returned to RB after 6 years away and our first stop was to Dominique's. It was our favorite date night 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! read more

Dominique's Kitchen - sole with braised greens and black rice - French Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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This is a cozy French restaurant with incredibly kind service and food that hugs you. It's very warm and inviting when you walk in, and the staff are very gracious and welcoming. We started with the most delicious escargot followed by incredible French onion soup. For the entrée we ordered beef bourguignon and grilled chicken, both of which were out of this world. I have never been served such a large portion of roast chicken. It was so delicious and flavorful, and I wound up taking 2/3 of it home because I couldn't finish it all. Excellent value, huge marks for service and attentiveness. And A+ on the food. Look forward to coming back again soon. read more

Dominique's Kitchen - Roasted chicken with olive oil, Provence herbs and sea salt, rich au jus, roasted garlic & herbs, with Baby potatoes - French Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Wonderful people creating and serving beautiful food in a cute & cozy bistro-style setting. Iconic status at this point. read more

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I really propose to the Michelin inspectors to take a deep look to this French incredible restaurant. Every time we have our weekend dinner here is a special culinary experience. It's like a joint in St. Germain in Paris, with one of the most creative menus ever!!! Their specials every week give you the opportunity of indulge yourself in the most adventurous experience in flavors, textures and smells. And due to the fact that portions are generous, me and my wife can share the hearty enthusiasm!!! Tonight we begun with a delicious version of a sardine kind of pate... the we had an iceberg salad that for me is the best of the best and as our main entre... pork medallions in a delicious unique sauce of mushrooms, pepper and wine... out of this world and at the end my wife's favorite the floating island, by the way this is a SIN... and the service by everyone in there is nothing lower than excellent!! From the welcoming at the door to the good by everyone single minute there is a pleasure!!! Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy Dominique's!!! read more

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I came here years ago when my family lived in the area, but haven't been back since last week! Service is amazing, they are friendly, attentive, and accommodating since I had my baby with me. But the food is top tier! Flavors are fantastic and portions are unbelievable for a French restaurant. I hope they never change because that is extremely difficult to find these days. PAN SEARED SOLE FILLET: I got this exact dish over 6 years ago and it's might even be better than before. The sole is so flaky and cooked perfectly. The spinach and wild rice accompany the fish well and the lemony butter sauce is chefs kiss! No complaints 5/5 ESCARGOT: The bread chunks provided are nicely toasted so that you can dip it in the herby butter coating the escargot. Escargot is also well prepared and wasn't chewy at all. Highly suggest making reservations because they do fill up and also just a note that their private parking lot has less than 10 spaces. read more

Dominique's Kitchen - Escargot - French Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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"The food was out of this world! Definitely call ahead and make reservations--the moment you take that first bite, you'll feel like you've gone straight back to France . The service was okay, but the experience and flavors more than made up for it. Relaxed, chill atmosphere. I'm definitely coming back." read more

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The specials were amazing. The attention to detail is unlike any other place in the South Bay. read more

Dominique's Kitchen - On the way to a wonderful dinner - French Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Chef Dominique and Lisa are great people and have a good staff !!! Try their lobster bisk !!!! It's to die for !!!! Oh and try the halibut if you guys like fish with a side of his creamy mashed potatoes! You will have a great experience in this restaurant! The lighting is perfect and the ambience is definitely there ! read more

We have come here for years to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries. It is an absolutely lovely French restaurant that feels upscale, yet cozy with tables spaced just close enough for a lively atmosphere but spaced enough that you feel you have your own space and privacy. The service is so very friendly and quick. It is family owned and feels just that way, but has been around long enough to be a local gem that many come back to over and over. The food is scrumptious! One of our favorites are the French onion soup with a very hearty beef base, caramelized onions, and a great cheese crust. The bread is also so fresh and fantastic. Another is the bistro steak. The butter melts over the top and blends with the seasonings well; and the meat is perfectly cooked. Worth every penny and calorie. Very great place for a celebration meal or romantic dinner with your partner. read more

Wow what a treat! This place was definitely an unexpected treat. Came here with family and friends to try a new spot out and it did not disappoint. The inside was dim and intimate like we were gathering in a cottage. The food was spectacular and I mean SPECTACULAR! read more

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Ordered the french onion soup, sole, beef bourgenoin, and agnolottis. Everything was so good! The atmosphere of the place was stunning and super cozy as well. Good service too. read more

Dominique's Kitchen - Sole, agnolottis, beef bourgenoin - French Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Consistently wonderful food. Service is the best in the South Bay. Intimate setting, just perfect for a friends night out or special date.

