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    Coucou

    4.1 (226 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndCocktail Bars, French, Wine Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Susan C.

    We had a reservation for this evening and came in excited, in a great mood, and genuinely looking forward to trying this place since it's been on our list for a while. Unfortunately, the entire experience went downhill quickly. Our server was very soft-spoken, so much so that we could barely hear him. We started with a glass of Beaujolais, which came in a Coucou glass, but the pour was shockingly small. We mentioned this to the server and asked how many ounces they typically serve. He initially wasn't sure and pointed vaguely to the lettering on the glass. When he returned, he said it was a 5 oz pour, but it was still, without question, the smallest glass of wine we've ever been served. From that point on, things only got more frustrating. I had a clear view of the bar and noticed the bartender was not measuring pours at all. A couple seated next to us ordered wine shortly after, and their glasses were noticeably more generous than ours. To make matters worse, that same couple accidentally spilled some of their wine, not much, and clearly their own mistake, yet their server immediately offered a full replacement glass without hesitation. Meanwhile, we had raised a legitimate concern about our pour from the start and were offered absolutely nothing. Any server with basic awareness should have simply corrected the situation from the beginning and ensured we received a proper glass so we didn't start the meal on such a negative note. Unfortunately, our server seemed too aloof to notice or care. We were polite throughout, never rude, yet no one made any effort to acknowledge or correct the situation. It left a really bad impression. My husband ended up ordering a beer just to make up for the disappointing wine experience. Then the food arrived. We ordered the burger Americaine and the Steak frites, both medium rare. The steak was severely overcooked, more like well done, wet, chewy, and completely lacking flavor. Honestly, one of the worst steaks I've had. I was hungry and didn't want to deal with sending it back due to the long Wait, but it was a huge letdown given the hype. The burger wasn't much better, it looked good but the brioche bun was dry, and the coleslaw inside was bland and forgettable. Overall, very underwhelming. What made things worse was the lack of any real service recovery. Despite our earlier comments about the wine, our server never once offered to make things right, not even a small gesture. When he asked how everything was at the end, I mentioned the steak was overcooked. He simply said "sorry" and left it at that. No follow-up, no adjustment, nothing. We had originally planned to order more wine and dessert, but by that point, the experience had already been ruined. We just asked for the check and left. I understand that not everything has to be perfect, but when guests give feedback during their visit and nothing is done, that's a clear service failure. For a no-tipping establishment, you would expect a higher level of attentiveness and accountability, but that was definitely not the case here. This experience completely ruined our night. We won't be returning, and I would strongly caution others before dining here.

    Medium burger
    Tiff H.

    Cou cou club! Brilliant menu. First thing I feel people should be aware of is that YOUR BILL WILL HAVE 20% GRATUITY AUTOMATICALLY. But this is in the best way possible though. Tipping after that is optional but (I assume) they want to actually pay their workers fair wages and they do that by making sure the menu, flavors, quality, and prices reflect that. And they are very open and upfront about it on the bill. You couldn't ask for a better way to go about it. I'm ok with it. Now. We came for the burgers since our favorite spot, Ponio, permanently closed. The burger did not disappoint! It's wagyu. Light. Perfectly cooked at medium. The lettuce was frisée (pretty cool lol) and the cognac sauce is a unique creation! I got it on the side and dumped the whole thing on my burger lol. What I was not expecting, was to not enjoy the cheese. I think because it's fondue style? It's like it changes not only the texture but the flavor (kind of puffy and chalky?). It was interesting. I honestly would go with no cheese next time and order as is with the cognac sauce on it. The fries were great. The aioli that came with them, also great. The stuffed olives though....not sure where the lamb was. And slightly over breaded but anything breaded and deep fried in going to eat lol. Overall please. Nice light burger but still feeling. You can taste the quality and uniqueness. I'd like to come back and try other items!

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    Callie S.

    I've been hearing so many good things about this place and was so happy that I finally got to try it! It's a pretty small restaurant in Venice so I'd recommend booking a table on resy before you go. I went for a Sunday dinner and everything was delicious!! We started off with oysters, and bib lettuce salad. I'm usually not a fan of goat cheese but this salad was so delicious bc they threw in a lot of picked onions to cut the goat cheese flavor! Ofc i had to get the infamous burger and it definitely lived up to the hype!! I ordered medium but it came out medium well I think so maybe order a bit on a rarer side next time. The aioli for the fries are also sooooo yummy! As I was getting so full, my waitress convinced me to get the soft serve ice cream and wooowww I was so happy I listened to her!!! It was likely on of the best soft serve I've had in LA!!! 10/10 for this place!!! Can't wait to be back and try the HH menu as well!!!

