I just read the Los Angeles Times review, and for once, the hype is justified. Electric Bleu delivers. The spring pea soup with the bacon Gruyère wafer is light, balanced, and quietly impressive. The Hokkaido scallop crudo with Meyer lemon tastes like the ocean with a clean hit of citrus, and the steak au poivre absolutely nails that classic steakhouse craving--rich, bold, and deeply satisfying. Do not skip the charred snap peas or the electric fries. Seriously. Service is warm without being overbearing--genuinely welcoming, not rehearsed. Pro tip: around 7:15-7:30pm, bar seats tend to open up. If you time it right, you might walk in and get lucky--but probably not for long. Ambiance is where this place really locks in its identity. It has that rare balance: refined food without the pretension. Think of it like a perfectly tailored outfit that looks effortless but is anything but. Electric Bleu isn't trying too hard--and that's exactly why it works. Huge credit to Chef Hopson and Mai Sakai for creating a place people are already talking about (and will keep talking about). read more

How lucky are we to have so many amazing, delicious farmer market-sourcing restaurants in Mar Vista? I'd driven by this place a ton without realizing what a gem it is. We dined here with another couple so we were able to sample a variety of wines, dishes, and desserts. We ended up with 2 of the warm baguettes. The first one was a vehicle for the salted, cultured butter. The second one was for not wasting a drop of the delicious pan sauces from the steak au poivre and the signature roasted chicken. We had two different version of fresh spring peas - one a side dish and the other a pea soup. Both featured the fresh essence of peas at their seasonal height The fries are amazing. It mnight be the paprika-laced "chicken salt" or maybe they're doused in duck fat (I'm just guessing here, but whatever is on them, they were scrumptious. The wine list is sophisticated and leans French as befits a French bistro. The desserts were all delicious (we got all three of them!). The service was gracious and helpful. This neighborhood French bistro is a total winner. Make it part of your local routine and you will not be disappointed. read more

My husband wanted to check out the new French place in the neighborhood, so we made a last-minute dinner reservation and came here on a Friday night in February. We found street parking close to the restaurant easily. Electric Bleu has both indoor and outdoor seating, though it looked like most of their seating was indoor. It's a tight restaurant, and they were busy on a Friday night, but we got seated immediately. The tables are close together for the most part, and in this sense it felt more like a restaurant in NYC than in LA. Our server came over with waters and menus right away. I've heard that the menu here changes somewhat frequently. My husband ordered the fish, which was a white fish that I believe came with a carrot puree and some other vegetables. It was delicious and a good option for a lighter main. I ordered the steak frites, which came with fries that were garnished with chicken salt, an Australian condiment that is not well known or popular in the US. Both the steak and fries were excellent - for anyone who hasn't tried fries with chicken salt, I recommend coming here to try them ASAP. You'll never go back to regular fries. We thought the food was top-tier, and this is now one of our favorite French restaurants on the west side. Would highly recommend and will be back. read more

Electric Bleu - Steak, Electric Fries and bass in carrot broth - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Stopped into this French hidden gem over in the Mar Vista area and was very pleased with my entire experience. I'm a huge fan of French cuisine, and have already been to all the other LA options, so was glad to find this new one to try. Inside is quite large and all seating is indoor, they don't have any outside seating. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered arrived quickly. They don't have a dedicated parking lot, but free neighborhood street parking is easy to find. I started off with the Pâté en CroÛte which was wonderful. I tend to like creamier pate but this a nice and hearty country version. Next came the Spring Pea Soup which had nice flavors but I just was not a fan of, that is more on me though because I am not a fan of pea flavor, I would have preferred onion soup. For my entree I chose the Steak au Poivre which was fabulous. It was cooked perfectly and had great flavors. For dessert we chose the Strawberry Roll Cake and thought it was delicious. We ordered 2 inches but wished we would have got more. Overall a fantastic French dinner in a great setting, I would recommend to anyone. read more

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Another exceptional experience at Electric Bleu Love them especially Benji who makes you feel like family New $79 tasting menu HH Wednesday to Friday 5-6 pm Kid friendly - off menu chicken strips and fries What's not to love??? read more

