Chou Chou Bistro

4.5

2387 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

ChouChou (pronounced "shoo-shoo") strives to bring the spirit of Paris to Forest Hill. The casually elegant bistro showcases rustic Old World cooking with a modern French twist, paired with a thoughtful wine list. Chef mina invites you to experience the warm personalized service that is ChouChou. Bon Appetit! All of our reservations are indoors both dinning room and patio are indoors.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 242-0960
Website
http://www.chouchosf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
chef mina
Catering
Chef Mina and his team will tailor any party to your needs.
Private party facilities
Our newly remodeled Parisian style dinning room and indoor patio are ready to host your next special event. Chouchou offers a great variety of homemade French specialty dishes, excellent attention to detail, great customer service and an overall top quality experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Angel Garcia : (415) 242-0960

Location
400 Dewey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94116
Neighborhood
Forest Hill / West Portal
Cross street
Laguna Honda
Parking details
As You face the restaurant the parking lot is on your right hand side
Public transit
Chouchou is less than half a block from the Forest Hill Muni Station. Take Muni Lines L, M or K.
Entertainment
Dine about town @ $39.95 three courses every day all night
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cremant de Bordeaux, Barton & Guestier, Brut N.V France, Sparkling Brut$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Canard-Duchene, Cuvee Leonie, Champagne, Brut N.V France, Champagne Brut$17.00
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Champagne, Brut, Reims N.V France$97.00
- Bottle$97.00
Maison de Madeleine Brut, Cote d'Or N.V Rose, France, Sparkling Rose$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Charles de Cazanove, Tradition, Champagne, Brut N.V Rose, France$78.00
- Bottle$78.00

Rose

Tavel, Lavau 2020 Rhone Grapes, Rhone Valley$12.00
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Rimauresq Cru Classe, Cotes de Provence 2020 Rhone Grapes, Provence$59.00
- Bottle$59.00

White

Bouchard Aine & Fils, Beaune 2020 Chardonnay, Burgundy$16.00
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Montagny 1er Cru, Les Jardins, Feuillat-Juillot 2020 Chardonnay, Burgundy$72.00
- Bottle$72.00
Rive Sud Sélections, Fruitage, Pays d'Oc 2018 Chardonnay, Languedoc$39.00
- Bottle$39.00
Josh Cellars, Russian River 2020 Chardonnay, California$12.00
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Paris Valley Road, Paso Robles 2019 Chardonnay, California$43.00
- Bottle$43.00
Phelps Creek Vineyards, Columbia Gorge 2017 Chardonnay, Oregon$15.00
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$70.00
Pouilly-Fume, Nicolas Gaudry 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Loire France$72.00
- Bottle$72.00
Sancerre, Domaine Jean-Jacques Auchère 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Loire France$16.00
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00
Dourthe, La Grande Cuvee 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux$52.00
- Bottle$52.00
Eco Terreno, Cuvee Acero 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley$65.00
- Bottle$65.00
Benziger Family Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Phelps Creek Vineyard, Columbia Gorge. 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Oregon$48.00
- Bottle$48.00
Kuranui, Marlborough 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$42.00
- Bottle$42.00
Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Dom. de la Fessardiere 2020 Melon de Bourgogne, Loire$46.00
- Bottle$46.00
Gourmandise, Domaine de Montine 2020 Six Rhone Grapes, Rhone Valley$11.00
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00

Red

The Altruist, Markham Vineyards 2017 Merlot, Cab Franc, Napa Valley$72.00
- Bottle$72.00
Pomerol Château Bonalgue 2015 Merlot, Cab Franc, Bordeaux$96.00
- Bottle$96.00
St-Emilion, Grand Cru, Les Cadrans de Lassegue 2019 Merlot, Cab Franc, Bordeaux$17.00
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Château Pey la Tour, Vignobles Dourthe 2018 Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, Bordeaux$63.00
- Bottle$63.00
Château Mazetier, Cotes de Bordeaux 2018 Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, Bordeaux$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Merlot, Anne de Joyeuse 2016 Merlot, Languedoc$39.00
- Bottle$39.00
Margaux, Chateau la Gurgue 2017 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Bordeaux$82.00
- Bottle$82.00
Eco Terrano Cuvee Tierra 2017 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Alexander Valley$68.00
- Bottle$68.00
Lancaster Estate, Winemaker's Cuvee 2018 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Alexander Valley$116.00
- Bottle$116.00
Paris Valley Road, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$45.00
- Bottle$45.00
Joseph Carr, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$15.00
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$60.00
Fortnight, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino$57.00
- Bottle$57.00
Arrowood, Knights Valley 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma$82.00
- Bottle$82.00
Freemark Abbey, Rutherford 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$98.00
- Bottle$98.00
Vinus, Jean-Claude Mas Reserve 2020 Malbec, Languedoc$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Hullabaloo, Old Vines 2019 Zinfandel, Napa Valley$12.00
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Saint-Amour, La Victorine 2016 Gamay, Beaujolais$42.00
- Bottle$42.00
Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, G. Seguin2018 Pinot Noir, Burgundy$96.00
- Bottle$96.00
Bourgogne Moillard, Le Duche 2018 Pinot Noir, Burgundy$57.00
- Bottle$57.00
Givry 1er Cru en Veau, Domaine Masse 2020 Pinot Noir, Burgundy$74.00
- Bottle$74.00
Louis Latour, Les Pierres Dorees, Bourgogne 2017 Pinot Noir, Burgundy$17.00
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$68.00
Sancerre Rouge, Moulin Bele, Andre Vatan 2019 Pinot Noir, Loire$72.00
- Bottle$72.00
Fruitage, Rive Sud 2019 Pinot Noir, Languedoc$43.00
- Bottle$43.00
Jeriko Estate, Upper Russian River 2018 Pinot Noir, Mendocino$57.00
- Bottle$57.00
The 5ive Russians, Natasha's Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County$63.00
- Bottle$63.00
Soar, Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir, Australia$13.00
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Belle Gros, Clark & Telephone, Santa Maria Valley 2020 Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara$72.00
- Bottle$72.00
Vacqueyras, Clef des Murailles 2018 GSM Rhone Valley$56.00
- Bottle$56.00
Cotes du Rhone, Nature, Famille Perrin 2019 GSM Rhone Valley$12.00
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chante Cigale 2019 GSM Rhone Valley$82.00
- Bottle$82.00
Pic Saint-Loup, Château Lavabre, La Closerie 2017 Syrah, Grenache, Rhone Valley$59.00
- Bottle$59.00

