Mathilde French Bistro

Name: Mathilde French Bistro
Address: 315 Fifth St., San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
Telephone: (415) 546-6128
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2434 Reviews

$50 and over

French

Mathilde French Bistro

4.8

$50 and over

French

SOMA

Make a booking

2 people

11 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Mathilde French Bistro is a quintessential French Bistro in the SOMA area of San Francisco. A cozy main dinning room and romantic patio room which is covered and heated, allowing year round dining.
The cuisine is traditional bistro faire, with its voted best in town French onion soup, baked escargots and duck confit. Soon as you set foot at Mathilde, you will feel like you are back in Paris.
Mathilde Bistro is also the sister restaurant of L'ardoise Bistro.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:45
Phone number
(415) 546-6128
Website
http://www.mathildesf.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Thierry Clement
Catering
Call for details
Private party facilities
Private party buy-out is accepted 7 days a week. The seating capacity is 80 for indoor and outdoor space. Ideal for wedding. Cocktail party capacity is 100 indoor and outdoor. Price based on day of the week and the season, please contact restaurant for more information.
Private party contact
Lina Yew, : (415) 546-6128

Location
315 Fifth St., San Francisco, CA 94107
Area
SOMA
Cross Street
Folsom and Harrison
Parking details
Street Parking <br />Parking lot on 5th Street and Howard Street<br />Parking garage on 5th Street and Mission Street
Public transit
Bart Station: Powell Street Bus Line : 27
Entertainment
Live music on Thursday under our covered patio. DJ on certain Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Popular dishes

House Charcuterie BoardUS$17.00
salami and house made patés, terrine of head cheese and pig trotter
Beet and Crumbled Goat Cheese SaladUS$10.00
arugula, toasted almonds and orange
Terrine of Foie GrasUS$21.00
house made brioche toast, bitter orange jam and sea salt (chef suggestion with a glass of Sauterne)
Butter Lettuce SaladUS$12.00
Myer lemon olive oil dressing, fine herbs

Les Petits Chauds

please allow 15 minutes

Ravioles with Boeuf Bourguignon In Red Wine JusUS$14.00
Walnut vinaigrette, arugula and white truffle oil
Pan Sautéed Chicken Liver SaladUS$11.00
deglazed with Sherry vinegar, over mixed greens salad
Pan Seared Tiger Prawns and Sundried TomatoUS$13.00
in Pastis butter sauce and toasted country bread
Onion Soup GratinéeUS$13.00
with croutons and Gruyère
Wild Flower Honey Glazed Black Mission Fig SaladUS$12.00
Arugula, crumbled Roquefort cheese and candied walnuts
Les EscargotsUS$12.00
Baked in a garlic parsley butter

Les Grandes Traditions

Pan Seared Day Boat ScallopsUS$32.00
Parsnip purée and green beans
Tradional Duck Leg ConfitUS$28.00
pommes Landaises with bacon and garlic
Pan Seared Creekstone Farm Black Angus Filet MignonUS$36.00
sautéed potatoes, smoked olive oil and red wine sauce
Coq au VinUS$25.00
bacon, mushroom, pearl onion and spinach
Black Angus Hanger Steak FritesUS$24.00
red wine, Truffle butter and Pommes Frites
Risotto with Mixed MushroomsUS$22.00
Truffle oil and Parmesan cheese
Pan Seared Ling Cod FiletUS$28.00
Sun dried tomatoes, capers and olives, Pommes Dauphines

Les Legumes

Mixed Mushrooms Truffle Oil
Sautéed Organic Green Beans
Sautéed Buttered Spinach

Les Patates (Potatoes)

Pommes Landaises (With Garlic, Bacon)
Pommes Dauphines (Potato Puffs)
Pommes Frites (Truffle Oil)

What 2,434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Best Value
San Francisco Bay Area
French
San Francisco
Best Service
San Francisco
Best Value
San Francisco
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mathilde French Bistro offers a "wonderful dining experience" with its delightful "classic French cuisine" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," "romantic outdoor seating," and "hidden gem" ambiance. Known for its "superb" dishes like duck confit and steak frites, Mathilde ensures every visit is "special and memorable."

