Monsieur Benjamin

4.5

2209 Reviews

$50 and over

French

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Please note: At this time, please visit our website to make an outdoor dining reservation or place an order for pickup/delivery.
Monsieur Benjamin is a modern restaurant and bar in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley, inspired by the great Parisian bistro culture and traditions of French cooking.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(415) 403-2233
Website
http://www.monsieurbenjamin.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
George Dingle

Location
451 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Area
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Cross Street
Gough and Ivy
Parking details
We are located kitty-corner from the Performing Arts Garage located at 360 Grove Street.
Public transit
The closest Bart station is Civic Center. Bus Stops for the 5, 21, 47, and 49 are located nearby.
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Fines Herbes, Radishes
Endive and Apple SaladUS$15.50
Walnut, Fromage Fourme d'Ambert
Foie Gras ConfitUS$22.00
Vegetables Jardiniere, Truffle, Brioche
Pate de CampagneUS$16.50
Whole Grain Mustard, Cornichons
Chicken Liver TerrineUS$15.00
Apple Compote, Brioche
Steak TartareUS$18.50
Egg Yolk, Pissaladiere Lavash
Vegetable BouillonUS$15.00
Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Chervil
Steamed Bouchot MusselsUS$20.00
White Wine, Saffron, Creme Fraiche
Seafood SausageUS$18.50
Pine Nuts, Beurre Rose
Escargots BordelaiseUS$17.50
Mushroom Duxelles, Garlic, Parsley
Sweetbreads GrenobloiseUS$18.50
Sweet Onion, Capers, Brown Butter
Marrow Bones "Blue Ribbon"US$18.50
Bacon Marmalade, Country Bread

Plats De Resistance (Main Courses)

Crepe au SarrasinUS$18.50
Ham, Cheese, Spinach, Mushroom, Egg
Pasta a la MonegasqueUS$22.00
Spaghetti, Tomato, Anchovy
Arctic Char AmandineUS$38.00
Haricots Verts, Sunchoke, Beurre Noisette
Chicken Leg RotiUS$28.00
Anna Potatoes, Sauce Alicuit
Quail a la ChasseurUS$36.00
Mushrooms, Cabbage, Vin Jaune
HamburgerUS$18.50
Fully Dressed with Frites
Beef Short RibUS$36.00
Pommes Puree
Tripes a la ProvencaleUS$24.00
CassouletUS$32.00
Tarbais Bean Stew Duck Confit, Toulouse Sausage
Steak FritesUS$45.00
Ribeye, Sauce Choron, Herb jus

Garnitures (Sides)

Haricots VertsUS$9.00
Grilled Gem LettucesUS$9.00
Sauce Ravigote
Pommes Frites, AioliUS$7.00
Pommes PureeUS$8.50

Desserts

Lemon TartUS$12.00
Mint Chantilly
Chestnut Pot de CremeUS$11.00
Milk Chocolate, Salted Caramel
Gateau MarjolaineUS$14.00
Hazelnut, Praline, Creme Anglaise
Marzipan and Cherry Ice CreamUS$8.50
Almond Tuile
Palmier Ice CreamUS$8.50
Calvados Caramel
Orange SorbetUS$7.00

What 2,209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

2,209 Reviews

WP
WalterP
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good and nice resto, where you can order really good and tasty French food. Downsides, it's a tipless restaurant that will charge you 20% gratuity by default.
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Joliesse106
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants in SF. Whether this is for a quick bite or a late night dinner, Monsieur Benjamin never disappoints. I would recommend getting a reservation instead of popping in unless you don’t mind the wait. If you have to wait, I say grab an Ace with a side of fries at the bar. It’s a delicious pairing. When you finally get to sit down at the table, it may take you awhile to decide on what to order. Everything is so good especially the escargot, seafood sausage and the duck confit. To top off, I say order the Palmier Ice Cream with a cappuccino! Nothing can beat a night cap like this pairing. Bon Appetite!
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Service
San Diego
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not great-mediocre Both in food and service.
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discerningdiner
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, generous proportions, and nice service.
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mobs
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 4 March 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The menu doesn’t change and it’s difficult to find something simple. Too many sauces. Why isn’t there a grilled fish or simple mussels? Don’t like smoked flavors. Server wasn’t overly friendly and when it came time to leave couldn’t find server to present the bill.
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Mike
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 2 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They include 20% gratuity already. Sometimes you may know. I ended up double tip 20% plus 20%
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wags
VIP
San Francisco
173 reviews
4.0
173 reviews
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
As always the food was delicious, especially the mussels. Service was attentive but not overbearing. A thoroughly enjoyable meal. Will return soon
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JimM
San Francisco
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the best burger in SF. Excellent meat & the perfect soft bun. Great crispy fries. Always consistent and tasty
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time there Food was better than Gary Danko’s and other french restaurants we have dine in Excellent service Will go back for sure
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JonasL
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 29 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Monsieur Benjamin’s Brunch is really great - we come back here almost every time we’re in San Francisco. It’s a great location when we’re going to the Symphony.
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451 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Additional information

Cross Street
Gough and Ivy
Area
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located kitty-corner from the Performing Arts Garage located at 360 Grove Street.
Public transit
The closest Bart station is Civic Center. Bus Stops for the 5, 21, 47, and 49 are located nearby.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
George Dingle
Additional
Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.monsieurbenjamin.com/
Phone number
(415) 403-2233

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Poached Shrimp, Court Bouillon

PlateauUS$72.00

Grand PlateauUS$130.00

Petits Plats (Small Plates)

Oeufs Mayonnaise Pimenton, ChervilUS$6.00

Serrano HamUS$8.50

Beef en Gelee Horseradish CreamUS$8.50

Potato and Leek CroquettesUS$8.00

Fried Frog Legs en Aigre DouxUS$14.00

Epoisses ToastUS$13.50

Hors D'oeuvres (Appetizers)

Butter Lettuce SaladUS$12.50

Endive and Apple SaladUS$15.50

Foie Gras ConfitUS$22.00

Pate de CampagneUS$16.50

Chicken Liver TerrineUS$15.00

Steak TartareUS$18.50

Vegetable BouillonUS$15.00

Steamed Bouchot MusselsUS$20.00

Seafood SausageUS$18.50

Escargots BordelaiseUS$17.50

Sweetbreads GrenobloiseUS$18.50

Marrow Bones "Blue Ribbon"US$18.50

Plats De Resistance (Main Courses)

Crepe au SarrasinUS$18.50

Pasta a la MonegasqueUS$22.00

Arctic Char AmandineUS$38.00

Chicken Leg RotiUS$28.00

Quail a la ChasseurUS$36.00

HamburgerUS$18.50

Beef Short RibUS$36.00

Tripes a la ProvencaleUS$24.00

CassouletUS$32.00

Steak FritesUS$45.00

Garnitures (Sides)

Haricots VertsUS$9.00

Grilled Gem LettucesUS$9.00

Pommes Frites, AioliUS$7.00

Pommes PureeUS$8.50

Desserts

Lemon TartUS$12.00

Chestnut Pot de CremeUS$11.00

Gateau MarjolaineUS$14.00

Marzipan and Cherry Ice CreamUS$8.50

Palmier Ice CreamUS$8.50

Orange SorbetUS$7.00

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