Frenchy’s Hideout

Name: Frenchy’s Hideout
Address: 142 University Ave suite c, San Diego, CA, United States, 92103-3000
Telephone: (619) 539-7248
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

13 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

142 University Ave suite c, San Diego, CA 92103-3000

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem

Welcome to Frenchy’s Hideout, where Parisian elegance meets San Diego's vibrant taste for great food, wine, and unforgettable experiences. Treat yourself to a carefully curated selection of exquisite wines and authentic French cuisine, designed to create a dining experience you won’t soon forget. Whether you're here for a cozy dinner, a celebratory evening, or just a great glass of wine, our inviting atmosphere and passionate team are dedicated to making every visit special.

Our menu blends approachable elegance with the rich traditions of French cuisine, offering both regular dinner service and immersive coursed tasting menus. Each dish is carefully crafted and paired with wines that tell a story.

Join us for our weekly wine dinners, where we explore unique wineries and pair them with delectable dishes, all led by Head Chef Pedro Lugo Brito and Owner/Sommelier Michael Simpson.

Whether it’s famous wineries or hidden gems, we’ll take you on a gastronomical journey like no other.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 539-7248
Website
https://www.frenchyshideout.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
142 University Ave suite c, San Diego, CA 92103-3000
Neighborhood
Hillcrest
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 13 people are saying

Frenchy’s Hideout reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

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Frenchy's Hideout is a "spectacular new bistro" offering delicious French cuisine with "outstanding" wine pairings. Guests rave about the "warm, courteous staff" and cozy ambiance that transports diners to Paris. Despite some initial opening week hiccups, the "amazing" food and "exceptional" service ensure a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended!

13 Reviews

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Anneael
Seattle6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the food tasty. What more could we ask?
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Susan
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Beautiful presentation, generous portions and absolutely delicious! The prix fixe option with wine pairings is definitely the way to go!
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Cara
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great new spot! The food was amazing and service was top notch
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Luis
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had the best time! The food was amazing and the service was even better. Michael and Shan have a real gem and we can’t wait to go back!!!
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Naomi
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food. Outstanding. Warm, courteous staff. Nice ambiance. Definitely will return!
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AJ VIP
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience at this hidden gem. The food was stellar, the service was spot on and the knowledge of wine pairing was delightful. The overall ambiance was lovely—we felt like we traveled to a corner of Paris enjoying meal and conversation that we hoped would never end. We will definitely be back!
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David
San Diego13 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we were there last night the restaurant had only been open one week and was still experimenting with exactly how to do things, but doing a good job of it. The Thon Cru starter was excellent. I also really enjoyed the Boef Bourgogne while my wife liked it but found it a bit rich for her taste.
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Catherine
San Diego36 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
First week opening for the restaurant and we were warmly welcomed. The food is excellent, sophisticated and well executed, but the kitchen still needs to find its own pace. Getting the dishes was really slow. Otherwise, the service was good, we got our wine promptly and the owners came to check on us and apologize a couple of times. The restaurant is small (we sat outside as we wanted some quiet) but the decor inside is very nice and cozy. Given it is adjustment phase, be prepared for some wait and you might be nicely surprised. Will definitely come back 😉
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Stephane
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of the best dinner experiences I’ve ever had in San Diego, Frenchy and his wife. Paula are just amazing really caring sweets providing excellent service. And the food oh my God not only was it beautiful. It was also delicious. Perfectly seasoned. The steak frites was to die for so was the macarons and the ratatouille Basically everything we had was amazing. My girlfriend had a French margarita which she loved just everything was perfect thank you Frenchy. Thank you Paula. We can’t wait to come back and tell all our friends about it. Highly highly recommended..
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Su VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed this fine dining experience. It was our last dinner at the end of an amazing family vacation, and this opportunity to eat, drink, and be merry was judged best of the entire week by our family. The craft cocktails were superb. And the steak frites were to die for. We highly recommend!
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FAQs

Frenchy’s Hideout offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 539-7248.

Frenchy’s Hideout is rated 4.8 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

142 University Ave suite c, San Diego, CA 92103-3000

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hillcrest
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.frenchyshideout.com/
Phone number
(619) 539-7248

Frenchy’s Hideout

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Onion Soup$18.00

Roasted Beet Salad$17.00

Tuna Crudo$25.00

Entrees

Steak Frites$62.00

Chicken Roulader$36.00

Fresh Catch$42.00

Ratatouille$32.00

Beef Bourguignon$40.00

Duck Brest$46.00

Desserts

Creme Brulee$15.00

Chef's Dessert of the day$15.00

What 13 people are saying

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