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    Electric Bleu

    4.5 (142 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Signature roasted chicken
    Brian V.

    French bistro or at least a California restaurant that heavily leans French in the Mar Vista area. I didn't have a reservation and was hoping to be able to squeeze in at the bar right at opening (since this place is wildly popular and the space is a good size but not huge). As soon as you walk through the door or talk to someone from the restaurant, the great sense of hospitality is evident. The place was filling fast with people who had reservations as well as a couple of fellow walk-ins. I was really tempted with their reasonably priced tasting menu, but I wanted to get the chicken I've heard so much about. I also got the very delicious and well made pâté en croûte. And I also ordered a nice glass of burgundy to wash it all down. Usually, I'm a little skeptical with ordering the chicken at restaurants, but there should be zero worry at this place. The chicken was delicious. I'm still thinking about the sauces. Just a wonderful meal and a wonderful experience sitting at the bar. I hope to come back soon and get the full tasting menu.

    Friendly, entertaining Raconteur Manager recalling his Father upon seeing my Laguiole French knife.
    Gary I.

    I remember eating Chef Craig Hopson's food when he previously opened Shirley Brasserie at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in November 2023, and I wasn't impressed. Now opening up his own Electric Bleu, he seems liberated from the shackles of having to run a hotel restaurant and is releasing his energy full force to create culinary delights. Very compact restaurant with bar seats, regular tables, and outdoor sidewalk dining that expands the seating capacity. Impressive floor to ceiling refrigerated all glass wine space and bronzed tin ceiling adds a touch of class. Shocking electric blue crest jutting out above the restaurant acts as a French inspired fine dining beacon. 0) Complimentary vinegared cauliflower & carrots. Sweet-sour pickled cornishon with aromatic tarragon. 1) Meaty, nutty, chewy Chanterelle mushrooms from Washington were atop soft, moist, plush, soft, scrambled egg swimming in meaty beefy broth. 2) Timbale of Porcini mushroom savory yet sweet, cushy, Panna Cotta-like Crème Caramel. Slices of Porcini that were a bit firm and fibrous to soft and bit gooey. Sauced with caramelized Tamari Shōyu/soy sauce. 1-2a) Pouilly Fumé, Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Rénaud, Loire 2024: Taste: Myers lemony-apple cider, musky, acidic, lemon zesty, light cinnamon. 3) Grilled meaty Quail was arduously totally deboned except for the legs and wings. Stuffed with pork sausage that didn't taste at all of the refreshing licorice tasting fennel as described in the menu. Instead the sausage tasted as though it were flavoured with earthy sage, and the sausage itself tasted dull and listless. It was reprieved by the light, refreshing, lively agrodolce, viscous plum sauce and the sliced fresh plums. Little stack of braised wax yellow beans for the vegetable accompaniment. 4) Fat logs of steamed Dutch White Asparagus topped with chive chiffonade in a Beurre Blanc Leek Purée. Subtle flavour, touch sweet. Texture is initially tough sliding into fibrous, then mellowing out to softness. More of a symbol for celebrating spring. 3-4a) Pinot Noir, Maison Goichot, Payl Benoit 2023: Sweet, smooth, jammy blackberry, blueberry, touch bitter tannins, acidic-sour. It's similar to many California reds. 5) Peach Bombe Alaska: Mimics Baked Alaska, an old school "continental" dessert. Base of slightly unripe peach as a sturdy base. Small boule of sweet-tart, crimson Raspberry sherbet. Touch of brandy. All surrounded by a gooey, scorched egg white Méringue. Our waitress was efficient, accommodating, helpful with wine recommendations. No time for chit chat in a very busy restaurant. However, a friendly, entertaining French staff member reminisced about his father in France when he saw my Laguiole knife and jokingly sharpened the restaurant knife when I told him I brought my own knife since most restaurant knives aren't usually very sharp. Amazing how memories are unlocked by a simple object. Overall, Electric Bleu may be classified as New American, but it feels more contemporary, French Nouvelle Cuisine. Use of more seasonal vegetables and fruits and less emphasis on meats and heavy sauces creates more light, digestible, healthful eating more ideal for modern living where much of our work is sedentary. 4+ Stars

    Salad of Nectarine - Electric Bleu - June 14, 2026
    Krista M.

