Our second time here and just as delicious as the first time. My husband said it was his favorite restaurant on our entire trip to Boston. Pricy but worth every penny. Small so make a reservation. Just a lovely night. Foie gras and frogs legs...yum!!!! We took our kids too and they love the food. Our kids are kind of bougie and eat not normal kid foods (no chicken fingers and French fries for these food critics). 10/10 highly recommend! read more

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The food was amazing, yet straightforward & classic French....probably the most flavorful Béarnaise sauce I've had in a very long time. The only reason I gave a 4 out of 5 is due to the small size of the location and closely spaced seating. Although, this seems somewhat normal in Boston. PS. Prices are reasonable and wine selection was excellent read more

Excellent French bistro with nice people running the place. French onion was the best I've had....not too salty and broth tasted home made, slow cooked mmmmm mmmmm read more

Had an early Valentine dinner here with my hubby who is always very chill to try new restaurants with me (as long as we go to his hot chicken places in exchange). We've had French food before, most recently in Paris. This adorable little restaurant fits the bill: intimate setting, professional waitstaff, good food, good mood lighting. I had the French onion soup which had the French bread at the bottom, loads of caramelized onions, topped with nicely melted and browned Gruyère. He had the lobster bisque with bite sized pieces of lobster. For entree I had the duck which came with a lovely apricot sauce. I had my duck medium (server suggestion was medium rare) but would have liked it medium well. It came with nicely cooked Brussels sprouts topped with grated parm. He had a nice thick Salmon with drawn butter and a delicious ratatouille side. Desserts were a yummy baked strawberry Alaska and a chocolate soufflé. We had champagne and sparkling water with the main course and a coffee with dessert. It was such an enjoyable evening, I would come back. As with most restaurants, and especially this small restaurant, I recommend making reservations in advance. There is limited street parking and plenty of parking garages. We parked in our go to favorite affordable garage from my starving student days many years ago. read more

France is a great seafood city. Bone marrow and raw oysters is my favorite food. Thank you, Dr. Jacqueline Sacco MD PhD read more

Well executed French cuisine with reasonable prices. We came for brunch and entrees were around $16 per person before tax/tip. The bread served as a starter was well baked and crispy. I tried the French onion soup, and it was fairly decent, with a good amount of gruyere on top. The salmon benedict was truly enjoyable - the English muffin was perfectly crisped, and the Hollandaise sauce was velvety smooth. The poached egg was cooked perfectly, and the accompanying salad and fries were excellent as well. The only minor feedback for the benedict was that the Hollandaise sauce needed a bit more lemon juice for a bit of brightness. But overall, a great French place for brunch at very reasonable prices for the Boston area. read more

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Veal Kidney on Friday nights....who knew. Start to finish the whole experience was perfect. Quail App, Escargot was best I have had, ambiance, service. So well done. If in Boston don't miss this gem. Each day they a special protein. Fun concept for sure. Loved it. read more

Probably my favorite restaurant in the Beacon Hill area so far! I think Ma Maison is quickly becoming my go-to spot. Living in Beacon Hill has a lot of associations, but the one thing that comes up a lot is the cost. Everything around here is so dang expensive, and for a restaurant that has the quality, service, and atmosphere like Ma Maison at a reasonable price, it's quite the gem. A favorite of mine is the endive salad, which is deceptively simple looking, but works incredibly well. The bitterness of the salad leaves, brie cheese, candied cherries, it's a beautiful dish that doesn't hide behind anything, and really showcases the quality of stuff they're using. And can't forget about the bread they serve, smells amazing, tastes wonderful, and comes with some really great butter. My girlfriend doesn't really enjoy beef as much, but the bourguignon converted her. Super soft, flavorful, and surprisingly not too heavy. The duck that I had was also cooked beautifully. For desserts, we've gotten the crepe suzettes so far, but I think there may be a day where we want to just go through the menu. Everything is simple, high quality, and honest, and I think the last point is why I love this place so much. read more

Consistently my favourite French restaurant to go to in the area! Came here for recently again for my birthday dinner and was not let down. Food is great and served in large portions, service is super attentive, and we even got some dessert on-the-house because we noted the occasion on the reservation. It's a but loud inside but that's what makes the place intimate and charming. read more

