I couldn't be happier supporting such a cozy and community oriented business…read more My partner visited the evening before with his buddy for happy hour. He brought me back and they immediately remembered him and addressed him by his name. The menu was amazing. We curated our own tasting experience, had wine pairings and tried some of their cocktails too! Vidal - our server was instrumental to our elevated dining experience. We met the head chef Anthony and one of the owners Lisa. Everything was exceptional in taste. I can't wait to bring a friend or two to try more menu items. We signed up for the wine membership too, bc it just made sense.

The Brasserie is serving a pricy, traditionally French dinner menu in a relaxed, indoor dining area…read moreon the second floor. The first floor is dedicated to their wine collection. SERVICE Service was initially good and got much slower as tables filled. FOOD 5/5 Oysters Rockefeller ($10/2 @happy hour) Spinach, Butter, Cream, Lemon Juice, Breadcrumbs - delicious, small, pricy 3.5/5 PRIME RIB ($49/10 oz) At this price tag, cutting the prime rib to 1/2" thickness is a crime as the tenderness, fat marbling, and juiciness suffered. The edges were seasoned well, although the crispy cap was sparse. Au Jus: provides meat juice, but it does not replace for what should be a juicy/fat-marbled, tender prime rib Horseradish: saves the dish - it's lemon forward, pungent, and has a cold, creamy, thick texture. Mashed potato: watered down Veggies: scant, overcooked except the carrot PARKING There are plenty of compact spaces with two ADA spaces entrance adjacent.

Open since 2016 this is one of my favorite French dining options in all of San Diego and perhaps…read moreone of my favorite dining options in general as well. Every time I come it is consistently delicious and I am very happy to hear that it they are opening a second location very close to my family's house in Rancho Santa Fe so now North County will be covered as well. Inside is very large and designed beautifully and is the sort of place you want to stay a while or take a date that you care about. It's a bit upscale, but the pricing is not too much. I would say business casual, but it really is a great date option. Our server was extremely polite and as always everything that we ordered came out very fast. Parking in Banker's Hill is extremely easy. We were able to find a street spot two blocks away and that's usually the case when I come here. For this visit, I started off with the Wagyu Beef Tartare and absolutely loved it. It had great flavor and everything about it was just wonderful. For my entrée I chose the Boeuf Bourguignon and that too was delicious. It had some really deep rich flavors and every part of it was just made very well. I was a huge fan of it and would highly recommend. Overall, I really love this place and would suggest to anyone in San Diego or visiting.

We went to Parc for brunch today. Menu has the typical benedicts, omelets, salads, sandwiches, etc…read more that you expect to see. They did have a seafood quiche special that was a hit. They have bottomless mimosas for $18, which is a steal. They have gotten rid of the gluten free bread options, but they still had some gluten free dishes and could modify others. Service was very slow, which was okay because we weren't in a hurry.

This place was great! Amazing Food, great service, small and cozy space that they made work very…read morewell and made it welcoming. Everything we tried was delicious! It was a place that I look forward to going again and again. Truly special especially how at the end of the night we got to witness the owner and the cooks share a meal together, sing, laugh and enjoy each others company as if it were in a villa somewhere in Italy. I absolutely recommend this place. Our experience there was fantastic!

Carbon Angela's Kitchen in the heart of South Park is a standout, unique restaurant. This is…read moredefinitely a perfect spot for your next date night or the place to go for dinner for any occasion, like a birthday, or better yet, my birthday! Yes, I will be there next month with my whole gang celebrating with me on my special day! Our reservations were early, arriving on time @ 5:30 it was a bit quiet with only two other tables, but not for long. In no time every single table was filled. The restaurant was busy and the wine was a'flowin'! This quaint and very special restaurant reminds me of a small restaurant in San Diego in the 1980's, "Ciao Bella". It was located downtown on 4th Ave., it was also chef-owned. When you dine at a chef owned restaurant you are most likely destined for greatness, or a great meal! This is the case at Angela's Kitchen 'Carbon', because there is pure authenticity in her dishes and a whole lotta' love delivered in each plate. The subtle, warm decor is welcoming and the music is played at the perfect level. Just the right ambiance. Once seated, you'll be promptly greeted and the attentive wait staff will have your wine delivered pronto. What a selection they have. I started with the prosecco and moved on to the Sangiovese which complimented my pappardelle perfectly. My friend ordered the grilled salmon and had the Montepulciano Abate Pietro. The delivery of their fresh bread with garlicky pesto, and another with tomato, which I think was a focaccia. Just amazing. We asked for olive oil to compliment the bread: it was the very best of quality with a dark Sicilian olive green hue and the smoothness with the polyphenols and antioxidants dancing in my mouth. Yum! I asked for a side of Parmigiano and they brought a nice square ramekin full of finely grated cheese, Perfection!! These are the details that make me fall in love with a restaurant, causing me to return again and again. Both of our entrees were executed perfectly, the vegetables were grilled leaving a slight char, and the salmon was grilled just right leaving a tender center. My pappardelle was dressed in the deepest, richest mushroom + beef cheek fusion of flavors with whispers of some kind of red wine like maybe the Nero d'Avola that they feature on the menu. WoW!! This is a dish that you want to take your time savoring. Every bite surpassed the last, and then a sip of the Sangiovese and I was in fresh pasta heaven. Just when we were winding down and reeling from being overwhelmed by the amazing food, Angela came to our table with cannoli. It too was amazing! This was such a kind and unexpected gesture from the chef/owner. Grazie mille, a domani!

