Mathilde French Bistro

Name: Mathilde French Bistro
Address: 315 Fifth St., San Francisco, CA, United States, 94107
Telephone: (415) 546-6128
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2118 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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Mathilde French Bistro is a quintessential French Bistro in the SOMA area of San Francisco. A cozy main dinning room and romantic outdoor patio, with climbing roses and vines on the side walls.
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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

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(415) 546-6128

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 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 or 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, : (888) 292-8697

Location
315 Fifth St. San Francisco, CA 94107
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

House Charcuterie Board$17.00
salami and house made patés, terrine of head cheese and pig trotter
Beet and Crumbled Goat Cheese Salad$10.00
arugula, toasted almonds and orange
Terrine of Foie Gras$21.00
house made brioche toast, bitter orange jam and sea salt (chef suggestion with a glass of Sauterne)
Butter Lettuce Salad$12.00
Myer lemon olive oil dressing, fine herbs

Les Petits Chauds

please allow 15 minutes

Ravioles with Boeuf Bourguignon In Red Wine Jus$14.00
Walnut vinaigrette, arugula and white truffle oil
Pan Sautéed Chicken Liver Salad$11.00
deglazed with Sherry vinegar, over mixed greens salad
Pan Seared Tiger Prawns and Sundried Tomato$13.00
in Pastis butter sauce and toasted country bread
Onion Soup Gratinée$13.00
with croutons and Gruyère
Wild Flower Honey Glazed Black Mission Fig Salad$12.00
Arugula, crumbled Roquefort cheese and candied walnuts
Les Escargots$12.00
Baked in a garlic parsley butter

