What a gorgeous restaurant! I love that it's tucked away behind downtown Culver City. I'm obsessed with the tree in the middle of the patio. I also really like how open the space is. It would be a beautiful place to go to brunch with some girlfriends. Took about an hour for our food to be served. Then got served something we didn't order and it took another 10 minutes for the replacement to get to us. I had the roadside double which is like an elevated in n out burger (not a complaint). I loved it. The fries that came with it was perfectly crispy too. Burgers are on happy hour so I'm going to be back to try that out! read more

I knew it when it was a hotel before the renovation, nothing spectacular but when they remodeled it, I couldn't believe the transformation. I had always looked at the bar when I passed by and it looked beautiful, it wasn't, it was magical. It was like being in an enchanted garden. My friends drove up from Orange County to drop their daughter and her boyfriend off at Sofi so I suggested we hang out. They were bringing their pup and I needed a dog friendly bar or restaurant. I called the Simonette and asked if they were pet friendly. Their very kind receptionist enthusiastically told me that they were so I made a reservation for the 5 of us. Our server Maddi was the best. She was attentive not only to our needs but that of the pup by bringing him fresh water. She looked after us very well. We never had to try to find her, she was there when we needed her. We had drinks that were very creative and delicious. I loved the beautifully shaped ice cubes for the drinks. I ended up having a burger and it was so decadent. It was juicy and so delicious. The flavor was phenomenal. The cheese was melted perfectly. My friend had a chocolate tart. Her husband said he was not going to have any, then quickly helped my friend devour it. Nothing was left except the cocoa powder. The ambiance was amazing. The bar area wasn't loud so it had a feeling of relaxation. We enjoyed the time with our friends and Cooper. I highly recommend this incredible place, especially if you have a doggy. read more

Another sweet find by my Bestie!! We wanted to take his mother out for her birthday, but the place we wanted to go was closed. I said, one cannot go wrong with French food and tonight, this place proved me right!! First of all, parking is a nightmare! If you can find a street parking, you are blessed! We had to valet, and thankfully they have it! This establishment is located at the bottom of a hotel in Culver City that I didn't know existed! Completely off the beaten path of downtown. Close quarters with European feel, low lights, and oddly enough 80's music piped in, which made me very happy! No rezzies, so we were lucky to be seated!! The seating and setting is intimate, but it must be popular as well, because the place was packed and loud!! We came during happy hour, greeted warmly by our server, Grace. Checked on by Matthew Jacobs, the food and beverage manager; love the attentive service!! Martinis and the house wine, which was a delicious pino noir, cheers!! We couldn't believe the size of the beef Bourguignon!! =O. Fall off the bone tender, perfectly seasoned and mouth watering delicious!! Mum enjoyed her steak and we ate every last bite of everything ( had to help her finish that dessert too, lol!) !!! Thanked the manager before leaving who was gracious, and only asked for a Yelp review which I was gonna do anyway!! Great meet up or established relationship date place. But above all, come for the food and service!! Big thumbs up!! Fantastic French food found in Culver City y'all! Come check it!! =D read more

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French onion soup was fantastic. Perfect salt level. The puff pastry on top was toasted perfectly. They have some of the best truffle and rosemary infused french fries I've ever had -- they reminded me of McDonald's fries but 100x better of course. read more

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Went last night for dinner The place is beautiful All of our cocktails and mocktails were delicious The service was awesome But the filet was sadly meh...very underwhelming- dry even. I can make a better steak at home. The fries were good. The green beans were nothing to write home about- not bad not amazing- just fine. My husband had the beef bourguignon and said it was great though. We got the chocolate tart for dessert and none of us liked it :( it was milk chocolate- and lacking depth and intensity of flavor. We didn't finish it nor take home the leftovers - which I NEVER do. read more

Best burger I've had in Los Angeles! I know this is a bold statement, but I'm not even joking. This cafe is hidden in the downtown Culver City area. Just a block away from the stairs, in an unassuming lobby of a hotel. This café is a beautiful spot for brunch. It has a very nice open courtyard area. That gets a lot of sunlight and the vibe was very cool. The staff was also super friendly and helpful. My wife and I both saw the Parisienne burger. Just three ingredients listed. Caramelized onion, American cheese, sauce bordelaise. We both decided to order it instead of splitting a second entrée because it sounded so good. It lived up to all the hype. If you go to this place, this is a must try item. We brought our two year old, and they also had pancakes which were delicious, and we got a side of french fries. That's the whole review. I'm sure there are a ton of other burgers, appetizers, entrees that also could surprise you, but it would be hard for me to revisit this café and not get this burger. Seriously look at the picture below and see for yourself how juicy and amazing it looks. read more

