Chez Maman East

If you are looking for a cute spot to celebrate a special someone or just a date night, then come check out Chez Maman in San Francisco ! The restaurant's romantic atmosphere, complete with stunning views of the city, makes it an ideal spot for every occasion !

What we ordered:
French Onion Soup: the top was blanketed in this perfectly melted, gooey layer that stretched for days! MUST TRY 10/10
Roasted Duck Confit: crispy skin giving way to meat so tender, it practically falls off the bone 10/10
Petrale Sole Meuniere: fresh and tender sole, perfectly complemented by a luscious brown butter sauce. It's a delicate and refreshing option that balances beautifully with the rich duck confit 8/10
Croquette Mademoiselle: delightful French classic features a sunny-side egg and smoked salmon, with melted cheese 5/10
Baked camembert: a whole roasted garlic head with creamy cheese served on roasted baguette, prefect for garlic lovers! 7/10
Beef tartare: with Dijon mustard, capers, shallots, quail egg. I'm not a too big on raw beef so the score is very personal 2/10

I absolutely love this spot and can't get enough of its authentic French cuisine. I highly recommend it to anyone craving a romantic French dining experience!

Was looking for a nice weekend brunch spot and came across this lovely gem in SF! I haven't had too many experiences with French cuisine, but I was absolutely floored by all our dishes. We sat outside (mind you the weather was gorgeous that day) and service was very kind and patient with us as we took a bit of time coming to a decision (everything sounded so good ).

So we ended up ordering les moules mariniere, the salmon and goat cheese oeufs en cocotte, and the eggs benedict, and the tatin crepes. The star of the show had to be the moules because I'm not even a big fan of mussels but the mussels were bathed in such a rich and well-seasoned broth - the white wine + lemon + garlic was so flavorful (we almost downed the whole pot of soup).
The oeufs en cocotte were something we haven't tried before and let me tell you, the salmon + goat cheese + egg was so delectably creamy and savory. The eggs benedict - well, it was what every good eggs benedict should be, with a nice juicy salad. And last but not least, the CREPES. Oh my lord this was hands-down the next big thing after those mussels because not only is it gluten-free (godbless Chez Maman) but the combination of caramelized apples + buckwheat + chantilly cream made for a dessert that was not too heavy but still had this delightful spiced sweetness from the apples.

The textures and flavors were just spot-on for everything, great people, so I'm very happy we were able to find Chez Maman. Overall the best brunch I've had in Norcal (now I just have to find their West location) À la prochaine

Warmly greeted and outstanding service from start to finish. Attentive, yet not rushed in the slightest -- despite how busy it was on a Sunday evening. Beverages brought out promptly and well tended to all evening.

Starters were brought out together upon request. Entrees followed immediately afterwards. All of the dishes were hot on delivery. Nothing sat out. All dishes were timed perfectly... and we had a party of eight.

The French Onion Soup is a classic. A wonderful appetizer, to be sure. The photo says it all. A creamy, cheesy delight.

The Les Moules Mariniere was outstanding. A steamy pot of nicely sized mussels and no grittiness at all. The broth is amazing and is perfect for dipping French fries or bread.

The Roasted Duck Confit was nice and tender. The sauce seemed familiar, perhaps too much like ordinary hoisin sauce. Nonetheless, it was delicious. An au gratin potato square comes on the side.

The Mushroom Crepe was good, but I now know I prefer the other style of crepe. It was heavy for a crepe, IMO. I want to say the crepe was buckwheat. I could be wrong. I cannot find a description anywhere.

Seating both inside and out. Street parking is available; however, a short, hilly walk is usually the norm. Nonetheless, quaint Chez Maman East is an absolute must when in the Potrero Hill neighborhood! Actually, it's worth making the drive, as well. Bon appetit!

Came here to celebrate the day before Bastille day and had a great time!
Food: I ordered the Smoked Salmon Panini, which came with crème fraiche, capers, & caramelized onions, and a side salad. The salad was slightly salty, but it felt refreshing on a warm day. The panini bread itself was well-balanced with a crispy exterior and soft center, and the salmon/onion filling was delicious. I also sampled the Merguez (spicy lamb sausage) and melted brie panini, and I would absolutely return to order that. The Brie is delightfully gooey and generously portioned. The lamb sausage is packed with flavor, and not overly spicy.