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and he said that I chose a great place! Everyone…read morewho interacted with us wished us a happy anniversary, which was really lovely. They were doing the Tuesday night date special, which includes one appetizer & entree each and a dessert & bottle of wine to share for $55/pp as of March 2026. I'm not familiar with the names of French dishes, so I'll write descriptions of the food instead. Appetizers: * mushroom ravioli * phyllo filled with cheese & salad Entrees: * braised short rib * stuffed chicken Dessert: * Cookie My favorite thing was actually the phyllo filled with cheese! It was really unique, and a good combination of savory/sweet, and the salad was a refreshing addition. I would honestly consider ordering a full portion of this to have as a meal. My husband loved his braised short ribs. It was so tender. The ambiance is lovely-- I dressed up a bit more than I normally would, and I didn't feel particularly overdressed or anything, but other people showed up in casual clothing too. Every detail of dinner was well thought out and service was amazing. We didn't feel rushed at all, so we were able to enjoy a slow-paced anniversary dinner. We would definitely come back to try their normal menu too!

Went here as a family for a birthday dinner. Et Voila is a cozy bistro serving a pretty much…read moretraditional French menu. Service started with a baguette that was well done. For appetizers, we shared the charcuterie plate and the salmon gravlax. Neither disappointed, though we did need to ask for extra toasts. I ordered the pork chop with mustard sauce. The pork was very tender, though I was a bit disappointed with the sauce. Others gave their main courses high marks. We ordered the assortment of desserts, and all were fantastic. We did wines by the glass, and they were served in proper glassware and at the proper temperature. Service was friendly and professional. All told, a solid experience. Parking is difficult in this area so give some extra time to park.

My French foodie friend brought me here, and I was really impressed. I loved the warm mood and…read morerustic ambiance the moment we walked in. The service was excellent, very attentive, and they even made space for us by adding an extra table to our setup. We ordered: 1. Mussels: 5/5, the creamy, tomato and chorizo broth went brilliantly well with the mussels, also the generous portion, easily enough to share among four. 2. Duck: 5/5, perfectly cooked, tender, and melt in your mouth. Highly recommended 3. Steak Frites: 4.5/5, a solid dish. 4. Flourless chocolate cake: 4.5/5, rich and smooth. We'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

Came for a birthday celebration. The 5 of us in our party all agreed that the food was excellent!…read more We had a couple of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Our server was very cordial and pleasant. Service overall was great. I loved the vibe of the place. The decor was cool. Yes, there is a taxidermy goat in there.

My. Oh. My. What a find!!…read more From the time Bebe and I walked in, we felt welcomed. Bebe is my service dog, she's been traveling with me for two years now, so we've had a lot of eatery experiences. Despite her being service and us being permitted to sit inside, I requested to sit on the porch, it's such a welcoming vibe! Ross seated me and offered to turn on a deck heater for me, which I gratefully accepted. Lars was helping another table and I asked her to get my waiter, yet she offered to expedite things by taking my order, which I appreciated. Lars was able to recommend a fabulous glass of wine to go with my chicken. It was under $10 per glass and a total hidden gem! First course was the goat cheese salad, which is a fabulous mixed green salad with goat cheese, pickled carrots, and cranberries (craisins?). So yummy! I ordered Mary's chicken while Bebe ordered the puppy bacon. What a fun treat! We'll be back, what a great experience! Fabulous food, service and vibe. Love it!!!

This place is a true gem in OB, especially for wine lovers. They always have a great wine…read moreselection, and the food is consistently delicious. Plus, their happy hour options are great. Easy go-to spot for a relaxed night with good wine and food. If you have a dog , no worries they have a super cute outdoor patio and a dog menu !

We came here for our anniversary and this was an easy 5 star experience…read more The complimentary bread and butter was already so good. For our appetizers we had the gougere, truffle Brie and duck mousse (I don't remember the actual names lol). Everything was so delicious. The truffle Brie was my favorite. For our entrees we had the venison and salmon. The venison had a really bold flavor and everything went really well together while the salmon was more mild and delicate. Both tasted great nonetheless. For dessert we had the floating island and the special which was a Mille feuille. The desserts were not too sweet which was great. I really enjoyed the floating island. We had a couple of cocktails and a mocktail which were all pretty good but the Persephone was my favorite. The service was fantastic and most importantly -- parking was surprisingly easy for a Saturday night. Unfortunately, they don't have steak tartar on Saturdays so I have to come back to try it!

