42728 Wed Jan 11 11:21:40 -0800 2006 1 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 207729 We were thinking about one of these spots since we are looking for French/French inspired food near downtown. We recently tried Cafe Claude and are not in a hurry to go back and Jeanty really let us down last time we were there. Wed Jan 11 11:21:40 -0800 2006 0 SLRossi 1 207827 We had our first dining experience at Plouf last week and were really impressed. It was midweek and rainin thus the restaurant was virtually empty. We had a really pleasant Parisian waiter that was very service-oriented. The busboys were constantly refillng water and bread. We choose mussels which I know is their specialty in a coconut/spice broth which was fantastic. These are probably the best mussels I have ever had. I recently had them at Chambar in Vanouver and this portion was larger and more interesting in flavor. It was $13 I think for an entree size. We splurged and had to have their "frites" and they met our expectations. They were very crisp and small unlike their huge soft American cousins. I felt like I was in a Parisian cafe. I have not been to Anjou and I would like to hear comments about that as well. I give Plouf a big thumbs up - there was nothing for me to criticize including their French Acme baguettes! Wed Jan 11 19:43:34 -0800 2006 207729 0 Oceanlover