L’Ardoise Bistro

What a cute little spot! The ambiance is perfect for date night with their lovely front patio. The waitstaff here are so kind and were constantly making sure my party got everything that we wanted. They were accommodating (we had a baby) and make sure we felt comfortable and warm. 5 star service in my books! Escargot- that delicate green sauce (garlicpesto I daresay?) brought out the richness of the escargot. The potato that surrounded the escargot beneath the sauce held the sauce well.The shrimp raviolis were a fan favorite and each bite was decadent and had each of us craving for more.Love this spot so much and can't wait to come back to try their other items

What a lovely neighborhood restaurant. They get 5 stars because they succeeded at being that. The staff are friendly and helpful and attentive. I liked the wine suggested. The ambiance is lovely. It did transport me right back to Paris and cute little spots--slightly cramped but comfy, mood lighting, warm surroundings, small bar. The food is good basic fare which is just what we wanted. I had coq au vin and my husband had Mary's chicken breast. Both were served with creamy mashed potatoes. For starter, I had the goat cheese salad which was good, nicely dressed, with strong goat cheese melted in a hunk in the middle. The tarte tatin was yummy with caramel. The only negative is that the mood lighting + my coq au vin caused some issues. I couldn't see well enough to tell what was meat and what was cartilage or fat on the chicken, so I had some unpleasant things in my mouth. I would return here if in the neighborhood for something else.

We got some yummy food (Cheese) here last night. We definitely should have ordered one more entree or app. But I really enjoyed the flavors! It was heavy & rich in a great way. Would return & try desserts next time! 4.5/5- FOOD4/5- SERVICE4/5- AMBIANCE

This was one of the best dining experiences we enjoyed while in san Francisco this past week. The restaurant is lovely with nice inside tables. Service was excellent and prices pretty reasonable given the excellent quality of the food.we ordered the salad with the white anchovies, the rack of lamb and the steak frites. The lamb was perfectly cooked and expertly seasoned and the potatoes were out of this world good. The steak frites may have been even better than the lamb. We will definitely be back!!!

Quite an unassuming spot from the outside, L'Ardoise Bistro is a cozy gem for great French food! It's definitely on the pricier side, but the taste and vibes of the spot really impressed me as someone who doesn't normally gravitate towards French food.The place was packed for dinner service on a Saturday night, so I'd recommend making a reservation in advance. We ordered the seasonal specials of the heirloom tomato salad and ribeye, as well as the coq au vin. They graciously split two of the dishes for us after knowing we wanted to share!I really loved the steak and tomato salad. The steak was a perfect medium rare and the potatoes on the side were also delicious and crispy.It came out to about ~$65pp after splitting two entrees and an appetizer. Will totally be back :)

Cozy place and atmosphere. Located in the Castro / Duboce Area. Reservations are a must if one would like piece of mind seating. I came here today to celebrate a birthday. The birthday itself more than the dinner. The service here , I was served by a younger gentleman who politely went thru the menu , special appetizers Corn soup and a mushroom pastry, special entrees scallop rissottto , to even the non alcoholic beverages. The pastry flakey and the mushrooms whole if you like em that way. The corn soup was good. The beef filet was top notch. The duck confit was mids. The gravy sauce paired well and the duckleg didn't require a knife.The salad and the duck paired nicely. The skin was crispy. The potatoes tho crispier. The scallop risotto was bomb. The scallops tasted fresh as fresh and the lemon squeeze threw it above the bar. For dessert the floating island.

Food was ok. Home style large portions reasonably priced. Our server was friendly and ambiance was nice. I will not be going back because my food was just ok but it's a cute little local establishment and I can see why it's popular.

Excellent place, food and service. Always a great experience. I highly recommend it, especially with Valentine's Day coming up. A true French food experience atmosphere .

Lovely restaurant! Went here for an anniversary dinner and it was perfect. Quaint, cozy, romantic but didn't feel cramped. Also great service, the waiter was helpful and made sure our courses were timely and spaced out well. There isn't a single dish I regret getting - ravioli, brussel salad, escargot, followed by the duck leg and lamb, and lastly, the chocolate dessert. Delicious! And quite affordable by San Francisco standards. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a spot to celebrate a special occasion or just a fancy night out!

Best duck confit ever, better than some of the ones I've had in Paris . Of course good wine as well. It has a romantic ambience and perfect for dates. The service is charming. Highly recommend!