Los Angeles Restaurants

French restaurants in Los Angeles

  1. A

    Campanile

    Occupying a spot in the city’s culinary pantheon for over 15 years, chef-owner Mark Peel knows how to turn market-fresh ingredients into beautiful dishes. For more casual dining, stop by for Thursday’s popular Grilled Cheese Night and sample one of 12 traditional and not-so-traditional sandwiches created with LA flair and Campanile care. Reservations recommended.

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  2. B

    Chaya Brasserie

    Wood beams and soaring bamboo complement a spacious Asian-style atrium where Chef Shigefumi Tachibe whips up savory French dishes with Japanese flair. Savvy shoppers flock here from Robertson Blvd for great happy-hour deals on sushi and martinis. For the same great deals and taste at the beach, try sister restaurant Chaya Venice (A2; 110 Navy St) on the border of Santa Monica and Venice.

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  3. C

    Joe’s

    With its superb Cal-French cuisine, thoughtfully prepared prix fixe menus, top-notch service and a warm ambience, dining at Joe’s is like receiving a gift prepared especially for you. The seafood – try the grilled shrimp on saffron risotto – is especially exquisite. Upscale but not pretentious, Joe’s is a perfect lunch stop after a morning of Abbot Kinney shopping.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Cafe Stella

    Courtyard-cloistered charmer serves classic French bistro fare to artsy locals.

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