Chou Chou Bistro

Name: Chou Chou Bistro
Address: 400 Dewey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94116
Telephone: (415) 242-0960
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2387 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

ChouChou (pronounced "shoo-shoo") strives to bring the spirit of Paris to Forest Hill. The casually elegant bistro showcases rustic Old World cooking with a modern French twist, paired with a thoughtful wine list. Chef mina invites you to experience the warm personalized service that is ChouChou. Bon Appetit! All of our reservations are indoors both dinning room and patio are indoors.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
Phone number
(415) 242-0960
Website
http://www.chouchosf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
chef mina
Catering
Chef Mina and his team will tailor any party to your needs.
Private party facilities
Our newly remodeled Parisian style dinning room and indoor patio are ready to host your next special event. Chouchou offers a great variety of homemade French specialty dishes, excellent attention to detail, great customer service and an overall top quality experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Angel Garcia : (415) 242-0960

Location
400 Dewey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94116
Area
Forest Hill / West Portal
Cross Street
Laguna Honda
Parking details
As You face the restaurant the parking lot is on your right hand side
Public transit
Chouchou is less than half a block from the Forest Hill Muni Station. Take Muni Lines L, M or K.
Entertainment
Dine about town @ $39.95 three courses every day all night
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cremant de Bordeaux, Barton & Guestier, Brut N.V France, Sparkling BrutUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Canard-Duchene, Cuvee Leonie, Champagne, Brut N.V France, Champagne BrutUS$17.00
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Champagne, Brut, Reims N.V FranceUS$97.00
- BottleUS$97.00
Maison de Madeleine Brut, Cote d'Or N.V Rose, France, Sparkling RoseUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Charles de Cazanove, Tradition, Champagne, Brut N.V Rose, FranceUS$78.00
- BottleUS$78.00

Rose

Tavel, Lavau 2020 Rhone Grapes, Rhone ValleyUS$12.00
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Rimauresq Cru Classe, Cotes de Provence 2020 Rhone Grapes, ProvenceUS$59.00
- BottleUS$59.00

White

Bouchard Aine & Fils, Beaune 2020 Chardonnay, BurgundyUS$16.00
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$64.00
Montagny 1er Cru, Les Jardins, Feuillat-Juillot 2020 Chardonnay, BurgundyUS$72.00
- BottleUS$72.00
Rive Sud Sélections, Fruitage, Pays d'Oc 2018 Chardonnay, LanguedocUS$39.00
- BottleUS$39.00
Josh Cellars, Russian River 2020 Chardonnay, CaliforniaUS$12.00
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Paris Valley Road, Paso Robles 2019 Chardonnay, CaliforniaUS$43.00
- BottleUS$43.00
Phelps Creek Vineyards, Columbia Gorge 2017 Chardonnay, OregonUS$15.00
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$70.00
Pouilly-Fume, Nicolas Gaudry 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Loire FranceUS$72.00
- BottleUS$72.00
Sancerre, Domaine Jean-Jacques Auchère 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Loire FranceUS$16.00
- GlassUS$16.00
- BottleUS$64.00
Dourthe, La Grande Cuvee 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, BordeauxUS$52.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Eco Terreno, Cuvee Acero 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander ValleyUS$65.00
- BottleUS$65.00
Benziger Family Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, North CoastUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Phelps Creek Vineyard, Columbia Gorge. 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, OregonUS$48.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Kuranui, Marlborough 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, New ZealandUS$42.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Dom. de la Fessardiere 2020 Melon de Bourgogne, LoireUS$46.00
- BottleUS$46.00
Gourmandise, Domaine de Montine 2020 Six Rhone Grapes, Rhone ValleyUS$11.00
- GlassUS$11.00
- BottleUS$44.00

