Cafe Bastille

Had dinner with a friend before the theater this week, and it was delightful! Had a lovely tempranillo and the perfect French onion soup: basically a high-end grilled cheese with beef stock. The rabbit in Dijon cream sauce was absolutely perfect and a match for the restaurants I’ve visited in Paris. 🇫🇷

Delicious. Absolutely delicious. I had the French Onion Soup & the rabbit as an entrée and I am so pleased I did; my only regret was eating too much earlier in the day, so I couldn’t treat myself to dessert as well. I love that they’ve got the combined menu with B44, I can’t say I’ve had tapas at too many French restaurants before. Definitely coming back.

Had a fabulous lunch at Bastille and understand why it is so popular. Not too gaudy atmosphere yet rustic and cozy enough to get your sense transformed into a small town in France. The garlic bread was phenomenal and the burger was quite flavorful. Nothing to be blown away. Just had a great time. Price ain't too cheap but absolutely worth it to take a trip to a small eatery in a French town.

Finally returned after the pandemic and all, and the Café has not lost its touch. Nice cocktail menu, which we ordered from. The French Onion Soup is the best we’ve tasted in a long time (albeit saltier than most). The Café Bastille Salad is a fresh, delicious meal on its own without adding protein. The Quiche Lorraine is a cheesy, rich delight, but the Pommes Frites are amazing, easily the best we’ve tasted in memory; if you get them, enjoy them fresh and hot!

Great music and clutch for a SF outdoor seating option with an overhead covering especially during COVID restricted dining. [I got lucky with a seat under the heater] I had the Café Bastille Salad with Salmon. It was a tasty and well sized portion especially for the price. (Be sure to specify how you would like the meat of choice cooked)The service was also prompt and welcoming!

This small French bistro brings bold flavors with authentic French dishes served in an atmosphere that’s reminiscent of a Parisian cafe. Everything from the friendly, attentive service to the impressive charcuterie board, beef tartare topped with quail egg, and perfectly spiced grilled lamb merguez sausage created an experience that makes you forget you’re in an alley in San Francisco. They also feature a decent selection of wine, cocktails, and espresso. Fantastic French place which we will be sure to visit when we return to this area!