First time at Electric Bleu and we had such a wonderful evening celebrating hubs bday. Our server made excellent recommendations for food and wine. Our order: Pâté en croûte Soupe l'oignon Cara Cara salad Beef cheek Roasted chicken (incredible, my fave) Chocolate mousse Must return to try the electric fries! The bathroom is worth a visit. the restaurant is warm, inviting, and a cozy space. read more

Electric Bleu - Chicken - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The entire restaurant was packed on a Friday night! We had a reservation and were promptly seated on the patio. Upon learning my dog's name was Remy, one of the staff members proceeded to have a full on conversation with him in French. From that moment on, I knew I would love this place. We enjoyed the scallop crudo, chicken salt fries, and sea bass. Everything was generously portioned and cooked to perfection. We ended the meal with the pavlova dessert which was citrusy and refreshing! Very happy to have Electric Bleu in the neighborhood. I look forward to coming back! read more

Electric Bleu - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here for an early family holiday dinner yesterday Parking- there is a lot in the back Ambiance- it's a modern French/ American vibe. Bathrooms have blue light and some flashing which is fun. We had a group of 7 and the booth/table we were at was a bit tricky/ narrow (think Paris) to get in and out. Service -5/5 She was very friendly and patient. Explained the dishes and specials and portions (French). Food-5/5 Everything was good! From the oysters to the scallop crudo (my favorite appetizer), and onion soup, the starters were a hit. The duck breast was delicious- tender and medium rare The beef check bourguignon was tender and flavorful but more American than French. Wish it had more mushrooms (there were 2-3) and wish it had roasted diced carrots and potatoes instead of over mashed potatoes. Ambiance- 4/5 It's cute, small restaurant but the seating for our group was a bit difficult and a few of the people in our group had to use lights to see the menu since it was a bit darker read more

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Food was amazing. Service was great. Ambience is unpretentious. Highly recommend the lamb with fennel.

My husband and I come here every Friday! Celso always makes us feel like family. The wine is out of this world and he always has great recommendations based on the menu. Our recommendation? tThe steak au poivre, chicken salt fries, something fresh, and something new to the menu. It never disappoints. Cheers! read more

Electric Bleu - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went to Electric Blue on a Sunday night and it was pretty darn busy. The restaurant is nice and they serve French/American cuisine. I had the beef cheek (which was tasty ) and my son had the combination with the duck in it. Everything was tasty, but I thought the portion was fairly small on the beef cheek for the price. Our server was nice, but he double charged us for something , it was a mistake. They don't print out the full bill with all the itemization to hand you at the table. They just handed it to you on a computerized tablet. So it's very hard to see any discrepancies. It took a while to clear it up and will have to look at our credit card bill to make sure everything turned ok Make sure you check your final bill! read more

Electric Bleu - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I would give this place all the stars if it weren't soooo insanely cramped. I get they want to pack the place with seating options but you can honestly barely move. Now for the food - oh my goodness what a special spot. The baguette, crudo, charred cabbage, chicken, everything had incredible flavor and texture. The menu has changed since we went and I can't wait to go back and try more - ultimately, the food is so good it's worth the terrible seating! read more

Sooooooooo yummy! The flavors are perfectly balanced here. The chef is talented. Salad dressing was perfect, sauce on the roasted chicken was perfect, everything was perfect, this place is amazing. Yummy beer. Thank you Electric Bleu! read more

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What an experience. The service was outstanding and super fun. Maybe it was where we sat but we had so much fun talking to everyone. The chicken was so juicy, the electric fries woooow. Kept eating. The prawns were ok but in the end everything was so good. read more

