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Monsieur Benjamin

Monsieur Benjamin

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French Restaurant and Bistro$$$$
Hayes Valley, San Francisco
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    The experts at Eater and SFist recommend this place
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    nils j.
    "The sea urchin is the best I've ever had."(7 Tips)
    Holger L.
    "Loved the seafood sausage and bone marrow."(7 Tips)
    Hyung Ju K.
    "Beef tartar, quail, sweetbread, beef crepe are the must eats."(7 Tips)
    Jasmine F.
    "Maple bacon french toast and duck confit poached eggs: absolutely."(5 Tips)
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  • Arthur L.heart icon on user image
    Arthur LiaoFebruary 15, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Foie gras torchon, foie gras poele (seared), foie gras salad ... Basically anything with foie gras. Also the steak tartar, steak frites, savory and dessert crepes, gateau marjolaine, cocktails.
  • Hei-Yu T.heart icon on user image
    Hei-Yu TangSeptember 7, 2015
    Trendy bistro by chef Corey Lee. Top notch food, great ambiance and impeccable service. Definitely try the Sea Urchin. Nice wines to accompany your food and open for drinks till late.
  • Eater
    EaterNovember 13, 2014
    Head to this French bistro, which takes on the classics both familiar (duck confit, steak frites, a burger) and less so (escargot, sweetbreads, beef tongue). There are great cocktails too. Read more
  • Kathy 👩🏻‍💻 L.heart icon on user image
    Kathy 👩🏻‍💻 LinJuly 3, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    A great place for a glass of wine after a night at the opera. Never gets too crowded - sit at the bar and take a gander into the kitchen. Ask Bob for wine pairing suggestions!
  • The Taste Sheriffheart icon on user image
    The Taste SheriffApril 21, 2018
    Excellent! Fantastic delicious food, fair portions, expensive for a reason and not outrageously ($100pp w/ drinks and tip included). Try the duck, the snails and the gelato dessert. Cool crowd too!
  • jansen c.heart icon on user image
    jansen cDecember 11, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    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!
  • joanne
    joanneMay 11, 2015
    solid burger. a holy trinity of comte, raw onions, and caramelized onion bone marrow marmalade. if the price gives you pause, consider that it comes with a mind-bogglingly large mound of frites.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussJanuary 29, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Simple, familiar, but stunning modern brasserie. Can't wait to go back. Excellent oysters, fries, and foie gras.
  • Anton S.
    Anton ShusterApril 14, 2015
    The burger is topped with Comte and a caramelized onion and bone marrow marmalade on a housemade potato-buttermilk bun. It comes with hand-cut fries and housemade ketchup.
  • Anthony Y.heart icon on user image
    Anthony YuenSeptember 14, 2014
    Sweetbread....mouth watering. Service....impeccable. Every minute was excellent and the team was so attentive! Happy Birthday to my friend Christopher. ☺😊😀😁😃😄
  • Johnnie M.heart icon on user image
    Johnnie MJanuary 29, 2016
    Excellent sea urchin. Extremely good steak frites. Chocolate Pot de creme AMAZING!!! Yes. I like this place very much.
  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfJune 22, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Upscale but authentic bistro food. Loved the seafood sausage and bone marrow. Full bar & excellent cocktails, as judged by the Sazerac.
  • SFGate
    SFGateSeptember 19, 2014
    New renditions of deviled eggs at Monsieur Benjamin: Creamy yolks lightened with creme fraiche with a surprise of pureed herbs on the bottom. Read more
  • Daniel B.
    Daniel BouludJuly 30, 2014
    Can’t wait to try Benu’s brand new little brother, a French bistro à la Corey Lee. I sneaked a peek of construction on my last trip. I will come back for sure!
  • Tricia L.heart icon on user image
    Tricia LeeNovember 27, 2014
    Amazing! Med Seabass was delish. Must try gateau crepe dessert. Definitely worth a visit.
  • Celine H.heart icon on user image
    Celine HOctober 9, 2018
    The food here is solid. Pricey but worth it if you’re celebrating. The restaurant charges a mandatory 20% tip, which I’m normally fine with, but my server was quite absent throughout the night.
  • Dekonti
    DekontiJuly 25, 2014
    Great wine selection. Get sweetbreads, steak tartare, mussels, Arctic char and chicken wings.
  • Veronica B.heart icon on user image
    Veronica BelmontJanuary 1, 2015
    You may think to pick either the savory beignets or the croquettes. Don't choose! Order both. They are tiny and delicious
  • Anthony V.
    Anthony ValenteSeptember 24, 2014
    Steak tartar, pâté, seafood sausage...pretty much everything on the menu is insanely good, but these were my favorites.
