French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Monica
14 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"My husband and I had a wonderful lunch experience here. We sat outside at the high bar and loved watching the people walk by. We had two people..."
Jill Malone Garza
"Just had a wonderful dinner with my girlfriend. I had escargot followed by Le Tournedos, she had Le Bœuf Bourguignon and roasted cauliflower. ..."
Jon Mac
"Absolutely amazing food! And it's really reasonably priced, should only be "$$" price rating. I had the duck dish it was cooked perfectly to medium..."
Lao Chen
"Amazing food, reasonably priced, should really be $$ signs, not $$$. Food is made from scratch and is delicious! Has a water menu! Give a..."
Marc Mediavillo
"Highly recommend this place!!!! The food is heavenly and authentic!! The price is $$ very reasonable. I wish this place was closer to my..."
Becky Kight
"This place is a really fun concept. Fine dining gourmet French quisine in a bistro setting. The service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. I..."
Samuel Henning
"The lunchtime pop-up at Air Food definitely boasts the best cheeseburger in Santa Monica for $11. There are so many fancy schmancy places these days..."
Ashley Sundquist
"Creative French cuisine with very friendly service. The foie gras appetizer was outstanding, the tapenade served as hors-d'œuvre as well; fish..."
Benoît de Boursetty
"I wanted to try their dessert but was too full eat in so I asked if I could have the Poire Pochee A packaged to go. They typically don't package..."
The Accidental Cook
"Honestly, the best burger that I ever eat !!! The place is beautiful! The food is amazing! I tried the lunch and the dinner menu, it was really..."
Thomas DUSSART GARCIA
"Brilliant French Cuisine! Wonderful wine pairing! Get the duck, try the pear ....fall in love with every..."
Kelly Brochu
"Excellent! Very tasty and fresh cuisine ! Fabulous atmosphere with very friendly owners. I highly recommend it...."
fouzia mehiaoui
"Food on top ! Staff gentle and very nice. I recommend ++++ french dishes cooked as in France. Trop fière de vous..."
lettitiah16
"Great experience and really healthy food ! I took the fish, typically french food and well cooked. I recommend..."
jeremie levray
"Amazing food and very friendly service. I would definitely go back again and again... highly..."
Edik Simonian
"Very good French restaurant
Great surprise. It's good to have French food in LA
try..."
Beirut Express
"Wonderful French food. Very accommodating for gluten free and dairy..."
Evan Hirsch, MD
"The food was a bit overpriced but good and very friendly and accomodating staff. Very close to the shops and Santa Monica..."
"...wow...so many amazing dishes served with care and amazing flavors! The wine pairing was expensive, but worth it. Same for the truffle addition. We..."
Mark Concannon
"The chef's dining room is upscale, but cozy with only 5 tables, all located across from the open air kitchen. The chefs and servers partner in..."
Helen Hassan
"Alright, better late than never. The menu has probably updated since I ate back in August, but still worth sharing the beauty. This is my first 2..."
Paul You
"I’ve been to so many underwhelming fine dining restaurants in LA that I was beginning to wonder if I should take a break from the ultra refined,..."
Christine S
"I never knew food was capable of giving me chills and bringing me into complete ecstasy. I have been to several other michellin-rated restaurants,..."
Luis Zamora
"I am convinced that Mélisse is one of the most intimate restaurants in LA where you can enjoy various sophisticated fine delights. The creativity of..."
Paulin
"We visit California at least once a year, and I'm not gonna lie, visiting Melisse is one of our top reasons. It's always fantastically delicious,..."
Anna Park
"Melisse is a gastronomic and sensory delight. The restaurant itself is small and intimate seating about 14 people at a time. There are 5 tables,..."
Evan H
"First time here and I’m a fan. Thanks to Dine LA was able to try a few items dishes and loved them all. The duck was my favorite, but then, it was..."
David Cho
"Perfect example of a solid 2 star - Great food all around with several excellent dishes, high-quality ingredients / well-executed techniques, and..."
James Dohm
"YUM! We went into this meal at Citrin with high expectations, and we were pleasantly surprised. Every dish and drink was elevated, delectable, well..."
