Monsieur Benjamin

French restaurant · Hayes Valley

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"For some briny bites before walking over to the SF Symphony to sit through live film scores, Monsieur Benjamin is the answer. The modern French spot is the ideal pre-show stop in Hayes Valley, and the raw bar items are highlights on the meat and seafood-heavy menu. Oysters sourced from all across the country get zhuzhed up with a squeeze of lemon, zingy mignonette, and hot sauce out of a branded miniature bottle." - Julia Chen 1, Ricky Rodriguez

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451 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Get directions

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