Les Grandes Traditions

Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops$32.00
Parsnip purée and green beans
Tradional Duck Leg Confit$28.00
pommes Landaises with bacon and garlic
Pan Seared Creekstone Farm Black Angus Filet Mignon$36.00
sautéed potatoes, smoked olive oil and red wine sauce
Coq au Vin$25.00
bacon, mushroom, pearl onion and spinach
Black Angus Hanger Steak Frites$24.00
red wine, Truffle butter and Pommes Frites
Risotto with Mixed Mushrooms$22.00
Truffle oil and Parmesan cheese
Pan Seared Ling Cod Filet$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 2,118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food in lovely, quiet backyard garden/ patio off the street.
F
Fatikas
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
attentive service, good menu choices, interesting and fairly priced wine selections.
T
Tomk
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our 36 anniversary, really enjoyed our meal. The food and service was excellent. Highly recommend.
s
stchucktom
St. Louis
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice French bistro with very attentive and friendly staff.
M
Mbk333
San Francisco
172 reviews
vip
2.0
172 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Three of us seated in the middle of the small un charming dining room. Told by hostess charming patio was only for 2 not 3 persons. Limited pricey wine menu. Waited a long time to take orders and even foreverto get our food. They have only one fish on the menu. My husband ordered the sea bass. Half way through our wait, the waiter announced to him that it as sold out. He settled on risotto, which he did not enjoy. I ordered duck confit. It was well prepared, but the leg couldn’t have been smaller—it was a mini leg! Also, with potato on the same plate was a tiny butter lettuce salad, instead of a vegetable. Given that I had ordered a separate butter lettuce salad, the least the waiter could have done was to inform me it ould also be duplicated on my duck plate. With noise blasting around us, we were in no mood for dessert. We will not be returning.
J
Jeepzone
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
wonderful dinner with my two sons and daughter in law. The staff was super great.
D
Deedee
Philadelphia
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My second visit to this gem of a restaurant near the convention center. It was as wonderful as I remembered and the service was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
Great food.
SM
SallyM
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mathilde's French Bistro is a wonderful place to dine and makes you feel like you're in Paris! The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is very warm & friendly. My husband and I went for a date night on our way to pick up our son at the airport. He was flying home from Paris so it was perfect! I would recommend Mathilde's to anyone who enjoys delicious food, great wines and a comfortable atmosphere.
TC
TaniaC
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Stephanie was perfect. So kind and attentive. Wonderful touch adding a candle to the apple tart to celebrate our friends birthday. One of our favorite restaurants in SF.
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simplythebest
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
What a lovely evening for me and my friend. Service was great and the food matched it. I will return.
DI
DinerInSF
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful eventing. Sat outside, about 3/4 full. The staff, especially our waitress, were friendly and attentive. Food was very good - we had the lamb shank and the hanger steak and enjoyed it with a recommended bottle of wine. We’re definitely going back and this time dine inside.
LA
LeeAnnaG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful! I have special dietary needs and the chef made me an amazing dish on short notice! Thank you for making our evening special
BP
BossyP
San Francisco
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We first came to Mathilde for SF Restaurant Week and were so delighted with the food we returned two weeks later. The filet mignon is the best I've ever had and the $45 price is a steal in San Francisco. The wine list is thoughtful and well priced. The onion soup, amazing. Desserts, amazing. Starters, amazing. This is a wonderful neighborhood gem.
DW
DWSF
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Authentic French food!
NM
NatashaM
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place! Delicious food. Loved the filet mignon and the appetizers. We went for Restaurant Week and it was spectacular.
K
Kassandra
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal at Mathilde for SF Restaurant Week. I ordered off of the Restaurant Week menu and chose the roasted bone marrow, duck breast, and floating island. My boyfriend chose to order off of their regular menu and chose the escargots, steak frites, and profiteroles. The food was all very good, and we also appreciated that the wine list, while not very long, had good variety. We also greatly appreciated that we had the option to order from both the Restaurant Week and normal menus (as there are some things included on the RW menu that are not on their normal menu). The service was excellent - attentive but never did we feel rushed. We will gladly be back to Mathilde!
MG
MavinGeo
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wonderful Restaurant Week find!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went for restaurant week and the food and drinks were amazing. Highly recommend.
FO
FOODIE
San Francisco
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We moved to the neighborhood over a year ago. We never realized this was a hidden gem. The service and the food were both five star. Great wine section as well.
JN
JeanN
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I felt like I was in Paris at one of my beloved bistrots the food the ambiance the service. All made me happy. A good find made possible by sf restaurant week
RP
RosellaP
Austria
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation celebration
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! As always.
JO
JohnOC
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Both the food and the service were impeccable. Our waitress (a French woman named Stephanie I believe) was awesome. I certainly plan to go back.
AE
AmyEater
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Overall experience was great. The food was prepared very well with the right combination of spices. Nothing was overly salted and the steak arrived to the table a "perfect" medium rare. The back patio space was nice and made the ambiance very romantic.
DS
DannyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Got to be there for restaurant week She had shrimp 1st so good and tender filet , was so perfect probably the best i have ever had Mouse , delish I had Lobster bisque, very nice Duck , was amazing Tart , delish Staff was wonderful Ambiance, comfortable
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Natasha
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Could have been in Paris. No nonesense, delicious food and service.
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Maboule
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous classic French cuisine. Best onion soup ever! And our server Stephanie was both friendly and professional as always.
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connaisseur
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Has been one of my favorites for years.
TB
ThomasB
Dusseldorf Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great place to eat. Authentic cuisine, lovely service and food that is definitely worth the detour if you are into French bistro cuisine.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food in the city
DE
DanteEMck
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was good. The table was ready. The table was clean. The service was really good.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I almost did not want to review this amazing experience because I wanted to keep it a secret, but at the same time, everyone in the SF area needs to know about it. This has got to be one of the best restaurants in SF and one of the best meals I’ve had. The small intimate space makes it feel cozy and the open kitchen gives it a very cool and laidback vibe. The service is on a different level. The food, no words! You need to come here. We already can’t wait to be back!
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marial
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Delicious coq at vin. We’ll go back again soon. Good value. Neighborhood place.
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twostar
Washington DC
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
food was great, service too I had the special, a duroc pork chop. came out a little rare for me, but they remedied in a flash. the chop had a nice sear, but juicy inside.
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lindam
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a lovely dinner- the mussels, beet salad, duck confit, pork chop, and sea bass were all delicious. The service was excellent. The waiter was helpful, friendly and attentive, as were the hostess and the owner. Both of my friends tripped on the board that sits around the toilet in the Women’s bathroom, so watch your step!
QB
QueenB2
Seattle
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely evening at Mathilde! We sat outside on the covered patio - a nice ambiance with candles and greenery. Everything we ordered was delicious. The profiteroles were a perfect dessert. Wonderful service. We will definitely return.
JM
JohnM
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for French eats in the heart of Soma. Service is terrific and attentive and food is spectacular at the price point. One of my favorite date night spots in the city!
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SalW
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, service was great (even though they were busy).
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OpenTable Diner
London
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Following a hiatus created by Covid 19, we returned to Mathilde for dinner and we were not disappointed. The food, service, and ambiance were as good as we remembered……….excellent!!! French onion soup, escargot, and filet migion with pomme frites filled our stomachs and soul. Paired with a nice Margaux, we left Mathilde happy and content. We were thrilled to be back!! Dr R

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

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 2118 OpenTable diners.

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