Frenchy's Hideout
★ 4.8 · 109 reviews San Diego Opened March 2025
A small cocktail bar off University Avenue
Frenchy's Hideout opened in Hillcrest in March 2025 at 142 West University Avenue, a compact cocktail room on the quieter western end of the strip.
It is a bar for drinking rather than for eating, with a short list executed properly. Capacity is low, so before nine or not at all.
What guests say
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Nathan 73 reviews · Local Guide 17 July 2026
Great French Restaurant in Hillcrest. We had their Bastille Day 3 course meal with wine pairing. Everything was delicious and had good proportions. I am glad that they are on the InKind app, otherwise I wouldn’t have tried it. Definitely going back again.
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mario crespo 15 reviews · Local Guide 7 July 2026
An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. I had the steak frites and the duck confit, and both dishes were absolutely outstanding. The steak was perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and full of flavor, paired beautifully with crisp, golden fries. The duck confit was equally impressive—rich, delicate, and fall-off-the-bone tender with incredible depth of flavor. The quality of the ingredients, attention to detail, and execution of each dish truly stood out. A memorable meal and easily worthy of five stars. I’ll definitely be returning
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Amanda Lesak 5 reviews 20 June 2026
We had an exceptional experience celebrating my fiancé’s birthday here. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm and welcoming. Michael, the owner, went above and beyond to make the evening feel special and ensured every detail was perfect. The food was outstanding. The steak frites were hands-down the best I’ve ever had—perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and paired with delicious wine. We also ordered the duck entrée, which was equally impressive and so tender, and full of flavor. The atmosphere, service, and quality of the food all exceeded our expectations. It’s clear that a lot of care and passion go into every aspect of this restaurant. We left already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend for a special occasion or anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience.
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McKenzie Jacobs 13 reviews · Local Guide 6 May 2026
We happened to stumble upon this restaurant from the InKind app and it was hands down one of the best restaurants I have tried in four years of being in San Diego. We ended up talking to the owner the entire time and he was so great and knew his shit. He has over 28 years in the industry and it shows. HIGHLY recommend!
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Nickalus Randle 8 reviews · Local Guide 14 April 2026
Wow, where do I start? From the moment you step foot in this beautiful location, you feel the warm welcome. A friend told me of Frenchy’s so we have planned my welcome back brunch there and was not disappointed. Every meal we had was so full of flavor and they all took presentation to the next level. I’m told to come back for dinner and I will soon, because if it gets better than what we had, this is definitely going to be one of my new favorite places to send friends over as well.
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