What 2,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chou Chou Bistro is a cherished neighborhood gem offering "fantastic French cuisine" and a "quiet, cozy atmosphere" perfect for special occasions. Diners rave about the "delicious" three-course prix fixe menu, featuring standout dishes like the "tender filet mignon," and "heavenly desserts." Service is consistently "friendly and attentive."

2,387 Reviews

D
Danielle
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was OUTSTANDING! Went in to celebrate my birthday. Enjoyed the crab salad and baked brie apptz followed by the skirt steak and rack of lamb. The meat was so tender on both dishes, no knife needed! Our waitress was courteous and prompt. She asked what we were celebrating and surprised us with a chocolate cake that had a birthday message on it with a lit candle. Highly recommend!!
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Christine
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Absolutely delectable entrées. Clean tasting and fresh! Every bite was a delight. Great value. We are eagerly looking forward to our return and it is soon to be a regular on our DoorDash list. Service was exemplary. Our hats off to the chef!
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Dorothy
San Diego14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, everything was superb. But they really need more waitstaff. We kept having to flag them down like a Chinese restaurant at dim sum. They are stretched thin!
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Fern
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chou Chou never disappoints. We were again happily waited on by Marina. She is wonderful in every way. It's always a fabulous experience here.
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Rita VIP
San Francisco94 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely experience at Chou Chou. Quiet enough to hear each other and not others. Never rushed. Tasty food. We enjoyed the salmon and cassoulet as well as the crab and avocado salad.
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Mark
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Room temperature was a bit cool. Otherwise a pleasant experience.
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Christine VIP
San Francisco36 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. A little pricey but worth it. Loved the decadent Salmon en Croute. Friendly staff. Maybe a little understaffed so service a little bit slow. Pretty decor. Parking lot no longer available to restaurant customers unfortunately due to being owned(?) by MTA. So had to park in street which was a bit challenging.
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Richard VIP
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was excellent. My wife had the Crevettes and I had the Rack of Lamb. Our drinks were great. The restaurant is small with 30 tables total. The noise level was perfect, even though there was a party of 12 that could have been loud.
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Matina
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The absolute experience!!! Great food great ambiance
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Rita VIP
San Francisco94 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Chou Chou for its serenity and great food. So good to be at a restaurant where one can hear each other and enjoy conversation. And of course, the food is always wonderful. We enjoyed the filet mignon, French onion soup and the avocado crab salad, as well as the chocolate mousse and the opera cake. Lovely.
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FAQs

Chou Chou Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chou Chou Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 242-0960.

Chou Chou Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 2387 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

400 Dewey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94116

Additional information

Cross street
Laguna Honda
Neighborhood
Forest Hill / West Portal
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
As You face the restaurant the parking lot is on your right hand side
Public transit
Chouchou is less than half a block from the Forest Hill Muni Station. Take Muni Lines L, M or K.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
chef mina
Entertainment
Dine about town @ $39.95 three courses every day all night
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chouchosf.com/
Phone number
(415) 242-0960
Catering
Chef Mina and his team will tailor any party to your needs.
Private party facilities
Our newly remodeled Parisian style dinning room and indoor patio are ready to host your next special event. Chouchou offers a great variety of homemade French specialty dishes, excellent attention to detail, great customer service and an overall top quality experience for you and your guests.
Private party contact
Angel Garcia : (415) 242-0960

