Galinette

Oh, I do love a restaurant that's just down to earth. Let alone French cuisine. Service was great. Juli, our server was outstanding. I hope to return on my next visit to San Francisco. The food was just divine and portions just right.

Today’s meal was amazing! We had the beef tartare on a previous visit and it was great, so we decided to try the chicken liver pate and it was so delicious I wanted a second. I got the half roasted chicken. It was placed over green beans. The chicken was moist, succulent and seasoned perfectly. The sauce was a nice complement and did not take anything away from the chicken. Another treat was the green beans soaked up all the flavors of the chicken and sauce. I was so happy there were no potatoes or pasta to take away from enjoying the chicken. We have had the bread pudding and chocolate creme on previous visits, because they are so good. I saw the staff deliver an ice cream sandwich to another table and it looked so good it inspired me to order one and it didn’t disappoint.

We had an amazing experience at Galinette. We ordered the beef tartare, jambon beurre, frites, and coffee. The tartare was fresh and full of flavor, and the jambon beurre was outstanding with tender, delicious pork. The coffee was different than what my mom was used to with its more floral notes, but the food really stood out and made the meal special. Our server Carl was warm, attentive, and kind. He explained each dish and made the experience fun and welcoming. I loved that we never felt rushed, which to me is the heart of French dining, taking time to savor each bite. The space is beautiful with open seating, walls of wine, the French flag outside, and unique mural art throughout. Galinette captures the spirit of French food and culture, and I will definitely be doing what I can to spread the good word. The owners built a gem to the city. Thanks!

Chicken sandwich was delicious! 😋 Very tender, full of flavor! Escargots were yummy and French onion soup was rich and savory. Service was excellent. Very attentive and friendly 😊 Nice atmosphere too. The food took a long time to come out but I guess they need to savor the flavors.

Wonderful stop for lunch, and decided quickly to cancel the rest of the afternoon, split a bottle wine (fun selection), have apps, entrees, and dessert, and slow down and enjoy. Never was rushed, had great service, enjoyable conversations with the team, and went back the next day.