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We had a great dinner at Electric Bleu! We ordered everything that our waitress recommended to us. The tomato salad was a star- the dressing on it was flavorful and delicious! We ordered a baguette to dip in the dressing per our waitresses recommendation. The steak au poivre was cooked perfectly and the flavor was great. It was very tender. The French fries were great dipped in the sauce (I thought the fries were too salty, but my friends really enjoyed them so just personal preference). The chicken was juicy and the sauce and potatoes it came with were delicious. We also loved the dauphine potatoes with the chive aioli. We felt like the desserts were the best part- the chocolate mousse (available every week) reminded us of the texture of mousse in Paris which is so hard to find! The rice pudding was the special of the week (they do a special each week) and we loved it! The restaurant is super cute (a little tight with some 2 seater tables in the middle of the walking space) Overall highly recommend! read more

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Electric blue delivers French bistro in Los Angeles in a very proper way : food. Excellent service team on point : location, Easy, including parking in the rear. Michelin star chef has decided to not skimp quality while relaxing the atmosphere to something that's congenial and conversational and not in a rush. Staff seemed like they look forward to working with each other. Talked highly of the chef and our overall experience was fantastic. Highly recommend Seabass do not miss the chocolate mousse. It's not a lightweight experience but a deep rich chocolate one ..we plan on coming back. read more

The food is solid but vibe of this place is totally off, I don't really know how else to say it. The (enormous number of) staff all seemed kind of sullen and annoyed, which I usually don't really care about but when you're charging $150/person you gotta sell it a bit more! I think they need music or like half as many waiters. Also, have the baguettes ready to go! People don't want to be waiting around for bread they're already having to pay for. I'm a good restaurant patron and abide by the code of when I leave the house I expect anything but this place really tested my patience. read more

'SHOULD'VE STAYED IN THE BAR'. I really loved this place. Great food, great wine, nice ambiance. The bartender is superb and a lovely person. I've been there many times and have met some wonderful guests and servers. My friends and I have been frequenting the bar area. We've never been turned away. Just the other day after an extremely busy time at work, I really wanted a glass of wine and a good meal. We made a table reservation. I have never experienced their table service. I arrived early and was given a hearty greeting from Electric Bleu's ace bartender. I savored my French vino and waited for my pals. That's when I met "Gen Z" host who told me there were (2} tables becoming available. The host pointed to a table by the center window and another table on the far end near the bathroom and kitchen (under a large mirror). The table by the mirror was apparently ready, however I told this employee that we'd prefer the table by the window. At this point, the host gave me the most expressive eye-roll that I have ever seen.. ending with a "lid-flutter" that could not be faked or ignored. If there was an academy award® for a "sighing scowl", this performer would definitely walk home with the statue. I found it over-the-top and I mentioned it to Gen Z in a joking manner. My friends arrived, and a nano-second later, this same host approaches us, but this time Zeroed in and starts talking to my friends directly, completely ignoring me.. staring right through me with an icy disposition. I was completely blown away by the lack of respect and defiance. Once again, this host was pushing my party to the table under the mirror, and I let her know (again) that we did not want it, but she kept at it with my friends, completely ignoring me. Honestly, it was rude and obnoxious. BTW/ I've worked in many restaurants and I know how important it is to be friendly and professional. This person did not get the first answer that they wanted to hear, so they focused on someone else in the party. Completely ice cold. This led to a fight with my friends because I was annoyed, so I ended up leaving. I wrote to Electric Bleu with this complaint. The partner/owner wrote me back with what seemed to be an anthropic® type of response. A milquetoast "PC" response that you might expect. I wrote back to this owner telling them I will not be returning, and I will warn my friends (and community) about the lousy service that I received from their snotty, rude host. This is how they treat a returning patron who has shelled out quite a bit over the past year. It's too bad, because I really liked the place, but I should have stayed in the bar area, and not dealt with the other staff and proprietors who don't seem to know how to handle their employees or guests. Otherwise, 5 stars! ***** Salut! read more

Electric Bleu - brick wall - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

FOOD (5 stars) The pâté en croute, sauteed chanterelles, salad of honeycrisp apple, signature roasted chicken, grilled cauliflower, electric fries, chocolate mousse and tarte tatin were all stellar! FOOD (1 star): pork cheeks were 90% fat and almost inedible (told the server and she said, "that's to bad" but did nothing else about it. California halibut was not a flavor combo we enjoyed. Nothing wrong with the prep, just not a fan. SERVICE (3.5 stars): The host was not friendly and seemed to be annoyed when we arrived. She refused to supply us with a wait time to sit indoors, as we found it to be too cold out. She stated she needed to check her floor plan, but only supplied us with "it will be a long time" once she returned. Jessica, our server, was wonderful! She was wedded for most of our experience, but that was not really her fault. She was quadruple sat when we got our table, the initial greeting took 11 minutes, and it was an uphill climb for her. She recovered the best she could and was lovely to have tableside. VIBE (1 star): We sat outside, and it was cold. The heaters were nice, but not enough to keep our entire party comfortable. Tables inside were very tight. They definitely did all they could to maximize seating capacity. RESTROOMS (5 stars): Clean, stocked, and smelled fresh VALUE (2 stars): Most portions are quite small, so be prepared to order extras. The chicken was the only real value we found on the menu read more

Electric Bleu - Mar Vista This was our second visit to Electric Bleu, and once again the experience was exceptional. The restaurant delivers a rare combination of exquisite cuisine, meticulous attention to detail, and truly outstanding service. Food: Every dish reflects the team's commitment to sourcing the highest-quality ingredients. The cheeses are selected from the Beverly Hills Cheese Store, the lamb is sourced directly from ranchers in Australia through the chef's long-standing relationships (the chef being a former Michelin-star recipient), and the chicken comes from Amish farmers on the East Coast. The result is remarkable depth of flavor and a level of care that is evident with every bite. Each plate was prepared beautifully and with precision. Service: Our server, Aimée, once again provided exceptional hospitality. She remembered us from our visit over a month ago--including where we sat and what we ordered--which made the evening feel incredibly personal. Her style is warm, authentic, and perfectly balanced. She checks in at exactly the right moments, never rushed, never intrusive, even on a fully booked night. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and natural ease truly elevate the dining experience. Management: We were also delighted to be greeted by the owner, Mai. On our first visit she welcomed us in an elegant, gracious manner, and this time she was working alongside her team, apron on, engaging with guests and supporting staff throughout the evening. Despite the busy dining room, she took the time to speak with us and made us feel genuinely appreciated. Her presence and hospitality set the tone for the entire restaurant. Overall: Electric Bleu is an exceptional addition to the Mar Vista neighborhood. The quality of the food, the thoughtfulness behind the ingredients, and the outstanding service make it a standout dining destination. We feel fortunate to have this restaurant nearby and look forward to returning. Highly recommended. read more

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I am so glad we found this place and that they could seat us at the bar because we did not have a reservation. The food was amazing. We ordered the fries, steak, and chicken. All of the entrees were delicious. I was not expecting the music selection to be the best mixed tape in my Vans shoe box! read more

Electric Bleu - Rotisserie Chicken Half Baguette and Butter - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Husband brought me for my birthday and you get a little one inch square sprinkle-covered cake with sparkler. Two other people had theirs before me and I went and wished them Happy Birthday. The food is very good, the ambience is lively, service pretty good. The 4 stars is because I am apparently a snob. When I hear "French restaurant", I have a standard in mind. This is not it. It is perfectly good by American standards, hence all the 5 star ratings, but it is not really "French". I think these people are from Marseilles, absolutely not Paris. See what I mean about my snob factor? Hey, I admit it, read more

Electric Bleu - Steak au poivre, dauphinoise potatoes, green beans; chicken liver mousse starter, all very good. - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Been wanting to try it out and came for dinner last week. Feels like a home-y, locals only kind of brasserie place that focuses on French inspired dishes. Reservations can be tough but possible. The service is adequate. They came by several times to check in on us and the GM comes to every table to check on the guests. Really enjoyed that piece, little things like that feel like they go a long way. Food, there were some good dishes but overall, it didn't feel super memorable. The baguette is good and I mean... we just don't do bread like the French. The cabbage starter was great. The rest of the dishes: the steaks the chicken, the broccolini and the passion fruit and chocolate mousse desserts were good but not really memorable. They definitely made up for the decent food with the service. read more

