The French Gourmet

Name: The French Gourmet
Address: 960 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA, United States, 92109
Telephone: (858) 488-1725 ext. 316
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1567 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

OUTDOOR PATIO & INDOOR SEATING IS OPEN FOR BRUNCH 7 days a week!
HAPPY HOUR & DINNER (Wednesday-Sunday)
Our restaurant serves California-influenced French cuisine in our completely remodeled outdoor patio and indoor wine boutique, brand new menu and bar with signature craft cocktails. We are a long-time favorite of locals who appreciate the personal service and our extensive wine list. After more than four decades of serving our clients, it is as much an honor and a privilege, as it is a reassurance to know, that while culinary trends come and go, appreciation and dedication to quality endure.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Continental, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 09:00–15:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 15:00–18:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(858) 488-1725 ext. 316
Website
http://www.thefrenchgourmet.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Also a versatile San Diego catering company, our products are all prepared fresh daily on the premises. The dishes conjured up in our kitchen reflect a commitment to originality, freshness and the celebration of taste. Our knowledgeable sales team will work with you to create a menu and style that will compliment your event and your budget. As a local catering company, we can provide you with china, glassware, place settings, equipment rentals, servers and bartenders, and much more.

Location
960 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Area
Pacific Beach
Cross Street
Cass Street
Parking details
There is 15 minute parking in front of the bakery, and parking on nearby side streets.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner
US$84.95 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
4 course New Year’s Eve Dinner Early Reservations:4:00PM-6:15PM $84.95 PER GUEST (plus tax and gratuity) Later Reservations:6:15PM-9:30PM $94.95 PER GUEST (plus tax and gratuity) Welcome with Sterling Caviar Toast, Smoked Salmon Canape, Roasted Tomato Crostini + glass of French Champagne: Piper-Heidsieck Choose 1 of each course: First Course Crab Cake Escargot Charcuterie Plate Tomato Crostini Lobster Bisque Pomegranate Salad French Onion Soup Second Course: Duck Leg Confit Sautéed Seabass Surf&Turf + 25 Filet Mignon Dijon-Crusted Rack of Lamb Seared Driver Scallops Grilled Portabella & Vegetable Tower Balsamic Reduction(Vegan) Filet of Beef Wellington Third Course: Chocolate Martini Raspberry Crème Brûlée Green Queen(Vegan) Baked Alaska

Offers

Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 16:00 - 20:00,Wed - Sat - 16:00 - 20:00
Happy Hour 3pm-6pm Wednesday-Sunday Food Specials $3 off all -Appetizers -Soups -Salads Drink Specials $5 -House Wines -Sparkling -Sparkling Rose -Canned Stone Beer $7.50 French 75 $8 Craft Cocktail Of The Day
Dinner For Two Thursday Night
Multiple dates available
Thu - 16:00 - 20:00
Dinner for two for $79 Two select entrees, a preselected bottle of red or white wine and one dessert to share.
Wine Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Wed - 16:00 - 20:00
No corkage fee for wine in the restaurant or wine brought from outside.

Popular dishes

What 1,567 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The French Gourmet delights with "amazing" food and a cozy ambiance, making it a "neighborhood gem." Guests praise the "excellent" service and "wonderful" meal variety, from brunch to dinner. Highlights include the filet, French toast, and Happy Hour offerings. Some reviews note service speed and occasional overcooking, but the overall dining experience remains highly recommended.

1,567 Reviews

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Jane
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks, wine and food. Cozy, friendly ambiance. Servers were very attentive and helpful!
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining in here and every item we ordered was AMAZING. Each item was such a huge portion, making the price much more worth it. Very great quality food. Inside is super cute and relaxing.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant and the people working were very helpful and polite. The food was superb and the service was excellent. We hope they don’t build a high rise on the property the restaurant resides on because it would be a great shame. . Look forward to trying the dinner menu in future. Thank you
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gayle
VIP
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love French Gourmet! They catered our wedding 36 years ago and their food and service was as excellent then as it is now. It is our favorite place to gather with family and friends and is always a wonderful and special experience. Cheers to you!
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Steven
Washington DC
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good and service both excellent. Price value not great but not the worst either.
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Lisa
Denver
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very cordial and helpful. The food was delicious and plentiful, including a delicious house made French bread. All the entrees were very reasonably priced. Highly recommend The French Gourmet!
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Chuck
San Diego
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a favorite place. Especially for lunch. Love it.
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Nancy
Charleston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was awesome!!! Everything was amazing!! Great food, great service from Andre, we loved everything about it ❤️
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Marisa
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is consistently good, excellent service and the prices are not outrageous. The food is always amazing and delicious. This place is kind of a hidden gem, it never seems overly busy. The patio is dog friendly which is a huge plus for us. We will definitely be back !
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Paul
San Diego
57 reviews
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I've been enjoying dining at the French Gourmet for 40 years and last night did not disappoint. The food was delicious, expertly prepared and delivered! The wine complemented the food perfectly, and after enjoying our dinner we went into the bakery to buy some delicious treats for next day's breakfast and lunch! Great neighborhood gem that we will look forward to visiting again!
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FAQs

The French Gourmet offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 488-1725 ext. 316.

The French Gourmet is rated 4.7 stars by 1567 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

960 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Cass Street
Area
Pacific Beach
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 09:00–15:00 Happy Hour Wed–Sun 15:00–18:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Continental, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is 15 minute parking in front of the bakery, and parking on nearby side streets.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thefrenchgourmet.com/
Phone number
(858) 488-1725 ext. 316
Catering
Also a versatile San Diego catering company, our products are all prepared fresh daily on the premises. The dishes conjured up in our kitchen reflect a commitment to originality, freshness and the celebration of taste. Our knowledgeable sales team will work with you to create a menu and style that will compliment your event and your budget. As a local catering company, we can provide you with china, glassware, place settings, equipment rentals, servers and bartenders, and much more.

The French Gourmet

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner

Offers

Happy Hour

Dinner For Two Thursday Night

Wine Wednesday

Popular dishes

French Gourmet Toast

Churro French Toast

Truffle Fries

Menu

What 1,567 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The French Gourmet offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The French Gourmet restaurant rated?

Is The French Gourmet currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information