    I've been to some truly incredible restaurants over the past few months and Electric Bleu in Mar Vista is absolutely one of them. A few friends and I met up for a "treat yo'self" dinner and it exceeded every expectation. Electric Bleu is a modern French bistro with a cozy, neighborhood feel that somehow manages to be both refined and completely unpretentious. Everything from the service to the food was executed well, very well. Our server, Jessica P., was wonderful. She was friendly, attentive, and incredibly gracious, especially when our entrees took quite a while to come out. She more than made up for the less-than-welcoming demeanor of the staff member who brought our water, bread, and a few of our dishes. Between the four of us, we ordered quite a bit including the chilled pea soup topped with bacon, Gruyere, and a caramelized onion wafer (my appetizer), a half dozen fresh oysters with classic condiments, the salad of nectarines with burrata, pistachios, and basil, the grilled quail, the steak au poivre with its rich green peppercorn cognac sauce (my entree), the signature rotisserie chicken, baguette with fleur de sel butter, Electric Fries seasoned with their addictive chicken salt, and six glasses of wine. And everything I personally tried was exceptional. The pea soup was silky and packed with flavor, while the steak au poivre was cooked beautifully and smothered in a peppercorn cognac sauce that was rich but not overwhelming. Pair these with the Electric Fries and you've got a combination that I'll be thinking about for a long, long time. One of my friends ordered the rotisserie chicken and couldn't stop raving about it, saying it was unbelievably moist and one of the best chicken dishes he'd ever had. High praise from a fellow foodie! What surprised me most was how reasonably priced everything was for the quality of the food and overall experience. West LA has no shortage of fantastic restaurants and Electric Bleu has quickly earned a spot near the top of my list. I can't wait to return and see what seasonal dishes are on the menu next.

    Duck breast from the tasting menu, the highlight of the night.

    Came to Electric Bleu on a Saturday night with my girlfriend and grabbed a seat at the bar. The space is small, but the ambience is amazing, the kind of spot that feels like a night out. I went with the five-course tasting menu ($79), and the duck was the highlight for me. My girlfriend got the steak au poivre ($41), and it was right up there with the duck. Those two dishes are the reason to come. We also had wine with dinner. The one letdown was the electric fries ($12). They were plain and ordinary, nothing that justified the price, so I'd skip them next time. Service was all over the place. Our waiter had a great attitude and was friendly, but we never felt like we were being properly attended to. The bar is tight too, and I had to move over a couple of times so other people could fit. Would I come back? Yes, for the duck and the steak. It's a great date-night spot if you don't mind a cozy squeeze. Order the mains and skip the fries.

    Mimi N.

    As soon as you walk into this place, you already know the food will be good from the smell alone. Was greeted by a charming host who can speak fluent authentic French. Seated comfortably in the corner, we had the choice of tasting menu or regular anything you want menu. We chose the later and had no regrets. But after loving every dish sent our way, I do want to come back for the tasting menu. I noticed menu is seasonal (great sign that the chefs stay on top of best ingredients), so good luck ordering what we had today... but nonetheless, here we go: Pea soup. SO GOOD. I slurped up every drop and cleaned the bowl with my bread. Baguette and butter. It's perfect. A must order if you order soup. See sentences above. Nectarine salad. Omgggggg freshness on a plate. Lamb. Perfect cook and it comes with an amazing puree. Roasted chicken. The side potatoes alone is worth the order. The roll cake with strawberries. I don't even like dessert but thought this was delicious. 10/10 would come again and recommend.

    Sayaka S.

    Came back for my birthday and wanted to give a shout out to Electric Blue! Thank you for making it a special birthday! The food is of course immaculate but the service is even better. Everyone makes you feel so welcomed and loved. Such a warm loving feeling when you come here. Love Electric Blue!!

    Sam S.

    Food presentation was on point, and everything we tried had great flavor. The standout was the hanger steak. For what's typically considered a lesser cut, it was excellent and honestly tasted better than the 12 oz filet mignon I recently had at Musso & Frank (my previous last steak out), while also being less expensive. My only real complaint was how cramped the restaurant felt. It's a very small space, and while I understand they're trying to maximize seating, it was noticeable. The staff was incredibly friendly, but when the tiny waitresses are constantly bumping into tables as they walk by, you know the dining room is a bit too tight. Overall, I had a very good experience and would definitely come back to try more of the menu. I could easily see this becoming a 5-star spot for me. For now, I think the current 4.5-star average is a fair rating.

    roll cake by the inch™, harry's berries strawberries
    Zan L.

    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.

    Same wine cellar as the other restaurant :)
    Sammy B.

