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L'Ardoise
French Restaurant$$$$
Duboce Triangle, San Francisco
"Duck confit was wonderful, crispy skin, succulent inside, tasty."(9 Tips)
"Pan Seared Boneless Raimbow Trout With Pommes Landaises"(4 Tips)
"7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the steak frites are delicious."(7 Tips)
"loved the escargot"(5 Tips)
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Federico Pina FusconiMay 18, 2014High 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
Ahmad QousiOctober 13, 2012The 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.
Elizabeth BarelliJuly 31, 2014most 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.- Meaghan HApril 18, 2017Love this restaurant. Intimate, quiet restaurant tucked away from the city. Amazing dessert selection (rasberry tart was to die for), and loved the wine menu!
Craig DMarch 11, 2021Only 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!- V CDecember 6, 2015Very, 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.
Bikash MishraApril 13, 2017Feels like you're in France somewhere. Everything is great... the steak frites, duck confit and shrimp ravioli are outstanding!! So good.
Xavier DECLERCQNovember 18, 2012The "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!
Diana ArzFebruary 16, 2020Food was delicious, lovely and attentive service, overall great experience!
- 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 !!!
Rami IsmailJuly 20, 2018Genuinely French atmosphere, service, and food. The duck confit was incredibly soft and crispy.- J JohnSeptember 7, 2023Superb French cuisine and impressive service. Cannot go wrong with anything on their menu or their wise list. The crème brûlée is beyond…
Dan Fingal-SurmaJuly 31, 2013Went with a big group. Excellent food and a great neighborhood vibe! Prawn ravioli, filet mignon, and creme brûlée were the winners.- Xavier DECLERCQNovember 18, 2012Try the "pommes landaises"... Thick chips fried to perfection with duck fat and tossed with garlic! Crispy on the outside yet still fluffy inside... Yummy!
- 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.
Christian LoredoAugust 29, 2013Steak frites, duck confit, escargot - all absolutely magic!! Especially with this Margaux wine. 😊
- Nancy TranJuly 6, 2015Steak frites is delicious here. Some good wine with great company makes this spot one of my favorite restaurants for date night.
- 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
Marc McCabeDecember 9, 2011The 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 Slow Poached Ca Wild King Salmon In Xtra Virgin O. O. With Baby Arugula, Fennel And Asparagus Shavings, Lemon Olive Oil Vinaigrette
- Try the Aumonière Of Braised Short Ribs In A Cabbage Leaf, Spring Veges And Tomato/Red Wine Sauce
- Try the Pan Seared Wild King Salmon On Puff Pastry And Soft Goat Cheese, Baby Frisée Salad And Basil Pesto
- Try the Mille-Feuille Of Pan Seared Foie Gras And Roasted Strawberries In Balsamic Jus And Baby Frisée Salad
- Try the Honeyglazed Roasted Quail, Stuffed With A Madeira Chicke Iiver Mousse, Steamed Vege And Honey Sauce
- Try the California Wild King Salmon Tartar In A Caper Berrie Mayonnaise, Fennel Shaving And Mache Salad
- Try the Pan Seared Swordfish Roasted Kabocha Squash And Arugula Salad And Mussel Velouté
- Try the Pan Seared Wild Kimg Salmon, Mushroom Rissoto, Fish Velouté And Pea Shoot And Fava Bean Salad
- Try the Celery Root And Tomato Concassée Napoleon, Spicy Shrimps, Basil Pesto And Piquillo Pepper Coulis
Matt ClineDecember 14, 2014Impeccable food. Ask for a wine recommendation. Order steak frites and think of Paris.- Try the Pan Roasted Quail, Stuffed With Rissoto, Served With Collard Greens, Honey/Orange Glaze
Betsy W.February 10, 2013Brussels sprouts salad is one of my favorite dining experiences ever. Order it immediately.- Try the Napoléon Of Dungenese Crab, Celery Rémoulade And Tomato - Et que la fête commence !!!
- Try the Braised Monkfish Tail With Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Mashed Pot And Spinash, Laurel Cream Sauce.
- Try the Beef Bourguignon Ravioli, Baby Arugula Salad, Walnut Vinaigrette And White Truffle Oil
- Try the Mussel, Shrimp And Zuchini Terrine, Mussel Mayonnaise And Tomato Concassée
- Try the Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops, Lobster Bisque Reduction And Fennel And Vege Salad, Lemon/Olive Oil Dressing.
- Try the Lamb Tongue Salad, Served Warm With Lentils And Potatoes, Mixed Greens And Mustard Vinaigrette
- Try the Hazelnut Mousse With Sponge Cake, Warm Chocolate Sauce
- Try the Evoo Poached Loch Duart Salmon, Green Chard, Fava Beans And Squach In A Basil Pesto Sauce
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- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
(415) 437-2600
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"Had a great brunch here over the weekend, it was a decent surprise with really tasty French food. I recommend trying their Uni and duck confit!"
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"The French onion soup is a must. Croque madame & monsieur are fantastic. Go for the paninis if you want something on the light side."
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