Are they closed? Walked by today and there was paper covering all the windows? Very sad if they have closed permanently! UPDATE: They are not closed, just were remodeling over the holidays. Still 5 stars!

First try at this Bistro and we love it! We arrived late for lunch on Friday 2:20pm, 10 minutes before they close: from sit down to pay bill an hour + later, host & waiters never rushed us at all. They were delightful & warm & sweet! Merci beaucoup! The food is tres bien & delicious, the service is excellent, the ambiance is warm/comfy/inviting! 1. Escargot: the best I ever had in SF, soft warm puffy pastry on the top is a bonus. 2. Burger & Frites: fresh, tasty, crispy, huge portion. 3. Crab sandwich: juicy & full of flavor with super generous portion. The next table was already making NYE reservation, and I wish I could as well without other plan already. I can't wait till next visit for dinner! Btw, it's closed for renovation in new year/next 2 weeks, will open Jan 15th.

One of the best hidden gems in San Francisco! We came in on a rainy evening and were greeted warmly and seated immediately. There was some traffic and they were very kind and accommodated us arriving late to our reservation. The bread was probably some of the best I've had in a while. It's hot, fresh, crisp, and sliced fresh. The food came out very quick and was piping hot! We shared the mussels and frites as an appetizer. The French fries were perfect and nothing like the typical in-n-out fries you get at most French restaurants. The mussels were so plump and the broth was delicious. The boeuf was insane! It was so rich and delicious! Our server, she was so sweet and attentive and truly added to our experience. I can see this becoming a weekly spot for us! I would give us 10 stars if I could!

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and waited about 20 minutes to be seated. Such a cute neighborhood spot! Staff was friendly and attentive. Food was decent but nothing really stood out to me at this time. Still, it was a pleasant experience overall.

We came here for restaurant week. It's a neighborhood bistro staffed mainly by French natives. Felt like a real French bistro but the service was better than I've had in France. We sat outside, not my first choice, but the heaters kept us comfortable. We had the Honig 2021 Cabernet and it was excellent. One of the few American wines on the list. The complimentary bread was warm and a nice start to the meal. We all started with the lobster bisque. It was good, not great, although it did have a nice shelled crab leg. For mains, two of us had the excellent filet mignon with great pommes frite. Another main was the duck confit, which received an excellent review. The last main was the chanterelle and spinach tart, also excellent. We had two Creme brûlée and two chocolate cakes for dessert. All excellent. If I lived closer, I'd be a regular there. I want to try the tarte aux pommes.

Its smart navy awning and inviting parklet welcome you on a late summer evening, a greeting from the owner who was complimentary I babbled a bit en français about where we'd like to sit. It was a chilly evening so inside we went into the pared down, handsome cream and navy front dining room. We sat in the window at a 2-top and watched the pretty night sky. The menu is focused, classic bistro favorites and a bit more. Start with the Dungeness crab salad, big enough to share, with big pieces of claw meat tossed lightly in a chimichurri sauce with little gem lettuce, blood oranges, feta, croutons and a thinly sliced whole avocado ($24). The "School Night" prix fixe menu ($40) was sweet and well-priced. It's a 2-course meal so naturally he picked the dessert option after a fall-apart tender lamb shank over couscous with lots of Moroccan-influenced ingredients. I had the steak frites ($34, 8 oz Bavette cut), side of aioli for dipping my fries and a rich, well-seasoned, glossy green peppercorn sauce for just a touch on a perfectly rare slice of steak. I handed over quite a few frites and slices of steak yet still left sated. I had two tastes of my son's tarte tatin, my late father's favorite dessert (he once made himself the unofficial taster every place we dined when I lived in Paris). If you love apple pie, this is the pinnacle and Côte Ouest executes it superbly. Service was unhurried, helping you relax after a day. Crowd was a mix of hipster, older couples on a date, a group of girlfriends having dinner out, a tech bruh treating himself to dinner. Comfortable, well-priced, welcoming, we'll definitely return. À bientôt!

We had a great Sunday brunch at Cote Ouest! I can't believe we haven't been here sooner. I thought the portions were generous and relatively affordable. My favorites were the croque and omelette which were super cheesy! We will definitely be back and will check out their dinner offerings.

I stopped by Cote Ouest Bistro with a couple of friends for brunch and had a lovely time. I tried their Moules Marinieres Frites which is apparently one of their signature dishes; it was fantastic - delicious with generous portions. The bread in particular was delightful, especially when dipped in the white wine broth. Service was polite and efficient. We sat outside so didn't get a real sense of the indoor ambiance, but the overall feel of the place was casual and cozy. Look forward to trying their other dishes sometime!