    Burger & fries
    Serena S.

    My boyfriend and I popped into Coucou last night for an impromptu dinner and honestly, the vibe is so cute. It's a small, cozy spot that feels perfect for a chill date night. I wasn't drinking, so I ordered their margarita mocktail and it was actually pretty good! We started with the French onion soup and the bib lettuce salad. Both were tasty, but the soup wasn't super hot when it got to the table. The salad was fresh and simple, but the lettuce pieces were HUGE -- why do so many restaurants do this? I don't want to work that hard just to take a bite. For mains, we split the burger, fries, and the truffle Brussels sprouts. The burger was pretty solid with a little kick from the peppers. The fries were great (the aioli was the best part), and the Brussels sprouts... fine. Not bad, just not as mind-blowing as the reviews made them sound. But the real MVP? The vanilla soft-serve sundae. OMG. It comes with hardened chocolate, cherries, and nuts, and it was honestly one of the best desserts I've had in forever. I would come back JUST for that. I've also heard they make an amazing dirty martini, so I'll definitely be returning on a night when I'm drinking again. And yes, I'll be getting that sundae every single time.

    Burger
    Catherine D.

    I had high expectations for this place and I will say confidently it did meet my expectations. The food was absolutely delicious. We got the ceviche to start, which was unique as they serve it with potato chips. We also got the fries to share, and I got the burger. Very rich burger but so yummy. My only note is that the portions are very small for the price, but that is expected at a more up scale restaurant. This place would be perfect for a date night, or a special occasion dinner with friends. The vibe is very romantic and warm. Highly recommend- I want to come back for lunch.

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    Kathy X.

    Came here for a work happy hour and got the opportunity to try so many items on the menu. Each one of them was so delicious. I would say the truffle brussels sprouts were actually one of my favorites and I really enjoyed the ceviche and steak and fritters as well. The servers are really nice and attentive here. And the chocolate mousse is really light and fluffy, but it's also pretty rich.

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    Zan L.

    I live very close by in MDR and have already tried all the other French restaurants in LA so I was really excited to try this one. The TLDR is the food taste and quality is high, but the pricing and size of the restaurant are big negatives. The tables are so close together that it's not the sort of place to have a private conversation or first date and the prices are really too high. There is also a 30% service charge added on to your bill, which does not include tip even though tip is suggested after the 30% is added on, which is insane. As mentioned it's very small on the inside and gives me more of a bar/lounge vibe than a full functioning restaurant. The bar takes up about half of the restaurant and the handful of tables make up the rest. There is just enough space to squeeze in between each table so you can hear all the conversations around you and others can hear yours as well, which I was not a fan of. Our waitress was very polite, but it took over 45 mins for our entrées to come out after our appetizers were finished. They also have a very limited nonalcoholic drink menu so if you're not drinking alcohol or water, your options will be very limited. There is not a dedicated parking lot so it will be metered street parking however because I'm a local I just took a Waymo over. As mentioned the food taste is really great, even though the prices aren't. I started off with the Steak Tartare and this was my second favorite dish of the night. It had very deep, rich flavors. I especially liked the grain mustard mixed in and thought it really made the dish special. Next came the Zucchini Beignets and I was not a fan of these. I'm not sure what the flavor was, but there was something in it that I just did not like. Also beignet is a bit misleading because I was thinking something light and fluffy, but rather it was almost like a hush puppy. I would not recommend. We followed that with the French Onion Soup and thought this one was fantastic. It was a light broth, not the thicker burgundy broth, which is my preference. I love the light broth a lot more and think it adds a lot more flavoring so this one was a great dish that I would highly recommend. For my entree I chose the Dorade and this was my favorite dish of the night. It was perfectly cooked fish and the lemon caper sauce that it was sitting in really added to the flavoring. It was also a very good sized portion. Finally for dessert we had the Soft Serve Sundae which was very good although a bit overpriced for $16. I also ordered a Coke for $6 so it just kind of shows you that the pricing here is very skewed. Overall we had a nice experience, but due to the pricing and other competition very close by I don't plan to be back in the future. If the pricing was more reasonable, I would definitely recommend and be back, but until that happens, I can't recommend.

    Fire Prawn
    Daniel S.