  • Nicole R.heart icon on user image
    Nicole RocchioMarch 6, 2020
    Best mussels I’ve ever had. The potato purée as a side as well!!!
  • nils j.heart icon on user image
    nils jansonDecember 6, 2014
    The sea urchin is the best I've ever had. Brunch is great: try the chicken croquette.
  • Megan Allisonheart icon on user image
    Megan AllisonDecember 21, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Flawless burger + a French red, open late. Painful price points but much to love about it. I never leave unhappy.
  • Jasmine F.heart icon on user image
    Jasmine FriedlMay 29, 2016
    Frog legs: yes. Beef tongue: no. Maple bacon french toast and duck confit poached eggs: absolutely.
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorNovember 4, 2015
    Beef spare rib is excellent. Crepe dessert interesting. Wish they would clean table between courses.
  • Hyung Ju K.heart icon on user image
    Hyung Ju KimJune 24, 2016
    Beef tartar, quail, sweetbread, beef crepe are the must eats.
  • Maya S.heart icon on user image
    Maya ShanmugamOctober 17, 2015
    Love the maple choux-blé pastries + their sauce gribiche
  • Yaron Z.heart icon on user image
    Yaron Zakai-OrFebruary 12, 2017
    Excellent, authentic French casual cuisine. Awesome deserts and drinks
  • Brett L.heart icon on user image
    Brett LiderSeptember 14, 2014
    The Camembert beignets are staggering. They are small and come 6 to an order, and they are dusted with a mushroom salt. I could have eaten them all.
  • Tanner C.heart icon on user image
    Tanner ChristensenOctober 24, 2015
    Try frog legs and escargot for dinner, or French toast and unlimited mimosas for brunch.
  • Joe A.
    Joe AlicataDecember 6, 2014
    Start with the escargot and finish with the ice cream, you will not be disappointed by Corey Lee's next move.
  • Brendan C.heart icon on user image
    Brendan CurranJune 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent duck confit and salmon tartare. Considerably less heavy than typical French bistro.
  • Brad T.heart icon on user image
    Brad TNovember 26, 2017
    I so wanted to love this Cory Lee spot but alas was not meant to be. Some of the blandest French I've ever had.
  • Ayse D.heart icon on user image
    Ayse DibekMarch 9, 2016
    The confit duck was great so was the oysters. Cool trendy atmosphere
  • Iris N.
    Iris NgApril 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Here for brunch? Get the grilled ham! It's Soooo good!
  • Christophe L.heart icon on user image
    Christophe LampertiMarch 12, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Beef tartare, croquettes and generally their small plates are good. But it’s a bit too expensive for what it is, something seems to be missing.
  • Max W.heart icon on user image
    Max WennekerMay 18, 2019
    Awesome fries and wine selection
  • Arthur L.heart icon on user image
    Arthur LeeSeptember 10, 2015
    Desserts are excellent- they are all home made (including the ice cream!)
  • Michael D.
    Michael D.July 9, 2014
    Be bold, go for the tartare. It's incredible!
  • Gayle M.heart icon on user image
    Gayle MacciaOctober 30, 2016
    Was not on top form today Waited way too long for wine which came after two requests and the appetizers. Again asked for lemons w water and had to ask 3 times.Details missing for an expensive place
  • Daniel U.
    Daniel UdellAugust 24, 2014
    Everything is great but get the bone marrow every time. You're welcome.
  • michael t.heart icon on user image
    michael tSeptember 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the mussels and the marrow. Use the grilled bread for best results.
  • Haley D.heart icon on user image
    Haley DasarpJuly 5, 2017
    Romantic atmosphere! The layer cake for dessert is a must.
  • Jimmy H.
    Jimmy HangJuly 13, 2014
    Def try the sweetbreads - beignets were just ok
  • ᴡ H.
    ᴡ HarthSeptember 8, 2017
    Fantastic foie gras!
  • Kyle B.heart icon on user image
    Kyle BrazilOctober 6, 2014
    Sea urchin & mussels are a must have. Great service.
  • Omer Z.heart icon on user image
    Omer ZachJune 27, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The sea urchin is pricy but epic.
  • Jenn C.heart icon on user image
    Jenn ChenJuly 22, 2015
    Steak tartare and Arctic char are amazing.
  • Emily C.heart icon on user image
    Emily CarolineAugust 18, 2018
    Super fun for girls night - upbeat atmosphere!
  • Jeena J.
    Jeena JamesAugust 11, 2018
    Good cocktails, fyi there's 20% gratuity added to your bill automatically!
  • Jess L.heart icon on user image
    Jess LMarch 11, 2016
    Great cocktails and an excellent all around meal.
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