San Francisco Dining | 1-Star Michelin O' by Claude Le Tohic 🌟
TLDR: The best French cuisine I've had outside of France—*bar none.* After *multiple disappointments* with Michelin French restaurants in North America (some worse than random bistros 🫤), I approached O' with caution. But wow—this blew me away! No surprise, though, given Chef Claude Le Tohic's Vegas 3-star pedigree. Every detail here is *thoughtful and lavish.* 🍞 Bread Game Strong: Forget basic bread baskets—O' serves unlimited artisanal breads all meal long! 🥖✨ Alongside classic baguettes, you get 6 mini varieties (mostly savory). Must-tries: - Canelé : Crispy outside, *cloud-soft* inside—perfection. - Black & White Sesame Bun : Paired with butter from the chef’s hometown. *Sweet + salty = addictive.* 🧈 🍰 Sweet Finale: The Mignardises Cart (a Robuchon legacy!) rolls in post-dessert—unlimited mini treats! 🍫🍓 Top picks: raspberry, passion fruit, and hazelnut dark chocolate. *(See pic 2!)* 🍽️ Tasting Menu Highlights: Choose between 5-course or 9-course (worth the upgrade!). The latter adds: - Caviar trio - Abalone (with *fish-shaped* ravioli! 🐟) - Langoustine (sweet + succulent) - Halibut (lightly crispy) - Peach dessert Standout dishes: 🌿 Fennel + Tomato : Spicy red bell pepper cuts through richness. 🍥 Shellfish Gelee with Caviar : Like a *refreshing chawanmushi*. 🍓 Strawberry Symphony : A trio including a *mini mille-feuille*—*summer in a bite.* ✨ Verdict: Creative, generous, and full of surprises. Already planning my next visit! #MichelinEats #FrenchCuisine #SFfoodie