Cafe Bastille Menu (2025 Update)

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Welcome to Cafe Bastille, a French gem in San Francisco's Belden Place. This cozy spot offers a blend of French bistro food, Spanish tapas, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for date nights or a casual hangout. The menu at Cafe Bastille features dishes like escargots, beef empanadas, salmon tartar, fish with crispy bacon, steak with peppercorn sauce, and dark chocolate ganache cake. The food is described as rich, delicious, and comforting, perfect for a nice meal during lunch or dinner. The impeccable service, gender-neutral restrooms, and outdoor seating with heaters add to the overall dining experience. Whether you're looking for a taste of France, enjoying a happy hour with friends, or celebrating Bastille Day, Cafe Bastille is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

All Day - Starters All Day - Salads All Day - Entrees All Day - Dessert

All Day - Starters

Escargot Bourguignon

With garlic, parsley and butter.
US$17.00

Pommes Frites

With aioli.
US$10.00

French Onion Soup

With croutons and Gruyere.
US$13.00

Charcuterie Plate

Charcuterie, pate, olives & cornichons.
US$27.00

Cafe Bastille Salad

Butter lettuce, avocado, beets, hearts of palm, and blue cheese.
US$18.00

Nicoise Salad

Ahi Tuna, mixed greens, green beans, potatoes, Nicoise olives, and egg.
US$22.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, house Caesar dressing, anchovies, croutons, and Parmesan.
US$17.00

All Day - Salads

All Day - Entrees

Croque Monsieur

Ham, Gruyere, pain de mie, and bechamel.
US$18.00

Croque Madame

Ham, Gruyere, pain de mie, bechamel, and sunny side egg.
US$20.00

Quiche Lorraine

Ham, Swiss cheese, eggs, and mixed greens.
US$20.00

Moules Marinieres

Mussels in white wine, butter, garlic, shallots & herbs.
US$26.00

Coq Au Vin

Red wine & chicken stew, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, pancetta, and noodles.
US$35.00

Beef Bourguignon

Red wine & beef stew, mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, and pancetta.
US$35.00

Lapin A La Moutarde

Dijon mustard & cream braised rabbit, carrots, potatoes, and bacon.
US$35.00

Mushroom Fettucini

Trumpet mushrooms, spinach, roasted garlic, cream, and truffle oil.
US$32.00

Duck Confit Cassoulet

White beans stew with Toulouse and garlic sausage.
US$35.00

Roasted Salmon

With ratatouille and olive tapenade.
US$34.00

Merguez Couscous

Lamb sausage, couscous, and ratatouille.
US$32.00

Steak Au Poivre

Bavette steak with pommes frites and peppercorn sauce.
US$38.00

Churros With Chocolate Sauce

Fried dough pastry, coated in sugar, typically served with a rich chocolate sauce for dipping.
US$12.00

Chocolate Ganache Cake

Moist chocolate cake layered with rich chocolate ganache, offering a luxurious texture and deep chocolate flavor.
US$10.00

Lemon Mascarpone Cake

A light, moist lemon mascarpone cake topped with fresh raspberries and accompanied by dollops of whipped cream, drizzled with a vibrant berry sauce.
US$10.00

All Day - Dessert