Mathilde French Bistro

4.9

2424 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Thanksgiving Celebrations
US$95.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Come and celebrate Thanksgiving with us ! We offer a $95 Thanksgiving menu per person. The star of the show is our Mary's organic Heirloom turkey, but you can opt for Filet Mignon or Chilean Sea-bass as well. All come with the traditional sides : -Cornbread stuffing with sausage, chestnut and date -Brussels Sprouts -Mashed Sweet Potato -Cranberry Sauce Also, a choice of 3 Appetizers, and a choice of 3 desserts. Full Menu available at MathildeSF.com Vegetarian option available.

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 2,424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mathilde French Bistro offers an exquisite dining experience with "delicious food and impeccable service." Guests rave about the cozy ambiance, whether in the quaint indoor setting or the charming outdoor patio. Known for its authentic French cuisine, Mathilde consistently impresses with "fantastic meals" and a "friendly and professional staff."

2,424 Reviews

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olga
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
IT is a wonderful night to celebrate birthday with my friend. Lena recommend us for a wine that it is very affordable. We have 3 bottles. The escargot is good. Lena also help us to make something that is not on the menu that night. Very happy dinner.
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MICHAEL
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful attentive staff in and surprisingly Nice quaint space with delicious food
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Paul
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience and lucky we found this place a number of years ago.
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Alex
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all the way around! This is a fantastic neighborhood gem.
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Stephanie
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Mathilde many times and we are always have a wonderful evening. French classics beautifully prepared, warm service, and a nice outdoor patio. We’ll keep going back!
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Kate
Los Angeles
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a vibe! Loved it as soon as we walked in. Service and food was great! Had dinner with a group of friends and we all loved everything we ordered. Will be back!
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Matthew
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistency on every level for the past 30 years. There is no better place for Bistro French food, as well as their sister restaurant L'Ardoise. I would double the stars if I could.
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Judy
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful dining experience. Excellent quality of food and service. Great value. Cozy and quaint. Very French.
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carole
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another enjoyable meal & evening at Mathilde! I love their outside courtyard space, which is fully enclosed so not too cold for fall evenings in SF & has a beautiful ambiance. The food is very good & authentic to French bistro style. Our server was a lovely woman with a very caring attitude. Lina, the owner, & her chef husband, are always present, & you can feel they care & are on top of things.
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Barbara
Toronto
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our dinner at Mathilde. My husband had the duck confit, which is the best either of us has ever had. I ordered the halibut special with mushroom risotto, which was delicious. The service was really good, and the owner was very nice. We would definitely dine here again the next time we are in San Francisco.
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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 4.9 stars by 2424 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

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 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
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
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Thanksgiving Celebrations

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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Diners' Choice Awards

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FAQs

Does Mathilde French Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mathilde French Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Mathilde French Bistro currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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