I have wanted to try Marché Moderne since moving back to Orange County from San Francisco five years ago, and after finally coming here for our fifth wedding anniversary, I genuinely regret waiting this long. I started with the Singe Germain, made with Monkey 47 Gin, St. Germain, crème de cassis, and lemon juice. This was easily one of the best cocktails I have ever had. It was so good that I ordered two more. My wife got the Rizière de Lychee, which seemed like their take on a lychee martini. The vanilla notes made it unique and really enjoyable, but we both agreed that the Singe Germain was the star cocktail of the night. One of our favorite appetizers at any restaurant is yellowtail crudo or hamachi, and Marché Moderne's version was incredible. The fish practically melted in our mouths, but the mango-yuzu-jalapeño sorbet on top was ridiculous. That sorbet could honestly be served as its own dish. Our only complaint was how quickly the whole thing disappeared. We also tried the grilled octopus petit plat. It leaned more Spanish than French to me, especially with the chorizo, and the potatoes and chorizo ended up being our favorite parts. We both tend to prefer cold appetizers over hot ones, so next time we will probably try the tataki instead, but the octopus was still very good. We ordered the bread as well. Despite all the reviews praising it, I thought it was good, but not necessarily life-changing. The real star was the butter with the big flakes of salt on top. For our mains, my wife ordered the Hokkaido scallops and I got the filet au poivre, essentially their steak frites. The steak frites was incredible. The sauce alone was enough reason to order the entire dish. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, and the tableside presentation made it feel even more special. They first placed down the fries and salad, then brought over the steak in the sauce, transferred it onto the plate, and poured the sauce over the top. They asked whether I wanted sauce over the fries too, which was obviously an immediate yes. The fries were good, although I thought they could have used a little more salt. The salad surprised me the most. I originally assumed it was just there to fill out the plate, but the vinaigrette was fantastic and made it something I actually wanted to keep eating. My wife loved the scallops, which was not surprising because she is a huge scallop fan. The dish itself was somewhat bare, though. It was essentially a few scallops with sauce, so if we had not also been sharing the steak frites and several appetizers, I do not think it would have been enough for her as an entrée by itself. Lastly, we ordered the crème brûlée, and this might have been the best dish of the entire night. It came with berries and a hazelnut cake underneath. Because we were celebrating our anniversary, they wrote "Happy 5 Year Anniversary" in chocolate ganache next to it, which paired ridiculously well with the crème brûlée. That little detail also perfectly summarizes the service. Our server answered every question I had about the menu, asked what we were celebrating, recommended the incredible Singe Germain, and made us feel completely at home. Another gentleman came by to talk with us, and we casually mentioned that it was our fifth anniversary. They did not just remember that it was an anniversary. They remembered that it was five years and included that specific detail on our dessert plate. That extra bit of thoughtfulness meant a lot to us. My only small disappointment was the seating. I had heard that one side of the restaurant has a large window where you can watch the chefs cook, but we were seated closer to the bar and could not see it. It did not hurt the meal, but next time I would love to request a table on the kitchen side. My wife and I have eaten at Michelin-starred restaurants from California to New York City, including everything from one to three stars, and Marché Moderne has the makings of something truly special. The food was excellent, but the service and hospitality took the entire experience to another level. Overall, this was about a 4.7 out of 5 for us. We will absolutely be back, and I cannot believe it took us five years to finally come here. read more

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Food and service were great. Went to celebrate a bday dinner. Table next to us (3 gentlemen) decided to have a conference call on speaker phone. It was beyond annoying. Lasted 30 minutes and I think they only ordered like one dish too. Restaurant didn't bother to say anything to them. That was a miss. Who does that. Smh. Maybe they are regulars but that shouldn't excuses them nor the restaurant to protect their ambiance and other dining customers. read more

