I'm not one to order a flourless dessert, being that they always look so dry however Bonaparte…read morenever disappoints! Being that I'm always on a diet I will have to try to refrain from eating this every morning. Unfortunately, I had to take a few bites before I took a picture.

The service was amazing. I suggest more locals and even non locals try this place! It was my first…read moretime. I have enjoyed the breakfast bakery for years. It's like a short visit to France! We almost had the entire place to ourselves. I love this however, I am not greedy so I'm sharing this intel ;)

We were there for a friends night reunion and I didn't doubt about telling them to go to…read moreDominique's. And I have to admit that it was a hit with them, they enjoy the food, the wine and the most friendly service in Redondo Beach... As I said before to be with Dominique is like being at home but in Paris, when you enter its space it's like being in a Saint Germain alley. I tell you... once you spend a night dinner here, you'll need to come back not one, but many times more...

returned to RB after 6 years away and our first stop was to Dominique's. It was our favorite date…read morenight and still holds up! Service - great' Ambience - small interior dining room is a perfect balance of intimate date night meets bustling yet casual familial gathering space Food - no notes. everything was delicious. I am a sucker for black rice, and paired with a beautifully crispy and delicate sole was an adventure. Pricing - well worth it, moderately priced for fantastic food. not over priced, portions larger than needed or expected Wine - I need to find my go-to. next timez we will become regulars again!

My husband and I stopped by before the dinner rush during the week to have dessert with our…read morenewborn. We loved that it was empty and open before dinner, most places close in between lunch and dinner. So it was great to see it open to take advantage of their delicious crepes. I ordered the lemon butter crepe which satisfied my friend crepe craving at the time. I believe my husband got something with almonds and powdered sugar. His was pretty good, I almost wanted to trade with him. He sometimes ends up ordering better than I do and I'm the self proclaimed foodie . Absolutely loved the touch of the yellow roses. It set the mood and made me feel like I was somewhere in Paris on a date with my little family. Best crepes I've had in the Southbay!

My husband and I recently dined at Creme De La Crepe in Hermosa Beach and, unfortunately, our…read moreexperience was very disappointing. We were surprised to learn there had been a change in management, as we have enjoyed dining here many times in the past and have always had positive experiences with both the food and service. This visit was noticeably different. The manager/server who attended to us came across as cold, unfriendly, and rude, which made us feel unwelcome. In addition, the food was very bland and dry, far below the quality we had come to expect from this location. Because we have been loyal customers over the years, this experience was especially disappointing. I am currently waiting to hear back from the owner, as I hope these concerns will be addressed. At this point, we are uncertain whether we will return to this location.

Adore is such a special find. The Big Moon was absolutely incredible--rich, silky, perfectly…read morebalanced, and easily one of the best chocolate desserts I've had. We also loved the Chocolate Concord, Pistachio Éclair, Le Rouge, and Lemon Meringue Tart. Every pastry was as beautiful as it was delicious. What made the experience even better was the owner. She was unbelievably kind, warm, and welcoming. You can tell she pours her heart into both her pastries and her customers. We'll definitely be back.

Don't let the name fool you, this place offers more than desserts. They offer breakfast and lunch…read moreitems. They have tables inside and outdoors. I sat outdoors and listened to the sound of the water wall fountain installation. Large selection of varying French pastries and desserts that look absolutely scrumptious. This includes croissants, cookies, tarts, macaroons, cakes, pate, cheeses, quiches, brioches, etc. There was an open menu/book with pictures of the food on the counter. They offer many options. It was difficult to decide, but I finally decided and ordered an avocado toast and small latte. Because there was only one other person there, the lady behind the counter said she would find me, which she did. She delivered my drink first. Afterwards, she personally delivered my avocado toast with a side salad, served on a wooden chopping block. It all looked good. Well presented. From the first bite of my avocado toast, it was delicious because of the freshly baked bread. A nice, thick dark bread. It was piled on with freshly chopped avocados that kept falling off the bread, topped with pickled radish, tomatoes, and pine nuts. Parking: There's plenty of free, shared lot parking in the back.

