I finally had a chance to try Petit Trois for a post-Pantages lunch…read more My mom, aunt, and I made reservations for 4:30pm on a Sunday (which was not necessary, they had plenty of room.) The indoor seating was bar tops only and their tables are outside in the makeshift patio, since they are located in a shopping center with Yum Yum Donuts. We didn't love how in order to park in the lot we had to pay the $17 valet fee even though there were plenty of spaces. I feel like that service should only be mandatory during peak dining hours. Anyways, the host and hostess were both very nice and walked us to our table. The host/our waiter for the first half of the meal made some recommendations and shared what the daily special was. To drink, I had the Spritz which was good - nothing to write home about, but it got the job done. We started our meal with a fresh baguette and homemade butter which was divine. For our main meal, we shared the heirloom tomato salad, trout almandine, and "Big Mec" with frites. The heirloom salad - although simple - was refreshing and had a perfectly balanced dressing. The trout was the start of the show. Crispy skin, crispy almonds, and SWIMMING in butter. The Big Mec was also quite good, but I think at that point I was a bit too full to enjoy it. But the meat was cooked well, and the sauce they drizzle on top was tasty. No dessert since we were stuffed. It was truly an indulgent meal. Of the French restaurants I have had in LA, I'd say Petit Trois was memorable. I think if I were to go again I would visit their Sherman Oaks location solely based on the ambiance.

My wife and I have been trying to get to Petit Trois for lunch for a long time and it just never…read moreworked out. Finally made it. I love this kind of restaurant. Small brasserie, sitting at the bar, shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone, watching the cooks work right in front of you. Before we even got our food I told my wife, "I hope this is the best restaurant in LA because I already think this might be my favorite restaurant." We were told the Big Mec was the move for a first visit. So rich, so delicious. I've honestly never had a burger quite in that category before. We had the steak frites too and loved it. The whole thing just felt like a great lunch. Taking our time, hanging at the bar, nowhere to rush off to. Only thing missing was a glass of wine, which I'll fix next time. Very excited we finally made it. Can't wait to come back.

Wow this place is amazing, 1st time and we really enjoyed our dinner here…read more Food was outstanding. Every thing was delicious tasty and great flavors Service was accommodating and friendly, shout out to Maya/Naya thank you for the good service Love the ambiance here so chic Def coming back here again when I'm on LA

After years of wanting to visit The Little Door I finally got to go to celebrate my birthday with…read moremy partner. The Little Door is known for their gorgeous outdoor seating under twinkly lights but be aware you cannot garuntee a spot there - only request. We had reservations on a Sunday night and they were fairly busy around 7pm. We were taken to the back seating area which is indoor. I appreciate that they have the option of a personalized dinner menu which is what my partner got for me, and they even bring you a large envelope so you can take the menu home. It took us some time to be greeted by our waitress. I felt the service was lacking. She was nice, but I felt like we were often forgotten. For our drinks I had a cucumber gin martini and my partner had the Casanova. Both were delicious! For our appetizer, we ordered the Piri-Piri shrimp. It was 4 pieces of shrimp lined up with small circles of flatbread in between each piece, seated on top of a smoky and flavorful sauce. We both loved it! For our main meal we ordered the couscous "Royale," fresh Papardelle pasta, and roasted carrots. The couscous came with one lamp chop, stewed lamb, merguez, and chicken - with a side of sliced almonds and dried apricot for topping, extra lamb stew sauce, and the most incredible harissa. I absolutely loved this dish, it was so flavorful. The pasta was a solid dish as well, and the roasted carrots were also fantastic. For dessert, we ordered the lava cake and I had Moroccan mint tea. The lava cake was well balanced with flavor and not overly sweet. The tea was fragrant, sweet, and the best way to end the meal. Overall I had a nice first experience at The Little Door. I don't think there's much left on the menu that I would want to try. I would love if they added more Moroccan-inspired dishes to the menu to make them stand out! But I feel like I would still come back, and I recommend it as a place for date night or to celebrate a birthday.

Went for the dine in LA deal and was super worth it!! Tucked in an alley of DTLA, this place…read moretransports you to a cozy French living room. You can really tell that the food and ingredients are super high quality! As for what we ordered: - Escargots (5/5), no notes - super flavorful and tasty standard escargots done right! - French onion soup (5/5): the cheese was nicely melted and the soup was rich. Classic choice, can't go wrong! - Duck confit (5/5): never had this before but oh man it was so good! The duck skin was light and crispy, not oily at all and the duck was juicy. The flavors shined throughout and the purées complimented the duck really nicely. Super balanced dish - Beef Bourguignon (4/5): I wanted to love this more but I think the wine sauce was too overpowering. The beef was fork tender and cooked really nicely but I just thought the sauce was too strong. Everything else was nice! - pistachio crème brulee (5/5): I was so surprised but this was so good!! Never had these flavors before but it was the perfect blend of light and airiness with a hint of pistachio! Service was standard, they give table bread which was good and fresh! Parking is tough since it's in DTLA but it was easy on a Sunday night!

This restaurant is tucked away near Chinatown in LA, located within a small plaza alongside several…read moreother eateries. You'll need to venture a little deeper into the plaza to find it, but it's well worth the effort. They were offering a pre-fix menu during our visit, which was a great way to sample a variety of dishes. The standout items for us were the ENDIVE SALAD, BURGUNDY SNAILS, 48-HOUR DUCK LEG CONFIT, and the MOULES MARINIERES. Service was a bit slow, but the food was good. ENJOY! PS: Super weird, you have to leave the restaurant and go to a security guard in the middle of the plaza to let you in to use the restroom. Parking can be really difficult. There's no lot, but I was able to get a meter spot.

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

Definitely an LA classic! Went for dinner. All the food is made for sharing, so fun to try a bunch…read moreof dishes. The Baguette with Pan Drippings is definitely a must order...also loved the assorted Hors D'oeuvres, Campanelle Pasta and Dover Sole. The skin on the Duck wasn't rendered properly and overall didn't have the same "Wow" factor. The Chocolate Soufflé tart and Sticky Toffee Pudding were fine but not super memorable (I was expecting better given Republique's reputation for pastry). Great wine list. For some reason we ended up with three different waiters over the course of our dinner...a bit disjointed, but all friendly and helpful.

We came in only about 20 min before closing, but the staff were very friendly and gave us a table…read more We ordered the yogurt/granola/fruit bowl and the chocolate chip/pecan cookie, both of which were delicious. Very patient and lovely staff + great food. Thank you!

Food - The French toast is a must-order, light, fluffy, and topped with a Chantilly cream that…read moretastes like it's homemade. Would order again. Regular breakfast items are solid too, and the eggs specifically were cooked really well. Price - French toast was $22, and a breakfast plate with eggs, bacon, and a side of French toast is $24. You can tell the ingredients and effort are there, but be aware that portion sizes may not be as big as casual diners/brunch places. It was enough for me, but if you're hungry you may need to order more times to feel full. Ambiance - Small, cute space. If you've got a big group or you're going during a busy time, reserve ahead or expect to wait a bit. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

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.

Cozy romantic decor. Happy hours 5-closing every day at the…read morebar & patio! $2.5 oyster $9 wine (rotating wines, we had the French rosé and it was perfect!) & many other. Pizza was great. Previously I had their warm baguette is one of the best in town & butter too. Also a very good duck confit

A really good place to get dinner! Very romantic, especially when they play live music. Noise level…read morewasn't too bad but it did get crowded around peak dinner time. Food: everything was delicious! Escargot, baguette, grilled octopus, filet mignon The oysters were also decent Server was very attentive and the bus people were on top of it!

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.

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.

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!