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Great Service and Salads, But Disappointing Entrées and Noise Levels. This was my second time here, and while there are some highlights, the overall experience did not match the steep price tag!!! The Food: The Hits: The bread was good, the truffled mushroom was really tasty, and the Salade Amélia was absolutely amazing! Honestly, I would come back just for that salad. The Misses: The main dishes were a letdown. We ordered the Retour du marché à poisson (Dover Sole), but it was so heavily splattered in butter that we couldn't even taste the fish. I also ordered the steak medium-rare, but it arrived incredibly dry. The Service & Ambiance: Our Server: Our main server was great and took really excellent care of us! The Busser: Unfortunately, the busboy was highly annoying. He kept trying to clear my plates without asking. Even after I told him several times that I wasn't finished, to the point that he actually is the one that got upset with me.‍ The Atmosphere: The ambiance isn't great because it is just way too loud inside. It was hard to have a conversation with friends without speaking loud! Good to Know: They charge a $45 corkage fee per bottle if you bring your own wine. read more

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I am shocked this place does not have a Michelin star! :O This is definitely a special occasion restaurant. We celebrated my husband's retirement...from the service to the food - everything was perfect! We chose their tasting menu and it did not disappoint. Ambiance was elegant. We will definitely be back for another special occasion! read more

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The friendly atmosphere and service were great, and the dessert menu was especially outstanding. I think this is a place everyone should visit at least once for a special occasion, such as an anniversary or birthday. We really enjoyed our meal! read more

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Convenient location but very very tough to find parking on a Friday night. Friendly hospitality. Service is attentive when they are ready to take your order but not enough for water refills - had to constantly ask them for refills. Food was good but certainly overpriced for what it is - you can find better French food elsewhere but here you are paying for a fancier service and ambiance. The yuzu cocktail was amazing!!! read more

Marché Moderne - Duck breast - French Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Went to Marche Modern a few nights ago. Our experience was outstanding. My very positive time, started out with Hostess, Priscilla. I spoke to Priscilla twice and each time, she was so friendly, helpful and professional. I had a specific seating request, and she made it happen for me! I was so appreciative. Our server, Jeffrey was equally outstanding. We were so grateful that he took such good care of us. Jeffrey was literally very passionate about working for Marche and the menu. He really loves his job! Let's talk about the food. My date wasn't very hungry. However, she loved her Caesar Salad. I had the scallops, and they were amazing! Thanks team, for making our dinner so special! read more

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Easily the best French food I've had in the US. Let's just start by admitting the truth - I'm a total carb girlie. So obviously I had to get the butter and bread. Do I hate paying for bread? Yes. But was the butter amazing? Also yes. We ended up trying 3 different butters: black winter truffle, olive oil and lemon, roscoff sweet onion. All of them were honestly awesome. The onion was particularly good and the truffle had good truffle flavor without being overwhelming. Dishes I ended up trying: -1/2 Dozen escargot cannelloni - this was so interesting. It wasn't my most favorite thing but the flavors were good and worked well together. I probably would just prefer the standard escargot. -Short Rib - this dish is PERFECTION. My god, it came with robuchon style potatoes, which are a PAIN to make if you ever do decide to try to make them yourself. But oh my god, they were so good. I could sit and eat a tub of these. Everything was delicious and everyone in my party left with happy stomachs. There's valet parking but it's pretty easy to find parking in the parking lot for self-parking. You might walk a little further, but no biggie. You probably need the walk after consuming this delicious meal. Our server was also pretty awesome and explained everything on the menu well as well as offering suggestions. I did ask some questions as whether I could sub out anything and she was quick to say since everything is made to order/fresh, they could always offer substitutions on anything they make. read more

Marché Moderne - French Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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We went here for a special date night, and it was such a romantic and intimate experience. The food quality was excellent, and our server gave us wonderful wine recommendations that paired beautifully with the meal. We really enjoyed our evening and will definitely be back! read more