Went to Gabi James for dinner because we always have a great meal and experience there. The setting…read moreis romantic and intimate, but also great for catch-ups with friends. Parking generally isn't too difficult - there is plenty of metered street parking in front of the restaurant and on nearby streets. Started with the cocktail of the week, the Passion Potion, which had vodka, passionfruit, and egg white. I was a bit disappointed by the drink - my partner and I agreed it just tasted like passionfruit-flavored vodka. Wasn't very balanced, as the vodka dominated the flavor profile. I usually get The Queen's Clover, which is always well-balanced, so would definitely recommend that one. For food, we shared the Valentine's weekend no special foie parfait (chicken liver mousse and fruit gelee), rellenos bacalao, citrus quince salad, duck confit, and all day oxtail ragu. The rellenos were a bit small and the risotto didn't have a classic al dente texture. We have had the salad before, and we love it for its unique citrus and marcona almond taste profile. The menu is very meat-heavy, so having something light and fresh balances everything out. The oxtail ragu is our go-to at Gabi James. We have ordered it every time we've gone because it is a standout dish. The pasta has a nice crisp, and the oxtail has such a rich flavor. The bonus is that it tastes great the next day as well! We shared the fig bread pudding for dessert, which was pleasant and not too sweet. I am giving a 5-star rating based on all our other dining experiences with Gabi James, even though some aspects of dinner fell short this time. Definitely worth a try if you've never been before!

We had pleasant experience at Gabi James. Open Table had this place booked solid for dinner on…read moreSaturday, so we came just before the dinner rush, seating was plentiful and we got seated immediately. The restaurant has a nice, modern cozy vibe. They have outdoor seating as well with heaters. The restaurant specializes in Spanish and French coastal cuisine, but they're also known for excellent gin and offer variety of cocktails. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable, recommending a few tapas to try. The Gildas, crispy calimari, shishito peppers and glazed pork belly were several of our favorites, but (pan figue) fresh fig on top of goat cheese, drizzled honey and sour dough bread was so delightfully scrumptious. For entree, grilled pulpo was excellent. Perfectly tender and so delicious. Another outstanding dish was Gambas Al Ajillo which is shrimp in butter, lemon and oiive oil. Simple and yet delicious. We shared the seafood paella which was good, but kind of greasy and more on salty side than I would've expected. The glass of Malbec paired nicely with our meal. We finished our meal with churros and fig bread pudding. OMG Bread pudding was so good. I love figs and they were awesome in this. The side of vanilla ice cream pairs well. Churros I thought was okay. Not crispy and have a more donut texture. Overall, I would definitely return with friends and family to try other dishes.

First of all, after living in El Segundo for the past eight years, I learned that it is pronounced…read moreChef HANNIS and not Chef HANES, as we always called it. The chef/owner is Austrian and, especially as a German speaker, it makes sense now. Second, I have been to literally every restaurant in El Segundo and Chef Hannes was the only spot I had never tried. Likely because we're usually out with our son and this is not a place I would want to bring him. He was away at a camp and so we finally pulled the trigger. With that all behind me, I will provide my feedback on the restaurant and our meal.... The place is excellent. A smaller restaurant with two rooms. A medium-sized menu with a focus on daily specials. And a large potential for a great experience, lunch or dinner. For us, this was dinner on a Thursday. I had a difficult time deciding what to order. I was torn between the schnitzel and a couple of the specials. Settled on a shrimp Alfredo special. She had a sausage pasta also from the specials menu, since they ran out of the short rib lasagna just after her order. Their wine selection was excellent. May Cab was great and reasonable. Service was attentive. Unique spot for a date night or small group of friends.

I honestly don't know where to start. I was in the area and saw that his restaurant so we decided…read moreto try it out. We came in on a Saturday night and the place was pretty much empty. They had 3-4 tables occupied but that was it. We were greeted by a server who was the only one working all the tables. He didn't even clean the table, it had a stain of oil on it and I asked to clean it and he was very unhappy saying "it is just water, ma'am, people before you just spilled a little". It took about 20-25 mins before he got around to taking our order. They were out of lamb and meatloaf pasta and it was Saturday 7pm (2 hours after the opened and it was empty). We ordered lobster bisque, I got the fish of the day (Branzino with veggies). My husband got penne pasta with beef pieces (special of the day). When soup arrived we knew it was only going to get worse from there. The soup tasted like one of those canned soups or Lipton bag soup. It had a taste of powder that stuck to the teeth, there were dried condiments swimming in it and it was just not something you expect at a restaurant. My husband's pasta arrived and the server (who is apparently is the owner's son) just casually told him that they were out of penne so instead they made it angel hair pasta and he hoped we were ok with it. You could tell that he couldn't care less about customers or the restaurant at all. It felt like he got punished by his dad for something and the punishment was to work at a restaurant. We felt we were annoying to him. The pasta tasted like noodles with ketchup. The meat was rough and chewy. My Branzino was ok. When I ordered, I asked if it was a filet or a whole fish and he told me it was a small piece of a filet. Well, it arrived like a half fish with the tail and all the fish but it was only half of a full fish. Fish was ok but the veggies were not cooked at all (carrots, green beans, cauliflower) were all hard and tasted as if they were just washed and put on the plate raw. When the check arrived, we had to guess what was what because all items listed were "food". No itemization or proper accounting. Other patrons there were asking about chef Hannes and it seemed like he was not there. Idk if that was the reason the service and the food were a disaster or whether it was a one off situation but I don't think we have it in us to try this place ever again.

