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Covered and heated patio room serves year round - Mathilde French Bistro, San Francisco, CA

Mathilde French Bistro

4.8
4.8
2428 Reviews
$50 and over
French
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Mathilde French Bistro

4.8
$50 and over
French
SOMA

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 2,428 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 a "wonderful dining experience" with its delightful "classic French cuisine" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," "romantic outdoor seating," and "hidden gem" ambiance. Known for its "superb" dishes like duck confit and steak frites, Mathilde ensures every visit is "special and memorable."

2,428 Reviews
  1. blair

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The host was attentive to my reservation note about wanting a quiet spot to celebrate a birthday and placed us at a 4-top for two of us, no immediate neighboring tables, and a view of the food coming out of the kitchen. Very attentive and considerate. The specials were clearly stated, the food was cooked to perfection, the apps, mains, and desserts were all plated and delivered with care and attention, and everything was delicious. The birthday celebrant's dessert was delivered quietly with a candle, and no pomp and circumstance. Perfect. $200 for two of us, and that includes drinks. Well worth it. I would absolutely return. A wonderful experience.

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  2. Jacques

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight to have dinner at Mathilde's French Bistrot. My French-Canadian family was impressed and Lena, the owner and restaurateur, was warm and welcoming. The steak frites was cooked just right, and my parents enjoyed their Halibut and Duck confit. The risotto exploded with flavor when my wife shared a taste with me. The ambience in either the patio or main dining room is pleasant, roomy enough to give a sense of privacy to each table/party, and we could talk to each other without having to raise our voices since the playlist of French chansons acted as pleasant accompaniment rather than loud headliner. I highly recommend you have a meal there before it closes for good on 12/31/2024. Sad to see them go...

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  3. James

    New York City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food, service and vibe. Real feel French bistro in SF

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  4. Josh

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Why are you making me write something when I don’t want to?!

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  5. olga

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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  6. MICHAEL

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 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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  7. Paul

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 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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  8. Alex

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 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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  9. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 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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  10. Kate

    Los Angeles

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 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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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 2428 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Mathilde French Bistro restaurant

Mathilde French Bistro

4.8
$50 and over
French
SOMA

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mathilde French Bistro

315 Fifth St., San Francisco, CA 94107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Folsom and Harrison
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • 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
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