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I've been here a few times but never reviewed it, so here's my attempt. We were a party of four and dined here on Saturday for a friend's birthday dinner. Everything was ready for us and we were seated right away. Philippe was our server and provided outstanding service throughout the evening. Since it was a special occasion, we decided to bring a special bottle of wine from Napa. Corkage fee is $45. We ordered the following: Salade Amelia - their composed version of a chopped salad. Light, fresh, and herb-forward. Row 7 Upstate NY Badger Flame Beet Salad - say that three times! Lol. Kidding aside, this salad featured sweet, flame-striped beets that are far more delicate than traditional varieties. Paired with fresh herbs, bright citrus vinaigrette, and a touch of creamy cheese and pistachio crunch, the dish was light, vibrant, and beautifully balanced. Really good! Beets are starting to grow on me. Sashimi Hamachi - silky slices of fresh hamachi served simply so the quality of the fish really shines. The delicate richness of the yellowtail paired beautifully with the bright citrus and light seasoning, creating a perfect balance of clean, fresh flavors. Every bite was vibrant and the flavors were bursting in my mouth, leaving a refreshing finish that made the dish hard to stop eating. This was my favorite. Coq Au Vin - ordered twice. The birthday celebrant didn't finish hers and ended up taking it home, and she said it was even better the next day after all the flavors had time to marry. My boyfriend ordered this as well and finished his plate. Pave de Boeuf Braise - a friend ordered this and described it as a braised cut of beef cooked low and slow until incredibly tender. The meat was rich, succulent, and practically melted with each bite. Retour du Marche a Poisson (market fish) - king salmon served with cauliflower, lemon confit, and marcona almonds on top. This was cooked perfectly, just the way I like it. The birthday dessert wasn't comped so we ordered the Hotel Crillon Paris Riz au Lait, or what they call an "elevated rice pudding." As my boyfriend described it, it wasn't quite as memorable compared to everything else we had. Marche continues to dominate modern French fine dining in OC. The food and service here are consistently outstanding. I highly recommend it to anyone who's a fan of French cuisine. read more

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Marche Moderne is a pretty regular stop for me during my semiannual visits to nearby Laguna Beach. It offers consistently excellent contemporary and classic French fare. It's very popular and clearly has a dedicated clientele. It's one of the fancier restaurants in the Crystal Cove Shopping Center, which has its share of restaurants. Recently I've usually ordered their 5-course tasting menu, which changes seasonally. What lured me in this time, however, was their limited-time Dover Sole Meuniere special, which they were only offering 3 nights a week for 2 weeks. Since my table had a clear view of the glassed-in kitchen, I could see it was a very popular dish that night. I started, as always, with their excellent Pain Epis bread with house-made butter flecked with salt. I also got the Salade Amelia, their tasty chopped salad which comes formed in a ring mold. The Dover Sole was classically prepared (brown butter, capers), presented whole and filleted tableside. Two staffers (including the maître d') were busy filleting an adjacent table, so my very amiable server Jeffrey did my fish. I give him an A for effort, a B for execution. He admitted they really didn't get fillet training on-site and that You Tube helped out. The fish was a generous size and delish, served with some simple baby potatoes and a basil emulsion. I had leftovers! Dessert was aptly called Between A Pavlova & A Vacherin, with several grapefruit components, plus hazelnut and vanilla. Delish! They also had a special Harry's Berries strawberry tart I would have loved to try. I also had 2 mocktails, Lychee Rose and Tangerine Passion Fruit. The Lychee was especially exceptional. Jeffrey provided great and friendly service. Service here can be a bit aloof if you're not a regular, but tonight was fine, despite the crowd. I think Marche Moderne's food is at just as fine as that at Knife Pleat, the Michelin-starred French restauant that now occupies Marche's former spot in South Coast Plaza. It also is a better value and better located for me. I of course will return. read more

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5 STARS. Marche Moderne is one of my favorite French restaurants to go to in Southern California. It's perfect for a special occasion type of dinner and has become a go-to for anniversary celebrations. The menu changes up every so often, but the staple dishes are the following: - Pave de boeuf braise (or braised short rib served over a bone): this is probably our favorite dish every time we visit. The current way they are serving it is without the bone, but it is still delicious. The mashed potatoes are a perfect compliment. A must order! - Coq au vin with fettucine: this is another savory dish. If you are a coq au vin lover and enjoy slow cooked braised chicken in red wine, this is the dish for you. If you are already getting the beef though, maybe choose a different savory dish, as they could be too similar. - Scallop crudo: a fantastic appetizer to start with! - Bread with house-made butter: we got this pro-tip the first time we went. They make a special butter in-house. Order it with the bread. You won't be disappointed. - Oysters: if you are an an oyster lover, they have a wide assortment. We tried the Des Huitres oysters. Located in a beautiful part of Newport Beach off PCH, there is ample self parking (valet parking is also available right out front of the restaurant). The staff is so attentive, helpful, and extremely friendly. They have always done something so nice for us on our anniversary. We will continue to visit as often as we can! read more

