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Bastille Day July 14th
SAN FRANCISCO


Bastille Day is a French national holiday held on July 14, celebrating the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and marking the start of the French Revolution. The day commemorates the fall of the monarch and the rise of the modern republic for French citizens. Join in the festivities at these San Francisco restaurants.



Cafe Bastille French
12/20
Dining Room at Cafe Bastille, San Francisco, CA 22 Belden Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-986-5673 | Menu
Bistro favorites abound at this French-kissed, side street café. More...

Cafe Claude French
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe Claude, San Francisco, CA 7 Claude Ln.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-392-3505
Downtown bistro with an authentic atmosphere and well-executed classics. More...

Cafe de la Presse French
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe de la Presse, San Francisco, CA 352 Grant Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-398-2680 | Menu
Hip downtown bistro serves authentic French classics to tourists, expats and locals. More...

Chez Papa Bistrot French
14/20
Dining Room at Chez Papa Bistrot, San Francisco, CA 1401 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-824-8210 | Menu
This tiny Potrero Hill restaurant is bustling with good-looking diners anxious to sample the small plates of French Provencal flavors. More...

Garcon French
13/20
Dining Room at Garcon, San Francisco, CA 1101 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-401-8959 | Menu
Friendly corner bistro with a snappy interior and dishes that extend past the traditional fare. More...

La Folie French
16/20
Dining Room at La Folie, San Francisco, CA 2316 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-776-5577 | Menu
Sleek but down-to-earth neighborhood spot features the top-notch yet whimsical French cuisine of renowned chef Roland Passot. More...

Left Bank French
14/20
Dining Room at Left Bank, Menlo Park, CA 635 Santa Cruz Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-473-6543 | Menu
You'll find favorite bistro dishes at this branch of Roland Passot's venue for grand-mère's cuisine. More...

Left Bank French
14/20
Dining Room at Left Bank, Larkspur, CA Blue Rock Inn
507 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
415-927-3331 | Menu
Roland Passot's elegant Left Bank delivers satisfying cuisine of the sort that a French grand-mère would cook. More...

Plouf French
14/20
40 Belden Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-986-6491 | Menu
Order buckets of tender, authentically prepared mussels and clams while dining outdoors at this delightful seafood bistro. More...

Le P'tit Laurent French
14/20
Dining Room at Le P 699 Chenery St.
San Francisco, CA 94131
415-334-3235 | Menu
Le P’tit Laurent offers well-prepared, old-fashioned French cooking. More...

RN74 California
14/20
Dining Room at RN74, San Francisco, CA Millennium Tower
301 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-543-7474 | Menu | Video
Serious wine enthusiasts will appreciate the 3,000-bottle list and professional service at this Michael Mina establishment. More...

 

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