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Esme

Number 2 in San Francisco Lower Haight French bistro $$Opened June 2026

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Esme is a small French bistro on Divisadero Street known for seasonal plates and its roast chicken. It opened in June 2026, and its tables book up fast.

What to order

Get a table

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Tables open 30 days ahead at 5 PM, San Francisco time. theinfatuation.com (opens in a new tab)

  • A few tables and bar seats are held for walk-ins.

On Resy, turn on Notify for your date. Canceled tables go to the people on that list first.

Who is naming it

Where the score comes from

Critic lists
78.0
Press buzz
0.0
Newness
1.3
Honors
0.0

Points from the four parts add up, then pass through a curve that tops out at 100. How the score works

The last 30 days

7590Oct 15Nov 13

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Where

311 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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