    This place is fantastic. We'd been trying to go for some time to the one in WeHo and happily stumbled upon the one in Venice. The beef was succulent and delicious. The carrots so soft and well made. The brussel sprouts were so good too. The fire prawns were fire. Save their sauce for the beef. This was a total mouthgasm and we loved it. Great service, ambiance, and taste. Monsieur in Farmers market has serious comp in this place. Cou Cou CouCou!

    French onion soup
    Natalie S.

    I came here with my parents who were visiting from out of town. I'd never been before, but I often run by it. The restaurant is a cute, small place right on Main Street. There's actually a lot of free parking nearby as well. Overall, the ambiance was nice. Darkly lit, cozy, intimate. We arrived during happy hour, and immediately began with the cheese plate. Nothing really stood out about it presentation wise but it was good. Next week tried the ceviche which was very fresh. My mom isn't usually a fan of fish, but she actually liked this version. The French fries were crispy and they came with an herb aioli sauce which I really liked. The fried zucchini fritters had loads of flavor. The French onion soup was good, but I thought the presentation was better. The haute dog was a table favorite. The sausage was perfectly cooked, and the sauce on top was great. I didn't like how big the bun was in ratio to the meat though. Our server was readily available and very nice. Overall, it was a nice experience but a 20% charge (not gratuity) is enough to prevent me from keeping this place on the back burner.

    Farmers cheese, 1 1/2 stars. Beautiful presentation, tasted like cheap grocery store cheese, Boursin from Albertsons could score higher.
    Scott J.

    One of those restaurants where your friend who picked the place profusely apologizes after and vows to let you pick going forward. Walked in excited to try a new spot. Had a reso at the bar and were seated immediately. Service was a bit, casual... Like a friend you haven't seen in a while and then remember why you stopped hanging out. Below is what was tried: Scallops Rockefeller - 2 1/2 stars. Love oysters Rockefeller, did not enjoy this. The flavor of the scallop is too delicate for the seasoning and gets lost. Bibb Lettuce - 2 1/2 stars. It's not good when your friend has to ask the waitress/bartender "Is this actually Bibb?!" Pretty forgettable, and nothing special. Farmers Cheese - 1 1/2 stars. Gorgeous presentation, awful spreadable cheese like something you'd pick up from a grocery last minute for a summer party, but then the cheese sat in the car and the host still used it cause they felt guilty you brought it at all. (No one touched your cheese, ok?!) Zucchini Beignet - 3 1/2 stars. Here we have the best dish of the night. This was more soft zucchini latke than beignet, but let's not get into semantics. Could have had more crisp to the exterior and a creamy ranch would have complemented this perfectly. (Was not a fan of their aioli) Mussels Mariniere - 3 stars. Forgettable, like what did I just have?! Pommes Frites - 4 stars. A win! A French restaurant that can do French Fries, groundbreaking! There were some major service issues and no time to get into them all. I will say, a Sancerre is NOT a dessert wine and should not be offered as such since it is simply not that! The next issue is where I really have a problem. As our bill arrives "Natasha" (our bartender/waitress) lets us know that 20% is added to every bill, and that it's "absolutely not a tip." So I say "Oy, that's awkward. I used to wait tables in college, what is it for then?!" When she responded with "It's added to every bill, but not a tip" I was done - and now, I'm done!

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    Jennifer L.

    Very great! Everything was delicious. The vibe in there is dark and moody with great music. The service was great, very helpful and quick. Highly recommend checking this place out

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    Amazing burger and steak frites.. hostess was so pleasant as was our waitress which always either as your experience or takes it away. fun vibes, small atmosphere. I decorating with the mussels then each get a burger..20% gratuity is adding to check so no need to do math at the end.. will come back for sure.

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    food was really good! service was super welcoming and environments is chill, Melanie is the best server!!

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    Lovely meal - great food and fun ambience. Great martinis! And our server Melanie was fantastic

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    Melanie is the best ever!!!!! She made our night was memorable with great service and good energy!

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    Hope to see you again soon!

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    What is the corkage charge, please?

    Hello! It is $45 per bottle, limit one regular sized 750 ml bottle.

    Is there a happy hour?

    Yes! 7 days a week from 5pm - 6pm - selections from our regular menu, 3 for $33.

    On the restaurant website there is a statement "In an effort to benefit all Coucou employees, a surcharge of 20% will be added to each bill. This is not a tip or gratuity."…

    Hi! No! A tip or gratuity is NOT expected on top of our surcharge.