2,434 Reviews

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Stephen
Phoenix
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great. A nice surprise nestled in the large structures in SOMA. Onion soup is a must order, and can be a meal in itself. Wine choices were extensive and reasonably priced.
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David
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good french food, fantastic staff. We will be back. Thank you
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Gary
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place, but last night after talking with our hostess, she told us that Mathilde will close on December 31. But they will be going to their sister restaurant, L'Ardoise, which is in our neighborhood. But I will miss Mathilde, for sure. But I got to have the bone marrow and cassoulet, so our visit was nonetheless memorable.
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Mark
Denver
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best French restaurant in San Francisco. Great service, friendly, superb and authentic food. Unpretentious
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Nadine
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've gone here at least yearly for the past 20 years. Food is always delicious, with great French sauces. I'll be sad when they close but I'll try their other restaurant.
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Karen
Hawaii
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our experience at the restaurant. We were excited to go there, as we miss Fringale and found the chef! I had the special beef bourguignon en croute and the goat cheese salad - both excellent. My husband had the onion soup and hanger steak and was also very pleased with them. We will definitely return when we are in SF again!
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blair
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The host was attentive to my reservation note about wanting a quiet spot to celebrate a birthday and placed us at a 4-top for two of us, no immediate neighboring tables, and a view of the food coming out of the kitchen. Very attentive and considerate. The specials were clearly stated, the food was cooked to perfection, the apps, mains, and desserts were all plated and delivered with care and attention, and everything was delicious. The birthday celebrant's dessert was delivered quietly with a candle, and no pomp and circumstance. Perfect. $200 for two of us, and that includes drinks. Well worth it. I would absolutely return. A wonderful experience.
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Jacques
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delight to have dinner at Mathilde's French Bistrot. My French-Canadian family was impressed and Lena, the owner and restaurateur, was warm and welcoming. The steak frites was cooked just right, and my parents enjoyed their Halibut and Duck confit. The risotto exploded with flavor when my wife shared a taste with me. The ambience in either the patio or main dining room is pleasant, roomy enough to give a sense of privacy to each table/party, and we could talk to each other without having to raise our voices since the playlist of French chansons acted as pleasant accompaniment rather than loud headliner. I highly recommend you have a meal there before it closes for good on 12/31/2024. Sad to see them go...
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James
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent food, service and vibe. Real feel French bistro in SF
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Josh
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Why are you making me write something when I don’t want to?!
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FAQs

Mathilde French Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Mathilde French Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 546-6128.

Mathilde French Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 2434 OpenTable diners.

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

Mathilde French Bistro

4.8

$50 and over

French

SOMA

Make a booking

2 people

11 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

315 Fifth St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Folsom and Harrison
Area
SOMA
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue, Wed 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:45
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking <br />Parking lot on 5th Street and Howard Street<br />Parking garage on 5th Street and Mission Street
Public transit
Bart Station: Powell Street Bus Line : 27
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Thierry Clement
Entertainment
Live music on Thursday under our covered patio. DJ on certain Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.mathildesf.com/
Phone number
(415) 546-6128
Catering
Call for details
Private party facilities
Private party buy-out is accepted 7 days a week. The seating capacity is 80 for indoor and outdoor space. Ideal for wedding. Cocktail party capacity is 100 indoor and outdoor. Price based on day of the week and the season, please contact restaurant for more information.
Private party contact
Lina Yew, : (415) 546-6128

Mathilde French Bistro

Mathilde French Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Beet and Crumbled Goat Cheese Salad

Les Escargots

Coq au Vin

Les Petits Froids

House Charcuterie BoardUS$17.00

Beet and Crumbled Goat Cheese SaladUS$10.00

Terrine of Foie GrasUS$21.00

Butter Lettuce SaladUS$12.00

Les Petits Chauds

Ravioles with Boeuf Bourguignon In Red Wine JusUS$14.00

Pan Sautéed Chicken Liver SaladUS$11.00

Pan Seared Tiger Prawns and Sundried TomatoUS$13.00

Onion Soup GratinéeUS$13.00

Wild Flower Honey Glazed Black Mission Fig SaladUS$12.00

Les EscargotsUS$12.00

Les Grandes Traditions

Pan Seared Day Boat ScallopsUS$32.00

Tradional Duck Leg ConfitUS$28.00

Pan Seared Creekstone Farm Black Angus Filet MignonUS$36.00

Coq au VinUS$25.00

Black Angus Hanger Steak FritesUS$24.00

Risotto with Mixed MushroomsUS$22.00

Pan Seared Ling Cod FiletUS$28.00

Les Legumes

Mixed Mushrooms Truffle Oil

Sautéed Organic Green Beans

Sautéed Buttered Spinach

Les Patates (Potatoes)

Pommes Landaises (With Garlic, Bacon)

Pommes Dauphines (Potato Puffs)

Pommes Frites (Truffle Oil)

Featured Items

Les FromagesUS$15.00

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Does Mathilde French Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Mathilde French Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information