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We had a great time celebrating my birthday at Simonette. We like the food, atmosphere, and service, even my granddaughter gave it a thumbs up, which says it all! read more

Simonette - Bella - French Near Me - Culver City, California

Hadnt been back here since very early in the year and could hear the music as i pulled up. Came around 830pm and easily found street parking. Made a reservation and got sat immediately Our waitress Vanessa was quick and attentive with everything. Letting me know about all the Dine La selections being offered. Got the agave spritz and could taste that Smokey mezcal, it was strong but not too much where you can't enjoy it The mozarella appetizer i thought would be a stick but was a little different than expected but really good. Reminded me of avocado toast with egg on top Never had the Americane burger but it's definitely a favorite and the reason I'll be back. The bun just needed to be a little bigger and less olives but it tasted amazing. Drink deals on every night and downtown culver to walk around right outside of it. Always a great experience read more

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Simonette is a super cute spot located just off the main drag in downtown Culver City. They have this enclosed indoor/outdoor patio with a tree in the middle and lots of vibey string lights. You can simply come and sit at the bar which I think would be great as well. Our server was so friendly and even brought us a complimentary bottle of water (without us asking) when it was taking a while for their carafes to be filled. We had to start with the Steak Tartare Crostone which was exquisite if you're a tartare fan. We then shared the Moules (mussels) which come in a saffron cream with spinach and fennel. My only complaint would be that we needed more bread to soak up that delectable sauce. The Little Gems Salad and Parisienne Burger rounded out our meal. We split both which was perfect because the burger was rich, topped with caramelized onions, cheese and sauce bordelaise and the salad was a nice compliment of freshness. read more

Simonette - Parisienne Burger - French Near Me - Culver City, California

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My husband and I went for dinner on a Friday night with a reservation and were seated immediately. We each ordered a drink - he had a Japanese old fashioned, and I had a tequila drink with blackberry and lime, and both were good. For food, I tried the beef bourguignon, while my husband had the salmon, and we split the croquettes for an appetizer. I enjoyed my food more than my husband liked his, as he felt his salmon was underseasoned. My beef was good, if a bit fatty, but I wish I knew it came with noodles, as I ordered mashed potatoes for a side and found myself overly starched. The croquettes were good, if a bit plain, but the sauce they were served with made up for that. Unfortunately, the configuration of this restaurant was highly distracting in a negative way. It's very loud when it's full, with nothing to dampen the noise. And the tables are far too close together, so anyone getting up requires a strategy on how to maneuver through the other diners. I think our service suffered because our waitress put off trying to make her way to our table in the back corner of the room. She was pleasant and friendly, but it took ages for her to show up for every step of the meal. It was fine, and the decor was lovely. But at this price point, and considering the downsides, I can't say I'd return. read more

Cozy. Intimate. And the answer to your Monday blues and stress. Simonette offers an all night happy hour on Mondays! And just like that, happy hour becomes a happy NIGHT! Located inside the Palihotel in Culver City, this is an adorable spot. Dim, dreamy lighting, and cozy seating makes this a great place for date nights or casual catch-ups with friends and loved ones. Reservations are recommended as we had to wait a little bit for a table. But 20 minutes was not a long wait. We ordered off the happy hour menu. Wine was a great deal at $7/glass. I ordered the agave spritz cocktail. It was really good but it was a gooood pour. I was buzzed half way through the drink. Oysters were $2 each so we ordered a dozen. Fries were delicious at $4/plate. Generous helping of the fried potato goodness. I ordered the burger Parisienne while my dinner companions ordered the roadside double burger. I thought the burger was heavenly. Meat was really juicy and it didn't feel heavy. Sesame bun was very fluffy and the caramelized onions were buttery and melted in my mouth. Best burger I've had in a while at such a deal price ($10). I was really sad I finished my food. My friends felt the same about their burgers. I would probably skip the crepe dessert. Not so much a crepe but a soggy tortilla. Valet parking is available. Street parking would be difficult to find unless you have a permit to park in the area. Great overall experience. Would definitely come back for the burgers alone. read more

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Simonette's Happy Hour Menu is awesome! Unlike many other places where the portions shrink on the HH menu, they definitely do not here. The $8 cocktail that evening was bourbon and strawberry and was served with a festive orange slice on top. The cozy patio was fairly busy but not too loud. We ordered the American burgers ($10) and pomme frites ($5). It is one of the best burgers I've had in LA recently with a smashed patty with just the right amount of crispy bits. read more