    OK. It took me a really long time to go here because I was intimidated by the menu. And I used to love the restaurant that occupied the space before this restaurant opened. it's very hard to find a good glass of champagne in my neighborhood. I was happily surprised at how warm, casual and welcoming this restaurant was. I had an incredible glass of champagne and I ordered a melon salad. Sidenote, I despise melon, but I really wanted some fruit with my champagne and this melon salad was outstanding. They definitely set the restaurant up in a way that felt cozy yet fast paced. The kind of place you want in your neighborhood... And when you lose the place you love it's nice to feel like you can come back in some nostalgic way. So it's definitely a different vibe, but it still feels like a local place for those who have a discerning pallet. i cannot wait to come back and try the entrees. 10 points. I will be a regular. Even if I don't want a full entrée at least I know I have a place that I can call our neighborhood home. Staff rocks. I'm a big fan.

    Shannon G.

    Delicious and creative food served by a warm knowledgeable staff. The server helped me pick the perfect wines to pair with my meal. The open kitchen is awesome for those who love to watch the chefs work! The menu is well thought out with high quality, seasonal ingredients that are beautifully presented. Thank you Chef Craig and the Electric Bleu team for a fantastic dinner!

    Chicken
    Mac M.

    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.

    Michelle L.

    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!

    Chicken liver mousse, gruyère-caramelized onion wafer and Baguette, fleur de sel butter in the background
    Sanford A.

    We had an amazing dining experience at Electric Bleu, which bills itself as a "California-kissed French Bistro." As soon as you step inside, you're warmly greeted like an old friend, setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience. We were seated at the counter, offering a full, close-up view of the kitchen, and the entire staff was incredibly welcoming as we were being seated, making us feel right at home. The menu was absolutely incredible, full of familiar foods but prepared in thoughtful, creative, and approachable ways. We couldn't resist the tasting menu but also added some à la carte items that caught our attention. Every dish we ate was a wonderful culinary journey full of flavor, carefully executed and explained. A few standouts for me: the Hokkaido scallops, whose nuanced flavors shined through with every bite. The grilled octopus was probably the most tender I have ever had. The signature roasted chicken was absolutely delightful. It was juicy and packed with flavor; served in a beautiful sauce with potatoes so good, they deserve their own billing. Also, I cannot stress this enough: the pacing was perfect! We never felt rushed. Our dishes were presented ONLY when we were ready, and we never had to worry about plates piling up in front of us. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

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    Ask the Community - Electric Bleu

    What is the patio like?

    it's a strip of sidewalk along the restaurant on the side street, so you're not on Palms. You are not right up against the other diners like at Beethoven Market.

    Is there a list of what the four course dinner is ahead of time?

    The four course menu isn’t published ahead of time. It’s created daily, guided by what looks best at the market and what the kitchen feels inspired to cook that evening.… 

    How's the noise level on a Saturday night? We don't find loud restaurants romantic. Thanks.

    Average!

    Does anyone know what the corkage is at Electric Blue?

    $25 per bottle, and 2 bottle max per table, please!

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    6.6 mi•Hancock Park
    •$$

    What a fantastic place! It took me working with an…read moreex-employee of Republique to even find out this place existed. His advice: "go in the morning, their cakes and pastries are killer; a long line forms even before they open, it will be worth it" it's hard to not go broke here, they have sometimes unnusual combinations of pastries that are always incredible! Their chocolate + salted caramel cake is my husband's favorite, its a bit much for me but I cannot deny its beauty and quality. I love all the passion fruit desserts, their danishes, anything with Caramel is also my husband's jam. Come hungry, eat something here, take some home. When dining in I've loved a slice of their quiche of the day, they give you a nice side salad with a zesty dressing, I also love ordering the baguette with salted slow-churned cultured butter (Rodolphe Le Meuiner Beurre de Baratte) and jam - simple but WOW! Fantastic place for those coming to LA for the first time, the building is just gorgeous, and for those who live in LA: you should come! I love a good french pastry, I don't come in often but when I do I am always satisfied

