Monsieur Benjamin

4.5 (2147)

$50 and over

French

451 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Please note: At this time, please visit our website to make an outdoor dining reservation or place an order for pickup/delivery.
Monsieur Benjamin is a modern restaurant and bar in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley, inspired by the great Parisian bistro culture and traditions of French cooking.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Website
http://www.monsieurbenjamin.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
George Dingle

Location
451 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Area
Western Addition
Cross street
Gough and Ivy
Parking Details
We are located kitty-corner from the Performing Arts Garage located at 360 Grove Street.
Public transport
The closest Bart station is Civic Center. Bus Stops for the 5, 21, 47, and 49 are located nearby.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Oysters
Beausoleil, Kusshi, Kumamoto
- Three Pieces MinimumUSD 4.50
Sea Urchin, White VerjusUSD 17.00
Gulf Blue Crab RemouladeUSD 16.50
Poached Shrimp, Court Bouillon
- Four PiecesUSD 14.00
PlateauUSD 72.00
12 Oysters, 4 Shrimp, Crab
Grand PlateauUSD 130.00
18 Oysters, 8 Shrimp, Crab, Sea Urchin, Mussels

Petits Plats (Small Plates)

Oeufs Mayonnaise Pimenton, ChervilUSD 6.00
Serrano HamUSD 8.50
Beef en Gelee Horseradish CreamUSD 8.50
Potato and Leek CroquettesUSD 8.00
Gruyere, Herb Creme Fraiche
Fried Frog Legs en Aigre DouxUSD 14.00
Garlic, Lemon
Epoisses ToastUSD 13.50

Hors D'oeuvres (Appetizers)

Butter Lettuce SaladUSD 12.50
Fines Herbes, Radishes
Endive and Apple SaladUSD 15.50
Walnut, Fromage Fourme d'Ambert
Foie Gras ConfitUSD 22.00
Vegetables Jardiniere, Truffle, Brioche
Pate de CampagneUSD 16.50
Whole Grain Mustard, Cornichons
Chicken Liver TerrineUSD 15.00
Apple Compote, Brioche
Steak TartareUSD 18.50
Egg Yolk, Pissaladiere Lavash
Vegetable BouillonUSD 15.00
Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Chervil
Steamed Bouchot MusselsUSD 20.00
White Wine, Saffron, Creme Fraiche
Seafood SausageUSD 18.50
Pine Nuts, Beurre Rose
Escargots BordelaiseUSD 17.50
Mushroom Duxelles, Garlic, Parsley
Sweetbreads GrenobloiseUSD 18.50
Sweet Onion, Capers, Brown Butter
Marrow Bones "Blue Ribbon"USD 18.50
Bacon Marmalade, Country Bread

Plats De Resistance (Main Courses)

Crepe au SarrasinUSD 18.50
Ham, Cheese, Spinach, Mushroom, Egg
Pasta a la MonegasqueUSD 22.00
Spaghetti, Tomato, Anchovy
Arctic Char AmandineUSD 38.00
Haricots Verts, Sunchoke, Beurre Noisette
Chicken Leg RotiUSD 28.00
Anna Potatoes, Sauce Alicuit
Quail a la ChasseurUSD 36.00
Mushrooms, Cabbage, Vin Jaune
HamburgerUSD 18.50
Fully Dressed with Frites
Beef Short RibUSD 36.00
Pommes Puree
Tripes a la ProvencaleUSD 24.00
CassouletUSD 32.00
Tarbais Bean Stew Duck Confit, Toulouse Sausage
Steak FritesUSD 45.00
Ribeye, Sauce Choron, Herb jus

Garnitures (Sides)

Haricots VertsUSD 9.00
Grilled Gem LettucesUSD 9.00
Sauce Ravigote
Pommes Frites, AioliUSD 7.00
Pommes PureeUSD 8.50

Desserts

Lemon TartUSD 12.00
Mint Chantilly
Chestnut Pot de CremeUSD 11.00
Milk Chocolate, Salted Caramel
Gateau MarjolaineUSD 14.00
Hazelnut, Praline, Creme Anglaise
Marzipan and Cherry Ice CreamUSD 8.50
Almond Tuile
Palmier Ice CreamUSD 8.50
Calvados Caramel
Orange SorbetUSD 7.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Monsieur Benjamin.