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Last two times this has been good but those were on a weekday, this time on a weekend day. Oysters were delicious, pate excellent. Wine order was mixed up. Order the special of the day, beef Wellington medium rare. Came more medium no prosciutto on it as is tradition Was kinda of on the dry mealy side. Disappointed should have sent back but would have delayed rest of meal read more

Ma Maison was excellent - from the top notch service to the cozy ambiance, from the great wine selection to the delicious food...every aspect of the experience was worth the price tag of a nice night out. The restaurant seems like a callback to a different era. Our server was so helpful in walking us through the menu, offering opinions and helpful suggestions throughout the meal. We tried a number of dishes, including the frog legs. Really delicious. And portions were actually pretty large! Ma Maison is a great spot for a romantic meal, or if you're looking to treat yourself to hearty French food! read more

Ma Maison - Beets (background) and frog legs (foreground) - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food is always great! The staff is the best! Love the drinks. Order soufflé if it is your thing as soon as you get there - sell out fast.

An absolutely stupendous French Bistro on Beacon Hill. Every time my wife and I bring people to Ma Maison it's an experience. First of all, and most importantly, be patient. Your time at Ma Maison won't be rushed, the family and their team work hard but it's a small restaurant with limited space. Remember you are not going for fast food. You're going for a white table cloth experience, authentic French Food and a relaxing afternoon or evening in busy Boston. I never hesitate to recommend Ma Maison, we've never had a bad experience and I look forward to dining there again. read more

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The food was excellent but watch out for the hostess! She is a very cranky old lady and extremely rude. Somebody needs to remind her she is not in France and it's not ok to be rude to customers. We walked into the restaurant on a cold day. I wanted to know if they served French Onion Soup because my wife wasn't feeling well. Before I could even finish my sentence she snapped and said " Sir I am not your waitress. Just have a seat and ask your waiter". This is not a way to greet clients. Then she proceeded to pour water for us and hit me with the water pint and did not even apologize. Very rude! Will never step in this place again! read more

I liked this place. The place is small, so I highly recommend you make a reservation before going there at least on the weekend because they might be packed. The food was great! I ordered Fresh Maine Lobster Bisque and Chicken Coq Au Vin. The Lobster Bisque was great because it had many lobster bits inside. Not in many places can you find this kind of Lobster Bisque. My main dish was tasty too. The chicken was soft and the sauce made it extra delicious. They have frog legs and escargots. Maybe I will try them next time. I tried their Aperol Spritz and it was good. On the menu, you can find cocktails and French cocktails. I found that interesting. The service was good, your server was nice and friendly. read more

Ma Maison - Chicken Coq Au Vin - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Cute and cozy spot, with authentic French cuisine! We had the Fois Gras...twice, Lobster bisque, Lamb Chop special & Short ribs. Everything was delicious and service was attentive. Would definitely come here again and recommend to anyone that loves French food as much as I do! read more

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A delicious French staple in Boston! I have been craving savory cheese soufflés ever since coming back from Paris and this is the only place in Boston I found with it. The drinks are delicious as well. The dessert soufflé is delicious as well! The sides are generous in size, good value for the price, and very tasty! I love the homey vibe. It feels like you are in a friend's house, consistent with the restaurant's name. read more

Ma Maison - Savory cheese soufflé - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

one of the best restaurants in the city. extremely high quality french food. short ribs are amazing. great selection of wine and cocktails. intimate atmosphere. friendly and knowledgeable staff read more

This cozy restaurant has incredible authentic French food. It is quite small so you might feel a bit cramped and if it's packed it can get a bit loud. Our waitress was an older lady who was swamped with work but managed to serve us with a confidence and hospitality you only see in experienced servers. I had the sausage and lamb, which fell off the bone. The sauce was tasty with a unique, almost sweet flavor. We could tell from the quality of the food that the chef was making everything with love. I recommend making a reservation! read more

Ma Maison - Lamb and Sausage - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food was spectacular x 4 diners soups and entrees. Too small a shop for the level of artistry. Will look forward to seeing a move into a larger footprint with parking nearby. read more

Wonderful dining experience in a quaint little restaurant . Started with the French onion soup and the Cod . Both were excellent ! It was my daughters birthday and they brought out champagne at the start of dinner and a complimentary lemon tart at the end which was scrumptious . read more

