Santa Monica's refined tasting menu for the most special of occasions
Must-try: Full Tasting Menu ($295), Tomato Salad, Lobster Bolognese
📍 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Parisian brunch meets California produce in a stunning space
Must-try: Croque Madame, Butter Croissant, Roasted Chicken
📍 624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Michelin-recognized French-Asian in the Arts District — steak frites, bay scallop ravioli, and the best rigatoni in DTLA
Must-try: Steak frites, Bay scallop ravioli, Rigatoni with artichoke & Comté
📍 923 E 3rd St #109, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Michelin-starred French bistro on Main Street — showstopping pressed duck and casual Parisian soul
Must-try: Canard à la Presse (pressed duck for two), Moules frites, Jambon beurre
📍 2732 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Michelin-recognized Pasadena French bistro — intimate Old Town dining
Must-try: Steak frites, French onion soup, Crème brûlée
📍 43 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Sherman Oaks' 20-year-old Valley institution — half bistro, half BBQ spot with one of the best burgers in the San Fernando Valley
Must-try: BBQ combo plate, The Boneyard burger, Santa Fe chicken
📍 13539 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
The French dip's birthplace since 1908 — sawdust floors, dipped sandwiches, and lines that have not changed in a century
Must-try: Double-dipped lamb sandwich, Beef French dip, Chocolate cream pie
📍 1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hollywood's tiny French counter — Ludo Lefebvre's omelette, steak frites, and a brasserie that proves Paris fits in 30 seats
Must-try: Classic omelette, Steak frites with béarnaise, Escargot
📍 718 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
A Parisian brasserie hiding on Ventura Blvd
Must-try: Boursin Cheese Omelette, Burgundy Escargot, Steak Frites
📍 13705 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423