We had an extraordinary meal and experience; Electric Bleu it is now one of our favorite restaurants-- and we can't wait to return. Five Stars!!!! read more

Wow fire time here and this is one of my favorite restaurants of all times now! Started off the night so welcomed and had some wine while we waited for our table. I never cared for over the top service but their service is impeccable. It's not over the top but feels genuine and welcoming. Every person working there gave us the feeling of genuine care and love for what they do. It feels like a little neighborhood corner of France. It's such a romantic and lovely restaurant! We sat at the chef's counter, which is such an experience! You can experience the magic of the chef's skills and care to each dish. You can even watch them prep and taste the next new dish! Had the baguette/butter, chicken, and fries. The baguette was the best baguette I have ever had. The rotisserie chicken was amazing as well. Even the fries tasted over the top. I am not even exaggerating when I say this spot was over the top amazing! read more

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Friendly service, pleasant atmosphere. Sat at Chef's counter. I ate the pate (also with baguette) and the roast chicken. Both were OK, not amazing. For the price, would expect amazing. Both slightly over salted. Not sure I'd return at these prices. Also, I saw a 4% "CA ADMIN" charge added on the bill. There is no such California legal charge. This is just added charge by the restaurant and was not clearly disclosed anywhere as an added charge until it appeared on the credit card slip -- NOT LEGAL. read more

amazing ambiance, really cool vibe. can't wait to go back and try more! lively crowd and great service. read more

Electric Bleu - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

In the former home of the Rustic Kitchen lies a hip, new French Bistro, Electric Bleu led at the helm by Chef Craig Hopson. Fresh from Hollywood's Shirley Brasserie and New York's Le Cirque, Hopson serves up some might fine French bistro cuisine right here in Mar Vista. Slide into a cozy banquette and take in the beautiful glass wine display case. Roast chicken like you've never tasted before and Liver Mousse with caramelized onion crackers highlight the small menu. In addition you will find classic French faire such as Steak Au Poivre with green peppercorns cognac sauce. We enjoyed the Brentwood Corn Soup with layers of flavor including the crab-basil beignets. We also enjoyed the flavorful duck, the potatoes with chive dip, and the electric fries with chicken salt. We will definitely be back! read more

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What a cute neighborhood gem! The food was delicious. The best dishes we got were the scallop crudo, white asparagus, electric fries, sea bass, and steak. We celebrated a birthday and got a cute and delicious (not too sweet) sprinkle cake. Can't wait to come back! read more

First of all, love that Mar Vista has a local restaurant , we were able to walk to such a great place. The food was outstanding, we ordered the potato dauphine and raw tuna escabeche appetizers and they were both perfect, the chive dip goes crazy on the potato dish. I ordered a roast chicken (perfect) and my girlfriend ordered the seafood Bouillabaisse and the depth of flavor was exquisite. We also got the green beans with the mustard vinegar sauce and they were also to die for, I didn't even like green beans until today. Overall very cool vibe and very excited to come back!!! Bravo to the chefs and everyone there. read more

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The service was exceptional. The food is amazing. The ambience is, French Parisian bistro. Will for sure be going back. read more

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Here's the honest scoop: - signature chicken is good. Worth coming for if you live in the neighborhood, but nothing particularly special, but very generous portion. - electric fries, on the other hand, are great! I would come back for the fries! - tasting menu is pretty average (duck was very good, the chicken dish was below average (basically a pot pie), and the shrimp crudo was OK) The service was very average, but service time was much slower than expected. That said, management did compensate (and apologetic) about the delays and comped dessert and wine, so very much appreciated. If yelp had a 3.5 star, that's what I would pick. With yelp inflation, I'll call it 4 stars. read more

Restaurant was packed so they say us outside unbeknownst to us before hand otherwise on a chilly misty day night greeted warmly by the GM during dinner ordered nearly everything pork had no meat on it was all fat But the chicken, mushrooms, onion soup and dessert were incredible very well done French cuisine Once is enough read more

