French Restaurants near Downey, CA

“This place is so great I love their crapes Breakfast!!! Their service is always on point.👍💜🤗💜🤗🥰🥰“

“I’m in LA visiting family and my mother and I stopped in here on a whim. And it’s absolutely beautiful. The decor, the ambience, the food, the service, everything is 10/10. Our waitress Caroline was an absolute doll. The hashbrowns and chicken sausage was amazing. My tequila sunrise was delicious. The spot is a gem !“

“Great high quality food and service“

“I’ve been to Zizou five times in just two months, and I absolutely love it. Walking in feels like coming home, like being on the docks in the south of France, maybe Marseille. Maati and Boris, the founders, have created a space that feels like an oasis.

Their partnership is the perfect blend: Maati, an architect by training, and Boris, a sommelier and sound designer, met in Lyon, France, during their youth. Together, they’ve designed and built everything inside and out, blending Moroccan and French influences to create an incredible atmosphere.

The food is fantastic, everything from the Moroccan salad to the mussels marinières is delicious. Their menu beautifully fuses North African and French flavors. Plus, they offer great wines, including a Sicilian white in a 1-liter bottle that’s mineral and incredible.

Music plays a big role here too, adding to the vibrant, relaxed vibe. Maati and Boris really care about the community, hosting events and creating a space where you don’t feel rushed.

All this comes at very reasonable prices, making Zizou a must-visit in LA. It’s a fantastic spot, and I never get tired of going back.

Merci pour le voyage!“

“Se los recomiendo muy rica comida y los meseros muy atentos 👍“

“You have to go to l'Appart by Air Food to experience a delicious French bistrot ambiance. The ambiance outside is very friendly, covid-safe and cosy. The dishes are beyond delicious. Yesterday I had the Plat du Jour with delicious scallops and home made very tasty mash potato puree. The plate are so beautifully presented - it is a pleasure to look. The desserts were delicious as well. There is a shade that separates the table from the streets for privacy. Free parking in the corner street. Brigitte the waitress is very welcoming and the owner / chef are beyond nice. An address to discover !“

“Delicious food in an energetic environment. The pluses: Fun riffs on classic French dishes, reimagined with a Japanese overtone; notable items - Croque Madame, Duck Frites, Decibel Martini , gentle corkage. But the negatives: The "turn this table'" approach to service, with the next dish arriving before you finish the one before (very typical of Arts District restaurants, sadly), and absurd price/quantity relationships. The $70 Duck Frites was a batch of fries, a few roasted vegetables, and three 3" strips of (admittedly delicious) boneless duck. Two quarter-sized uni toasts for $28. A couple dozen clams in a excellent broth, with toast and lobster butter (subbing for bouillabaisse and rouile) was $27. I'm not going back anytime soon, though I doubt they'll notice.“

“Great food! Great service!“

“We went to United on Broadway then Zinque for dinner. Sam gave a a nice table. We ordered falafels, Crispy saffron rice bites, Japanese sweet potatoes, roasted Brussel sprouts, Spanish chickpea curry. Delicious meal. My favorite were the crispy rice.“

“My third time there, brought a group this time. They throughly enjoyed themselves!
The atmosphere, the student workers & loved the selection of foods. We shared tasting and raved about the tastes, preparation, presentation and creative mixing. What a fabulous place to dine!!“

“Wonderful atmosphere and absolutely delicious food!“

“La vie will definitely exceed your expectations being that it is a small unassuming restaurant in the not so boosie edge of South San Gabriel. Delicious escargo and a wide variety of desserts. My favorite the fresh fruit sabyon have sadly taken off the menu for some reason. The vietnamese family that owns it takes great pride in they're cooking and Mastered the art in France. The newer heavyset hostess guy (sorry if i misused the pronoun) is kinda rude and Absolutely dreaded and contested my cash payment due to the pandemic.“

“Coffee is better than Starbucks. Variety choices of desserts was fun“

“I brought my sister here for her Bachelorette weekend. We booked the secret room for the evening. We decorated the room, lit some candles, and then one of the hot servers turned out to be the manager, and we had to blow out the candles. They did, however, try to keep our vibe going and brought over some electric candles ✨️

Staff is pretty here, they're all friendly. Bathrooms are interestingly decorated. Boys bathroom has only one room.

The food is WOW. We had steak tartare as a starter, super yum. The French onion soup isn't good. The bourguignon is AMAZING (don't expect it to have noodles). The chicken crepe 😍 The escargot was also delicious. All of the sweets we had were very good - both crème brûle flavors were incredible.

Decor was so cool & very witchy. I recommend having a witch themed-attire to really amp up the energy.

The drinks were creative and tasty. I drank Cerridwen's drink. I didn't realize I loved cherry until then. Their long islands are dangerous ! So watch out.

At some point in the night, Alyssa (our waitress) ran up to tell us that a tarot reader was there. He made the night very interesting and magical.

We made friends in the bathroom, sat down with others at the bar, made more acquaintances, and all the while staff was so much fun and brought the vibe. They made this one of the most memorable nights.

At the end, our responsible friend ushered us outside where we came face-to-face with the manager who had us blow our candles out. We challenged him to a battle... a dance-off. I don't know how many of us did it, but honestly it was ridiculous and amazing. When our Uber arrived, he ensured we were getting in the right vehicle and safe.

The whole night was amazing and we loved how involved/fun the staff was. The whole night felt playful like we were all already friends with everyone there.

Highly recommend. ✨️“

“Garson de Cafe is very Chic . Beautiful decor and fantastic customer service. I highly recommend this place to everyone.“

“Last weekend I stopped by while walking through the farmers market, I wasn’t really planning to eat anything sweet, but the smell of those crepes was impossible to ignore. I ordered a strawberry and nutella one and they made it fresh right in front of me, the crepe was warm and soft. I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed it, I’m usually more of a savory person, but this really hit the spot.“

“This is my third returning to Maison Kasai and decided to keep it simple and relax by the bar. A perfect spot to unwind as I enjoyed a new selection of craft cocktails that impressed me with their unique flavors. The food was just from the Starters and the scallops were exquisite. Will be coming back again for another relaxing evening.“

“Teresa our server was very attentive to us and we enjoyed the food and the service.“

“The attention to detail in both presentation and flavor is remarkable, making each dish a true work of art. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to indulge in a memorable meal, Le Petite Paris is sure to impress!“

“My sister just Introduced me to Crepes & Grapes Cafe Great choice sister 👍👍“

“Was our favorite part of the hotel,
Received excellent service from the following people.
:
James N “bartender”
Andrea, Eva P, Amy T, “Restaurant service”
Dieyan “room service” .

The food and drinks were excellent and properly done.
The atmosphere is very beautiful and relaxing, perfect for dates and getaways.“

“Excelkent food. Wonderful service. Great atmoasphere“