfectly poached and the dressing very mustardy. The duck breast was terrific. The remains our favorite casual, neighborhood place."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
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Review 7 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My mom and I love this place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My mom and I love this place! Come here every couple months and especially like sitting in the back on their little patio. Food is great, service is great & we enjoy their champagne/wine."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy eggs benedict, fabulous
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Yummy eggs benedict, fabulous coffee, and outstanding service."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining
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Review 9 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very authentic Frech brasserie
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very authentic Frech brasserie feeling. Food had a twist to it, be sure to get a description from the server. Chocolate cake dessert was amazing."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great little restaurant with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great little restaurant with excellent food and service. We had a party of six and and we had a great time at the restaurant. We did not have dessert at the restaurant because we had cake waitng for us at home. We'll try their dessert next time we go because it looks good."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Le Zinc is OK as a neighborhood
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Le Zinc is OK as a neighborhood restaurant, but not as good as a number of other French bistros in the Bay Area. We had the fixed price menu ($37) and liked the main dishes but the appetizers and desserts were nothing special and/or not very good."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
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Review 12 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great bistro experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great meal on an early Saturday evening. Ordered off of the prix fixe menu. Timing for the courses was perfect. Ambience was good and the staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic French cuisine served
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Authentic French cuisine served tapa style. Tucked away in the Noe Valley area, we loved how it was in the vicinity of some great cafes, bars, and boutique stores. We loved that the servers were French, and how the restaurant was very accomodating. There was an outside patio that looked pretty cool, so looking forward to Sunday brunch. Worth coming here if you're a foodie."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 14 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first visit to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit to Le Zinc and we enjoyed it very much. The onion soup was delightful and the boeuf bourguignon was excellent. My wife had the tuna nicoise, which was also quite good. Also nice French wines by the glass. Friendly service adds to the experience.
We will return!"
We will return!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
After 5 years of being the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"After 5 years of being the Noe Valley residents, we finally made it to Le Zinc. The only little issue was that even with an advance reservation we've been waiting for a table for about 30 min (we were 5). During our waiting we were treated well in a charming back yard with a bottle of Bordeaux. After we were seated everything was fine, on time and delicious. The service was as good as food. For the main course we've got: the lamb,the pork, the salmon and the sweetbreads - everything was very good. Appetizers, both steak tartar and escargot, were just wonderful. I am not a wine guru, but what they gave us for the meal was great (some sort of Bordeaux). Yes, and the dessert: the warm chocolate cake was fantastic."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Have lived in the area for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Have lived in the area for years and never entertained the thought of going into this establishment. Really, what I had been missing out on! Will be frequenting Le Zinc quite often in the future."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My wife and I enjoyed a very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My wife and I enjoyed a very good meal"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Le Zinc is Le Wonderful!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service is very attentive and they are very accommodating. The food is excellent! We were a party of 4 who enjoyed every entree. We mixed it up so we could share more entrees. It is truly a French Bistro w/ something to offer everyone. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 19 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was outstanding!!!!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was outstanding!!!!! Tried escargot for the first time. I was kind of expecting something more gnarley but each snail was daintily placed on a perfect little potato circle and served with delicious porcini mushrooms. Very fun. We had a party of four, some really great wine and the main courses were outstanding. Service was professional, no nonsense and perfectly acceptable. I will come back again for a romantic dinner or even on my own to reward myself with a beautiful meal after a hard work week. Love it!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice resto nestled in Noe Valley
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Le Zinc is a great little restaurant nestled in Noe Valley. The ambience is warm and laid back, and the service is very professional. I can't wait to go back !"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Zinc? Maybe Silver.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a night out with "the girls" for me at Le Zinc. A niece who lives in CO was in town, so my wife, daughter, sister-in-law and I met her at Le Zinc, far from my daughter's house. We all loved the food--salads, entrees and desserts. Escargot was moderately good, everything else excellent. The waiter (I believe the owner) was most attentive and helpful. (I wish he were not a smoker, however. but the place is "French". Prices were reasonable. We'll return."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 22 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fine and creative food reasonably
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fine and creative food reasonably priced."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent! thank you for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent! thank you for participating in Dine about town...we finally tried it and will go back again and again!"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 24 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very good, as
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very good, as was the service. The place was almost dead though - not much atmosphere, but maybe that was the time of night we were there? Anyway, I would definitely go back."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 25 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Maybe the food would've been
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Maybe the food would've been better if they actually had 5/5 items on the dine about town menu. My bf and I decided to try Le zinc as an early v-day dinner. The main course had 3 entrees to choose from, except the were sold out of 1 out of the 3! Same with the dessert! This was Sunday at 6pm, apparently food are premade for the weekend dining. Disappointed. When we were out of bread and butter, I asked for a refill, got the bread but where's the butter?"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
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Review 26 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great! The restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was great! The restaurant had the look and feel of a French eatery. I would recommend this place to anyone."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 27 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Highly Recommended
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a wonderful neighborhood gem. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and they were serving Brunch. Friendly wait staff and delicious food. Everyone in our party (all 11 of us - 8 adults 3 toddlers) had nothing but good things to say about the food. I would definitely come back again."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another wonderful dinner at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another wonderful dinner at Le Zinc. This is a definite "neighborhood gem" among many gems on 24th street. The food is outstanding from the snails to the creme brule (sp?). Always worth a return visit."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New Year set menu was excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"New Year set menu was excellent a most enjoyable night for our family."
Dined on 12/31/2012
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Small and intimate bistro-style
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Small and intimate bistro-style restaurant with excellent food that is reasonably priced. Simple and rustic French cuisine that is prepared wonderfully. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. A great choice for a nice dinner out."
Dined on 01/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Le Zinc
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very cute, intimate French
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very cute, intimate French restaurant. But I found the portions very inconsistent, frustrating given its not inexpensive, and overall just okay."
Dined on 01/15/2013
2008
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Le Zinc
Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate