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Fringale French Bistro

570 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 543-0573
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Categories:   French
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"Consistently regarded as one of the city's best bistros, Fringale has a reputation as a noisy, crowded place that offers sensational Basque-inspired cuisine. Within the neutral-toned space, diners are treated to unique, flavor-packed dishes and a broad ar..."
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"This sophisticated, sleek bistro located in the netherworld between Market Street and the CalTrain station is oh-so-French. The waiters speak in exaggerated accents (you may ask yourself, "Is this guy for real?..."

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dinesite.com review
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"Always rated by San Francisco food lovers as one of the top restaurants in the city, Fringale is a delight. The Basque-inspired cuisine is excellent and the prices unbelievably reasonable...."
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"But it is friendly and there is an energy and appreciation for fine French food that makes it a delightful place to...."
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"Fringale, which means "the urge to eat," has been a major contributor to San Francisco's South of Market culinary renaissance. From its opening fourteen years ago, it has remained a favorite dining spot for food lovers, socialites, politicians,..."
fodors.com review
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"This quintessential bistro is a bright beacon on an otherwise ordinary street. The founders have gone on to other enterprises, but the new owner, a long-time employee, has kept the regulars happy with traditional French Basque fare, including frisé..."

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"I had to try the Barramundi Fillet with Almond Crust, which I read has origins in Australia but the most interesting thing is that it starts out as a male and after it reaches maturity, it changes into a female at about age 5. Here it was served with saut..."
gayot.com review
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"Serving simple but deliciously adventurous fare from the Basque region of France, Fringale has maintained high quality and moderate prices since its opening. A handsome curved bar stands near the entrance of the cozy, intimate brown and gold dining room...."

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insiderpages.com review
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"Fringale is a french restaurant located close to the freeway. They have an attractive sign out front and inside, the place is dimly lit giving it a romantic feel...."

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judysbook.com review
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"We had a reservation for 6 on a Friday night and in despite of being late they held our table when we called to let them know. The neighborhood is a little rough, south of Market, but the ambience inside is great...."

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"Fringale actually got better after celeb chef Gerald Hirigoyen left the helm. Traditional French dishes (duck confit, frisee salad with egg and bacon, foie gras) still reign supreme, but they can get cluttered with too many ingredients...."

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sfbg.com review
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"Fringale may cast a Parisian aura, but its early fame rose from the French Basque origins of its founding chef and (until recently) co-owner, Bayonne-born Gerald Hirigoyen. Hence the persistence on menus over the years of such Spanish-inflected delicacies..."
sfgate.com review
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"Fringale was on the cutting edge of a trend that's now full blown, but lots has changed in the past dozen years. The location became trendy-chic during the dot-com fever but has cooled considerably since...."

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sfweekly.com review
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"Gourmet once called Gerald Hirigoyen's restaurant "the perfect bistro. " Seafood choices are wonderful; roast chicken and steak and frites are standouts and vegetables are always perfect...."
travel.yahoo.com review
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"The bright yellow paint on this small, dazzling bistro stands out like a beacon on an otherwise ordinary street. The founding chef-owner has gone on to other enterprises, but the well-dressed clientele ...."
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"Visited with a reservation on a Saturday evening in July and while there were several open tables in the front of the dining room, we were relegated to the back, just shy of dining IN the kitchen...."
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