Friends in South Bay discovered this gem during Covid through Dominiques takeout menu. They have been raving about the Beouf Bourguignon and I finally made it in house! It's a cozy atmosphered neighborhood spot. Decent non-exorbitant wine selection and large portioned dishes! It was perfect for a dinner with friends who like to eat family style and share. And we had plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. I enjoyed the escargot and the sardine spread. Snagged the last lobster & crab agnolotti and with gracious friends had bites of the sole and beouf bourginon which were good. It felt like having amazing food at your French grandma/aunties/parents' house. French fine dining for me has plateaued so having this type of French family kitchen and French bistro cuisine was amazing. Good quality ingredients, refined basics through experience and just hearty cooking. The service was friendly and nice. I think they had one server for the whole place (its small and cozy) but can be overbearing. It's just that type of vibe where you just go with it. It is was a fine dining pre fixed paring type of place, may have been annoyed. But we just enjoyed the hearty warm atmosphere and the bottles of Sancerre Rouge helped us in a gracious and laughing mood. read more

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A really quaint and delicious French restaurant in Redondo Beach. I stopped in for my first time this past weekend and was really impressed with my dinner. The food quality was great and the menu had a ton of great options on it. They do have a small parking lot attached otherwise it will be street parking. Our waiter was also very polite and it was very lively during our 7 PM dinner visit. The portion sizes are very large here so factor that in to your choices. I would classify this more as a French bistro in that it is casual and has a lot of great French comfort food options. We started off with a Country Pâté and thought it was great. It was very smooth and the bread with it really added to the flavor combination. Next, we shared the Beet Salad, which was gigantic, but had some really nice flavors. It was full of beets and feta so I wasn't complaining, but it could be split between four people it's that large. Finally for my entree I chose the Pan Seared Sole and thought it was fantastic. The butter sauce on top was extremely sweet but in a good way. I also liked the black rice on the side to soak up the sauce and I ate every bit of it. We wanted to order dessert but by the end of the meal we were both pretty full. I would recommend to anyone in the area or to anyone searching for a great French dinner option. read more

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My fav restaurant! Ever have a place that you can't wait to get back to? Mom looked at me and said "Why don't we come here more often?!" Amazing food, wonderful staff (good job Jackson!) and a nice intimacy combine to make this a MUST if you are a foodie in the South Bay. Soooo good... read more

Dominique's Kitchen - French Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Can't believe we having been driving by this bistro for 13 years and have not tried it! The service was impeccable. Decor a modern take on French farmhouse. And the food.... From the French Onion Soup, wedge salad, beef bourguignon, Provencale Lamb to our chocolate mousse and "floating island' dessert- everything was amazingly delicious! Will definitely be back! read more

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Just celebrated 3 Mom's & 2 birthdays w/ a party of 11 this past Sunday (Mother's Day). We had a 3 course meal (with options), specially made for us that was SO delicious and the service was wonderful! Totally exceeded my expectations for a large group party on a typically busy holiday evening. Thank you! read more

I've been wanting to come here for years. The lamb chops were delicious and so tender. I was raving about it at almost every bite. My wife got the halibut special and she shared me a few bites, and it was so good. The service was exceptional and the atmosphere and ambiance was amazing, as we shared a love seat for our dinner. Dinner at a restaurant that isn't part of a big chain was unique and refreshing. read more

Dominique's Kitchen - Lamb chops - French Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Brutal experience. Be warned: No cocktails. Wine or beer only. Server had a major attitude. One must put in ALL of their food requests at once. Never heard of such a thing. Was too intimidated to let her know the wine was clearly off. I had more because I was too afraid to complain about both the food and the wine .. and had to get through the entire evening which was important to us all. Woke up feeling like death. The seafood risotto was inedible. My husband was starving so managed to eat more but was terribly ill today. The risotto was plated like someone vomited on a plate. Note the picture. Gross. read more

Dominique's Kitchen - French Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Came here for my company holiday dinner and the food was very good! Reminded me of my trip to Paris a few months back! This place gave fancy French cuisine vibes but at the same time very homey, cozy, and holiday spirited. Dim lighting too. First we had cocktail hour and started off with drinks I ordered sangria (fruity red wine) this was yummy! There were liver paste with jam on cracker (my favorite) cheese fondue and other appetizers. The waiters and waitresses gave such wonderful service always looking out for the guests. I liked the slower paced schedule of the food coming out, because there was a lot of food but there was enough time in between to digest down the food before the next. On the cheese platter the danish blue cheese soo good with nuts and dried fruit! The lobster bisque and beef bourguignon with creamy potatoes chefs kiss, and they were very artistically presented, in awe of French cuisine. We finished off with crème brûlée and macaroons and other creamy sweets! Would like to take my fiance here for a romantic date night! read more

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Local gem! My husband and I have lived in RB for 14 years and we always wanted to try this place but never did. We finally went for a date night (need to make reservations in advance). The food is very authentically French and delicious. Everything is reasonably priced as well for how much food they serve. The escargot was probably was our favorite, wonderfully garlicky and they're big escargots too! They don't skimp on the liver pate, there's a lot of pate on that piece of bread! Could have used little less dressing on the wedge salad but was still delicious. There's a small parking lot on the side of the restaurant so we didn't have any issues but there's also plenty of street parking as well. Service was great, we'll definitely come back for another date!! read more

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I can't believe I haven't come here sooner!!! Everyone working was extremely nice. It was a smaller restaurant with a little bar area. They had a lot of people who seemed like regulars there. I got the bread, French onion soup, beef, and then the crème brûlée. Everything was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to come back read more

We love Dominique's Kitchen! Kacy is always the best! Food is amazing every visit! We love Wine Wednesday!

Had the pleasure of visiting her a couple weeks ago. The food, atmosphere, and service were all phenomenal. Huge shout-out to our waitress Derlinda for her a warm welcome! read more

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This place has been on my radar for quite some time. It's a small neighborhood restaurant serving up homestyle authentic French country cooking. Driving past it, it might just look like a little house with a small parking lot. Upon entry, I was immediately greeted by the friendly staff who ushered into cozy living room-like dining room. The environs really set stage for what felt like a French country homestyle meal. We may have over-ordered as the all the portions were huge! (apps and entrees alike). We had a lot of leftovers between two people. Each of the dishes were all so rich in flavors and textures and oh-so-filling. We were stuffed. Keep in mind, the lot is VERY small with maybe only a handful of spots and it's a little tricker as the drive is a narrow one-way only, so exiting requires you to back out into the street. read more

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Dominique's Kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants in the South Bay. The food brings me back to traveling in Paris. Steak frites--amazing. The peppercorn sauce is truly something else. Extensive wine menu, beef bourguignon, escargots flown in from Burgundy. It doesn't get any more authentic than this. The pricing is also sooo reasonable. The only downside is that there isn't really a parking lot (probably only 5 car spots) but you can park on the side streets and walk down as it's right on PCH. read more

Dominique's Kitchen - Steak frites with peppercorn sauce and Garlic Fries - French Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Dominques kitchen is always fabulous. It's not just dinner; it's an experience! Wonderful service, food and friendly servers.

I went to Dominique's Kitchen to celebrate my birthday with my family recently and the ambiance and service was warm and inviting. This is a neighborhood French Bistro with outstanding and affordable food. Everyone got something different and every meal was stellar. Before our main dishes, we shared 3 salads and several fresh baguettes. My sons ate 2 loaves by themselves! Both salads were standouts. We brought some nice wines and the corkage fee was only $20 a bottle. We ended our dinner with three desserts. I would highly recommend Dominique's Kitchen. One of the charms of a neighbor eatery with local owners, is that they came to our table to chat. We loved that. We can't wait to go back. Bon Appetit! read more

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What an amazing meal my husband and I had tonight. We both chose two specials that they offered and while we expected outstanding service, we received that andso much more! The presentation alone deserves five stars, but the food was some of the best we've ever had in our lives. As usual, the service was outstanding. And the large portion size allowed us to enjoy this meal another day! In addition to all of that, the price was reasonable. I can't say enough about this restaurant and I never give reviews so you know this has to be extra special. read more

Food and service were outstanding as always! Always a fantastic experience every single time! Delicious pork medallions! Please bring back the lobster bisque read more

OMG!!! A must visit. I was actually just looking to make a reservation to go back and thought I would leave this. It's on top of our list for nights out with just the wifey. Service is always exceptional!! Usually I always get the same dish wherever I go but here I always change it up and have NEVER been disappointed. I wanted to go tonight but it's booked up so plan ahead. Next time Dominique's, next time. read more

All 3 criteria exceed expectations consistently. Awesome filet of sole and roast chicken. Merci beaucoup. K

The food was exquisite. French cuisine, but american size portions. Service is exceptional. Very friendly stuff. The ambience is great. read more

The food and service was great! Enjoyed the cozy layout definitely would like to try other plates. read more

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If you are looking for a fantastic meal, look no further. You will be full and satisfied. Best Risotto I have ever had. Garlic fries with aioli is superb. We celebrate every family birthday at this restaurant as all 7 of us love it. Could not recommend enough. read more

Great vibe, fun little place not too far from the beach. It's far enough that I'm not fighting beach traffic to find a spot. They do have their own parking lot as well yet I grabbed a spot on the street. Excellent service as well as food and drink suggestions from Casey tonight. She's bubbly, friendly and professional. She knows her menu, her ingredients and her pairings; which is the best combination for my needs! I ordered the beef bourguignon, which is famous in America, thanks to Julia Child. It was sooo delicious!!! Overall amazing find on my travels, I'll be back!! read more

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Great little french restaurant deep in the south Redondo nook. The restaurant is cozy, with a limited number of tables but the service is warm and friendly and top-notch. The food is great and the portions are large. If you have any interst in french Onion soup, this is the place to get it, it's among the best I've ever had. I was hoping to try the short ribs, but they seem to have fallen off the menu. Still the Beef Bourginion was an excellent substitute, the beef chunks could be cut with a fork they were so tender. The trout special was very good and the roast chicken dish was huge! We had so much food we didn't have room for dessert, but they looked very good. Prices are reasonable, atmosphere is nice. The place was busy, not hectic, but by all means get a reservation. They also have a separate room for large parties. Overall, one of the best frech restaurants I've been to outside of France, I heartily recommend this gem! read more

Amazing food and service by KC. We will return soon. The chocolate mousse was so yummy!

They call it Euro-French food and I have no idea what that means. I think of it as French Food and it is some of the best in Redondo Beach. The place itself is not huge so make a reservation, it can get crowded. The chef is also the owner so you know he cares about what he serves. Dominique's is clean and the bathrooms are nice. It is so cute. It has a lovely black and white exterior. They have a nice wine list. There is not one thing you won't like there. The service is great. They take good care of you and will deal with special orders. I loved our server. Their baked imported brie cheese with arugula, pecans, cranberries and champagne vinaigrette is just great. It is a wonderful starter to share. Also great is their spicy lamb sausage with organic quinoa, mint, raisins, almond, lemon, and honey. It is cooked perfectly and is also a starter, but share it or you will get full. The pan seared sole with sautéed spinach, onion and garlic, lemon and butter is melt in your mouth delicious. We also love their grilled prime angus ribeye with green peppercorns, and the best fingerling potatoes. There is nothing not to like here. read more

We had a wonderful birthday dinner for my daughter at Dominique's! The food, service and ambience were all wonderful. Highly recommend.