The food was delicious with great portions - not too much, not too little. I really liked the…read morechestnut cream on the pain perdu. The cafe was so cute, decorated with lots of French posters. The staff were friendly and our coffee and food came pretty quickly after we ordered. It was a great breakfast before we hit the beach!

Got take out. Americano, latte, cappuccino, chocolate croissant, almond croissant, mango cake. The…read morelatte was a bit underwhelming. A bit watery/dilute? I liked the semisweet chocolate in the chocolate croissant. The almond croissant didn't have much almond flavor. The mango cake was pretty good. It looks really cute and the inside was an Interesting burst of flavors with the mousse and mango compote. Service was great. Really sweet friendly staff. Place looked pretty crowded Sunday morning but they were qi k to help me.

Cute little French coffee shop with delious pastries! The staff was really sweet and helpful, and…read moreextremely patient with our 2 year old son. We went on a Monday morning and it was not busy so we got our food and coffee very quickly. They bring you everything as it's ready! Would definitely come back to this little spot.

I'm really sorry to say this, but Cafe Bonaparte has extremely gone downhill. I don't know if it's…read morethe staff, the organization behind the scenes, or just plain incompetence, but they're just not paying attention to their customers. At my latest adventure at this place, and I have had problems before, I ordered their Croque Monsieur, which is my main go-to at this cafe. I've gotten it so many times I can't even count the number. The way our order arrived was first my wife's quiche was brought out. Then, several minutes later, our lattes arrived. Don't you hate it when your drinks are delivered after your meal? Then, about twenty minutes later, they brought out my Croque Monsieur. I was about to go and ask where it was when I finally see a staff member coming out with it. The problem was, she brought it to me in a to-go container. They brought my wife's quiche out on a plate, our lattes in mugs, so why was there any confusion? We never ordered anything to-go! From that, we had to go inside and ask for silverware, a plate, and all of that kind of stuff. Just an annoying waste of time! This may seem like a small thing. And, it is. But, this stuff has been going on a lot lately. They really need to get their staff under control, get them listening to their customers, and bring their customers what they ordered. The other problem I have with this place is that it has become overrun with flies. It's really annoying! I mean, we were just batting flies away from our table the whole time we were sitting there. As were a lot of other people. Looking at the open tables and chairs, there were flies just resting on them. I realize this is not their fault. And there's probably nothing they can do about it. But, it's really becoming an annoying experience to eat here, not only in terms of service but in terms of flies. They really need to clean up their act. Awh, Cafe Bonaparte, Redondo Beach, where have you gone?

Bonjour. Cute little place with very good crepes! One worker doing it all with a smile…read more Bon appetit!