Chou Chou Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Mango Panna Cotta

Duck Leg Confit Wellington

Boeuf Bourguignon

Beers & Cider

Guiness, Extra Stout$7.00

Stella, Pilsner$7.00

Fat Tire, Amber Ale$7.00

Clausthaler$7.00

Lagunitas IPA$7.00

Amstel Light, Lager$7.00

Applecider le Père Jules$8.00

Aperitif

Kir Vin Blanc$10.00

White Port Warre's$9.00

Kir Royal, Cassis$11.00

Kir Royal, Pear$11.00

Champagne / Sparkling

Cremant de Bordeaux, Barton & Guestier, Brut N.V France, Sparkling Brut$13.00

Canard-Duchene, Cuvee Leonie, Champagne, Brut N.V France, Champagne Brut$17.00

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Champagne, Brut, Reims N.V France$97.00

Maison de Madeleine Brut, Cote d'Or N.V Rose, France, Sparkling Rose$13.00

Charles de Cazanove, Tradition, Champagne, Brut N.V Rose, France$78.00

Rose

Tavel, Lavau 2020 Rhone Grapes, Rhone Valley$12.00

Rimauresq Cru Classe, Cotes de Provence 2020 Rhone Grapes, Provence$59.00

White

Bouchard Aine & Fils, Beaune 2020 Chardonnay, Burgundy$16.00

Montagny 1er Cru, Les Jardins, Feuillat-Juillot 2020 Chardonnay, Burgundy$72.00

Rive Sud Sélections, Fruitage, Pays d'Oc 2018 Chardonnay, Languedoc$39.00

Josh Cellars, Russian River 2020 Chardonnay, California$12.00

Paris Valley Road, Paso Robles 2019 Chardonnay, California$43.00

Phelps Creek Vineyards, Columbia Gorge 2017 Chardonnay, Oregon$15.00

Pouilly-Fume, Nicolas Gaudry 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Loire France$72.00

Sancerre, Domaine Jean-Jacques Auchère 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, Loire France$16.00

Dourthe, La Grande Cuvee 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux$52.00

Eco Terreno, Cuvee Acero 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Alexander Valley$65.00

Benziger Family Winery 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast$13.00

Phelps Creek Vineyard, Columbia Gorge. 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Oregon$48.00

Kuranui, Marlborough 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$42.00

Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Dom. de la Fessardiere 2020 Melon de Bourgogne, Loire$46.00

Gourmandise, Domaine de Montine 2020 Six Rhone Grapes, Rhone Valley$11.00

Red

The Altruist, Markham Vineyards 2017 Merlot, Cab Franc, Napa Valley$72.00

Pomerol Château Bonalgue 2015 Merlot, Cab Franc, Bordeaux$96.00

St-Emilion, Grand Cru, Les Cadrans de Lassegue 2019 Merlot, Cab Franc, Bordeaux$17.00

Château Pey la Tour, Vignobles Dourthe 2018 Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, Bordeaux$63.00

Château Mazetier, Cotes de Bordeaux 2018 Merlot, Cab Sauvignon, Bordeaux$13.00

Merlot, Anne de Joyeuse 2016 Merlot, Languedoc$39.00

Margaux, Chateau la Gurgue 2017 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Bordeaux$82.00

Eco Terrano Cuvee Tierra 2017 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Alexander Valley$68.00

Lancaster Estate, Winemaker's Cuvee 2018 Cab Sauv, Merlot, Alexander Valley$116.00

Paris Valley Road, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$45.00

Joseph Carr, Paso Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$15.00

Fortnight, Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino$57.00

Arrowood, Knights Valley 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma$82.00

Freemark Abbey, Rutherford 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley$98.00

Vinus, Jean-Claude Mas Reserve 2020 Malbec, Languedoc$13.00

Hullabaloo, Old Vines 2019 Zinfandel, Napa Valley$12.00

Saint-Amour, La Victorine 2016 Gamay, Beaujolais$42.00

Gevrey-Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes, G. Seguin2018 Pinot Noir, Burgundy$96.00

Bourgogne Moillard, Le Duche 2018 Pinot Noir, Burgundy$57.00

Givry 1er Cru en Veau, Domaine Masse 2020 Pinot Noir, Burgundy$74.00

Louis Latour, Les Pierres Dorees, Bourgogne 2017 Pinot Noir, Burgundy$17.00

Sancerre Rouge, Moulin Bele, Andre Vatan 2019 Pinot Noir, Loire$72.00

Fruitage, Rive Sud 2019 Pinot Noir, Languedoc$43.00

Jeriko Estate, Upper Russian River 2018 Pinot Noir, Mendocino$57.00

The 5ive Russians, Natasha's Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County$63.00

Soar, Pinot Noir 2020 Pinot Noir, Australia$13.00

Belle Gros, Clark & Telephone, Santa Maria Valley 2020 Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara$72.00

Vacqueyras, Clef des Murailles 2018 GSM Rhone Valley$56.00

Cotes du Rhone, Nature, Famille Perrin 2019 GSM Rhone Valley$12.00

Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chante Cigale 2019 GSM Rhone Valley$82.00

Pic Saint-Loup, Château Lavabre, La Closerie 2017 Syrah, Grenache, Rhone Valley$59.00

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