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L'Ardoise, San Francisco, CA
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L'Ardoise

4.9
4.9
3135 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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French Bistro serving traditional and authentic fare in a cozy atmosphere.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 437-2600
  • Website
    http://www.ardoisesf.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Thierry Clement
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for details.
  • Location
    151 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Neighborhood
    The Castro
  • Cross street
    Henry
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Church Street Castro Duboce Park/Duboce and Noe Duboce and Church
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Takeout, Wine

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What 3,135 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
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    French

  • San Francisco

    Best Service

  • San Francisco

    Romantic

  • San Francisco

    French

3,135 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A jewel of a place. I only wish people were not so loud.

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  2. GFNMD

    Chicago

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prawn ravioli, corn soup, rack of lamb, coq au vin, steak frites, and tart tatin were all excellent choices & delicious. Good options for wines by the glass - Cremant, kir Royale, Sancerre. Friendly & attentive service. Will return.

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  3. SFDonald

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at this neighborhood French restaurant and we had a wonderful dinner. The ambiance was similar to what one would find in a small town in France. Delicious duck leg confit with crispy, bacon and garlic flavored potatoes, and frisée salad came on one plate. My husband had braised lamb shank and loved it. The Honig Sauvignon Blanc was a nice accompaniment. Needless to say, we’re looking forward to a return visit.

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  4. Doug

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in San Fran. Perfect in so many ways! Can’t wait to go back for my 9th time!

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  5. Audible

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Heirloom tomato salad was perfect but the steak was too tough to eat. I took 60% home but I’ll toss it.

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  6. Virgin

    San Francisco

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best bistro in SF Gerard is a terrific and gracious host. Jose gge chef did a great job with our fish and steak options the wine list is both balanced with excellent quality calif and French choices

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  7. eatr

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, amazing service, highly recommend for dinner!

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  8. JCQD

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful! Their service and attention to detail was impeccable! Loved it!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice to see a typical French bistro in SF. Food was very good, and excellent service.

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  10. PaulJ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Repeat customer here. Excellent food and service. This is a true neighborhood restaurant with a Bay Area reputation. Nothing bad to say except the space is very noisy.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely exquisite food in a wonderfully cozy atmosphere. Maybe 12 tables in the entire place! The scallops and duck were the best I’ve ever had and I’d come back just to have the chocolate cake dessert. New favorite French restaurant in SF!

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  12. GortonL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our go to for French in SF. Great food, service and atmosphere

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  13. MiguelM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite food in a quiet romantic setting. Fondant was delicious

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  14. Vindi

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is Top notch. Excellent!!!! Will go again.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely bistro with excellent food. I liked their take on escargot. No idea what took me so long to finally visit.

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  16. JasonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. Location, food, and service, a perfect combination.

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  17. RayG

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere! Fantastic food. The Halibut was outstanding with the lobster sauce and risotto. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for Bistro style French.

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  18. MelindaC

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very charming neighborhood restaurant, great vibe. The food is fabulous, we had the pate, rib eye steak, rack of lamb and Valhorna chocolate fondant, and a bottle of Bordeaux. The service was excellent m, we loved our waiter, very attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great.

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  20. Henry

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A gem in San Francisco. Great attentive service from beginning to end!

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  21. MichaelG

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charming ambience and staff - very attentive wihtout being intrusive. Many returning customers, speaks volumes; diners next to us always come here from Santa Cruz, when spending time in the city. Menu offered good range of appetisers and entrees. Good variety of sauces with dishes Lovely neighborhood. Overall very satisfying, really no negatives, we shall be back.

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  22. MarthaC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dinner as always. We love L'Ardoise and have recommended it to many friends. The French cuisine is delicious and traditional with some modern additions. Can't go wrong.

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  23. Steve

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we always enjoy the food at L'Ardoise. The staff was more than friendly and attentive, felt like we were part of the family

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  24. MarkC

    Palm Springs

    122 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every meal here is always perfectly cooked and the staff is attentive but never pushy.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, attentive staff and wonderful ambience!

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  26. CraightonG

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, exceptional food and attentive service.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Cozy, enjoyable experience. Love this place and will always come back.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Overall good. But food was pretty heavy on the oil. All dishes. Like the fried potatoes are so oily they are slippery and floppy not crisp. I suggest pulling back on the oil for all dishes. Make the food lighter and speak for itself.

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  29. AmeliaT

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our reservation was honored on time, and we had a wonderful experience. The food was just what I had hoped for, our server was knowable and very unobtrusive. We had a wonderful time.

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  30. ClaudeB

    Houston

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so good: 3 of us arrived early, but our table was ready. Service was excellent, we never waited long for anything, and the prices are fair for the quality. I hesitated between the duck confit and the rack of lamb, finally chose the latter on the server's advice, and was not disappointed at all. The desserts are also interesting and excellent (we shared the chocolate fondant and the île flottante ("floating island" on the chalkboard that gives the restaurant its name, but I find the French name more appropriate). The wine list has a remarkable extent and variety, and the before- and after-dinner drinks are also original and satisfying.

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  31. Josh

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been coming to L'ardoise a few times per year for a long time and it never disappoints. One of the finest restaurants in San Francisco

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  32. ShiannM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an incredible experience at L’Ardoise. The food was amazing. We shared a Brussel sprout salad and had the soup, then we both had the Duck Confit. For dessert we had the floating island and it was insane. Everything had rich and balanced flavors. We are looking forward to going again.

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  33. David

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Seating was a bit too tight was hard to talk to my date with all the noise from the tables next to me despite them not talking too loud.

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  34. SunsetDenizen

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my absolute favorites for many years, L'Ardoise consistently offers 5-star French cuisine and 5-star service at a very reasonable rate. The atmosphere is cozy, and the dining experience is always joyful and fulfilling. A San Francisco gem!!

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  35. ToddS

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful meal at L'Ardoise. Personal favorites: baked goat cheese salad, brussel sprouts salad, coq au vin, and steak frites.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best consistent and authentic french bistro you can find in SF. You can be wrong with anything but the prEn raviolis are a must!

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  37. LieslL

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It took me years to discover this neighborhood gem, but now I cannot get enough. Never disappoints.

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  38. JohnK

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the first time I had been to this restaurant in years, and the experience was fantastic -- delicious food, attentive service, and lovely atmosphere. I wish the space were a little quieter, but the noise did not reduce my enjoyment of the meal. Bravo!

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  39. DelightedDiner

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Charming, friendly French bistro with nicely varied menu; the very fresh flavorful dishes are beautifully plated and presented. The servers are very attentive, efficient and friendly. Our openers and meals were delicious and complimented by an enjoyable wine. It was our second visit, and we look forward to returning again and again. Great location and comfortable interior.

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  40. ToriO

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delightful experience! Celebrating a milestone birthday with family. Excellent service, food was delicious and service was excellent. Forgot how much I love this place! One of our guests was French and he was delighted.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from L'Ardoise using the Order Online button. L'Ardoise also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 437-2600.

L'Ardoise is rated 4.9 stars by 3135 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for L'Ardoise

151 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Henry
  • Neighborhood
    The Castro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Church Street Castro Duboce Park/Duboce and Noe Duboce and Church
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Thierry Clement
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Takeout, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ardoisesf.com/
  • Phone number
    (415) 437-2600
  • Catering
    Please call for details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for details.

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