Red

The Altruist, Markham Vineyards 2017 Merlot, Cab Franc, Napa ValleyUS$72.00
- BottleUS$72.00
Pomerol Château Bonalgue 2015 Merlot, Cab Franc, BordeauxUS$96.00
- BottleUS$96.00
St-Emilion, Grand Cru, Les Cadrans de Lassegue 2019 Merlot, Cab Franc, BordeauxUS$17.00
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Château Pey la Tour, Vignobles Dourthe 2018 Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, BordeauxUS$63.00
- BottleUS$63.00
Château Mazetier, Cotes de Bordeaux 2018 Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, BordeauxUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Merlot, Anne de Joyeuse 2016 Merlot, LanguedocUS$39.00
- BottleUS$39.00
Margaux, Chateau la Gurgue 2017 Cab Sauv, Merlot, BordeauxUS$82.00
- BottleUS$82.00
Eco Terrano Cuvee Tierra 2017 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Alexander ValleyUS$68.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Lancaster Estate, Winemaker's Cuvee 2018 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Alexander ValleyUS$116.00
- BottleUS$116.00
Paris Valley Road, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso RoblesUS$45.00
- BottleUS$45.00
Joseph Carr, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso RoblesUS$15.00
- GlassUS$15.00
- BottleUS$60.00
Fortnight, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, MendocinoUS$57.00
- BottleUS$57.00
Arrowood, Knights Valley 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, SonomaUS$82.00
- BottleUS$82.00
Freemark Abbey, Rutherford 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ValleyUS$98.00
- BottleUS$98.00
Vinus, Jean-Claude Mas Reserve 2020 Malbec, LanguedocUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Hullabaloo, Old Vines 2019 Zinfandel, Napa ValleyUS$12.00
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Saint-Amour, La Victorine 2016 Gamay, BeaujolaisUS$42.00
- BottleUS$42.00
Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, G. Seguin2018 Pinot Noir, BurgundyUS$96.00
- BottleUS$96.00
Bourgogne Moillard, Le Duche 2018 Pinot Noir, BurgundyUS$57.00
- BottleUS$57.00
Givry 1er Cru en Veau, Domaine Masse 2020 Pinot Noir, BurgundyUS$74.00
- BottleUS$74.00
Louis Latour, Les Pierres Dorees, Bourgogne 2017 Pinot Noir, BurgundyUS$17.00
- GlassUS$17.00
- BottleUS$68.00
Sancerre Rouge, Moulin Bele, Andre Vatan 2019 Pinot Noir, LoireUS$72.00
- BottleUS$72.00
Fruitage, Rive Sud 2019 Pinot Noir, LanguedocUS$43.00
- BottleUS$43.00
Jeriko Estate, Upper Russian River 2018 Pinot Noir, MendocinoUS$57.00
- BottleUS$57.00
The 5ive Russians, Natasha's Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma CountyUS$63.00
- BottleUS$63.00
Soar, Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir, AustraliaUS$13.00
- GlassUS$13.00
- BottleUS$52.00
Belle Gros, Clark & Telephone, Santa Maria Valley 2020 Pinot Noir, Santa BarbaraUS$72.00
- BottleUS$72.00
Vacqueyras, Clef des Murailles 2018 GSM Rhone ValleyUS$56.00
- BottleUS$56.00
Cotes du Rhone, Nature, Famille Perrin 2019 GSM Rhone ValleyUS$12.00
- GlassUS$12.00
- BottleUS$48.00
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chante Cigale 2019 GSM Rhone ValleyUS$82.00
- BottleUS$82.00
Pic Saint-Loup, Château Lavabre, La Closerie 2017 Syrah, Grenache, Rhone ValleyUS$59.00
- BottleUS$59.00

What 2,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chou Chou Bistro offers a serene dining experience with "wonderful food" and a "great ambiance." Guests rave about the "excellent" French onion soup, "delicious" rack of lamb, and rich chocolate mousse. The attentive service and refined menu make it a "special experience," perfect for enjoying authentic French cuisine.