For drink, I ordered the Kir Royal Aperitif, which consists of Champagne & Crème de Cassis. A light and subtle blackcurrant flavor, I felt this complemented the flavor of the panini & salad.

Service: Kind and prompt.
Ambiance: We sat at the outside seating, which offers a stunning view of downtown. It was beautiful, but be aware that if it is a hot day, there is no breeze in the outdoor tent seating. It's a cute area to walk around, Street parking only.

It was my first time at Chez Maman yesterday. We came around 1pm, and we had the choice of either indoor or outdoor seating. We chose to sit inside.

I ordered the chicken panini, and my bf ordered the smoked salmon crepe. We also ordered a side of french fries. I liked the panini. The bread was crispy, and the pistou and aioli were really good. The flavors blended well together. The panini came with salad and there was a good amount of it.

The fries were decent. They came with aioli, which I thought was very garlicky. I switched between dipping my fries in the aioli and ketchup but found myself preferring the ketchup more.

Staff was attentive and quick.

Cozy French bistro in Potrero Hill. We tried the mussels, endive salad, smoked salmon crepe, grilled salmon and burger along with french fries that came with garlic aioli-all were super fresh and delicious! The dessert is also wonderful if you can make space for it after the meal-we shared the pain perdu and the apple tartine and basically ended up licking the plates clean. Service is excellent with attentive and efficient service. Come early to avoid lines.

Top notch French restaurant in SF. Came here with a group and got to try several dishes on the menu. Our favorites were the les moulette (mussels) with mariniér broth and the mushroom crepe. Recommend getting the baguette to dip in the broth. And for any mousse fans the chocolate mousse is terrific. The filling in the mushroom crepe is very rich in flavor.

On Friday nights I recommend coming early as it gets busy. Service is generally good, but unfortunately the servers do try to rush you a bit from the time you sit down to the time you pay. Don't expect a long casual European style dining experience outside of the food itself.

We happened to be in the area and decided to try this lovely bistro instead of our usual visit to Plow across the street. Seemingly, regulars dine here as the wait staff recognized the customers next to us.

The menu has a variety of items I wanted to try but for lunch, we ordered the Angus burger with Swiss cheese which came with good fries and a wonderful garlic aioli. I tried the buckwheat mushroom crepe.
I loved the sauce with mushrooms but not so much the buckwheat crepe which was a bit heavy compared to regular flour crepes.

The entree menu looked good too and I'd definitely return for another meal when in the area. Our waitress was very pleasant and friendly. There's a parklet outside for dining out.

Another delicious dinner at Chez Maman East!

We sat inside on the bar stools facing the exterior windows where we shared different dishes family style.

We started with the Acme bread which we used to dip into the garlic, white wine, lemon and parsley-laden broth for the tender marinere mussels. The French fries with aioli were also excellent.

We also enjoyed the Caesar salad with anchovies and only wish it had a little extra dressing. Our group shared entrées of a complete crêpe which included ham, plenty of Swiss cheese and topped with a nicely cooked sunny side up egg and lightly dressed arugula, as well as a delicious roasted duck confit topped with a rich gravy and accompanied by crispy green beans and creamy potato au gratin. We also added some roasted brussels sprouts and apples that complemented the rest of the meal too.

We wish that we had had room for dessert, but will save that for our next visit!

My boyfriend and I walked in at around 6:30 pm and were seated immediately. There were covered and uncovered outdoor seating and indoor as well. There are heaters for outside seating! The restaurant was cute and looked like a french street cafe. Our waiters were nice and friendly, and service was smooth. Parking is street.

We ordered a french onion soup ($13), savoyarde crepes ($14), and roasted duck confit ($33). Soup was great and classic, everything you'd want in a french onion. The crepes were a little disappointing and pretty heavy. I didn't really enjoy the buckwheat batter since it was much denser; I would have preferred white batter. The crepe was filled with potatoes, prosciutto, and cheese then topped with arugula. The potatoes were a little under for me, but the rest were nice. The duck confit blew us away. The duck was perfectly roasted and so tender. The wine sauce was incredible that I would drink it lol, so much flavor and seasoned just right. The potatoes gratin was delicious with its flaky, cheesy layers and crispy top. Greens beans were fine, nice and simple.

Overall, we really enjoyed Chef Maman and will definitely be back. There were so many dishes we wanted to try, like their burger and veal. Everyone needs to try their duck!!