THIS IS LONG CAUSE I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!:…read more Soooo: SUMMARY (FOR THE RUSHY RUSHY PEOPLE): great vibes has French music of different genres flowing in the air. DELICIOUS food (kudos to the chef). Good portions for the price. Food takes time cause it's bomb. #DontRushGreatness. Wonderful staff! Would love if open more hours to resume fun events ex: wine tasting open mic??? more chargers needed, clean bathroom. Parking lot small and tricky. Please be careful on that intersection. Traffic lights are meaningless to some. Beautiful decor ! And they change the menu :-) Go there it's lovely. Tell your crew but keep it classy. THATS IT! Phew. NOW GET COZY AND READ ON IF YOU HAVE THE TIME: The owner and her staff are so kind warm and welcoming! I've been coming here for what feels like a year? You walk in and feel instantly relaxed from the decor. Think ; vacation spot , "White Lotus" season 1 and 2 vibes. TIMING: The morning time is really popular from what I hear and there is sometimes a line. However go between 11-2:30 (closing time) and very calm 90% of the time. If/When there is a line people are so nice! No joke! Maybe because it's not a place you rush things. Everything is made fresh so some dishes take a bit of time. So I suggest going when you are not in a hurry. Or order to go. AMBIANCE: If you are a music lover, and enjoy international grooves, a French radio station or playlist is always on. Plus it's different styles of French music! There was rap, hip-hop, jazz, alternative. So while in line you'll probably find yourself tapping your feet. I really like the booths for the privacy. When it's busy those go QUICK. The basket chairs look glorious but I haven't tried them yet. Not sure if they are still up. But one day I'll nest in there...one day. NOW THE FOOD! The menu changes every so often which is exciting ! If you are minding your dollars and cents it's a bit pricey. HOWEVER, the food is great quality and from the dishes I've ordered the portions are a good size #WorthIt. I like their coffee and that they have milk alternatives. And I appreciate the menu is not overwhelming. If there are condiments they don't carry (due to the authenticity of the restaurant) they always recommend something comparable as a substitute. RECOMMENDATIONS: I dislike eating breakfast when it's not time for it. But when I come here? It's on! The goat cheese omelette is fluffy and delicious!! I add chicken to it que magnifique! (Hope that's right as I'm not using Ai in this moment . Apologies if it's wrong corrections welcome #respect) They had a juicy burger and it was so good they run out of it pretty often. The lox bagel has a decent amount of lox! The home fries aren't greasy (great with avocado for some reason) Bannana Bread is so tastes and moist! It feels more like a cake. I'd buy the whole basket but that would be unfair to "the OTHERS..." Just kidding lol. The lemon squares are about to be my new addiction too. But they keep it real sometimes popular dishes run out. And that's ok, it's a boutique spot. It's also a mini-rush when you order a dish that's finally available lol. ADVICE: PURPOSE: I'd come here for a smoothy after a workout. Breakfast with peers or a more relaxed business mtg. if you're in an ASL (Or any group/team) club like I was this is a great place to meet. The light is fantastic! They have their own wiFii. CLEANLINESS/KIDS? Their bathroom is clean. Place is spotless. You might see a table with dishes to be cleared but it's never overwhelming or a bunch of tables in that state so, chill! I'm not sure I've seen a lot of families with kids in there. And I'm not sure if I saw a changing table. I have a 4 year old so I look at things like that but I know they'd be very accommodating. DRAWBACKS?: I've only seen one outlet over a booth in the middle? So make sure you are charged up or have a looong chord. They also close pretty early when I'm there at 2:30pm. CREATIVE PLANS FROM STAFF: However, one of the baristas shared with me they used to be open longer. But due to Covid it's been slow. So they adjusted the hours. They have lots of ideas if things pick up. And I think in the past they did wine tasting with selections directly from France! I think they could have a fabulous open mic poetry night. Maybe even a small live band every so often. Game night classy style? hehe. If they allowed the tables to be moved I'd do an art premiere there! No joke #Ideas. YOU, yes you: Step one? Get more awesome people to adore this place like I do. So check it out! Enjoy the food and ambiance and the kindness. I'll see you at the open mic wish I could add a pic but maybe next time!

We decided to visit Riviera village after a relaxing morning stroll through Torrance Beach. Since…read moreit was almost noon, we searched on Yelp and decided to have some crepes for lunch. The restaurant has inside seating for 40 guests and outside for 30. We arrived between breakfast and lunchtime and were able to get the last outside table. The attentive staff got us seated right away, and after browsing through their menu, we ordered the following items (arrived in 15 minutes) : Marine: The buckwheat outer layer was soft, not soggy, and with nice resistance. The light creamy tomato-based dressing with sliced mushrooms was pleasantly flavorful. Both shrimp and scallops were of good size, fresh and juicy. Fromage: Like Marine Crepe, the buckwheat out layer was soft. The mild brie cheese provided pleasant creaminess to the filling. Seasoned bacon, scrambled egg, onion, and mushroom added nice savoriness to the dish. The portions were sensible and the prices were reasonable. Very nice culinary experience.

Been coming here a few times a month over the past 3 years, always loved it…read more But recently it really became subpar... First the food size is becoming ridiculous (au gratin potatoes so small) The service is where I'm shocked, the waiting staff turnover is crazy. I was there last Sunday evening (05/24) and one of the waiter with a French accent looks like he just started that day, he was clueless about the menu, didn't know what was the soup of the day, and very inattentive to our table (water refill, empty plates...) like he just wanted our tips ! Also I'm sorry about that one but he had a foul smell like he just finished working out... the table next to us was saying the same thing. I came back on Friday (05/29)early afternoon and seen the same waiter still no refill and same foul smell Im going to try their other locations in PV or Hermosa and see if I'm lucky and they're like that location used to be