4.5

(2147)

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

2,147 Reviews

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WalterP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good and nice resto, where you can order really good and tasty French food. Downsides, it's a tipless restaurant that will charge you 20% gratuity by default.
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Joliesse106
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite restaurants in SF. Whether this is for a quick bite or a late night dinner, Monsieur Benjamin never disappoints. I would recommend getting a reservation instead of popping in unless you don’t mind the wait. If you have to wait, I say grab an Ace with a side of fries at the bar. It’s a delicious pairing. When you finally get to sit down at the table, it may take you awhile to decide on what to order. Everything is so good especially the escargot, seafood sausage and the duck confit. To top off, I say order the Palmier Ice Cream with a cappuccino! Nothing can beat a night cap like this pairing. Bon Appetite!
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Service Gold
San Diego9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not great-mediocre Both in food and service.
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discerningdiner
San Francisco Bay Area13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, generous proportions, and nice service.
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mobs
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
3.0
Dined on 4 March 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The menu doesn’t change and it’s difficult to find something simple. Too many sauces. Why isn’t there a grilled fish or simple mussels? Don’t like smoked flavors. Server wasn’t overly friendly and when it came time to leave couldn’t find server to present the bill.
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Mike
San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They include 20% gratuity already. Sometimes you may know. I ended up double tip 20% plus 20%
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wags
San Francisco Bay Area173 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
As always the food was delicious, especially the mussels. Service was attentive but not overbearing. A thoroughly enjoyable meal. Will return soon
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JimM
San Francisco Bay Area48 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the best burger in SF. Excellent meat & the perfect soft bun. Great crispy fries. Always consistent and tasty
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time there Food was better than Gary Danko’s and other french restaurants we have dine in Excellent service Will go back for sure
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JonasL Gold
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Monsieur Benjamin’s Brunch is really great - we come back here almost every time we’re in San Francisco. It’s a great location when we’re going to the Symphony.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Website
http://www.monsieurbenjamin.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
George Dingle

Location
451 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Area
Western Addition
Cross street
Gough and Ivy
Parking Details
We are located kitty-corner from the Performing Arts Garage located at 360 Grove Street.
Public transport
The closest Bart station is Civic Center. Bus Stops for the 5, 21, 47, and 49 are located nearby.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Fruits De Mer (Seafood)

Oysters

Sea Urchin, White VerjusUSD 17.00

Gulf Blue Crab RemouladeUSD 16.50

Poached Shrimp, Court Bouillon

PlateauUSD 72.00

Grand PlateauUSD 130.00

Petits Plats (Small Plates)

Oeufs Mayonnaise Pimenton, ChervilUSD 6.00

Serrano HamUSD 8.50

Beef en Gelee Horseradish CreamUSD 8.50

Potato and Leek CroquettesUSD 8.00

Fried Frog Legs en Aigre DouxUSD 14.00

Epoisses ToastUSD 13.50

Hors D'oeuvres (Appetizers)

Butter Lettuce SaladUSD 12.50

Endive and Apple SaladUSD 15.50

Foie Gras ConfitUSD 22.00

Pate de CampagneUSD 16.50

Chicken Liver TerrineUSD 15.00

Steak TartareUSD 18.50

Vegetable BouillonUSD 15.00

Steamed Bouchot MusselsUSD 20.00

Seafood SausageUSD 18.50

Escargots BordelaiseUSD 17.50

Sweetbreads GrenobloiseUSD 18.50

Marrow Bones "Blue Ribbon"USD 18.50

Plats De Resistance (Main Courses)

Crepe au SarrasinUSD 18.50

Pasta a la MonegasqueUSD 22.00

Arctic Char AmandineUSD 38.00

Chicken Leg RotiUSD 28.00

Quail a la ChasseurUSD 36.00

HamburgerUSD 18.50

Beef Short RibUSD 36.00

Tripes a la ProvencaleUSD 24.00

CassouletUSD 32.00

Steak FritesUSD 45.00

Garnitures (Sides)

Haricots VertsUSD 9.00

Grilled Gem LettucesUSD 9.00

Pommes Frites, AioliUSD 7.00

Pommes PureeUSD 8.50

Desserts

Lemon TartUSD 12.00

Chestnut Pot de CremeUSD 11.00

Gateau MarjolaineUSD 14.00

Marzipan and Cherry Ice CreamUSD 8.50

Palmier Ice CreamUSD 8.50

Orange SorbetUSD 7.00

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