Monsieur Benjamin Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing the menu at Monsieur Benjamin, a French bistro in San Francisco, known for its classy ambiance and top-notch French cuisine. The menu features a range of delectable dishes, from country bread and potato croquettes to onion soup, steak tartare, and escargots. The standout dishes include the country bread, praised for its freshness and soft texture, and the escargots, prepared with red wine, garlic, and parsley for a tender and flavorful bite. While some may find the chicken liver terrine an acquired taste, the overall consensus is positive with high recommendations for the entrees. The restaurant also offers a variety of seafood options, including flounder and whole sea bass, cooked to perfection and served with delicious accompaniments. The chocolate souffle with banana ice cream is a delightful way to end the meal. Monsieur Benjamin provides a top-tier dining experience with quality ingredients and attentive service, making it a must-visit for French cuisine enthusiasts.

DINNER

Poached Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

$16.00

Sea Scallop Tartare, Fresno Chili, Yellow Chartreuse

$16.00

Blue Crab Rillette

$18.00

Regiis Ova Caviar Supreme Traditional Garnishes

oz

$75.00

Plateau Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Sea Scallop Tartare, Blue Crab Rillette

$110.00

Sweetwater, CA

Black Magic, PEI

$26.00

Eel Lake, NS

$26.00

Oeufs Mayonnaise

each

$3.50

Potato And Leek Croquettes Sour Cream And Onion Dip

$12.00

Butter Lettuce Salad Fines Herbes, Radishes

$22.00

Onion Soup Gratinee Beef Broth, Gruyere, Croutons

$18.00

Chicken Liver Terrine, Apple Compote, Brioche

$24.00

Steak Tartare, Egg Yolk, Potato Chips, Sauce Remoulade

$28.00

Escargots Braised In Red Wine Garlic, Parsley

$26.00

Charcoal-Roasted Bone Marrow Bacon Marmalade, Country Bread

$28.00

Baked Brie From Jasper Hill Farm, Orange-Mustard Confit, Brioche A Tete

$26.00

Gulf Flounder Stuffed With Spinach Shrimp, Brandy Cream

$42.00

Whole Roasted Lb Maine Lobster With House French Fries Wilted Spinach, Persillade

$68.00

Whole Sea Bass For Two Spinach, Gigante Beans, Grenobloise

$78.00

Duck Leg Confit Le Puy Lentils, Haricot Verts, Smoked Bacon, Jus

$44.00

Charcoal-Grilled Hamburger Fully Dressed With Comte Cheese, House French Fries

$26.00

Charcoal Grilled Duroc Pork Chop Potato Mille-Feuille, Huckleberry

$44.00

Steak Frites With Sauce Choron Grilled In The Charcoal Oven oz. Prime Beef Ribeye

$76.00

Braised Short Rib Steak Au Poivre Green Peppercorn Sauce, Potato Puree

$58.00

Macaroni And Artichoke Gratin Spinach, Confit Tomatoes

$28.00

Homemade Country Bread And Butter

$6.00

Grilled Corn On The Cob Espelette Pepper, Sauce Ravigote

$12.00

Haricots Verts

$12.00

House French Fries Aioli

$12.00

Potato Puree

$12.00

Paris-Brest White Chocolate Custard, Huckleberry, Pistachio

$16.00

Gateau Marjolaine Hazelnuts, Chocolate, Creme Anglaise

$18.00

Dark Chocolate Souffle Banana Ice Cream

( minute wait)

$18.00

Palmier Ice Cream Calvados Caramel

$9.00

Lemon Sorbet

$8.00

Poached Shrimp Cocktail Sauce

$18.00

Sea Scallop Tartare, Fresno Chili, Yellow Chartreuse

$16.00

Blue Crab Rillette

$18.00

Regiis Ova Caviar Supreme Traditional Garnishes

oz

$75.00

Plateau Oysters, Poached Shrimp, Sea Scallop Tartare, Blue Crab Rillette

$110.00

Kusshi, BC

$26.00

Beausoleil, NB

$26.00

Oeufs Mayonnaise

each

$3.50

Potato And Leek Croquettes Sour Cream And Onion Dip

$12.00

Butter Lettuce Salad Fines Herbes, Radishes

$22.00

Onion Soup Gratinee Beef Broth, Gruyere, Croutons

$18.00

Chicken Liver Terrine, Apple Compote, Brioche

$24.00

Steak Tartare, Egg Yolk, Potato Chips, Sauce Remoulade

$28.00

Escargots Braised In Red Wine Jus Mushroom Duxelles, Garlic, Parsley

$26.00

Charcoal-Roasted Bone Marrow Bacon Marmalade, Country Bread

$28.00

Baked Brie From Jasper Hill Farm, Orange-Mustard Confit, Brioche A Tete

$26.00

Frisee Aux Lardons, Soft Poached Eggs, Crouton

$22.00

Sourdough Croque Monsieur Spinach Salad, Cornichons, Mustard

$24.00

Whole Sea Bass For Two Spinach, Gigante Beans, Grenobloise

$78.00

Gulf Flounder Stuffed With Spinach Shrimp, Brandy Cream

$42.00

Duck Confit On Toast, Poached Eggs Tomato Jam, Hollandaise

$28.00

Charcoal Grilled Duroc Pork Chop Potato Mille-Feuille, Huckleberry

$44.00

Charcoal-Grilled Hamburger Fully Dressed With Comte Cheese, House French Fries

$26.00

Steak Frites With Sauce Choron Grilled In The Charcoal Oven oz. Prime Beef Ribeye

$76.00

Homemade Country Bread And Butter

$6.00

Grilled Corn On The Cob Espelette Pepper, Sauce Ravigote

$12.00

Haricots Verts

$12.00

House French Fries Aioli

$12.00

Paris-Brest White Chocolate Custard, Huckleberry, Pistachio

$16.00

Gateau Marjolaine Hazelnuts, Chocolate, Creme Anglaise

$18.00

Palmier Ice Cream Calvados Caramel

$9.00

Lemon Sorbet

$8.00

LUNCH