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I haven't tried any French cuisine in Orange County so my girlfriend and I checked this out for her birthday. Service is very friendly and proactive, but not too pushy/proactive as thy sometimes are in nicer restaurants. The duck confit was perfect, crispy outside and buttery inside. Braised rib will melt in your mouth. The tartare was worth trying, I could tell the meat was good, but I'm not a mustard fan so kinda ruined it for me. I'm not sure if my palette isn't refined enough, but I wasn't overwhelmed by most of the dishes (other than the confit). I really liked watching the kitchen through a window by our table. Made for an excellent setting! Would come back again for another special occasion. read more

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Last night was my first time at this restaurant and it did not disappoint. My husband, friend, and I took my mother-in-law out for a special birthday dinner. Our waiter was Dane and he was one of the best waiters I've had the pleasure meeting. He was attentive, funny, personable, and so incredibly helpful walking us through the off-menu specials and menu selections. He even helped select wine that would complement our meal selections. We ordered most of the suggestions he made and all of them were beyond our expectations. Thank you Dane for creating such a memorable night for us! read more

Marché Moderne - French Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Marche Moderne arguably remains the best restaurant in Orange County. We recently dined at the bar with Bartender V as our host. He recommended the Steak Tartare and Caviar Eggs to start and paired both with a French Sparking Rose. Pain and Beurre also was served. For mains we had the Moroccan Rack of Lamb and Crispy Duck Confit paired with a French Meursault. Everything was cooked with precision and and was absolutely delicious. To finish off a perfect meal we had the Paviova & A Vacherin which was sweet, creamy and crunchy. If you have not recently dined at Marche Moderne, it is certainly time to do so! read more

Marché Moderne - Caviar Egg with Salmon Custard - French Near Me - Newport Beach, California

10/10 everything was truly exceptional and it was a perfectly executed dinner, the wine selection is great, just please bring back the escargot read more

Visited this French restaurant at the Crystal Cove shopping center yesterday. Parking was a little confusing at first -- valet is in front, but self-parking is actually on the other side near Trader Joe's. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The restaurant is bright, clean, and modern inside. Service was a bit slow in the beginning before anyone came to take our order, but after that it was attentive and professional. We ordered the duck confit, which was very tasty, and the duck liver mousse charcuterie was excellent. The lychee rose mocktail was also really good. We also tried the chicken, and it was moist and flavorful. The bread and butter they gave us were to die for ! We would love to come back! It was my birthday and there wasn't a complimentary dessert, but we ordered the chocolate soufflé and banana pudding, and both were really yummy. The bill came out to over $300, which is expected for this type of restaurant. Overall, great food and a nice experience -- just a few small things that kept it from being perfect. read more

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3.5/5 stars Made a reservation for my birthday dinner, but it took a little while to get seated. We shared the bread with butter ($7), salade amelia ($16), tartare ($29), sashimi hamachi ($22), and bone marrow grilled octopus ($41) amongst three people. Bread: 3/5 - The waiter asks if you want bread, but note that bread is an additional cost. The bread was warm, but the outside was quite hard. The bread and butter were on the salty side. Salads amelia: 4/5 - Presentation of the salad was cute. I enjoyed the pieces of avocado and pumpkin seeds Tartare: 0/5 - Barely edible. It was so sour. None of us wanted to finish it Sashimi hamachi: 4/5 - Tender and flavorful, but nothing extremely mind blowing Bone marrow grilled octopus: 4/5 - The octopus was soft, but it's a small dish For my entree, I got the the Mediterranean sepia and Hokkaido scallops ($36), which I would give 4/5 stars. It was very tender, almost to the point of being undercooked. The flavor was tasty. The croutons were soggy. The scallops were small For dessert, I got the chocolate soufflé cake ($16), which I would give 5/5 stars. The inside was hot with melted chocolate, and the praline crunch and coconut gelato added an extra layer of flavor. For my birthday, they gave me a madeleine cookie with a lit candle, so that was a nice touch. The ambiance is nice inside, although we were seated near the window, so we saw a giant, black beetle on the wall. Our server was nice, but the service was a little slow Overall, the meal was solid, but nothing extraordinarily amazing, especially for the price. read more