Kristen Tsubota
"This restaurant is perfect fine dining. They serve you many very small and delicious artistic plates of food. The service is extremely attentive. ..."
Marc
"Exquisite restaurant. Small, thoughtful. Fun features are the solid silver duck press for the jus and the turntable playing classics like Stevie..."
Andie
"Excellent food and overall experience. Yes, it is pricey, but worth it. Did the tasting menu and all the dishes had great and complex flavors with..."
Jason Hoffer
"Unbelievable dining experience with the best service I have ever had. Literally the manager is from Paris (Jean-Jacques was his name?, district 19)..."
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"We had the 10 course meal. It was great!! The waiters and staff are attentive to your needs and requests. It is one of the great places to go for a..."
William Ha
"Very limited seating means high levels of guest attention. The food is very good and has interesting Japanese influences scattered through the menu...."
Laura Hartney
"The food was great and so was the wine pairing and service. Loved the little touches like a small stool for purses next to the table. The attention..."
"One of my favorite places to eat in the world. Wonderful French cafe with custom ice cream, the best macarons, delicious fresh squeezed orange juice,..."
Kristina Driggs-Walkling
"This place is over the top fabulous. I will be a..."
Deborah Cameron
"Great breakfast spot and the gluten free cake is so.good plus verve..."
Koky Cortez
"People. There are six. Count them. SIX gourmet hot chocolates dominating their own separate menu. I haven't tried the pastries yet, but let me tell..."
Dusty Rose Tsalkova
"Great chill atmosphere and omg the pastries. I'm in..."
Rachel Altan
"wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of Santa Monica! beautiful pastries and delicious coffee to choose from! enjoy relaxing there, like a..."
Carolyn Seidlitz
"I just got a variety of things to go and it was all amazing! Thank you I will be back soon!..."
Yvonne Owen
"I love this cafe.
I am going to try all fabulous..."
Miwako Abe
"Best French Restaurant and Pastry in all of Santa Monica. Co owners of this business make this the very best in customer service and products. Once..."
Nabil Dhaou
"Last time I was here it was middle eastern but is now French and awesome! Fresh cafe jazz - delicious bread, great coffee and reasonably priced food..."
Eoghan G.
"Great foamy latte. I paired it with a lemon tart: soft non-crumbly crust and not overly sweet. IMO the lemony flavour stands out best w/out the whip..."
Luisa Pegoraro
"Breakfast here was amazing! Best spot in Santa Monica for breakfast and coffee, and the pastries were exquisite. Definitely recommend! Come here now!..."
Oleg Lisetsky
"Great cafe and French style pastries. It’s hard to find better in Santa..."
Thomas Smith
"Nice little French cafe. Just opened 3 months ago. Ordered Croque Madam sandwich. It was..."
"We had the poached salmon with dill sauce, very subtle and smooth. The crème brulé was heavenly and only surpassed by the house wine. The space was..."
Lori Mountain
"Only its the best place in Santa Monica wow..."
Vicente Garcia
"A little pricey but worth every penny!! The French staff is..."
Deborah Compton
"Wonderfull!!!
I love le petit cafe
The best chefs
The best food ever
The best every..."
Karen Gamero
"I love the homey cozy atmosphere and the food is delicious. Been there 3 times for dinner and once for..."
Judi Forster
"Escargot, quiche and French onion soup. Delish! Cute and quaint. Parking might be tough, so go early for lunch. Preorder your soup because it takes..."
Tonya Rios
"Amazing food! Very cute place, Very good..."
Viviana Machare-Rangel
"Excellent Service. Cozy atmosphere. I pass by often and finally came with family from out of..."
Barbara Ellen Crabtree
"Best French onion soup that I have ever had! Warm Goat cheese salad was so good!! Creme Brûlée was delicious! Can't wait to come..."
Erin Wells
"Is a good place super relax u can drink a good coffee..."
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Kathryn Schorr
"I love the Bourget family and the food here is exceptional. This is where I had my rehearsal dinner on 1/2/15 and everyone raved about the food and..."
Nikki Young
"Bon Appetito!..."
Paul Cockerill
"Delicious. The best calf liver I’ve ever had! Endive salad perfect. Strawberry shortcake phenomenal. Apple tart too. Quiet and calm atmosphere...."
Jackie Nach
"Lovely restaurant, particularly the outdoor patio. Outstanding French..."
Michael Ong
"Wonderful little french restaurant with delicious food, great service, cozy ambience and a lovely owner and staff. Been here for Brunch and Dinner..."
Martin Hiemer
"The food is amazing. I recommend you try the pork chop. I met the owner and she is really cool and interesting. The venue is charming. We have..."
Roland Palmquist
"The interior is charming. The cuisine is hearty and comforting. I would describe the Thursday dinner clientele as "mature francophone". Dinner..."
Blake Sloan
"The review by K Young is ridiculous. Lighten up, dude… I trust this guy’s opinion on food about as much as I trust my mechanic. Anyway, having..."
tommy pickett
"We have been to dinner multiple times and every time we visit Mimi's we have a beautiful elegant time. Wonderful food and service. We love it ........"
Michael Miguel Bernal
"I think the best way to describe Le Petit Cafe is as A Small Cafe. I don't know what more needs to be said. Very good food. Only critique is that..."
Richard Leuchter
"Thoughtfully prepared bistro fare with very attentive staff and accessible parking at night and on Sunday for brunch. Charming setting with outside..."
Daniel Keatinge
"Beautiful and quaint. The service was perfection as well as the food and wine. They have a wonderful vegan option for those on a plant based diet...."
Mel's Fit Lyfe
"Consistently excellent food and service; a lovely bistro feeling that is warm, casual and..."
Belinda Teitel
"Loved this delightful restaurant. Sand dabs, escargot and onion soup were delicious. Service was..."
Gail Toppel Sherman
"Magnifique!!
I am a true Francophile, if you are too you will appreciate the authentic French cuisine at Le Petit Chez Mimi.
From appetizers to soup..."
Donna Malatino
"Some of the best food I’ve had in L.A. The French onion soup was fantastic. And although I’ve had better escargots and paté before, they were..."
Ali Ahmed
"It’s pricey but well worth it. We had a great meal. I’m not one for escargot, but im glad I tried it! The wait staff was very friendly and fast...."
Margaret Bowen
"I wish more cafes in Paris were this honest. Well executed staples like Steak Frites and savory sauced Roasted Chicken and even better crepes. And..."
Dennis Wong
"Lovely people, lovely French onion soup and very reasonably priced!
I got the French onion soup, Caesar salad and then a lemon tart (weird choices by..."
Cherry Fermor
"Wow! I'm so happy to find a fabulous French Restaurant with 5-star food that's still affordable in Santa Monica/Westside. I will most definitely be..."
"Amazing atmosphere with tall wine walls. Heard a lot of people take their dates here. Pasta was amazing with its complex sauce. Efficient good..."
Rachel Wang
"Nice restaurant close to Santa Monica pier.
Beautiful interior. Wide selection of wines and champagne. It’s like sitting in a wine cellar. Great..."
Nora Zhang
"While not exactly the same as the BH location, SM is still as beautiful and true to the Wally's brand: upscale atmosphere, great wine, cheese and..."
ellesarah spalding
"Had an amazing dinner date on a Monday night here. The first server we got seemed clueless about wine and directed all his attention to my husband..."
Yana Dales
"What a great experience it was here at wally's. I myself am not a drinker but I do enjoy good music and I do enjoy a good atmosphere and a good vibe..."
Manny Rodriguez
"Recently 3rd street promenade of Santa Monica had been a place locals avoid and tourists come to get disappointed. Most shops have disappeared and..."
Rose Anne
"The food was very good, the ambiance and service also. However, I can not understand why wine prices are so high. I guess that wine culture is not..."
Alexis A.
"A wine lover paradise, they have HUGE selection of wine , wine , and more wine.
There’s a full meal or cheese boards one can order. We..."
Farooq Siraj
"Great waygu burger. Beautiful atmosphere. Servers could have been a bit more attentive but it was pretty busy. Worth the cost for the burger, can't..."
Jae Pocalypse
"Wallys has become my favorite place for Caviar. Service is always top notch they cater to your needs, and they are always willing to help with any..."
Joe Camarillo
"Beautiful location, stunning interior, overall good food, there were a few items we didn't end up caring for like the fries. But the pizzas we..."
Patricia “Patty Leonor” Norman
"If you're one of those folks who goes to Wally's and orders a cocktail...shame on you! Lol. J/k, but it IS an incredible WINE spot! Take the time to..."
Kris Bradley
"This place is amazing to people watch and enjoy some incredible wines. I wasn't thrilled about the appetizers, nothing to write home about, but..."
Stephen Perrino
"The service is excellent! From Monty the greeter at the door who gave us a tour of the store! Then came our server Damon, who made excellent..."
Justus Bey
"Unbelievable place. I was told it used to be book store (or library?) now it’s most amazing liquor store/restaurant/bar I ever seen. Wet dream of..."
Diesel Silniki
"My favorite wine bar in SM.
Their burrata was the best burrata I’ve ever had. Cheese was perfect combination with Japanese tomato and 50 years old..."
Lia Kim
"I love this place, even more than the one in Beverly Hills. It looks bigger and roomier and you have more space and privacy at your table. The..."
"One of my favorite places to eat in the world. Wonderful French cafe with custom ice cream, the best macarons, delicious fresh squeezed orange juice,..."
Kristina Driggs-Walkling
"This place is over the top fabulous. I will be a..."
Deborah Cameron
"Great breakfast spot and the gluten free cake is so.good plus verve..."
Koky Cortez
"People. There are six. Count them. SIX gourmet hot chocolates dominating their own separate menu. I haven't tried the pastries yet, but let me tell..."
Dusty Rose Tsalkova
"Great chill atmosphere and omg the pastries. I'm in..."
Rachel Altan
"wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of Santa Monica! beautiful pastries and delicious coffee to choose from! enjoy relaxing there, like a..."
Carolyn Seidlitz
"I just got a variety of things to go and it was all amazing! Thank you I will be back soon!..."
Yvonne Owen
"I love this cafe.
I am going to try all fabulous..."
"My first meal in LA after a long flight.
I went there on Saturday morning without reservation. There were many people there but still had a table..."
SIGER (SIGER's Space)
"One of the best places I have been for breakfast. The food was spectacular, very tasty and the service was perfect. The man taking care of my table..."
Sergio Salvador
"We just recently discovered that this Belgian chain has a location in Santa Monica. We loved the quiet and chill ambiance at this location. Staffs..."
Grace Y
"Great cafe with vegan soup, coffee and tea options. French spoken upon request. It has a very authentic French café vibe and a soothing atmosphere..."
Terry Gardner (terrytravels1)
"No question this is the best place to have breakfast in Santa Monica! And you definitely need to try this speculoos!..."
Peter Andreana
"Loved the experience. Would love to go back and try the eggs and toast! I had waffles with fruit which was good but not exactly what I was hoping..."
Julie Roberts
"Le Pain is awesome to recharge, reflect and share good conversation. Nice staff and great coffee ☕️ with really reliable Wifi..."
Tim Bishop
"Their breads, pastries and hot beverages are the real deal. You can choose communal seating at a very long table down the middle of the smallish..."
Seth Tuckerman
"This is my favorite breakfast spot in Santa Monica. I particularly like their avocado toast with a sunny-side-up egg. LPQ is especially good for..."
Catherine Berry
"Ok, it's a fact. This place is as pretentious-yoga loving-shabby chic-"I'm rich but think it's fabulous to look poor" as a place can get. That being..."
Keira Dazi
"This is our second time here- we come from Denmark and went straight here and looked for it because it was so good the last time. My boyfriend is..."
Nikolaj Glud Heiredal
"What a great place for a date! Everything was so good and nothing was overly..."
Emily Waters
"Such a quaint place to eat! The restaurant has French take to it, that makes you feel welcome. It wasn't overly busy and we were there towards..."
Aminta Bechtold
"This Pain Quotidien is my favorite because it has the biggest communal table. I tried the Sunny Side Breakfast Bowl in my last visit and it was..."
Joseph Condé
"I ate here before I saw some of the reviews and I am glad I did. I am not sure what the complaints about food portion about, the food was the perfect..."
"Massilia is a nice restaurant in downtown Santa Monica. We came for a weekend brunch but it wasn’t too busy and we got a nice spot outside, but far..."
Andrew
"Everyone needs to go try their 8-hour lamb shank, I’m still thinking about it from last night. We did the Dine LA menu and the portions were so..."
Joe Simek
"This review is for the Happy Hour! Tapas, small shared bites for food under $10. There is a set cocktail menu for Happy Hour. Prices are 50% off,..."
eriko p
"Came here with my girlfriend for lunch. The setting and ambience is a vibe. Great date spot. They have couches for seating and they are incredibly..."
Andrew Peluso
"Absolutely wonderful experience. From service, to cocktails, to food everything was amazing. Staff was friendly. Caring and knowledgeable, steak..."
Alec M
"We were looking for a dinner spot on July 4, which meant a lot of restaurants were closed. Ended up booking at Massilia, and I can't put my finger on..."
MA J
"Simple and so so delicious! 💥
My recommendation: 7 vegetable cous cous
The serving size was huge and it was so tasty and..."
Erika Bauza Nowotny
"I haven't eaten such tasty food in a restaurant for a long time. Certainly one of the better restaurants in Santa Monica. We had steak, mushroom..."
Agnieszka Czyżowska
"Such a good meal! Service was over the top. The ambiance is there as well. I got the steak frites and it did not disappoint. My husband got the lamb..."
Lucy Baby
"One of the best meals I’ve had recently … very attentive and efficient service, a high ceilinged dark but elegant interior… and the food is..."
sharmila senthilraja
"We came for a late lunch during the week over the holidays. Service was good, friendly. Great mix of different items on the menu. Some nice..."
Chuck Tipton
"One of our favorite restaurants in Santa Monica. The food is always perfect with a bit of a French and Spanish feel and great service as well...."
Matthew Wyman
"Beautiful decor and chill vibes in this place. Food was flavorful and warm. Nice plate presentation and outdoor seating was available. The spaghetti..."
Bianca
"I was so impressed by this gorgeous restaurant. We stumbled on it during an impromptu date night in Santa Monica and had a really lovely..."
deborah kaufman
"We waited a little to get seated but when we got to the table it was beautiful and quiet, perfect for date night. The waiter, Robert, was friendly..."
"Lunch was delicious, and the restaurant is located in the middle of the walking mall, which is great for people..."
Tina B
"Monsieur Marcel's is a great spot for affordable French cuisine on the Third Street Promenade. It's a fun place to have dinner and people watch in..."
Ashley Sundquist
"Best I've had on Third Street.
Prompt service, great people watching, thoughtful food. It's slightly more pricey than the cheap places on the..."
Dave Wallace
"Fantastic service with amazing food and atmosphere... This place is right out in the open and evidently an undiscovered..."
Bryan Waters
"Phenomenal!! We are staying in Santa Monica from out of town and this was an awesome find while exploring the stores. We stopped here twice for a..."
charles schretzman
"I absolutely adore this place. this is my favorite place to go with my girlfriend and where we had our first date. excellent food and we’ve never..."
SJG
"GREAT breakfast. The homemade granola, fresh fruit, and Greek yogurt on the patio during a sunny day is an all-time..."
Cliff Matthews
"I had a beautyful lunch at this cosy and awsome place. Attentive staff and really good food. Thanks a lot for this christmas experience unter the..."
Otto Schiller
"Excellent location, right in the middle of the Promenade. Had the custom omelette, fluffy and..."
samantha
"Grest food. Great staff. Real French. Love those..."
AnchorOnLand Lisa
"I liked their breakfast menu and the servers are..."
Kevin Betancourt
"The breakfast and coffee is great....a must for breakfast when you in Beautiful Santa Monica...loved it!!! Thanks Monsieur..."
Emilie
"This place is so much fun. Talk about people watching. The food is good..."
J S
"Very pleasant place, service was really good, food taste and presentation was..."
"Crepes veramente ottime, sia la versione dolce che la versione salata, Le porzioni sono molto abbondanti e molto gustose. Veramente da provare. La..."
Andrea Vanotti
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