Ma Maison - French onion soup - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My friend works around the area so we made a spur of the moment plan to get dinner together. Reservations on open table were pretty much full but I made one for 8:30 even though we wanted to go earlier. I went early to see if we could get an earlier table and we were in luck! They have a lot of tables outside which probably increases their seating capacity by a lot. They're both in front and on the side street on the right of the restaurant. We had a lovely waitress, but she seemed pretty busy with so many tables. We sat down, got a glass of wine and studied the menu. There's a lot of variety and classic French dishes. We finally decided to get lots of appetizers and split an entree. Bread for the table was complimentary and it was crusty and soft with amazing butter. For the appetizers we got oysters, beef tartare, half an order of from gras as well as a gazpacho and French onion soup. For the entree we split a beef bourguinon. They were super nice and put it in two separate plates for us. I wish I liked it more but it was just okay. The beef was super tender but the whole thing was just tasted like it was drown in red wine. It also tasted like it had no seasoning so I had to add some salt to that. For dessert we got the chocolate soufflé. Super light and fluffy! This place was nice to try, but I'm not sure if I would necessarily go back. The prices were some what steep and a lot of food was not quite seasoned well enough for me. All the staff were great though and the outdoor dining area had great ambiance. Overall good would be 3.5 stars, but I bumped it up to 4 for the service. read more

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Good service; nice intimate ambiance but a little loud. The oysters and the apple tart were terrific. The hearts of romaine salad was a mixed bag - conception and flavors were great, but some of the lettuce was limp outer leaves sliced lengthwise, not the crispy leaf from the heart that I expected. I got the plate of the day, which was tripe. Tripes can be wonderful, but this version was a bit disappointing - bland and sticky. I didn't finish it. read more

We had a stellar experience at this restaurant from start to finish. The decor is reminiscent of our vacation in Paris years ago. I had to keep reminding myself that we were in Boston, not France! The food was authentic and probably better than the ones I had in Paris! We booked an outdoor reservation but when we got there, it was raining on and off. The manager accommodated our request to sit inside. Once inside, we saw that they were very compliant with social distancing and safety protocols. There were plastic dividers between tables. Our table didn't have a divider but they kept the other tables 6 ft apart from us. In fact, they kept the table behind us empty rather than putting another party there to ensure distancing. The food was excellent. We all loved our meals. The complimentary bread was hot from the oven and crusty. We devoured the bread and when our waitress noticed how much we liked the bread, she gave us another. I ordered the short rib Bourguignon with potato coquette- so good. The beef was tender, the sauce was rich with red wine flavor and the potato coquette had a nice crunchy exterior and was soft and fluffy inside. I took some of the crusty bread and dipped it into the sauce- oh my gosh! My companions all loved their meals too. They had the angus steak with peppercorn sauce, lamb chops, scallops, and a kid's buttered noodles. The menu also had the classic French appetizers like escargot, pate and foie gras but we didn't order those. For dessert, we ordered the macarons - deliciously authentic. Our waitress was so thoughtful and accommodating with our macarons. She also brought us a wonderful creme brûlée surprise for our celebratory graduation dinner. Thank you Ma Maison for making his a memorable and special dinner! read more

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No. Reservation held. Lovely and thank you. Great wine list. Great cappuccino martini. Onion soup was WEAK. No depth. Not enough sherry. Lobster bisque same. And thin. Good scallops. Good salmon. Veal chops were raw. Sauce was yummy. Thick though. Chocolate mousse was very good. Tarte tatin was silly. Phony pastry underneath two lovely poached apples. They claim the best French onion soup in Boston. Well...then Boston has the worst onion soup. I don't believe that. Service was sweet and we wouldn't come back. read more

Yet another restaurant that relies on leaning into the false superiority of being "French". The presentation was good. Unfortunately that's about it. I've been to France multiple times, have French family friends, and basically know good French cuisine, but this was truly an awful experience. The pate tasted rancid. So did the beef tartare.. it was sickening. The tartare was too large and even at the start felt like we were lions feeding on the carcass of our prey. Sorry. The chunks of beef for the tartare were just too large, and had they tasted even somewhat okay then I might have been able to stomach finishing half of it. And I must add that I'm no newbie to tartare - it's one of my favorite dishes. This is the type of place that makes you get fed up with fancy dining and all its superficial crud. People will probably still go here due to its fake French appeal but whatever. Be warned. read more