    The Bottom Line 4.5 stars: Highly recommended culinary destination. A few reservations as noted…read morebelow. Location 4 stars: On the east side of South LaBrea Ave between Wilshire and 6th street. Paid valet parking next to the venue. There is also limited metered street parking and third party paid parking lots. Venue 5 stars: Beautiful, charming historical building originally designed in 1928 by architect Roy Seldon Price for Charlie Chaplin as a mixed office/store complex. More recently it housed LaBrea Bakery and the Campanile Restaurant before Republique opened in 2013. A few outdoor tables as well as many indoor community and private standard and high tables, and a full bar. There are also some seating upstairs, sometimes reserved for private groups. They in fact operate two distinct Republique restaurants here. Morning to 2 PM they serve breakfast and lunch and bakery items. It's a more casual order-at-the-counter-and-they-bring-it-to your table set-up. At night it's a formal sit-down restaurant. Republique has become a huge tourist spot and you see a lot of international visitors there. Billing 1 star: They charge a 4% surcharge up and above the prices on the menu. I find this confusing and misleading. Why not simply reflect this in your prices? Service 4 stars: Polite and to the point. Food 4 stars: New American fare with French influences. I have only been there for breakfast and lunch and cannot rate the fancier dinner items. My favorites are the Lobster Omelet, the Mushroom Toast and the Croque Madame. I found the Eggs Benedict and the Steak Frites a bit underwhelming. The Eggs Benedict lacked flavor and the steak was a little tough and chewy... I also felt that the Fingerling Potatoes and the French Fries were way too salty. Drinks 4 stars: Full bar, specialty cocktails and coffee/matcha. No mainstream soft drinks. I have had the Ube Coconut Matcha Latte (it was overwhelmingly sweet!), the Tiramisu (it's a drink! delicious), the Green Shake (smoothie, quite good) and the hot Cappuccino (ok). Serving sizes are on the smaller size.

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    Camelia - Black Sesame Bread

    Camelia

    3.9(303 reviews)
    11.9 mi•Arts District, Downtown
    •$$$

    I went to a special event from Open Table, Petite Omakase for 6 courses. It was $100 + tip and fee…read more Came out to $134. I thought it was just for food, but it came with an alcohol or NA pairing for that price! This is probably the most reasonable and surprising cost for a tasting menu. The service was amazing and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I wrote notes! [ ] Course 1 mackerel + egg plant , dry white wine. The wine was super dry, but paired well with the mackerel [ ] Course 2 Cucumber, asian pear, lemon creme fresh, japanese plum jelly tooper and martini. This was a refreshing dish. I liked it a lot. [ ] Course 3 chablis, uni and scallop, spinach. My fav!!! For anyone who doesn't like the taste of uni, you can't tell it's uni. It was buttery and fabulous flavors. [ ] Course 4, sunflower pollen sake, poach salmon. Cream corn. Potato was salty. Salmon was ok. [ ] Course 5, red wine. Steak with ginger butter sauce, fingering potatoes. The steak was perfect!! It was wonderful. [ ] Course 6, liquor infused with mandarin and yuzu. Dessert yuzu bar. They also give us a burger to go in a cute little happy meal looking box. I found parking on the side street. But there's a lot across the street for $5/hr. Or valet, $12-15. This place also had wonderful date night vibes with low lights and real candles.

    The moment I pulled up to the restaurant, I immediately thought to myself, "I've been here before."…read moreThis used to be Church & State. I was looking forward to trying this French & Japanese fusion spot. I love both cuisines and I can't wait to see how the chef can blend the two together. We were so lucky to find a parking spot right in front. No need to valet. We were there to celebrate a birthday. We were seated right away on the patio. I was afraid I'd be cold but it was ok with the covers. They also have heat lamps. We were very happy with everything we ordered, and we ordered a lot! Highlights were the rolls and uni toast. Delish! We honestly could have skipped the jidori chicken, we ordered one too many entrees. We would love to come back and try more dishes.

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    Dining room

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    Chicken liver mousse

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    Monsieur Marcel Bistro - Beef and truffled potato special with Haricots Verts

    Monsieur Marcel Bistro

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    6.2 mi•Fairfax
    •$$$

    We came for brunch. They don't have a dedicated brunch menu but they're all French so you can get…read morequiche and Croque Monsieur - that counts. You sit basically in the market, which is fine. The chairs aren't super comfortable but that is the last of my complaints. Service is friendly and professional. The menu is full of delicious things. And the entire experience is just lovely. My friend's quiche and my croque monsieur were so fantastic. Presented beautifully. And both are offered with a choice of salad or fries. And yes, normally I would say salad. NOT HERE. Their fries are properly shoestring, fried exceptionally well and served (as they should be) with a choice of mayo or mustard - even ketchup. They are delicious. I had fresh Orange Juice that was amazing, and my friend got the sparkling lemonade. SO GOOD! I loved this so much. I cannot wait to come back here for one of their cheese boards and wine pairings after weekday shopping at the market. That sounds like an absolutely perfect evening.