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This was quite possibly the worst meal I've had this year. Firstly-- their french toast was SO oily. It came with no fruit, no toppings.. just two toasts sliced in halves. The brulee grapefruit was half an entire grapefruit, with the sugar top. How am I going to eat an entire half grapefruit??? So yes-- I was slicing a grapefruit with my butter knife in an upscale restaurant. Their radicchio salad was filled with bitter leaves, which was fine, but it wasn't properly balanced by their dressing and the salad was soggy. Lastly, service was nonexistent. Anytime we wanted to get any service, we had to spend at least five minutes trying to flag down a server. And no, it was not busy. They were just nowhere to be found lol read more

Simonette - interior - French Near Me - Culver City, California

Small but very lovely spot for drinks and a quick bite! Went for happy hour and got their cocktail for the day for $8, along with a burger and fries--great deals for HH which is until 6pm. Drinks and food were great and it's a nice spot to hang out at, there's a mini patio towards the back of the restaurant which I'll definitely be checking out during dinner hours! There's also plenty of parking on the street just a bit down the road which is always a plus in this area. read more

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There was a lot of excitement when Simonette opened in Downtown Culver City, so I knew I had to get brunch here. When I finally went, I thought the patio was gorgeous. The menu is okay, but it wasn't very exciting. I wound up getting the CROQUE MADAME (comte, jamon, mornay, crème fraiche, fried egg). It was good and I also had a great coffee. For dessert, I got the CRÊPES SUZETTE (burnt orange caramel, combier), which I loved a lot. Overall, a very good meal, but there was something missing. I'm not sure. I'm willing to try it again to see if it was me or this spot. read more

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Small place located in the heart of Culver City. We arrived when they were transcending from Lynn to dinner so not that many options were available but we tried was good. read more

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Simonette is the restaurant at the Palihotel. It's tucked away from the hustle and bustle on Downtown Culver on a fairly quiet street. To start, we shared the French breakfast radishes ($9.00) because who doesn't love a little butter with their radishes. I should have Googled "fleur de sel" because the radishes were indeed fleur de sel-y. They were, in fact, butter dipped radishes and this is not my preferred way to eat them. For my entree, I opted for the omelette ($16). Comté cheese is folded into the omelette. This was okay. In fact, it was an American omelette in Parisian disguise. The omelette was quite overcooked compared to other versions I've previously eaten. I also found the cheese to be thick and on the verge of being a bit rubbery. Simonette is quality room service food - good for room service, but meh otherwise. The al fresco dining area is quite cute. It'd be a cool place to grab a drink if you're in the area. read more

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Amazing cute French Restaurant. We had the burgers which were amazing. Come before 6pm burgers are 1/2 price. read more

Arrived just in time for their happy hour that includes food specials. Prior to coming in, my friends and I were checking out their menu and was slobbering for their burgers ( pictures were that intriguing). Happy hour meant $10 burgers!!! We all had different models and were hella stuffed. Great flavor to the meat and grilled onions. We shared grilled asparagus ( amazing) and basket of fries. My friends had some alcoholic mixed drinks, they liked it. Coffee was good. Parking was a challenge unless you do valet. Bathrooms are part of the hotel and are well managed. Would come back again. read more

I've dined here a bunch of times in the past. Happy hour and even Thanksgiving dinners The food is decent not great & the place is usually mostly empty We walked in on a Wednesday 6 pm and as usual the restaurant had about 1/4 of the tables occupied. The guy standing at the front was SO RUDE! Matt I guess he's the manager and now I understand why they are doing poorly. Matt said he had no tables available but he said it in such an aggressive way. No sorry or please come back another time. Just "get out of here" vibes. Gladly, Matt! read more

If you were to ever need a perfect pairing, order a "ketel one up with a twist," accompanied with the house Tapenade and crostini. Throw in some oysters too for good measure. Any version of a martini is perfect with oysters, but the tapenade was *sublime." Of all the things I'd be compelled to write a review about, olive paste wouldn't have been my guess. The portion is generous (two full slices of bread, not small crostini bites), and the tapenade is SLATHERED end to end. It is delightfully salty and briny; the fresh thyme on top heightened it just enough. I will remember this bite for quite some time. read more