I've said it before and I'll say it again--go for the escargot!! So buttery and yummy! I returned for brunch and enjoyed the eggs benny with bacon. The breakfast/brunch menu options are limited and lean more toward lunch, but the benedict was well-made! The real stars of the show, of course, were the bread, butter, and snails. read more

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Came here during a warm night during covid. They had a lot of great outdoor dining options- the front was a little crowded, but the side street where we were seated was perfect. The wait staff were really awesome and masks were on at all times. The food came out pretty quickly and the portions are quite generous. We had the escargot, which was nice and buttery. I had the duck, which was huge! Delicious and well prepared. The fiance had the lamb shank, which was fall off the bone soft. Finished meal with a hazelnut creme brulee, which was also good. Overall would recommend a try! read more

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Returned to this place for my anniversary and as always stellar experience. Food is AMAZING!! Delicious vegan lentil cake and the french onion soup were STELLAR and very filling! I ordered the soup because I was worried the entree wouldn't be enough but I ended up way too full by the end! Service was top notch with great attention to detail and kind discussions. They refilled our water before we even noticed that we were low and gladly refilled our bread as we requested. Ambiance is what you make of it, its a bit classy but also casual enough that you can feel comfortable in anything you go in. But also nice to dress up a bit for. read more

Ma Maison - French Onion Soup - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Adventurous menu, great opportunity to try something unusual, or order more standard meal if you prefer. Best to arrive early for attentive service and detailed explanation of sides included. Wonderful experience. read more

This tiny French bistro screams of authenticity! I felt transported the moment I walked in! From the silver trays adorning the wall to the burnished woodwork & bar it was charming in every way. We got a basket of warm French bread. It was crunchy, chewy & the best bread I've had in awhile! I ordered eggs Benedict with salmon on the waiters recommendation. They smoke the salmon in house. It was lightly smoked and absolutely delicious. The eggs were cooked perfectly as well. It was served with fries and a side salad. So perfectly French! We went all out and had chocolate mousse for dessert. Classsic, rich & creamy! If you want to feel transported to Paris without leaving Boston, this is the place for you! read more

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The food was amazing and the service was excellent. I will definitely be back to visit when I come back to Boston.

Delicious food and great service! All 3 of us loved our meal and plan to return very soon

If you are craving traditional genuine French cooking this is your place. Truly. Tons of butter, fresh not fussy, good bread, grab a glass of red (or whatever you want!) setting is also tres French bistro, not fake. Scallops were stand out. Macaroons were good. Chocolate soufflé was not- texture was ok, but flavor was not up to the rest of the meal, not much flavor. The crepes Suzette was drenched and felt overwhelming. read more

Went to this restaurant with colleagues convention located across the street from MGH - on a weeknight evening for its outdoor seating and interesting menu. We ordered the mussels/fries and salmon with ratatouille which were all excellent! Highly recommend - I had the salmon which was well seasoned- not too heavy on butter or salt. We had the baked alaska for dessert- also memorable and worth a try! One of the best parts was the TABLE SERVICE- they do not hover or try to push you out like many other dining establishments nowadays. Other places are basically asking you to leave by continually taking away utensils, plates constantly but we were left to chat for a good amount of time with no interruptions. Really appreciated that. Overall, this is a great restaurant in an area that doesn't have too many, and I would recommend it to others! read more

Great service from our waitress (can't remember he name but it was an Asian lady). Very intimate restaurant so be prepared to sit close to others, but the ambiance is nice. Best part is the French onion soup and beef tartar. read more

Ma Maison - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a small cozy restaurant with family style service. They are very accommodating and friendly. The food is amazing, makes us feels like we were in France! The drink selections are also a bonus read more

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It was okay... not bad but not great either. Staff were a bit pushy on getting us to order, eat and leave.

I very rarely think a fancy french restaurant is worth the money, but this place was phenomenal! The ambience was great, service was very accommodating, and of course, the food is top notch. I ordered the French onion soup, escargot, short ribs with potatoe croquette, and finished with some sorbet to finish for dessert. The French onion soup comes out boiling hot and overflowing with melty cheese. I 100% would come back just for this. I also thought the short ribs were phenomenal - the meat was incredibly tender, the sauce was a flavor explosion, and the potatoe croquette was crispy! The place is a little pricey but the quality definitely hit the mark. read more

Great restaurant. The food is on par with much pricier places in Boston, but at a much lower cost. The trade off is you get a more crowded and louder setting. read more

Ma Maison - French Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts