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Frances
4.9
3644 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
Frances
4.9
$50 and over
Californian
Castro
Make a booking
2 people
4 Dec 2024
19:00
Experiences are available.
- Charming
- Neighbourhood gem
- Good for special occasions
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesCalifornian, Contemporary American
- Hours of OperationDinner Tue–Sat 17:15–21:15
- Phone number(415) 621-3870
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefMelissa Perello
- Private party facilitiesBUYOUT EVENT Capacity: 30 seated or 55 standingWe will work with you to create a personalized event including a uniquely crafted menu and a signature wine experience. PRIVATE, OUTDOOR PARKLET EVENTCapacity: 16We offer a family-style tasting menu of 8-10 dishes and supplemental wine and beverage pairings. Email info@frances-sf.com to inquire.
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- AreaCastro
- Cross Streetbetween Noe and Sanchez
- Parking detailsStreet parking only.
- Public transit24, 33, 35, 37, F, K, M, and L
- EntertainmentInstagram: sf_frances
- AdditionalBeer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences
Christmas Eve At Frances
US$162.15 per person
Prepaid
24 Dec 2024 onlyOn Christmas Eve, we’re offering a festive family-style prix fixe with wine pairings and supplements available onsite. DETAILS: www.frances-sf.com/christmas-eve MENU: local HALIBUT, fig leaf kimchi, cara cara, fennel, garlic chips roasted CHESTNUT soup, preserved yuzu, castelvetrano olive crumble taro PUFFS, sunchoke, fermented espelette relish, pickled celeriac — kibo farm LETTUCES, meyer lemon ‘bagna cauda’, parmigiano, rose vinegar ricotta DUMPLINGS, wild mushrooms, fino sherry cream sauce, fine herbs — choice of: wagyu PETIT FILET, grilled negi, anson mills polenta, perigord black truffle bordelaise or BLACK COD, purple peruvian potato, brassicas, smoked clams, saffron velouté — seasonal DESSERT *menu subject to change
New Year's Eve at Frances
US$162.15 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 onlyOn New Year's Eve, we’re offering a festive family-style prix fixe with wine pairings and supplements available onsite. DETAILS: www.frances-sf.com/nye MENU: local HALIBUT, fig leaf kimchi, cara cara, fennel, garlic chips roasted CHESTNUT soup, preserved yuzu, castelvetrano olive crumble taro PUFFS, sunchoke, fermented espelette relish, pickled celeriac — kibo farm LETTUCES, meyer lemon ‘bagna cauda’, parmigiano, rose vinegar ricotta DUMPLINGS, wild mushrooms, fino sherry cream sauce, fine herbs — choice of: wagyu PETIT FILET, grilled negi, anson mills polenta, perigord black truffle bordelaise or BLACK COD, purple peruvian potato, brassicas, smoked clams, saffron velouté — seasonal DESSERT *menu subject to change
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Carly
Toronto
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- Overall 5
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- Service 5
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Frances is rated 4.9 stars by 3644 OpenTable diners.
Frances does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
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Frances
4.9
$50 and over
Californian
Castro
Make a booking
2 people
4 Dec 2024
19:00
Experiences are available.
3870 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Additional information
- Award-winning
- MICHELIN Plate 2022
- Cross Streetbetween Noe and Sanchez
- AreaCastro
- Hours of OperationDinner Tue–Sat 17:15–21:15
- Price$50 and over
- CuisinesCalifornian, Contemporary American
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsStreet parking only.
- Public transit24, 33, 35, 37, F, K, M, and L
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefMelissa Perello
- EntertainmentInstagram: sf_frances
- AdditionalBeer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number(415) 621-3870
- Private party facilitiesBUYOUT EVENT Capacity: 30 seated or 55 standingWe will work with you to create a personalized event including a uniquely crafted menu and a signature wine experience. PRIVATE, OUTDOOR PARKLET EVENTCapacity: 16We offer a family-style tasting menu of 8-10 dishes and supplemental wine and beverage pairings. Email info@frances-sf.com to inquire.
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