I used to love coming here with my bf and our friends but yesterday we were greeted by a man who told us that all the tables were filled for 5:30pm. We told him we just wanted to go to the bar? (Like don't you want our business?) We sat at the bar for happy hour and got drinks and food and all those tables were still empty. It's super sad that he's running this place in such a rude manner. There's so many other places in LA that have nicer staff and better customer service read more

Cute chic interior and exterior. Came here specially for happy hour. $2 oysters and $10 burgers from 3-6pm. Their cocktail specials alternate. Ambiance wise, lots of working folks from nearby it seems. Burgers were hefty and worth it at $10. Oysters were just a tad too big for my preference. Free 1 hour parking by the culver steps. Most of the street parking is permit only, so you may have to park farther. There is valet though if desperate! read more

Simonette - Patio dog friendly - French Near Me - Culver City, California

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Average experience, nothing spectacular!. Unfortunately the server was lacking attention to us as patrons even though only a few tables to cover. Niçoise salad close to a accurate so I give it a 4. The Hash sounded nice on menu but not the best. Space is cute and has great potential. read more

Super cute restaurant in the heart of Culver's city. On a Friday night at 7pm, it was very busy. The service was excellent. I ordered a glass of champagne and a salad. Super fresh. I will come back when I'm hungrier to try more things from the menu. read more

Simonette - French Near Me - Culver City, California

We got there at 555 for happy hour . They advertised it was til 6 pm. They said they were not able to accommodate us. False advertising. They should have said happy hour was til 545. Not cool read more

A really enjoyable French dinner on the ground floor of the Palihotel. It's really bright and open inside and the whole ambience is really great. A really beautiful bar as well as seating inside and outside complete with a tree in the middle of the outdoor dining area. Our server was very polite and attentive and did a great job. They offer valet parking at the hotel but it's easier to just find street parking or park at the Culver Steps. We were able to find metered parking a block away for a 7 PM Saturday dinner. We started off with the Seasonal Salad, which was a champagne vinaigrette and arugula salad with goat cheese. It was a great start, very light, and very good. We followed that up with the Steak Tartare, and it too was very good. For our entrées, we chose the Filet de Boeuf and Roasted Bass. I especially enjoyed the sauce that covered the filet and the fish was very buttery and cooked perfectly. We were to full after our meal to do dessert, but would definitely try that next time. Overall a great French dinner in Culver City. I would recommend to anyone searching for a great casual dinner spot. I hear their brunch and lunch is also very good as well. read more

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Parisienne Burger was good Chicken Paillard was Ok , sauce not flavorful . The olive toast was so salty , I had to remove it from the toast just to discover the toast was charcoal black . Olive oil was good though , nice place for a cocktail but the dinner is meh read more

Simonette - Burnt salty toast - French Near Me - Culver City, California

French onion soup-5/5. That delicious flaky pastry on top is to die for. Croquettes-5/5 and that sauce served with it is amazing! Cocktails and bartenders-5/5. Their recommendations are spot on! Delicious every time. Service-5/5. They are friendly but not quick. This place is always packed so expect a long long wait. Waited about 45 minutes at the bar before getting seated. Ambiance-5/5. Very beautiful, chic, Parisian vibe. Gorgeous lighting and details surrounded by trees and plants. Can't wait to come back again and again. read more

This place was nice a bit small but cozy and not too loud. We went at night and sat in the outside seating next to a heater. Definitely should try their hibiscus drink it was delicious. The fries were good and so was the cake. My wife loved the ambiance and was glad we were there. read more

Came here for happy hour on a weekday, and it was already so packed! We were greeted quickly and seated with menus. Our server was very friendly and so, so kind. The best energy! For food: we both had the Parisienne Burger each and shared the little gem salad and the fries. The fries were delectable! You can really taste the hints of truffle oil. The little gem salad was crunchy and fresh as well. The burger was so juicy and slathered with yummy sauce on a buttered bun. I was so full by the end of it! Parking is easy at the Culver Steps (short walk away) or you can find street parking, which is a bit more challenging. Overall, great vibes! Nice casual spot for quick bite or a longer social! Glad we found this place! read more

Cute courtyard. Dog friendly, quiet at lunch. The menu was small but they make those items well. Ordered the french onion soup and risotto, Chef's kiss, sooo good. I want to check out their sunday brunch. read more

Simonette - French onion soup - French Near Me - Culver City, California

Excellent food and drinks! Loved all the dishes we tried, the mussels were fresh, cooked perfectly and flavorful and were great with the bread and fries. The tapenade crostini and radicchio salad were great as well. They have a variety of cocktails, tried the Japanese old fashioned with cherry blossom bitters. It's located in downtown culver so there are a few parking structures. read more