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Well back for our anniversary. It's hard for large restaurants to get Michelin stars. Marche deserves one. They try to provide value and taste. "Supe'rieur" it hard to do both. Cheers! read more

Marché Moderne - Cheers! - French Near Me - Newport Beach, California

A fancy spot I've had my eye on! Service was top notch (I'm talking they will fold your napkin when you're away at the restroom). Our server Alan knew all the ins and outs for the food and had a ton of recommendations. The food was classic but had some modern updates. It was all well made and well-sourced. I would save this place for a special birthday celebration. read more

Dinner at Marche Moderne was just okay, and not quite what I expected from a French fine dining spot. It was pretty busy, and the service felt average at best. Ambiance is upscale, but noisy. Started with the octopus, followed by the crab and corn appetizer, and finished with the lobster entrée. Unfortunately, all the dishes were fishy in my opinion, and made the entire experience less enjoyable. Might give it another try down the line, but not any time soon. read more

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It's been a while since I've had such an exemplary fine dining experience, every dish we ordered was a hit and the service was exceptional. I'm already looking forward to my next dinner at Marché Moderne. read more

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Upscale unique restaurant with amazing dishes. We absolutely loved everything we ate. The restaurant is a bit on the smaller side and it's busy with lots of noise. But we got sat in a back room that felt more private. The appetizer was so delightful. We absolutely loved all of our servers recommendations. read more

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We had a terrible experience here. Our family went there for my birthday a couple weeks ago. The food was fine but one of the waiters was incredibly rude and passive aggressive to one of my daughters (all she did was ask for some condiments; she was totally friendly and respectful in how she asked, too). After the waiter did that, my daughter was very upset and wanted to leave because she didn't feel safe anymore at the restaurant. It basically ruined our dinner and night. I would never go anywhere near this restaurant again and would strongly recommend not going to this restaurant. The poor quality of service would have been unacceptable at any restaurant, and especially so at an expensive restaurant like this. read more

The food here was absolutely delicious. To start, we got the bread and butter board with the black truffle butter. We also had the sashimi hamachi and the brown butter kona crab. Both were incredible. The sashimi hamachi was by far my favorite dish. Our server mentioned that it's one of their most popular items, and I can definitely see why. It was such an innovative pairing with hamachi and a mango yuzu jalapeño sorbet. So unique and refreshing. For our mains, we ordered the scallop and clams, braised short rib, roasted duck breast, john dory fish, and the chefs special side of porcini mushrooms. Every dish was perfectly cooked and incredibly fresh. For dessert, we tried their banana cream pie, which was their spin on a deconstructed version. It was just as amazing as the rest of the meal. They also offer chef's specials that I believe change from time to time. The service here was top notch. Probably the best I've ever had at a restaurant. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to explain each dish, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, every dish was not only delicious but also fun to try. It was cool to explore new flavor pairings I wouldn't have expected, and they all came together beautifully. read more

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(10-scale, 1 worst, 10 best) 3 Bread French Garlic Ramps 7 Scallops 2 Cordon Blue 3 OCR Fries 10 Caesar (special) 9 Service For the prices I would expect everything to be 7 and above. Disappointing. read more

