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L'Ardoise, San Francisco, CA

L'Ardoise

4.9
4.9
3364 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
French Bistro serving traditional and authentic fare in a cozy atmosphere.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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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Experiences

  • NYE 2025

    $128.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Come and celebrate the New Year with us ! We offer a 4 courses, $128 per person menu Viewable on LardoiseSF.com, click on the NYE 2025 tab.
    NYE 2025 Photo

Menu

Appetizers

  • Soup du Jour$6.00

    • Fresh Butter Lettuce Salad$8.00

      With Smoked Olive Oil Vinaigrette and Marinated white Anchovies

      • Tiger Prawn Ravioles With Sauce Vierge and Fresh Mixed Herbs$11.00

        • Charcuterie Plate With Housemade Pates$14.00

          • Haricot Vert Salad$11.00

            With Goat Cheese, Sundried Tomatoes, Almonds, Balsamic Reduction

            • Escargots en Gueusaille$11.00

              (in fried potato cups) with Garlic and Parsley Cream Sauce

              • Warm Sonoma Goat Cheese on Baked Apple Crouton, Mixed Lettuces & Walnut Vinaigrette$12.00

                Entrees

                • Pan Seared Black Angus Filet Mignon$34.00

                  With Pommes Landaises and White Truffle Oil

                  • Pan Seared Black Angus Hanger Steak$22.00

                    With Pommes Frites and St Emilion Sauce

                    • Bistro Coq au Vin in Red Wine Sauce$19.00

                      Potato Puree, Bacon and Pearl Onions

                      • Traditional Duck Leg Confit$21.00

                        Cooked 7 Hours in its Own Fat, Served With Pommes Landaises and Garlic Sauce

                        • Pan Roasted Rack of Lamb$39.00

                          With Pommes Frites or Pommes Landaises, Garlic & Parsley Butter

                          • Pan Seared California Wild White Sea Bass$24.00

                            With Arugula & Green Beans Salad, Olives, Lemon Olive Oil, Basil Pesto

                            • Pan Seared Wild Alaskan Halibut$32.00

                              With Risotto, Spinach, Confit Tomatoes, Fish Veloute & Mixed Herbs

                              • Three Grain Mixed Mushroom Risotto$17.00

                                Parmigiano Reggiano, White Truffle Oil

                                • Crispy Skin Rocky Jr Chicken Breast$18.00

                                  Potato Purée, Spinach and Roasted Garlic Jus

                                  Desserts

                                  • Vanilla creme brulee$8.00

                                    • Valrhona chocolate fondant$8.00

                                      • Apple tarte Tatin$8.00

                                        • Valrhona banana and chocolate pudding$8.00

                                          • Floating Island$8.00

                                            with caramel sauce and fresh strawberries

                                            Sides

                                            • Pommes Frites$5.00

                                              • Buttered Spinach$5.00

                                                • Pommes Landaises$5.00

                                                  • Cheese selection of the day$10.00

                                                    Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                    What 3,364 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
                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                    • 4.8Ambience
                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • San Francisco Bay Area

                                                      French

                                                    • San Francisco

                                                      French

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    L'Ardoise, a charming French bistro nestled in a quiet San Francisco neighborhood, offers an intimate dining experience reminiscent of "a bistro in Paris." Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "attentive service," with dishes like duck confit and prawn ravioli being standout favorites. Perfect for special occasions.

                                                    3,364 Reviews

                                                    1. Guido

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      L'Ardoise is a treasure: reliable through the years, exceptional food, and perfect celebratory ambiance. I love going back for special occasions!

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                                                    2. Brian

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      38 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      38 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      This is one of my favorite restaurants- both the food and service are excellent.

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                                                    3. Bhaskar

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      155 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      155 reviews

                                                      Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      We celebrated our wedding anniversary at this restaurant which has been our favorite place for special occasions for many years now. As always, food was excellent and enjoyed our visit. Service could have been better and our server Jonas appears to need more training and rarely checked up on us after food was served.

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                                                    4. Michael

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      12 reviews

                                                      Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      One of my favorite spots. Exquisite food and attentive service. Had their special for the evening lobster vol-au-vent for an appetizer and the PEI scallops paired with a wonderful Alsatian Gewurztraminer. I highly recommend dining here. You won’t be disappointed in the least.

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                                                    5. Jeff

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on December 4, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Great service and ambiance however the food has diminished from previous visits. Duck confit was extremely dry and almost felt like it was premade and reheated… Duck confit should never be dry… hanger steak was still solid. Tiger prawn raviolis is still the star of the show. I wish they had a larger portion as an entree.

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                                                    6. Norman

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      10 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Couldn’t have been a better birthday dinner! Thank you!

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                                                    7. Paul

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The best neighborhood restaurant ever. It’s the cuisine. It’s the ambiance. It’s the familiar friendly garçons. It’s the best.

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                                                    8. Lisa

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      7 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      A charming spot with delicious food and wonderful service! Great for special occasions.

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                                                    9. Elizabeth

                                                      VIP

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      It is such a special treat to eat here! Everything was perfect!

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                                                    10. Gregory

                                                      San Francisco

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 23, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Seated right away on a busy rainy night. Excellent tasty food offerings that were prepared and presented well. Very enjoyable cozy fun evening at L’Ardoise and we’ll be back for sure.

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    L'Ardoise offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 437-2600.

                                                    L'Ardoise is rated 4.9 stars by 3364 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    Make a reservation

                                                    2 people
                                                    8:00 PM
                                                    Booked 8 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                    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
                                                    • Price
                                                      $31 to $50
                                                    • 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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