2,387 Reviews

C
Christine
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Absolutely delectable entrées. Clean tasting and fresh! Every bite was a delight. Great value. We are eagerly looking forward to our return and it is soon to be a regular on our DoorDash list. Service was exemplary. Our hats off to the chef!
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Dorothy
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, everything was superb. But they really need more waitstaff. We kept having to flag them down like a Chinese restaurant at dim sum. They are stretched thin!
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Fern
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chou Chou never disappoints. We were again happily waited on by Marina. She is wonderful in every way. It's always a fabulous experience here.
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Rita
VIP
San Francisco
94 reviews
5.0
94 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely experience at Chou Chou. Quiet enough to hear each other and not others. Never rushed. Tasty food. We enjoyed the salmon and cassoulet as well as the crab and avocado salad.
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M
Mark
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Room temperature was a bit cool. Otherwise a pleasant experience.
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Christine
VIP
San Francisco
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. A little pricey but worth it. Loved the decadent Salmon en Croute. Friendly staff. Maybe a little understaffed so service a little bit slow. Pretty decor. Parking lot no longer available to restaurant customers unfortunately due to being owned(?) by MTA. So had to park in street which was a bit challenging.
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Richard
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was excellent. My wife had the Crevettes and I had the Rack of Lamb. Our drinks were great. The restaurant is small with 30 tables total. The noise level was perfect, even though there was a party of 12 that could have been loud.
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M
Matina
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The absolute experience!!! Great food great ambiance
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Rita
VIP
San Francisco
94 reviews
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Chou Chou for its serenity and great food. So good to be at a restaurant where one can hear each other and enjoy conversation. And of course, the food is always wonderful. We enjoyed the filet mignon, French onion soup and the avocado crab salad, as well as the chocolate mousse and the opera cake. Lovely.
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Hiroshi
Manitoba
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our third time at this restaurant and it didn't disappoint. The food was delicious and brought out quickly. There weren't a lot of other diners so it was very quiet and pleasant. I worry however that the lack of customers could affect the business. It's definitely worth going to and for the Bay Area, the price was definitely reasonable. We had a mushroom ravioli, salmon and the crevettes flambees all of which were nicely prepared and cooked.
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FAQs

Chou Chou Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chou Chou Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 242-0960.

Chou Chou Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 2387 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

400 Dewey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94116

Additional information

Cross Street
Laguna Honda
Area
Forest Hill / West Portal
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
As You face the restaurant the parking lot is on your right hand side
Public transit
Chouchou is less than half a block from the Forest Hill Muni Station. Take Muni Lines L, M or K.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
chef mina
Entertainment
Dine about town @ $39.95 three courses every day all night
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chouchosf.com/
Phone number
(415) 242-0960
Catering
Chef Mina and his team will tailor any party to your needs.
Private party facilities
Our newly remodeled Parisian style dinning room and indoor patio are ready to host your next special event. Chouchou offers a great variety of homemade French specialty dishes, excellent attention to detail, great customer service and an overall top quality experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Angel Garcia : (415) 242-0960

Chou Chou Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Mango Panna Cotta

Duck Leg Confit Wellington

Boeuf Bourguignon

Beers & Cider

Guiness, Extra StoutUS$7.00

Stella, PilsnerUS$7.00

Fat Tire, Amber AleUS$7.00

ClausthalerUS$7.00

Lagunitas IPAUS$7.00

Amstel Light, LagerUS$7.00

Applecider le Père JulesUS$8.00

Aperitif

Kir Vin BlancUS$10.00

White Port Warre'sUS$9.00

Kir Royal, CassisUS$11.00

Kir Royal, PearUS$11.00

Champagne / Sparkling

Cremant de Bordeaux, Barton & Guestier, Brut N.V France, Sparkling BrutUS$13.00

Canard-Duchene, Cuvee Leonie, Champagne, Brut N.V France, Champagne BrutUS$17.00

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Champagne, Brut, Reims N.V FranceUS$97.00

Maison de Madeleine Brut, Cote d'Or N.V Rose, France, Sparkling RoseUS$13.00

Charles de Cazanove, Tradition, Champagne, Brut N.V Rose, FranceUS$78.00

Rose

Tavel, Lavau 2020 Rhone Grapes, Rhone ValleyUS$12.00

Rimauresq Cru Classe, Cotes de Provence 2020 Rhone Grapes, ProvenceUS$59.00

White

Bouchard Aine & Fils, Beaune 2020 Chardonnay, BurgundyUS$16.00

Montagny 1er Cru, Les Jardins, Feuillat-Juillot 2020 Chardonnay, BurgundyUS$72.00

