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Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame, Burlingame, CA

Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame

4.6
4.6
201 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Embark on a Parisian culinary journey at our cherished 20-year-old French Bistro, nestled in the heart of Burlingame at 401 Primrose Rd, CA. Experience an intimate ambiance and relish signature dishes like Cassoulet, Duck, Escargot, Bone Marrow, French Onion Soup, and Beef Bourguignon and more! Our extensive wine selection perfectly complements this authentic French cuisine. Join us to create lasting memories and savor the essence of France on your plate. Bon appétit!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 315-2488
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving menu $75

    US$75.00 per person

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    join us for a festive feast at Chouchou French bistro Burlingame our special menu indulge in a delicious spread of holiday favorites,duck leg confit wellington,turkey breast,filet mignon,and many more... don`t miss out this holiday tradition call to make a reservation

What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame offers a "wonderful and personal dining experience" with consistently "amazing" food and "superb" service. The ambiance is inviting, providing a classic French atmosphere. Guests rave about the delicious prix fixe menu, attentive staff, and extensive wine selection, making it a "hidden gem" in Burlingame.

201 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our serving gal was the sweetest person! One of our party was delayed but she never pressured us. We enjoyed the price fix menu. The selection is amazing. The portions are a very good size. We were all able to sample each other’s choices. I am a long time fan of the Chou Chou at Forest Hills in SF so am incredibly pleased they opened one in the Peninsula.

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  2. Emily

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, everything was delicious! This is my second time at Chou Chou, food was fantastic!

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  3. Jim

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, cheesy French onion soup, delicious filet mignon & mixed seafood (Fruit de Mer) entrees, prix fixe menu.

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  4. Doria

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I really want to give this place a positive review - only posting so that improvements can be made! The ambiance was super lovely for restaurant week; a quiet, elegant place to have dinner with my family. Our server was very sweet and attentive to my food allergy. That said, they were clearly understaffed for restaurant week. Our three course dinner took three hours - luckily we have a lot to talk about! The meal was uneven, especially seasoning. Some things were really salty and others lacked flavor. Everything was fine and worth the value ($75 for three courses and wine). Nothing was remarkable in a good way. I would try this place for lunch but likely won’t return for dinner.

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  5. Steve

    Sacramento

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy to have this place in Burlingame. We have been going to the one in SF for years. Always good food and friendly service.

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  6. BobM

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice experience at Chou Chou on a Friday night. Wait staff was attentive, friendly and very appreciative of our business. Nice vibe in the restaurant. We had the fixe prix meal and enjoyed the escargot (exceptional flavors), mussels (my husband liked the chorizo choice and the sauce), beef bourguignon. To try to eat healthy I had the grilled fish platter with tuna, prawns and tilapia. I thought the fish was too plainly prepared, but the delicious risotto with pieces of butternut squash that came on the same plate made up for it. They generously gave me a creme brûlée at no charge for my birthday.

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  7. Aaron

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ben, our waiter. was the so kind, friendly, and helpful. The food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. They even gave us a complimentary dessert for my wife's birthday.

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  8. sara

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a terrific supper at Chouchou. Dinner options are varied and impressive, delicious, and the servings are generous. Chouchou offers a prix fixe menu which is a pretty good deal - but make sure you're hungry as the servings are quite large. Another plus: Chouchou is a place to dress up. It offers a beautiful, contemporary environment in the building that used to house Stella Alpina before it moved to Burlingame Avenue. My only quibble: the lighting is a tad bright; I believe the atmosphere could be enhanced and made more romantic with a quieter lighting. Otherwise, Chouchou offers a spectacular experience and is a welcome addition to the peninsula.

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  9. Robin

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and amazing food! Can’t wait to go again!

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  10. ellie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, easy to have conversation, great food , good value

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FAQs

Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame is rated 4.6 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame

401 Primrose Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Burlingame
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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