Plouf

Top 1% of restaurants in San Francisco
8/10

11 expert reviews

“Plouf bills itself as a seafood bistro, and the buckets of tender mussels and clams prove it.”

– Gayot

Fodor's Fodor's
"A gold mine for mussel lovers, this French-friendly spot offers six preparations to choose from, plus a variety of clam dishes, all at a modest price."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located on Belden Place, a small alleyway lined with European-style cafés, this seafood bistro is renowned for its fresh oysters and mussels." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Like Gallic theme park, where flirty-birdy waiters in nautical striped shirts make eyes at the ladies and bestow slobbery kisses."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Known for mussels served by the bowlful, this expensive bistro is situated on a busy pedestrian alley and features plenty of alfresco seating."
San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
"Belden Place is a unique alley lined with restaurants, and Plouf is the top choice." Full review
Zagat Zagat
3.7
"Francophiles declare the mussels and fries ("prepared many different ways") are among the best "this side of Belgium."" Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"French cuisine. Try the mussels."
The Infatuation The Infatuation
7.5
"They're putting out some really solid, quality French food, including some of the best mussels around. Not a paper tray in sight." Full review
Where Where
"Plouf specializes in Provençal-style seafood including mussels, unique appetizers, salads, seafood dishes, and meats. " Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This charming, always-packed restaurant is named after the French word for 'splash'." Full review



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