Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame

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   Michael VIP

   Philadelphia24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The wait staff was incredibly friendly and attentive and every dish was delicious.
   

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   stephen lipson

   San Francisco45 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   What looked at first like a charming evocation of a french bistro with pleasant folks and service was quickly dampened by the food. The onion soup, while the broth was tasty was far from the usual concept with little cheese and a small crouton and no cheese dripping along the sides of the bowl. The grilled artichoke was undercooked and tasteless. But the crowning moment was the supposed lobster ravioli . . . the pasta was thick and dense, Not light as it should be. The lobster was pureed and evaded recognition but the worst was the uneven temperature of the food . . . cold in one bite, warm in another . . . seeming as if it had been heated in a microwave. Thankfully we were given a free desert and the cost of the ravioli was wiped from the bill after we complained. A very nice touch indeed but it could make up for a very poor meal. We will not return. Thank you.
   

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   Dallin

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent. They were attentive, charming, and helped make my wife’s birthday dinner special. The food was delicious; the lobster ravioli and salmon en croute were especially good. And of course the crème brûlée was excellent. Great place for a special night with a special someone. The price was very reasonable for the food and experience, would absolutely go again.
   

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   Linda VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Amazing service in a newly redone location on Primrose in Burlingame. The food, while typically French, had some interesting twists - mussels with chorizo, duck confit en croute. And the bread pudding was amazing ! As it was very sweet our waiter kindly brought a wonderful lemon sorbet at no charge.
   

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   SUSAN

   San Francisco43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were looked after very well at ChouChou and the meal was excellent! We all loved our first courses - baked brie en croute, crab salad and clam chowder. Followed by Lobster Ravioli, Beef Bourgignon and Salmon with corn risotto. All quite delicious! For dessert, a Chocolate Lava Cake and a Crêpe with mascarpone pistachio cream and I asked for the whiskey sauce instead of the chocolate sauce on it, which they very kindly substituted for me. Oh, and one of our party also ordered a side of fries which we shared. They came with two sauces - ketchup and a very good aioli. There were some fries left over which were boxed for us and they even included some additional aioli which was much appreciated and I enjoyed them reheated with lunch today.
   

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   Roy

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was excellent, but the food was disappointing. We ordered calamari, which tasted great. However, it came with only five pieces of calamari, some shrimp, two pieces of fried lemon, and a lot of fried onion. For $19, we expected more calamari. The short rib was tough and not tender. It could have been more tender by being baked in the oven for an extra hour and tenderizing. On the positive side, the duck Wellington was delicious and tender. It was well-seasoned. The servers were great. They brought us a creme brûlée to celebrate our anniversary.
   

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   Margot VIP

   San Francisco50 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful relaxing dinner with friends. Waitstaff was extremely attentive. Food was delicious. Will definitely come back.
   

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   Frederick VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely service - but the food was not really special
   

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   Kathleen VIP

   San Francisco12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, authentic French cuisine and very attentive service. Very enjoyable dinner out!
   

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    Michelle

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    Only 2 of us in a table that looks can seat 4, but only 3 because would affect the space of neighboring table. spacing is tight compounded by low ceilings. I can hear exact conversations of all tables around me. I’m a SF gal and have tried French restaurants from South Bay to Napa. And France. The food here was ok but not worth the price. My partner and I had over cooked and kinda tough lamb and beef short ribs.
    

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