I don't know why reviews are so mixed because I thoroughly enjoyed my time here for a special occasion dinner. I will note that you should try to request certain tables because our first table had the chance to ruin the experience. It was right by the bathroom and waiter station, so there was a lot of commotion, and it was under a harsh glaring light. Luckily, we were able to be moved, but many tables had been specifically asked for. Our waiter was amazing. He had the best service. I have allergies, and he was so attentive. He found solutions around them all. I forgot his name, but we sat against the window so that section. Food was also amazing from the bread to the chocolate soufflé. Hamachi carpaccio: 8.5/10 Super fresh and unique with passion fruit sorbet. There are two on the menu but this one has thicker slices. Soup: 8/10 Great flavor and unique but too thin. Too pricey for me. Scallops with risotto small plate: 11/10 Incredible! A must get. Coq au vin: 9/10 The chicken was a little dry but the overall flavor was incredible. I loved the sauce and would honestly have this as a pasta dish. Steak with the special OCR fries: 9/10 Splurge on the fries, you won't regret it. Lemon aioli was amazing. The steak was juicy, well cooked, and flavorful. Side salad was also good. Chocolate soufflé: 9.5/10 I wish it came with ice cream or more cream to cut the decadence of the chocolate. Overall, such a great restaurant. I do think they could make a dessert free for a special occasion given the overall cost. But otherwise would recommend for a special occasion and delicious meal. read more

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We were here with a party of 8 celebrating a friends 40th. The service is top notch with a very attentive server. We ordered Caesar salad , bread with butter, and steak tartare to share. My entree was the duck confit and my husband ordered the steak au poivre with fries. Everything was delicious. read more

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We were sad to see them leave South Coast but excited to try out their Crystal Cove location. Their build out was beautiful and felt elevated. We started with perfect martinis. Seated in a nice cushioned seat that had a full view of the dining room and kitchen. Ordered bread and butter, such comfort food. Amelia Salad Coq au vin Caramelized Pork Belly It was a lovely date night, thanks to my read more

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Amazing food!! Wonderful thoughtful warm personalized service. Beautiful and warm atmosphere. Still waiting for them to get the Michelin star they deserve. One of the best restaurants in Orange County. read more

Amazing! I still rave about the food days after to every one I talk to! We celebrated our 3 year anniversary here and every dish hit the spot! Absolute perfection - and we cant wait to come back for those yummy scallops! Larissa and the entire staff was extremely helpful and wonderful! Thanks marchè! read more

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Everything about Marche Moderne was amazing! Our server was attentive, we split several things- the bread with sweet onion butter, the salad Amelia, the chicken corden blue, the duck, and the chocolate soufflé. Looking back, we would have gotten the mushroom tart instead of the chicken- two entrees was too much food, but it was all delicious. I haven't had a great soufflé in a while, but it was done just right. I would come back!! read more

The food is to die for. The chef changes the menu every so often but everything is amazing. Never had something that wasn't good. A must try Atleast once. Some of the items sound somewhat strange combos but I promise they are amazing. All employees are nice and well versed on food and drinks to pair with the food. The restaurant itself is decent size and very nice. read more

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The menu is thoughtfully curated, blending traditional French flavors with a modern California twist. The duck confit was tender and perfectly cooked. Service was exceptional -- attentive without being intrusive. The staff seemed genuinely passionate about both the food and the experience! read more

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Simply the best French food in OC! The food, service, and ambiance are all five-star. The service is professional and the atmosphere is elegant. The dishes are consistently outstanding. Must-try items include the Steak Frites, Duck Confit, and the delicious Escargot. Make sure to save room for the famous Napoleon dessert. Highly recommended for any special occasion! read more

