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Restaurant Ducroix
A French restaurant in the San Francisco's Financial District.
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55 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 55 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(27)
- neighborhood gem(27)
- great for lunch(12)
- romantic(12)
- special occasion(8)
- good for groups(5)
Restaurant Ducroix Reviews List
Review 1 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Dissappointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"When you encounter staff at a restaurant with pronounced french accents your expectations soars. The food was ordinary and not anything that would cause me to ever dine there again."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 2 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot for bistro-esque food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lunched here earlier in the week. Very simple but pure French food. Friendly and attentive service. I had the salmon with a gratin potato in a green salad. Excellent and fairly priced. I'll be back for more!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall I enjoy going to this
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall I enjoy going to this restaurant. It is small, so they only have person taking orders. This person can get a little overwhelmed between taking your order and getting you tab. I would still recommend the restaurant. Just be patient."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
very disappointed on food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very disappointed on food quality."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2012
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Review 5 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb menu & excellent preparation
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As visitors to SF a local recommended Ducroix. We went for business lunch and found it to be a solid winner. Food is interesting with excellent preparation. Everyone in our group enjoyed their selection. We liked it so much we returned for dinner one evening. Even though we ordered what seemed to be simple dishes ( Risotto with side orders of vegetables and salads), we found everything we superbly prepared... these folks deliver great food. The café is small and simple, but don't be surprised to find it growing quickly as it is a real find. One final note: they are truly thoughtful folks: I left my credit card behind and they quickly found my cell phone number on the reservation, alerting me while I was still in the area.A real Gem!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was awesome. But service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was awesome. But service was really bad. Took the server about an hour and half for us to just order. Ordered a salad but it never arrived."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great! Small and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great! Small and unassuming little restaurant with great French food :)"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great French Restaurant!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food with a relaxed atmosphere.
They have some really good French wines that are hard to find elsewhere.
We had the lobster special and could not get enough!
Always happy with the escargots.
Everything else we tasted was amazing . . . Cassoulet, Seabass, special filet with pate . . . can't wait for my next meal there."
They have some really good French wines that are hard to find elsewhere.
We had the lobster special and could not get enough!
Always happy with the escargots.
Everything else we tasted was amazing . . . Cassoulet, Seabass, special filet with pate . . . can't wait for my next meal there."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Medium rare steaks were served
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Medium rare steaks were served well. Salmon was over cooked and dry. Lobster was impossible to eat as it was in a sauce, but shells were not cracked. We've always had high quality food there. Must have been an off night."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
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Review 10 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Real treat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love Restaurant Ducroix. I feel as if I am in France: really good food and wine without the trappings of American restaurant decor. Prices are very reasonable; the emphasis is on the food and the service is delightful. It really is a find in a neighborhood that has some very expensive restaurants and some lower end ones, but few that focus on good french bistro food at good prices. We had a great evening there."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a wonderful dinner experience at this cozy and charming restaurant. The place has simple but nice deco that brought back our sweet memory of some small restaurants in Europe. We ordered the Lobster special and were pleasantly surprised by its huge size. We would love to go back and try out their lunch soon."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The most friendly French experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This little neighborhood restaurant is a true find. Get here before it goes big. Currently, small, intimate and understated, so it's such a surprise to be served such amazing food. We ordered Filet Mignon and scalloped potatoes that would melt in your mouth and a Mushroom Risotto that was creamy, delicious and topped with portobello, carrots, green beans in a mouth watering combination that any non-vegetarian would love as well. The next table was heartily loving the lamb shank. We recognized Phillip our waiter from Hayes Valley Bar & Grill and he puts his passion for food and wine into excellent service and a thoroughly outstanding experience. Doesn't hurt that the chef's grandfather was a chef at Maxim's Paris. A+++"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The ambiance was simple but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambiance was simple but reminded me of a small Parisian bistro. The food was great! We had two of the specials, filet mignon with a pat of pate and root vegetables and lobster in a cognac cream sauce, Both were excellently prepared and delicious. Ducroix even had a couple of vegetarian and vegan options. The sole waiter was gracious and welcoming and made a good wine recommendation. The restaurant filled up but it never got too loud to hear each other. I think the slightly dark intimate atmosphere encouraged people to speak softly. My friend said she felt transported away from SF. I've already recommended it to friends."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Long-time fan of this restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Long-time fan of this restaurant. Food is excellent, especially at the price.
The service is professional; but they aren't there to be sweet and friendly. This caused a few raised eyebrows from my guests at my most recent visit - the waiter was a bit abrupt and aloof. I've never been to France but I understand this is the norm over there.
The establishment itself is on the spartan side. It does not have a cheap appearance, but it is not really "upmarket" or "fancy" to look at. Also, a bit cramped. They would do well in a larger space, and perhaps a tick upwards on prices could finance some nicer ambiance."
The service is professional; but they aren't there to be sweet and friendly. This caused a few raised eyebrows from my guests at my most recent visit - the waiter was a bit abrupt and aloof. I've never been to France but I understand this is the norm over there.
The establishment itself is on the spartan side. It does not have a cheap appearance, but it is not really "upmarket" or "fancy" to look at. Also, a bit cramped. They would do well in a larger space, and perhaps a tick upwards on prices could finance some nicer ambiance."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 15 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I've been to DuCroix before.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been to DuCroix before. This time was a little disappointing but it seemed like the entire place was being run by 1 server due to an unexpected event. When I've been before, it has been impeccable. I think this was an exception and I would definitely go again."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Restaurant Ducroix
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We read on yelp that the service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We read on yelp that the service here was awful. Our only complaint was when my friend asked the waiter about the special, beef bourguignon, his reply was "it's just beef stew", not a great way to sell a dish. Other than that, the food arrived faster than expected and overall our table was satisfied.
My friend's steak was great; my cassoulet wasn't bad - but I certainly had better cassoulet elsewhere. The escargot was excellent! It's a nice little find, but with so many great French restaurants in the city, I can't say I'll be rushing back to Restaurant Ducroix."
My friend's steak was great; my cassoulet wasn't bad - but I certainly had better cassoulet elsewhere. The escargot was excellent! It's a nice little find, but with so many great French restaurants in the city, I can't say I'll be rushing back to Restaurant Ducroix."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2002
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Restaurant Ducroix
Based on the average of (39) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate