L'Ardoise

High quality and very tasty food. Great French chef . Nice portions. Warm ambience. Tip: Try not to seat so close to the door because when people open the door it gets cold. Overall, highly recommended

The staff is amazing, the place is so French, the atmosphere is so romantic and the food is absolutely the best. Try the dock leg Confit , it is cooked slowly for 7 hours with special sauces ; so royal.

most authentic French restaurant I've been to so far, and I am French :). generous food portion, impeccable service . escargot is a great appetizer and floating island the most delicious dessert .

Love this restaurant . Intimate, quiet restaurant tucked away from the city . Amazing dessert selection (rasberry tart was to die for), and loved the wine menu !

Very, very good French bistro . Duck confit was wonderful, crispy skin , succulent inside, tasty. Quite filling too. Don't really need a side. Got a side of Brussels sprouts , also very good.

Only having takeout recently-delicious & plates up well at home: looks like what you get dine-in. Steak , rack of lamb , risotto-all amazing. Staff are great-super friendly & efficient for the pickup!

Feels like you're in France somewhere. Everything is great... the steak frites , duck confit and shrimp ravioli are outstanding!! So good.

Genuinely French atmosphere, service, and food. The duck confit was incredibly soft and crispy .

Food was delicious, lovely and attentive service , overall great experience!

The "coq au vin " (super tender chicken stewed in red wine ) is absolutely kick ass! This is one of my favorite dishes, and this one would put to shame quite a few of them in France!

Superb French cuisine and impressive service. Cannot go wrong with anything on their menu or their wise list. The crème brûlée is beyond…

Try the Sushi Grade Shi Tuna Niçoise Salad With Celery Cucumber Olive Tomatoes Fennel Arugula , Sweet Anchovies , Etc. Lemon/Olive Oil - Perfect dish for this warm week end !!!

A traditional French bistro situated where Duboce Triangle meets the Castro, the anything-but-dainty food (steak & fries , coq au vin ) is delicious, the interior is dark & cozy , & the service is warm. Read more

Steak frites is delicious here. Some good wine with great company makes this spot one of my favorite restaurants for date night .

The service was again impeccable, with wonderfully romantic decor and very kind servers. Read more

Went with a big group. Excellent food and a great neighborhood vibe ! Prawn ravioli , filet mignon , and creme brûlée were the winners.

Steak frites , duck confit , escargot - all absolutely magic!! Especially with this Margaux wine . ????

Best French bistro food I know of in SF!

Exquisite French food with spectacular ambiance; a true gem.

The lamb was delicious. And creme brûlée . So yum.

Try the Pan Roasted Turbot On The Bone, Steamed Potatoes And Its Three Sauces. - Turbot is a noble product. Minimum manipulation is needed, but it is well accompanied. Classy .

Try the "pommes landaises "... Thick chips fried to perfection with duck fat and tossed with garlic ! Crispy on the outside yet still fluffy inside... Yummy!

The special cabbage and poached egg salad is incredible but the duck confit is truly special. One of the best French meals I've had outside France

Try the Oxtail And Leek Terrine In Madeira Jelly , Honey And Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette - Perfect refreshing appetizer in this hot weather.

Try the Pan Seared Half Moon Bay Black Cod , Sautéed Quince And Arugula , In Honey And Grain Mustard Vinaigrette And Beurre Blanc

Impeccable food. Ask for a wine recommendation. Order steak frites and think of Paris.

This place is amazing. Authentic with great service.

Try the Slow Poached Ca Wild King Salmon In Xtra Virgin O. O. With Baby Arugula , Fennel And Asparagus Shavings, Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette

Take a seat at the bar . Great view of the kitchen.

Try the Aumonière Of Braised Short Ribs In A Cabbage Leaf, Spring Veges And Tomato/Red Wine Sauce

Try the Mille-Feuille Of Pan Seared Foie Gras And Roasted Strawberries In Balsamic Jus And Baby Frisée Salad

Try the Pan Seared Wild King Salmon On Puff Pastry And Soft Goat Cheese , Baby Frisée Salad And Basil Pesto

Try the Honeyglazed Roasted Quail , Stuffed With A Madeira Chicke Iiver Mousse , Steamed Vege And Honey Sauce

Brussels sprouts salad is one of my favorite dining experiences ever. Order it immediately.

Try the Pan Seared Wild Kimg Salmon , Mushroom Rissoto, Fish Velouté And Pea Shoot And Fava Bean Salad

Try the Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops , Lobster Bisque Reduction And Fennel And Vege Salad , Lemon/Olive Oil Dressing .

Amazing filet mignon ! For dessert , the chocolate fondant is a must!

Try the Celery Root And Tomato Concassée Napoleon , Spicy Shrimps , Basil Pesto And Piquillo Pepper Coulis

Try the California Wild King Salmon Tartar In A Caper Berrie Mayonnaise , Fennel Shaving And Mache Salad

Best restaurant in the Castro. Great service, great food, cozy atmosphere .

Try the Pan Seared Swordfish Roasted Kabocha Squash And Arugula Salad And Mussel Velouté

Try the Napoléon Of Dungenese Crab , Celery Rémoulade And Tomato - Et que la fête commence !!!

Best French restaurant in town very Cousy and very good food

Everything

Try the Mussel , Shrimp And Zuchini Terrine , Mussel Mayonnaise And Tomato Concassée

Amazing shaved Brussel sprout and goat cheese salad ! Last one seen was 3K miles away at Buvette in NYC!

Excellent food and service. Romantic , though can be a but loud .

Go if you want to feel a little bit of the French vibe and amazing food!

Try the Pan Roasted Quail , Stuffed With Rissoto, Served With Collard Greens , Honey/Orange Glaze

Like being in France, the duck confit , the service is primo