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A friend and I celebrated our milestone birthdays at Marche Moderne. This was our first time dining here, and we chose it because of all the wonderful things we had heard about it. We were really looking forward to a special dining experience. Unfortunately, it did not live up to our expectations. I chose to splurge and treat myself to the tasting menu, which is 5 courses for $168. My friend ordered chicken cordon bleu and pommes frites. Also, we decided to get the bread & butter since all of the reviews raved about it and said it is a must have item. To begin with, the self parking lot was full at 5:00 pm on a weekend evening. I had to drive around for awhile before scoring a parking space. Unfortunately, that space was on the complete opposite end of the lot. At the restaurant we were seated at a nice booth. The host and servers were friendly and attentive. As we waited for the bread, which took longer than expected, we started feeling quite warm from the sun shining through the window shades. I thought the bread & butter were fine, neither the worst or best I've ever had. My friend was not a fan of the bread. We did not understand what the hype was about. Since it would be hours before the sun went down, we decided to ask if we could change tables. To our surprise and disappointment, they moved us from a spacious, comfortable booth to a tiny table for two, squeezed between a row of larger tables and the window looking into the kitchen. At the time there were at least two other empty booths that I could see, but they were not offered to us, despite this being a double milestone birthday that they were already aware of. I also noticed that once we were seated at this smaller, cramped table, the quality of service we received lessened. The rest of the meal felt less special than how it began, which was a letdown. There were no photos on Yelp of the current tasting menu for me to see beforehand, but there were some photos of past tasting menus. In comparison to those, some of the past tasting menu courses had more food on the plates than mine did. I get that a tasting menu is small portions, but it was a letdown to see that in the past they offered more. For example, the first course of egg custard, whipped smoked salmon & caviar felt like it needed to be eaten with something else, like a small piece of bread or crackers. It tasted a bit too rich & heavy on its own. In addition to, I would have appreciated some vegetables or even a bit of mashed potatoes to go with the fourth course of smoked duck. As a perceived main course for a tasting menu, it felt like it was lacking something more. Overall, I would say the tasting menu was okay. There was nothing bad tasting or poorly prepared. Presentation was nice. I just didn't really love anything in particular. There was nothing that really wowed me or made me crave more of it. If anything, I felt like it could have been so much better, especially for the asking price. My friend, who has had more fine dining experience than I, ended up not liking the chicken cordon bleu. She left half of it uneaten at the restaurant. She didn't even want to take home the leftovers. The only thing she liked was the fries and they just tasted like ordinary fries. I felt bad for her since she was also celebrating a milestone birthday. She didn't choose the tasting menu because she didn't like the items listed. The restaurant did bring out a free birthday dessert for her, which was nice. Since the tasting menu came with a dessert, they wrote happy birthday on the plate for me. I wouldn't have minded being asked if I also wanted the free birthday dessert as well because I could have taken it to go for my kids at home. The only other thing worth noting is that there was an annoying fly that kept coming around when we were seated at the booth. It just felt ridiculous to be at a nice restaurant and having to shoo a fly away from our plates constantly. Unfortunately for my friend and I, Marche Moderne did not live up to its reputation that evening. read more

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Everyone at our table enjoyed the food. Inquire chef's specials, we had great ones. Service is faboulous and when our cocktails failed to arrive, I spoke with the floor manager and rest of the evening was spot on. Noise level allowed us to converse at our table. read more

The restaurant is upscale but quite cramped. A lot of tables are placed very close together, and it can be quite noisy and uncomfortable with people hearing each other's conversations. I believe the food here is meant to have some modern take on French cuisine. Almost every dish relied heavily on sauces. We ordered grilled octopus and bone marrow for starters and coq au vin and filet mignon for entrees. Grilled octopus was the worst dish of the entire meal. It was drenched in so much sauce that it masked the flavor of the octopus completely. Bone marrow was tasty but very saucy. The chicken in the coq au vin was dry and very salty. Filet mignon was tender and cooked perfectly, but the sauce tasted burned and was very salty. Desserts and drinks were good and probably the highlight of the meal. Service could have been better. The busboys were very friendly and courteous, but our waiter wasn't as friendly nor as attentive. Our table and the table next to us had to raise our hands to get his attention. I wouldn't come back here since food is overall just okay and really nothing great especially for the price point. read more

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Excellent food and most dishes are fairly reasonably priced. I was a bit disappointed with the desserts this visit but have had better here before. Definitely try their soups and the lamb tagine. read more

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Still our favorite restaurant. Food, service, the whole vibes is amazing! We had our usual epi bread & butter to start, the Amelia salad and had the scallops & fish of the day which was sea bass.... all delicious ! Another enjoyable dinner! read more

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