Restaurant

Chez Maman East

FrenchPotrero Hillmoderate

Chez Maman East is one of the best french restaurants in San Francisco for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Potrero Hill.

Chez Maman East is not trying to be the most ambitious restaurant in San Francisco, and everything about its reputation suggests that restraint is precisely the point.

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Rating (Google) 9.2
1,730 reviews
San Francisco
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9.2
Rating
Based on 1730 reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Potrero Hill · 1401 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
9.2 from 1,730 reviews
Phone
(415) 655-9542
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What to order

Signature dishes at Chez Maman East

Baked Camembert

Roasted garlic, toast points

Escargots de Bourgogne

Parsley, garlic butter

Beef Tartare

Dijon mustard, capers, shallots, quail egg, toast points

Assiette De Merguez

Spicy lamb sausage with harissa

Why go

What makes Chez Maman East worth the move

Chez Maman East looks like a good night-out option in Potrero Hill in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Baked Camembert and Escargots de Bourgogne also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,730 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.2 from 1,730 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
French in Potrero Hill
Spend
moderate

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.2 from 1,730 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Baked Camembert, Escargots de Bourgogne, Beef Tartare
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Sophie Laurent for Chez Maman East

Google snapshot
9.2 from 1,730 reviews
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For now, Chez Maman East holds a 9.2 rating across 1,730 Google reviews.

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Plan the visit

Quick details

Address
1401 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Phone
(415) 655-9542
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.2 (1,730 reviews)
Cuisine
French
Neighborhood
Potrero Hill

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Chez Maman East serve?

Chez Maman East is a French restaurant located in Potrero Hill, San Francisco. Chez Maman East is not trying to be the most ambitious restaurant in San Francisco, and everything about its reputation suggests that restraint is precisely the point.

What is Chez Maman East best for?

Chez Maman East is best for dinner, date night. Chez Maman East looks like a good night-out option in Potrero Hill in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Baked Camembert and Escargots de Bourgogne also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,730 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Chez Maman East?

Chez Maman East is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,730 reviews

What should I order at Chez Maman East?

Start with Baked Camembert, Escargots de Bourgogne, Beef Tartare and Assiette De Merguez. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Chez Maman East worth visiting?

Chez Maman East holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,730 reviews. Chez Maman East looks like a good night-out option in Potrero Hill in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Baked Camembert and Escargots de Bourgogne also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,730 Google reviews.

Where is Chez Maman East located?

Chez Maman East is located at 1401 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Chez Maman East good for a date night?

Yes — Chez Maman East is tagged for date night dining. Chez Maman East looks like a good night-out option in Potrero Hill in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Baked Camembert and Escargots de Bourgogne also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,730 Google reviews.

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