For those seeking French fare across the city, look no further than these charming, California-coded bistros and brasseries. Each place fits the bill for romantic date nights or casual lunches with friends over classics like steak frites, croque monsieurs,
and escargot, all washed down with a bottle of Bordeaux, of course. The cuisine has proliferated in Los Angeles over the last two years, making it even more exciting to go out and say “oui” to that third glass of wine as the parade of French favorites marches out. Here are the best French bistros and brasseries in Los Angeles.
New this update: Electric Bleu joins the list, while the now-closed Amour leaves.
Rebecca Roland is a devoted fan of steak frites (always cooked to medium rare), and will always be chasing that perfect baguette and butter.
Matthew Kang considers Paris one of the world’s greatest cities and loves the bistro fare at Josephine Chez Dumonet, a restaurant that probably cannot be replicated in Los Angeles. His favorite French dishes are pate de campagne/terrine and souffle.