    The escargot was served hot & fresh. It was my first time trying the dish. For these types of…read moredelicacies, the sauce that it is prepared in & served with is mainly the taste you will get. I feel like the pesto sauce was a bit overwhelming. Would not order again. Unfortunately, the salmon plate was toooo oily for my liking. Every bite felt sooo heavy because of the amount of oil. My plate was soaked in oil & juices. The potato's that it comes served with were not touched by me. After one bite, I knew I couldn't eat any more of it. Plus, even if the potatoes were good, I think the salmon was so heavy that I couldn't stomach both. The stars come from the setting! This resturaunt is located in the middle of the Grove Farmers Market. The outdoor seating & service are classy & cute. An adorable little French stop.

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    The room

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    Boeuf Bourguignon

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    Entre Nous French Bistro - Escargots de Bourgogne.

    Entre Nous French Bistro

    4.4(448 reviews)
    18.8 mi•Downtown
    •$$$

    Honestly, better than most of the food I've had in Paris! I went on a Thursday night, and it was…read morenot busy at all. We each got fish as a main and we shared an escargot. The escargot is probably the best I've had. I loved how buttery it was and the snail itself was so fresh and tender. I'd definitely repurchase this on another visit. I even dipped some of the baguette bread (which had the best crunch!) into the butter and it was perfection! For our mains, we got the sea bass with lentils and the Alaskan halibut, and both were prepared perfectly down to taste and texture. Everything about its execution felt very intentional. The halibut was baked with the right amount of breading and the sea bass was pan seared to give that nice crispy texture to the skin. My only critique is I thought the lentils were a bit too overpowering because of the huge quantity, but honestly, everything else was amazing enough that I'm not bothered by it.

    Always wanted to try this french restaurant and finally was invited by my family for donner…read more Very chill spot and perfect for a intimate date night. Overall this restaurant layout was pretty cool and the night we went the noise level was moderate but I can see that if its packed this place could get loud. They offer outdoor seating as well that looked cozy. Our waiter and his team was very attentive and always made sure we had what we needed so service was exceptional. Food is always an area that I leave up to everyone's own taste. To me I felt some of the dishes needed more salt but I always enjoy my food from how the chef prepped it so I can try new dishes.

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    Entre Nous French Bistro - Inside

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    Entre Nous French Bistro - Entrecote au poivre

    Entrecote au poivre

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    Camphor - Scallops demi lune

    Camphor

    4.2(561 reviews)
    12.0 mi•Arts District, Downtown
    •$$$$

    Really exceptional service from the entire house. We got the Seabream Crudo as a starter -…read moredelicious, layered flavors. The roasted chicken as a main course - honestly, not great. The sauce was overwhelming and not very good. We got the Asparagus and Carrots as the sides - those were fantastic, obviously fresh, great sauces to accompany. A bottle of very good Riesling to wash all down, and a genepi digestif. Overall the experience was good, just wish we didn't get the chicken.

    I really enjoyed celebrating my mom's bday at this french spot in DTLA. With the main entrance out…read moreof a city alley, surrounded by older industrial buildings, lies Camphor and as you enter it, you enter a space of elegance, contemporary design, bright color palette and modern dim lightiing. The menu page itself is very minimalistic, yet has some grand dish names on it, given that this establishment is Michelin-rated. The concept here is that you order multiple dishes and share. Our party of 4 went witb 2 Le Burger orders, a french onion tartine appetizer and an order of Steak Au Poivre. The french onion tartine appetizer was basically a deconstructed french onion soup. It came on a delicious toasted bread, covered by those french onions, the melted cheese and then that soup broth wad poured on top. It tasted very yummy and would satisfy any french onion soup connoisseur. The Streak Au Poivre was served medium rare, was sliced onto pieces and was served with w very tasty steak juice. The meat was juicy tender was beautifully pink on the inside and had a lot of flavor. The standout, the creme de la creme of today's dinner though, was LeBurger. It was served on a perfectly baked brioche bun and the thick beautiful patty was made out of duck and aged beef, with beef fat and caramelized onions on top. In the thick burger patty category, it was probably the tastiest burger I've ever had. The meat was so juicy, so flavorful and hit a lot of flavor notes, from savory from this juicy patty to mildly sweet from the caramelized onions and just extremely tender and juicy with each and every bite. The burger was also accompanied by fresh and crispy french fries. For the desert we tried the bread pudding, which came with vanilla ice cream. The customer service was very sold, friendly and attentive. Our waitress did a great job guiding us through our culinary journey this night. Great spot. Would definitely come back!

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    Camphor - Now that's a bathroom

    Now that's a bathroom

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    Chicken Breast

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    Electric Bleu - french - Updated October 2026

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