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Very sad that their padrón peppers were taken off the happy hour menu!? You aren't able to order off their dinner menu until 5PM. I still enjoyed my experience and will continue to return. The service was attentive like always and very nice. Order the croquettes, they're cooked a golden brown perfection and leave you wanting more. read more

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Beautiful place. Nice ambience. Salad was fine, nothing to drool over. But the crepes (not pictured) were sooooo good. The beef hash is delicious but it's a very small portion. Overall, I'd go back. Service was fantastic, and everyone was friendly and unpretentious. Refreshing! read more

Simonette - Nicoise Salad - French Near Me - Culver City, California

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Beautiful spot! Spectacular really. Great happy hour, although only until 6 and best part is they don't force you to sit at bar! You can sit anywhere and make reservations. We had an absolutely horrid bartender ERIC - he literally ignored us when we spoke directly to him - twice, when he was done he said, ok what is it u wanted. He could have acknowledged our presence but no- ignored us until he decided to. When I asked him what the cocktail of the day, he said "high noon" so I asked "what is a high noon" and he literally took a box of premade cans of high noon out of fridge - plonked it down in front of us - the entire box - and left it there! Thank goodness another bartender RUBIN showed up and he was courteous, pleasant, funny and friendly. OVERALL, besides for Eric, we had a wonderful experience. Ohh the happy hour food is well priced and tasty. read more

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This was a cute little Parisienne style bistro and bar located in the Palihotel. Came here for a weekday happy hour. It was a fun atmosphere with a beautiful bar and backdrop. I got their HH drink special for the night, the rum daiquiri...tasty and packed quite the punch. We mostly ordered from the HH menu. Most of the food was pretty good, especially the oxtail stuffed peppers. The HH burgers were big (and filling!), so don't expect little tiny sliders. We were excited to try the croquettes which is apparently one of their popular items. Unfortunately, the croquettes that were brought to us were still cold on the inside, so our server comp'ed us a second plate of croquettes, which were slightly better, the filling was more like lukewarm. All in all, a fun atmosphere for happy hour with good drinks and pretty good eats. read more

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Ambiance is 10/10. I'm all about a French bistro ambiance. Modern French decor, half open patio and indoor restaurant with lots of airy light. Food is 10/10. My boys said these fries are the best they ever had, and they've had all kinds of fries. French do burgers so well, too. Can't go wrong with any of the three. Niçoise salad was perfectly dressed and delicious. Croissant was buttery good. Hash browns were buttery, crisp at the top and sides and soft in the center. Service was good. I appreciated the server not rushing us through our meal on this beautiful Sunday, which allowed to relax and enjoy company and ambiance. However, he was available when we needed him. Overall a great experience. Love the ambiance. I could literally stay her for hours. Will be back to try their dinner menu. read more

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I have visited four times, but I find that the French bartender and some of the host staff are not very friendly. I hope they realize that we all just want to be happy, especially since life is already stressful. I hope things improve; it could be a really nice experience. read more

Walked by this place before and just loved the indoor outdoor patio space. So intimate and romantic. Finally my date suggested us go here for lunch and it was an absolutely yes!! Came on a Monday night and was pleasantly surprised that it's all night happy hour specials. Mainly featured cocktail and beer and wine. Their appetizer price seem the same but the special is their burgers. We ended up selecting cocktails off their regular menu (wider selection). My sidecar wasn't available but I got the whiskey sour and it was served perfectly balance with the whipped egg whites. My date had the Japanese old fashioned and from the aroma to the taste, it was perfection. We shared the croquettes which I would recommend as a must have! 5 mini croquette balls perfect for sharing (it was a generous portion for 2 people). We also shared the roasted sea bass with a side of asparagus. It's the best piece of sea bass I've had. Cooked perfectly and you can taste how fresh the fish was. The asparagus paired well. With a bit of burnt edges and fresh squeezed lemon juice on top. Every bite was mouth watering. We finished with the crepe Suzette which I'm glad they didn't cover it with whip cream! Instead it soaked in a perfectly sweet orange sauce with orange slices. It came with 2 folded crepes so easy to share. Wr also got the hazelnut cappuccino. Not too sweet and went well with dessert. We couldn't be more happy with our meal and our experience here. We even wanted to know if we can buy 2 simonette plates as souvenirs. Definitely a memorable night and highly recommend. I would say come on a weeknight as weekends it gets crowded and noisy. read more