My sister has been talking about Bistro du Marché as her favorite French restaurant, and it…read moredefinitely lived up to her praise. The manager and staff were attentive and welcoming throughout our meal. We ordered the mushroom ravioli (which came out surprisingly fast), the Wednesday steak tartar special, and the moules frites. The tartar and mussels were the clear standouts -- generous portions, fresh, and really well seasoned. The house bread was also excellent and came out warm. Overall, a great meal and an easy place to want to return to. I'll be back!

Solid. Solid. And more solid. The munchers were amazing and ten service was good. For lunch and…read moredinner with a French flair here is the place to go.

This was my third time eating here and my feelings have not changed. The food is pricey and just…read moreok- not great and not bad. Certainly not the best french place in town. We ordered the house salad to start. It was well dressed and enough to share but too sweet for my taste. The meal came with plenty of decent bread and mayonnaise. I prefer butter but hubby liked the mayo. i ordered the steak frites and hubby got the mussels. Portions were large. The steak came with a big wet glob of onions which i didn't like. I felt the onion really muted the peppercorn sauce flavor. The fries tasted good but the smell of lavender was so strong that i found it rather off putting. The mussels were also fine. Ambiance was cute and service was good. Overall fine but a bit pricey for just fine.

Sammy, our server, could not have been more accommodating. She was a bubble or happy energy and…read morereally made it a nice night. We order the Parisian gnocchi and the Parisian burger. The burger was a 10 out of 10 and they even gave us some extra fries. So nice. The gnocchi is not a standard type of thing. It was good but the texture is more like whipped potatoes. We asked for the plates to be split in the back and they did. So nice. Made it so much easier. Thank you. The tuna tartar for the app always also outstanding. Always. Delight.

Saint James has quite a tasty happy hour menu…read more We frequented Saint James on a Monday and they were surprisingly empty. Their happy hour menu was quite diverse. The white wine of the day was Chardonnay and the cocktail of the day was an agave spritz. Our server was kind enough to tell us that the burgers did not come with fries, just in case we felt like the portions weren't sufficient. Our server was quick with our drinks and refills. The food took a bit longer to come out. *Agave Spritz: a fragrant take on a spritz. I actually appreciated how it was not overly carbonated nor sugary. This was a refreshing pairing with all the fried items we ordered. *Pommes Frites: classically crispy and fluffy. Came with a choice of ketchup or aioli. *Croquettes: came with five airy and crispy balls on a pool of mornay sauce. The menu mentioned an aioli, but my order did not come with any. Thankfully, the balls were flavorful themselves. The mornay sauce was on the thicker side and there was some clumpiness, but it added pleasant creaminess. *Burger Parisienne: my preferred burger of the two offered. The bordelaise was done well, and the red wine added a complex sweetness to the burger. The patty was thick and the toppings made the overall flavor similar to an In-N-Out burger. *Burger Americaine: a classic American burger that resembled In-N-Out, but with a thicker patty. Good thing I enjoy both. The vegetables were fresh, but I would have liked a bit more of the special sauce. *Little Gems: a rather acidic and simple dressing. The little gems lettuce was cleaned well and was crispy. The radish offered some crunch and the herbs were fragrant. I would have cut the herbs a bit more though. This was quite a satisfying happy hour experience, although nothing was exceptional besides the croquettes. I would like to return to try their breakfast options, and Saint James does offer some interesting dishes that others do not. The pricing was fair for the quality we received.

Literally, no one makes a croissant as good as this place. Their plain croissants are simply…read moredivine. Flaky buttery soft it's like crunch on the outside. When I eat that, I prefer to takeoff the hard layers and then savor the yummy middle separately. It's a whole experience! Well, I originally came for the croissant. I also ordered some Too Good To Go bags to see about testing other things out. To my surprise, there were some savory croissants bread and Napoleon's. I always assume Napoleon's were overrated and then I got to try this and thought wow I get why they make these now.

The French Gourmet on Turquoise in Pacific Beach was on my list today to visit, for lunch and…read moredesserts to honor my Dad's birthday, even though he's in heaven. Sadly, the restaurant was officially closed; only the bakery section was open to buy treats and take it togo, you can't even sit inside or outside to enjoy it :( I ordered a box of my Dad's favorites and chatted with the very nice lady behind the counter whose service was fantastic especially with the news she shared. I told her I was so sad to see this place close down. She informed me the owner did sell the property to a real estate developer who also bought three other properties next to this restaurant and plans on building an enormous sky high residential condos and rentals. And news to me was owner of French Gourmet plans to open at another location!! This factoid was shocking news if it's true and it was good news. Details on where exactly the new place will be is unknown, TBD. Alas, I will no longer be sad, because I look forward to a new French Gourmet restaurant and bakery. Trés Bien!!