Mathilde French Bistro

4.8

2451 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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.

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

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 2,451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

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Mathilde French Bistro is a charming haven for authentic French cuisine, offering "excellent food and professional and friendly service." Guests rave about the "romantic and quiet" outdoor seating and "exceptional" dishes like duck confit and escargot. The cozy ambiance and "attentive, knowledgeable" staff ensure a delightful dining experience.

2,444 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Sorry this was the last day of the restaurant. I remember when it was LeCharm previously. I will miss this restaurant.
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Nancy
San Francisco188 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the best duck -also crispy and fab potatoes so sorry the restaurant is closing-
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Michael VIP
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to dinner yesterday to have a final meal and say farewell to a wonderful restaurant that we've been going to for 20 years. The restaurant is slated to close December 31st. We will miss it greatly!
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susie
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is closing, but it was an outstanding meal for a very reasonable price. Go to their sister restaurant it should be just as tasty!
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marie-helene VIP
San Francisco121 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are sad that Mathilde is closing down. We just had our last diner here and as always it was outstanding! Cannot wait to dine again to their sister restaurant L’Ardoise! See you soon and thank you for the amazing diner.
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DeborahY
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, outstanding service. Sorry to see it close.
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Nick VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best French food in the Bay Area!! Highly recommend the mussels and steak frites, but everything is delicious.
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CharlesH
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sorry to see you go. Best in your retirement. The sister restaurant is still open. Go and enjoy.
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Marty VIP
San Francisco37 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent meal at Mathilde! The Filet Mignon was perfectly cooked to medium rare and the escargot was yummy. We are sad to hear they it will be closing. We have many great memories there.
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Aaron VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the perfect dining experience. A cozy space, friendly staff, and even the owner is there quite often.
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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 2451 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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.

Mathilde French Bistro

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

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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How is Mathilde French Bistro restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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