Clementine Restaurant Review, San Francisco
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Clementine 126 Clement St (Between 2nd and 3rd ave) San Francisco, CA 94118 415-387-0408 |
They have consolidated Chapeau! and Clementine into a Chapeau! at the old Clementine location at 126 Clement Street. See our Chapeau! review.
Clementine is a neighborhood French restaurant in the inner Richmond district of San Francisco. It was purchased by Restaurant Chapeau’s owner in early 2008.
We have had great meals at Chapeau, so it was time to try his new venture. They have several different prix fixe tasting menus. Early bird special is the way to maximize value.
Decor, Vibe – Small space with bar area on one side. Stylish restrained decor. Locals in their 40’s and 50’s and probably a lot of Chapeau fans were dining. No high energy scene here.
Menu Pictures
Picks:
Foie Gras was small but very good. Melts in your mouth with the included toast.
Scallops were very good especially with the excellent Lobster risotto.
Sea Bass was a big portion of tender, well cooked fish. Nice sauce.
Filet Mignon was a medium sized hunk of tender beef. It came with decadant bone marrow, which is probably 75% fat, but delicious nonetheless.
Duck was a huge course. Well cooked to medium rare.
Creme Brulee was very smooth and creamy.
Chocolate Cake took 10 extra minutes but was well worth the wait. Very good delicate dessert.
Chocolate Pot de creme was very chocolaty and had coffee flavor. A nice complimentary dessert.
OK:
Sorbet had 3 different flavors. An average dessert.
Crab Cake was a large portion but a little too overcooked.
Pans:
None
Clementine was a very good experience but was a notch below what we have expereinced at Chapeau. The service slowed down after a while. The Chef/Owner likes to walk around and shoot the bull with customers.
French food style was similar to Chapeau’s. We would have no problem recommending this place. Quality and value is high at this neighborhood eatery.
March 28, 2009 Update: We noticed a nice $34.95 Weekly Menu with 3 courses.
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Overall Rating: 
(Very Good)
Come Back? 
| Food Rating: | (Very Good) |
| Service Rating: | (Good) |
| Atmosphere Rating: | (Good) |
| Value Rating: | (Very Good) |
Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Fair/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary
| Alcohol: | Full Bar |
| Attire: | Dressy |
| Hours: | Tu-Th 530-10pm, Fri-Sat 530-1030pm |
| Parking: | Street |
| Reservations: | Yes |
| Prices: | $32 - $54 |
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July 27th, 2009 at 12:01 am
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