L'Ardoise

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   Jeff

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   Norman

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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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   Paul

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

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   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   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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   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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   Elizabeth

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   vip
   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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   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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   Scott

   Central Coast

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely delighted with our dining experience for a special event with my daughter! The occasion was made even more memorable by the exceptional service, outstanding food, and beautiful atmosphere. A heartfelt thank you to Jonas for his impeccable attention and to the entire staff for their support in making our time truly special.
   

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   Molly

   San Francisco

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 20, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The food at L'Ardoise is good. However, I chose this restaurant for a special occasion and the staff did nothing to make it special. We were all dressed up and clearly there for a celebration. The waiter was uninterested in getting to know us as was the only other person working (host perhaps) We ordered dessert and since my reservation mentioned that we were celebrating a birthday, they put a candle in it. The waiter didn't know who was celebrating a birthday because he barely spoke to us so he basically flung the dessert in the center of the table and ran off. It was bizarre behavior. I was so disappointed that I chose this restaurant to celebrate my daughter's birthday.
   

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   Leslye

   New York City

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I had not been back since before Covid and though it is a charming French bistro it was somewhat disappointing. There was a table of 5 behind us where on gentleman was extremely loud and made it difficult for us to carry on a conversation. The special first course had tiny pieces of lobster that you didn’t even taste it. The main course though lovely presented was not hot. The apple tartin was nothing special and could have easily skipped it. The staff were very attentive and friendly which helped to make the evening pleasant but will not be in a rush to return.
   

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    John

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent food and perfect ambiance! I thought that I was back in Paris! Loved it!
    

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