Rive Sud Sélections, Fruitage, Pays d'Oc 2018 Chardonnay, LanguedocUS$39.00

Josh Cellars, Russian River 2020 Chardonnay, CaliforniaUS$12.00

Paris Valley Road, Paso Robles 2019 Chardonnay, CaliforniaUS$43.00

Phelps Creek Vineyards, Columbia Gorge 2017 Chardonnay, OregonUS$15.00

Pouilly-Fume, Nicolas Gaudry 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Loire FranceUS$72.00

Sancerre, Domaine Jean-Jacques Auchère 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Loire FranceUS$16.00

Dourthe, La Grande Cuvee 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, BordeauxUS$52.00

Eco Terreno, Cuvee Acero 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander ValleyUS$65.00

Benziger Family Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, North CoastUS$13.00

Phelps Creek Vineyard, Columbia Gorge. 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, OregonUS$48.00

Kuranui, Marlborough 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, New ZealandUS$42.00

Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Dom. de la Fessardiere 2020 Melon de Bourgogne, LoireUS$46.00

Gourmandise, Domaine de Montine 2020 Six Rhone Grapes, Rhone ValleyUS$11.00

Red

The Altruist, Markham Vineyards 2017 Merlot, Cab Franc, Napa ValleyUS$72.00

Pomerol Château Bonalgue 2015 Merlot, Cab Franc, BordeauxUS$96.00

St-Emilion, Grand Cru, Les Cadrans de Lassegue 2019 Merlot, Cab Franc, BordeauxUS$17.00

Château Pey la Tour, Vignobles Dourthe 2018 Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, BordeauxUS$63.00

Château Mazetier, Cotes de Bordeaux 2018 Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, BordeauxUS$13.00

Merlot, Anne de Joyeuse 2016 Merlot, LanguedocUS$39.00

Margaux, Chateau la Gurgue 2017 Cab Sauv, Merlot, BordeauxUS$82.00

Eco Terrano Cuvee Tierra 2017 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Alexander ValleyUS$68.00

Lancaster Estate, Winemaker's Cuvee 2018 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Alexander ValleyUS$116.00

Paris Valley Road, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso RoblesUS$45.00

Joseph Carr, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso RoblesUS$15.00

Fortnight, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, MendocinoUS$57.00

Arrowood, Knights Valley 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, SonomaUS$82.00

Freemark Abbey, Rutherford 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ValleyUS$98.00

Vinus, Jean-Claude Mas Reserve 2020 Malbec, LanguedocUS$13.00

Hullabaloo, Old Vines 2019 Zinfandel, Napa ValleyUS$12.00

Saint-Amour, La Victorine 2016 Gamay, BeaujolaisUS$42.00

Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, G. Seguin2018 Pinot Noir, BurgundyUS$96.00

Bourgogne Moillard, Le Duche 2018 Pinot Noir, BurgundyUS$57.00

Givry 1er Cru en Veau, Domaine Masse 2020 Pinot Noir, BurgundyUS$74.00

Louis Latour, Les Pierres Dorees, Bourgogne 2017 Pinot Noir, BurgundyUS$17.00

Sancerre Rouge, Moulin Bele, Andre Vatan 2019 Pinot Noir, LoireUS$72.00

Fruitage, Rive Sud 2019 Pinot Noir, LanguedocUS$43.00

Jeriko Estate, Upper Russian River 2018 Pinot Noir, MendocinoUS$57.00

The 5ive Russians, Natasha's Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma CountyUS$63.00

Soar, Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir, AustraliaUS$13.00

Belle Gros, Clark & Telephone, Santa Maria Valley 2020 Pinot Noir, Santa BarbaraUS$72.00

Vacqueyras, Clef des Murailles 2018 GSM Rhone ValleyUS$56.00

Cotes du Rhone, Nature, Famille Perrin 2019 GSM Rhone ValleyUS$12.00

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chante Cigale 2019 GSM Rhone ValleyUS$82.00

Pic Saint-Loup, Château Lavabre, La Closerie 2017 Syrah, Grenache, Rhone ValleyUS$59.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary