French Restaurants

108Chaya - Downtown

Address: 525 South Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90071 Make a Reservation

CLOSED! The newest addition to the well-known Chaya Restaurant family, Chaya Downtown merges urban chic and European sensibility with Japanese hospitality. This Franco-Japonaise restaurant boasts modern decor, a full bar, lounge and sushi bar, an outdoor patio and an ever popular and exceptional happy hour during the week. Owned and operated by the Tsunoda family, Chaya Downtown is sure to become a favorite, whether you are stopping for lunch, dinner, or after work for one of Chaya's specialty drinks. Learn More »

107Fraiche

Address: 9411 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 Make a Reservation

As its name implies, Fraiche is an ode to the pleasures of fresh ingredients. Executive Chef Jason Trevi has built a skillfully paired-down Mediterranean menu around the seasons, with simple, masterfully prepared dishes that change subtly with the time of year. Tracking these flavor transformations is like anticipating the turning of autumn leaves, a welcome dose of seasonality in the perennial spring of Los Angeles. Glowing from the warm open kitchen and the Culver City sunlight filtering through street front windows, Fraiche creates an inviting atmosphere that delights in the simple subtleties of the passing of time. Learn More »

108French 75

Address: 327 Newport Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 92660 Make a Reservation

Restaurants are an art form to David Wilhelm. From his early years in the kitchens of some of the best restaurants in Southern California, to his current role at the helm of a successful roster of concepts—David has virtually redefined “Bistro” dining. The "symphony of pleasures" he has created encompasses a unique blend of authentic ambiance, impeccable service and delectable cuisine. Our lively “American in Paris” atmosphere blends your favorite neighbor café with the best of Parisian bistros. Learn More »

1073 on Fourth

Address: 1432-A 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Make a Reservation

A pale palette of cream tones bathes the walls in subtle elegance, while the rich leather upholstery and wood seating invite visitors to settle in for the evening. 3 on Fourth exudes a kind of seamlessly simple elegance that carries over from the stunning second-floor railing to the thoughtful and varied menu. American, Asian, and European cuisine are all represented on the daily changing menu; and they are married by an equally comprehensive drink selection of wine, beer, and sake. Patrons may construct a traditional dining experience around three courses, or they are welcome to mix and match the many … Learn More »

108The Restaurant at the Hotel Bel-Air

Address: 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077 Make a Reservation

The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air offers a formal dining room, elegant French cuisine, and an impressive wine list, in addition to Terrace dining surrounded by heated terracotta floors and an outdoor fireplace that promises year-round comfort. Prestigious hotel guests and local personalities alike favor the exquisite and exclusive dining experience offered by The Restaurant at the Hotel Bel-Air. Learn More »

109Sona

Address: 401 North La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 Make a Reservation

Entering this urban oasis, diners are first greeted by a bubbling stone fountain. The transcendent atmosphere continues into Sona's dining room, featuring a candlelit bar, minimalist decor and unadorned concrete walls. The menu focuses on dramatic and inspiring dishes, collaborations between Chefs and owners David and Michelle Myers that reveal their attention to quality ingredients and to detail. The wine list is predominantly Californian and French, offering a unique selection of intricate wines that can only add to Sona's exquisite dining experience. Learn More »

107Anisette Brasserie

Address: 225 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Make a Reservation

Despite its proximity to the swarming Third Street Promenade, Anisette Brasserie is a gem of Parisian bistro charm. With a cathedral ceiling, elaborate tiled floors, red leather banquettes, and fluted sconces, locals and tourists alike will be hard-pressed to find a more authentic looking brasserie-style restaurant in the area. Chef Alain Gireaud (formerly of Citrus and Bastide) has created a menu to match the ambiance, offering unassuming, classic French fare such as Onion Soup, Steak Tartare, Sweetbreads, and Duck a L’Orange. The staff only intensifies the establishment’s Belle Époque magnificence with their ankle-length aprons, black vests, and impeccable service. Learn More »

109Chaya - Venice

Address: 110 Navy Street, Los Angeles, CA 90291 Make a Reservation

CLOSED! For more than two decades, Chaya Venice has consistently entertained the Venice beach community with its famous Franco-Japanese Fusion cuisine. Located at the corner of Main Street and Navy, it has become the premier gathering spot for local artists, musicians, and movie industry moguls, making Chaya Venice a major landmark of the new Venice. It is no wonder, as not only is the food top notch, but Happy Hour is all night, every night. The sushi and bar menu available for Happy Hour is extensive, and offers guests signature cocktails, a cold sake flight, appetizers, and select sushi rolls. … Learn More »

108Pinot Bistro

Address: 12969 Ventura Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91604 Make a Reservation

Pinot Bistro offers a charming intimate setting to enjoy classic bistro fare along with contemporary California creations. With an extensive wine list, daily specials incorporating seasonal ingredients, and truly Parisian atmosphere, it is no wonder Pinot Bistro is a favorite neighborhood restaurant. Sample a signature dish such as crispy whitefish with brandade potatoes amid the dark wood paneling, black and white tiled floors, and mustard colored walls and you will feel as if you have been transported to France. Learn More »

108Five Feet

Address: 328 Glenneyre Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Make a Reservation

Michael Kang is the owner and Executive Chef of the 5' restaurant in Laguna Beach, California. Since 1985, Kang has served Orange County residents the best in non-traditional Chinese-French cuisine, creating masterful dishes that are unconventional to both the palate and the eye. Learn More »

1010Ortolan

Address: 8338 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Make a Reservation

Offering a warm, glamorous, and charming atmosphere, Ortolan serves elegant French cuisine created with European culinary traditions and California ingredients. Chef Christophe Eme, formerly from L’Orangerie, partnered up with actress Jeri Ryan and created a small menu with delectable French dishes. Eme’s signature dishes include Crispy Languostines with basil, chickpeas, and minestrone, and the Roasted Squab Breast and Leg with a gratin of macaroni and tapenade salad. The foie gras terrine and the amuse- bouche are also items to try. Learn More »

108Chaya Brasserie

Address: 8741 Alden Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Make a Reservation

CLOSED! Located just off fashionable Robertson Boulevard in Beverly Hills, Chaya Brasserie has remained an enduring success for nearly thirty years, catering to an endless stream of discriminating diners and celebrities, as well as a loyal following that continues to return nightly. The lure is the distinctive East meets West cooking by Executive Chef Shigefumi Tachibe, who first introduced Los Angeles to Franco-Japonaise cooking at the legendary La Petit Chaya in the early 1980s. At Chaya Brasserie, Chef Tachibe blends exotic ingredients and time honored traditions from his native Japan to create an inspired menu. The use of local and … Learn More »