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    Live music

    great spot that slowly turns into a full-on club as the night picks up. Starts off chill, but give…read moreit some time and it gets packed... like barely-room-to-walk packed. Energy goes way up with it though. Music is consistently great and the crowd matches it. Mostly a younger, high-energy vibe. If you actually want to enjoy your drinks and maybe chat with the bartenders, show up early. Once it gets going, it's all motion and noise. It's never disappointed us. You kind of know what you're signing up for, and it delivers every time. Ambiance leans classy without feeling vintage. Dim lighting, a touch of rustic, and just enough polish to set the tone without overdoing it. They've got a patio too, which comes in clutch when you need a breather or want to actually hear the person next to you. We usually do street parking and it's not too bad if you're willing to walk a bit. Reservation needed: Not really, unless you've got a big group and want your own section Parking: 6/10 - Street Crowd: 8/10 Vibe: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Music: 9/10 Drinks: 8/10 Price: $$

    I love it here! Ever since their remodel, this has been a go to spot for me. The ambience is…read moreamazing, low light but enough to still set the tone. I had a Miami Manny and boy was that thing smacking. That mezcal boy o boy.... Our bartender was super cool and helped navigate through the wide selection of drinks. I highly recommend going here!

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    Kavahana - Strawberry Matcha and Kona Coffee with Blue Spirulina Coconut Cream Top + O.G. Kava Nectar in a Coconut Shell

    Kavahana

    4.7(264 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$
    Romantic vibe
    Pet friendly

    was just looking for a smoothie spot and ended up finding such a unique place -- a Hawaiian bar…read moreserving kava nectar drinks Honestly, I didn't even know what kava was before this. Turns out it's a relaxing non-alcoholic drink with a very unusual effect -- I felt a slight numbness on my tongue The bar itself was clean, atmospheric, and super cozy, the drink was actually really tasty, and the service was absolutely amazing. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. If you want to try something different and unique, this place is definitely worth visiting!

    I love kava! I've only been to Kavahana a couple times but they have unique flavors they blend with…read morethe kava, such as ube and mango lassi! The bright green colors of the store front are fun and the back patio is spacious. Everyone here, including the customers are pretty sociable. I had a couple shots at the front of the bar with the staff and took a mango lassi mixed drink to the covered patio in the back. The flavor combination of this was very refreshing. It was a lil' thicker than your typical mango lassi, but the faint sweetness did a great job at masking the earthiness of the kava. It was bomb and I would have loved to order 2 but I hadn't eaten so that was not the move lol The space has their own parking lot, as well as easy street parking. The patio is nice and ambient with music playing and many boardgames available for your entertainment. The bathroom was clean and had some funny Barbie dolls on display in there. The effect of kava is mellow and puts you in a positive head space. It also does truly enhance your desire to have discussions and connect with each other. If you appreciate any of that, you will like it here for sure. Overall, the kava served at Kavahana is well mixed and the environment is curated in such a cute way, it just makes you want to come back and chill out with the homies. I highly recommend!

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    Kavahana - Strawberry matcha, mango lassi nectar, paradise nectar, o.g. kava nectar, soupless island ramen, bread pudding, and li hing olives

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    4.2(255 reviews)
    2.9 miSawtelle
    $$

    Came here for happy hour on a Friday night after work. Luckily we found street parking fairly…read moreeasily just about a block from the bar. Appreciate that the bartenders were attentive and that the place wasn't too full or busy. Happy hour drinks are worth the price. The regular cocktails are good but cannot compare to more well known places. I liked that there were bar seats, standing tables and seated areas. I wish they had some bar snacks but because they don't offer food, you can bring your own.

    Stopped in on a Saturday night. It may have been way too early (around 7:30pm) but we easily found…read morea seat at the bar. It had a cool vibe and tons of allocated bottles on the bar (tequila and whiskey and whisky to name a few categories). The staff greeted us quickly and supplied us with some menus. I opted for the Idyllwild cocktail and loved it! It had the most complementary flavors and was so refreshing with the bourbon, yuzu, chartreuse, honey, and lemon flavors. My husband opted for a neat Caballito Cerrero Puntas pour (high proof agave spirit). They only had 0.5 Oz for their bottle and only charged for the partial pour. People came in and ordered anything from cocktails to neat pours to flights. It was a cool spot and the bartenders seemed pretty well versed in different cocktails, giving a few suggestions to different patrons. Even making a few Espresso Martinis for a couple of girls that didn't really like their initial cocktails. Staff was cool, attentive, and pretty quick and efficient with the pours. I'd definitely be down to try more drinks here if we roll through again. Luckily, we found some close street parking and it wasn't super busy so we easily found parking in the area. It also wasn't super packed in the venue so we could've opted for other seating--lounge areas, a few tables, or just at the bar.

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