French Restaurants

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. …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chef/Owner Jean Francois Meteinger has redefined French cuisine with his signature “Cuisine Naturelle” style of cooking which uses little or no cream or butter. He has quickly become one of the leaders of the Los Angeles culinary world with his innovative talent, numerous awards and rave reviews. In few short years he has turned La Cachette into one of the most popular restaurants in Los Angeles.

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.

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