Experts' Choice Award Le Charm
What the experts agree on
Authentic French bistro delivering classic dishes like coq au vin and mussels at reasonable prices. Rustic charm with garden patio and attentive service makes this SoMa spot feel like a countryside escape without the bill.
“Devotees agree the "name fits" at this "quaint" SoMa French bistro where the "attentive" staff dispatches "rich" staples at "reasonable prices."”
– Zagat
BlackBook "True to its name, quaint French bistro makes you forget you’re in SoMa. Lace curtains, warm yellow walls, back patio decorated with tiny white lights and climbing ivy."
Michelin Guide "The open kitchen offers a perfect respite to both French expats on a budget and novices to the cuisine that everyone will appreciate."
Gayot13.0
"If you're craving classics such as frisee aux lardons, steamed mussels or salade Nicoise at a good price, you've come to the right place." Full review
San Francisco Chronicle2.5
"Everything about Le Charm is a pleasant escape from today's harried pace." Full review
Where "With rustic decor, a garden patio and such bistro favorites as coq au vin and cassoulet, the restaurant brings a touch of the French countryside to the downtown neighborhood." Full review
Time Out "One of the few places in town where you can enjoy eating your way through an authentic French bistro menu without having to make a massive cash outlay." Full review