Amazing! We've been meaning to go here for awhile. Glad we did as everything was superb! The food was so good. We got the beef cheek, steak au poivre, cabbage dish and Japanese sweet potato. Everything was well made and delicious. The service and hospitality were also great. The dishes came out so fast and the service was so warm. I had checked the reviews. I think the random lower ratings may have been when the restaurant was working out its kinks. I can say everything from food and service has been fine tuned and you can tell a great vibe in the restaurant. We will definitely go here again and just wholeheartedly recommend! read more

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Lovely restaurant! Super cute and classy on the inside. We were lucky enough to come on Halloween so they had a DJ who was super groovy. The food was amazing- fav is definitely the electric fries. I would come back just for those. Our waitress was very nice and a great help with recommendations. I personally prefer cocktails (which they don't have yet because they're new) but hoping to come back when/if they get that. read more

Electric Bleu - Chicken, Steak, and Electric Fries - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is maybe the best experience with food in my opinion,first the atmosphere,is very Bistro like in Europe.Next is the menu finely the food ,just delicious from start to my chocolate mousse. read more

Very nice little beighborhood addition to Mar Vista. I had the tasting menu, and the main entree, the pork jowels were sublime, rich, meaty, tasty. The morrell mushrooms that came on a bed of soft scrambled eggs were great. There were a couple of lesser noteworthy items, but that's what you get w a tasting menu. The dark chocolate mousse was very good too, and a nice size portion. Service is good, prices are a wee bit higher than I expected but the food was good and that's what counts. read more

So this little French spot in Mar Vista. Is quite a find. The Chef is doing some really tasty things from his very seasonal menu. I've been a few times, each visit gets more delicious. Now about the food. As mentioned the menu changes all the time which I love, because each time you visit there is something new to look forward to. Last night we had cod croquettes crunchy, flaky, and delicious, butternut squash soup and a tuna, and fennel Crudo. The soup was perfect and the tuna was a refreshing and bright dish that just made me happy. Now for the mains, the lamb was delightful, perfect medium, rare with charred veggies just an all-around winner as a dish. My wife had the Sea bass, flaky, rich, and delicious. If you have the pleasure of sitting at the chef's counter, not only do you see the workings of the kitchen, most of the plating of the food goes on in front of you.. That was our biggest trauma, you see although we're not really big dessert people. The talented crew kept cutting a passionfruit tart in front of us which I kept watching slowly diminished through orders, my only recourse was to order it out of tasting desperation, like everything we were not disappointed, tangy buttery with a side of crème fraîche just brought the whole thing together so good. Overall, this neighborhood restaurant is a gem to be found, you'll be happy that you did. It's a good time, run by people that know how to serve you and make you feel special. I will be visiting often read more

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My wife, a few friends and I shared a most enjoyable brunch at the newly opened Electric Bleu! We have enjoyed ourselves previously at other restaurants where Chef Craig has been at the helm. But here in his new setting with creative touches from his wife and design partner, the setting really allows his food to shine in a perfect setting. The menu, service, pacing, and presentation of each item was perfect. Some items were classic French (e.g., rillettes, duck liver mouse) served so elegantly. Other fare was a bit more casual and comforting including the Salmon, Roast Chicken, Roasted Corn with Peppers and some of the most truly delicious French Fries ever tasted. In short, I think they may have created a new genre. A blending of two well-known and different types dining experiences: Truly Gourmet/Epicurean and Comfort Food. Electric Bleu does both so well I can only think of describing to my friends as: Epicurean Comfort Food! read more

Electric Bleu - Beef bourguignon. Classic dish served upscale, deliciously and comforting! - French Near Me - Los Angeles, California

An amazing neighborhood gem. But it's more than that...every single thing we tried was so delicious and the service was great. Don't skip the warm baguette with French salted butter. It'll go with everything you order. Roasted chicken & steak au poivre were excellent with a side of fries. My favorite hands down was the pate en croute. Everything tasted as if you were in France at a bistro and the wine list is perfect too. The manager and staff were so attentive and made our dinner amazing! read more