Top rated French restaurants in San Diego, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated French restaurants in San Diego

Experience the best that San Diego has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 18 places from French restaurant category.

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La Bonne Table

French restaurant

Snug bistro & bar offering classic French dishes that change seasonally & a small outdoor patio.

$$$ $

4.80 (239 reviews)

Et Voilà! French Bistro

French restaurant

Traditional French fare served in classic bistro surroundings plus sidewalk seating.

$$$ $

4.70 (645 reviews)

The WineSellar & Brasserie

French restaurant

Quaint wine shop offers tastings, plus inspired French fare in an intimate upstairs eatery.

$$$ $

4.70 (181 reviews)

Cafe de l'Opera

Bakery

Relaxed stop for a French cafe combination of savory eats, baked goods, desserts & coffee drinks.

$ $$$

4.70 (171 reviews)

Mister A's

Restaurant

Bay & skyline views draw diners to this elegant eatery, serving French-hued American cooking.

$$$$

4.60 (1.8K reviews)

The Smoking Goat Restaurant

French restaurant

French-American bistro has an upscale farmhouse vibe with exposed-brick walls & a seasonal menu.

$$$ $

4.60 (941 reviews)

Parc Bistro-Brasserie

French restaurant

French specialties & seafood served in a stylish, comfortable setting with a covered sidewalk patio.

$$ $$

4.60 (891 reviews)

Bleu Bohème

French restaurant

Exposed stone walls & large wood tables create a rustic-chic vibe at this intimate French bistro.

$$ $$

4.60 (558 reviews)

Tapas & Beers | French and Spanish Restaurant

French restaurant

Wood-clad spot emphasizing Mediterranean tapas and meaty entrees alongside local craft beer & wine.

$$ $$

4.60 (294 reviews)

Café Madeleine North Park

French restaurant

Cozy, French-inspired cafe for crêpes, pastries, panini & espresso drinks, plus outdoor seating.

$$ $$

4.50 (618 reviews)

Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

Californian restaurant

Long-standing upscale eatery known for a welcoming vibe & Californian fare with Continental touches.

$$$ $

4.50 (407 reviews)

Parfait Paris

Bakery

French bakery serving classic pastries & light cafe dishes in sophisticated, welcoming surrounds.

$$ $$

4.40 (1.6K reviews)

Au Revoir French Bistro

Restaurant

Chalkboard specials grace the walls of this intimate bistro, serving French standards & wine.

$$ $$

4.40 (347 reviews)

Parfait Paris

Restaurant

French bakery serving classic pastries & light cafe dishes in sophisticated, welcoming surrounds.

$ $$$

4.40 (319 reviews)

Mimi's Cafe

Bistro

Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.

$$ $$

4.20 (1.8K reviews)

Zinqué - San Diego

French restaurant

👍👍 Performing aboard the Disney Wonder ATM so this was my first meal on land in 2 months and it was INCREDIBLE! I scoped this spot out in search of brunch within walking distance from the port. It is a good 15-20 walk but it is totally worth it and you can walk along the pier/enjoy the views. I enjoye...

$$ $$

4.20 (363 reviews)

Cote D'Azur Cafe Bistro

French restaurant

😠 The owner didn’t respond to my email sent 12/1/23, so I’m posting it :((( Hi Christopher, I am a medical professional and for over the last 4 months I’ve been one of your regular customers. Your servers know me. I have recommended your bistro to my colleagues and friends ever since, and ha...

$$ $$

4.10 (193 reviews)

Parfait Paris

Bakery

French bakery serving classic pastries & light cafe dishes in sophisticated, welcoming surrounds.

$$ $$

4.00 (147 reviews)

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Top rated French restaurants in San Diego, United States