Welcome to Chez Maman East
"Chez Maman East" in San Francisco's Potrero Hill neighborhood brings together classic French dishes with exciting flavors in a cozy and warm atmosphere. With an extensive wine list and menu, this upscale restaurant offers a variety of options, including crepes, burgers, and vegan dishes. The French onion soup is a standout, while the meat dishes like the duck confit are cooked to perfection. The service is impeccable, and the outdoor seating is spacious and elegant. Overall, "Chez Maman East" is a charming spot for a delicious dining experience with friends or a partner.
- 1401 18th St San Francisco, CA 941071401 18th St San Francisco, CA 94107 Hotline: (415) 655-9542
Welcome to Chez Maman East, a charming French eatery nestled in the heart of Potrero Hill, San Francisco. Just a stone’s throw from the bustling activity of the city, this restaurant beckons with its cozy ambiance and inviting outdoor parklet, perfect for enjoying a meal al fresco. Whether you choose to dine inside at one of the romantic tables for two or at the window bar, the warm and attentive service ensures you feel right at home.
At Chez Maman East, the menu is a delightful blend of classic French cuisine and modern twists, featuring an array of crepes, paninis, and comforting dishes. The crepe selections are particularly noteworthy—try the Savoyarde Crepe filled with potatoes, prosciutto, and raclette cheese, or the decadent Smoked Salmon Crepe, which celebrates fresh ingredients with a delicate balance of flavors.
The paninis also shine, with choices like the Chicken Panini, featuring pistou and roasted peppers, or the indulgent Croque Monsieur. Each dish comes with a side salad, enhancing the dining experience with fresh greens. Diners frequently rave about the French Onion Soup, declaring it one of the best in the Bay Area—a must-try for first-time visitors.
Many patrons find it a great date night spot, thanks to its intimate atmosphere and attentive staff. Chez Maman East creates an experience worthy of any occasion, from casual lunches to romantic dinners. And don’t forget to save room for dessert; the gelato and ice cream offerings are a perfect way to end your culinary journey here.
So, if you’re looking for a slice of France in San Francisco, look no further than Chez Maman East. With its delicious fare, charming atmosphere, and excellent service, it’s a delightful place to indulge in all the flavors of French cuisine.

What a great spot in the charming Potrero Hill neighborhood. They have seating at the bar or window bar, an outdoor parklet with heating, and also some very cozy tables for two inside. they have an extensive wine list and menu, covering all the classic French dishes we all know, as well as some exciting flavors to try. I got the sole dish, my mom and sister got a shephards pie type dish. We got done appetizers as well and French fries! ( gotta have that). We were greeted and seated quickly and our waiter was very attentive and helpful when we had questions. This will make for a great date night spot , as it's so cozy and romantic. my only suggestion would be to have French or Jazz music playing. They had 70s rock , which I don't mind, but it wasn't the right vibe for dinner.

Amazing. It opens a little later than the other restaurants on the street so there was no line. Be sure to save room for ice cream or gelato. The rum raisin is my favorite

Overall the price is quite reasonable for the dishes. I have been here multiple times and have tried different dishes each time. I think in general, im not as impressed on the meat dishes, like pork chop or the tartare, they don't have as much flavors as some other dishes. The French onion soup is a must try, I think that is so far the best French onion soup I have had in the Bay Area

I had a chance to try Chez Maman a while back - and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. This is an upscale restaurant known for French food - and the food here is awesome. The ambiance here is perfect for a dinner our with friends or with your partner and the service is great. For my food, I tried the beef burger which comes on a ciabatta role (a little different from normal places. Overall the burger was good and flavorful and enjoyed munching on the fries it came with. Had a good experience here and would go back!

Love this french restaurant near Portrero Hill! This location is the best the view is so pretty and the outdoor seating is spacious and elegant. The restaurant is more of an intimate ambiance, cozy, warm and comfortable. This is one of the best staff that I've experienced in SF in a while. The hosts and servers are always so nice and accommodating. I've been here for dinner and always get mussels with french fries! The fish plates are always amazing, as well as the desserts. I came here for lunch recently after bouldering in Dogpatch and we got paninis and french fries.

A true neighborhood spot with delicious food and wonderful service. Loved: Soup of the day - carrot with goat cheese soup Burger - medium rare. The brioche bun was fresh and toasted with crunchy bits Ham and cheese panini - open faced, French style Gelato - salted caramel with almonds Looking forward to coming back again already to enjoy the cute heated patio again.

Delicious food! Flavor was there. The appetizers definitely stand out with great flavor like the escargot and the sausages. The entrees are really good, they really know how to cook the meat. I got the duck confit. Service was good and they were accommodating! Ambiance is cute, perfect for a romantic date!

Came here with a friend to try out this restaurant as we had never been before! We got the two fettuccines on the menu, sangria, mimosa, and escargot! I had never had escargot before so it was fun to try it! The service was good and we were seated the quickly. The server was attentive as well! The ambiance is also really nice - well decorated and location wise, as you leave the restaurant you can see a great view of the FiDi buildings lit up at night! Food summary: Fettuccine carbonara 9/10 Very creamy and very filling! I loved it a lot and taste wise, it was amazing! Definitely a good amount of meat bits to noodles! Mimosa 9/10 Very good! Not too strong, which I enjoy, and also not too sweet! Escargot 9/10 Definitely an interesting experience as my first time trying it! Tasted very good sauce-wise, but was a bit salty for my taste. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it a lot!

Warmly greeted and outstanding service from start to finish. Attentive, yet not rushed in the slightest -- despite how busy it was on a Sunday evening. Beverages brought out promptly and well tended to all evening. Starters were brought out together upon request. Entrees followed immediately afterwards. All of the dishes were hot on delivery. Nothing sat out. All dishes were timed perfectly... and we had a party of eight. The French Onion Soup is a classic. A wonderful appetizer, to be sure. The photo says it all. A creamy, cheesy delight. The Les Moules Mariniere was outstanding. A steamy pot of nicely sized mussels and no grittiness at all. The broth is amazing and is perfect for dipping French fries or bread. The Roasted Duck Confit was nice and tender. The sauce seemed familiar, perhaps too much like ordinary hoisin sauce. Nonetheless, it was delicious. An au gratin potato square comes on the side. The Mushroom Crepe was good, but I now know I prefer the other style of crepe. It was heavy for a crepe, IMO. I want to say the crepe was buckwheat. I could be wrong. I cannot find a description anywhere. Seating both inside and out. Street parking is available; however, a short, hilly walk is usually the norm. Nonetheless, quaint Chez Maman East is an absolute must when in the Potrero Hill neighborhood! Actually, it's worth making the drive, as well. Bon appetit!