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San Francisco, CA
Harry currently ranks 10 french spots in San Francisco, scoring 82–94 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$$.
French cooking is a bet placed entirely on technique, which is why Harry likes scoring it: there is nowhere to hide. The stock either took two days or it didn't. The beurre blanc either held or it split. He is not paying for the accent or the candle — he is paying for the sauce work.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
french · fine-dining
3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco
4.5 across 976 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and World's 50 Best.
$$$$
Harry
94
Worth It
78
bakery · coffee-shop
345 Taylor St, San Francisco
4.9 across 137 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Only Google has weighed in so far — a single source, so read the score as provisional.
$$
Harry
88
Worth It
79
sandwich-shop · bistro
3519 Balboa St, San Francisco
4.8 across 308 Google reviews; priced about right for what you get.
Caveat: Google is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
$$
Harry
87
Worth It
79
french
311 Divisadero St, San Francisco
4.7 across 503 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; a $$$ french option.
$$$
Harry
86
Worth It
76
french · lounge-bar
185 Sutter St, San Francisco
4.8 across 527 Google reviews; ranked #678 of 5,903 locally on Tripadvisor.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$$
Harry
86
Worth It
74
french · seafood
2953 Baker St, San Francisco
4.7 across 536 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; laid-back bistro with sidewalk seating serving classic French & Italian dishes, plus….
$$
Harry
86
Worth It
78
bistro · french
151 Noe St, San Francisco
4.5 across 1.5k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; ranked #78 of 5,903 locally on Tripadvisor.
$$$
Harry
86
Worth It
76
brunch · bistro
138 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco
4.7 across 565 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #785 of 5,903 locally on Tripadvisor.
$$
Harry
83
Worth It
77
fine-dining · german
560 Central Ave, San Francisco
4.7 across 1.2k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; ranked #346 of 5,903 locally on Tripadvisor.
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
76
french
1401 18th St, San Francisco
4.4 across 2.6k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; ranked #91 of 5,903 locally on Tripadvisor.
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
77
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