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Name: Monsieur Benjamin
Address: 451 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94102
Telephone: (415) 403-2233
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

Monsieur Benjamin

4.5 (2201)

$50 and over

French

451 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

About this restaurant

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
Neighborhood
Western Addition
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, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Fines Herbes, Radishes
Endive and Apple Salad$15.50
Walnut, Fromage Fourme d'Ambert
Foie Gras Confit$22.00
Vegetables Jardiniere, Truffle, Brioche
Pate de Campagne$16.50
Whole Grain Mustard, Cornichons
Chicken Liver Terrine$15.00
Apple Compote, Brioche
Steak Tartare$18.50
Egg Yolk, Pissaladiere Lavash
Vegetable Bouillon$15.00
Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Chervil
Steamed Bouchot Mussels$20.00
White Wine, Saffron, Creme Fraiche
Seafood Sausage$18.50
Pine Nuts, Beurre Rose
Escargots Bordelaise$17.50
Mushroom Duxelles, Garlic, Parsley
Sweetbreads Grenobloise$18.50
Sweet Onion, Capers, Brown Butter
Marrow Bones "Blue Ribbon"$18.50
Bacon Marmalade, Country Bread

Plats De Resistance (Main Courses)

Crepe au Sarrasin$18.50
Ham, Cheese, Spinach, Mushroom, Egg
Pasta a la Monegasque$22.00
Spaghetti, Tomato, Anchovy
Arctic Char Amandine$38.00
Haricots Verts, Sunchoke, Beurre Noisette
Chicken Leg Roti$28.00
Anna Potatoes, Sauce Alicuit
Quail a la Chasseur$36.00
Mushrooms, Cabbage, Vin Jaune
Hamburger$18.50
Fully Dressed with Frites
Beef Short Rib$36.00
Pommes Puree
Tripes a la Provencale$24.00
Cassoulet$32.00
Tarbais Bean Stew Duck Confit, Toulouse Sausage
Steak Frites$45.00
Ribeye, Sauce Choron, Herb jus

Garnitures (Sides)

Haricots Verts$9.00
Grilled Gem Lettuces$9.00
Sauce Ravigote
Pommes Frites, Aioli$7.00
Pommes Puree$8.50

Desserts

Lemon Tart$12.00
Mint Chantilly
Chestnut Pot de Creme$11.00
Milk Chocolate, Salted Caramel
Gateau Marjolaine$14.00
Hazelnut, Praline, Creme Anglaise
Marzipan and Cherry Ice Cream$8.50
Almond Tuile
Palmier Ice Cream$8.50
Calvados Caramel
Orange Sorbet$7.00

What 2,201 people are saying

Monsieur Benjamin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

2,201 Reviews

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WalterP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 10, 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 Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 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 Diego7 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 7, 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 Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 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
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 4, 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 Bay Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 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 Bay Area173 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 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 Bay Area48 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 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 Bay Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 29, 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
Neighborhood
Western Addition
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, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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

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Fruits De Mer (Seafood)

Oysters

Sea Urchin, White Verjus$17.00

Gulf Blue Crab Remoulade$16.50

Poached Shrimp, Court Bouillon

Plateau$72.00

Grand Plateau$130.00

Petits Plats (Small Plates)

Oeufs Mayonnaise Pimenton, Chervil$6.00

Serrano Ham$8.50

Beef en Gelee Horseradish Cream$8.50

Potato and Leek Croquettes$8.00

Fried Frog Legs en Aigre Doux$14.00

Epoisses Toast$13.50

Hors D'oeuvres (Appetizers)

Butter Lettuce Salad$12.50

Endive and Apple Salad$15.50

Foie Gras Confit$22.00

Pate de Campagne$16.50

Chicken Liver Terrine$15.00

Steak Tartare$18.50

Vegetable Bouillon$15.00

Steamed Bouchot Mussels$20.00

Seafood Sausage$18.50

Escargots Bordelaise$17.50

Sweetbreads Grenobloise$18.50

Marrow Bones "Blue Ribbon"$18.50

Plats De Resistance (Main Courses)

Crepe au Sarrasin$18.50

Pasta a la Monegasque$22.00

Arctic Char Amandine$38.00

Chicken Leg Roti$28.00

Quail a la Chasseur$36.00

Hamburger$18.50

Beef Short Rib$36.00

Tripes a la Provencale$24.00

Cassoulet$32.00

Steak Frites$45.00

Garnitures (Sides)

Haricots Verts$9.00

Grilled Gem Lettuces$9.00

Pommes Frites, Aioli$7.00

Pommes Puree$8.50

Desserts

Lemon Tart$12.00

Chestnut Pot de Creme$11.00

Gateau Marjolaine$14.00

Marzipan and Cherry Ice Cream$8.50

Palmier Ice Cream$8.50

Orange Sorbet$7.00

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