French Restaurants near Irvine, CA

“Pastries ok but skip breakfast omelets. No flavor, potatoes cold and after spending over $35 for bfast for 2 they still charge $1 for hot water. Lost my breakfast business.“

“Yummy ! Every time we’ve been there it’s been really great. Good sandwiches and yummy. Coffee drinks“

“I stumbled in on a whim after a long drive and holy COW was that a good decision the soup special they had was some of the best comfort food i have had in ages

Everything came out hot and fast and the person helping me was just super nice

Even the bread basket was impressive i didnt think i would finish it but i ate the whole thing

i was NOT expecting it to be that good

Pretty sure i already know what im ordering next time im going back“

“Great little spot ! The caramel coffee (iced) is just great! Loved the omelette as well ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Loved their onion soup and their apple tart Ala mode“

“Fine dining, excellent service, amazing food“

“Excellent service by Elizabeth, she is so friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and it was obviously made with high quality ingredients. For example, the egg yolks had a deep orange color, and the crab in crab salad tasted very fresh. Solid choice for a meal any time of day.“

“Everything was fresh love it“

“This is the real deal! Fabulous food from appetizers to dessert. Comfortable, casually chic, & just right. Enjoyed a bday dinner for 6, but dinner for 2 is next!“

“Un bout de France à Newport. Merci encore pour votre passion et dedication!“

“This place was a great find! We loved it as soon as we walked in. The girls working are super sweet and very personable. They made great recommendations and didn’t disappoint. We went twice that morning when we found this cute cafe! We will definitely be back again.“

“Fabulous dinner and ambiance plus the he most delicious Rocklet!!!“

“It's one of the few restaurants I like“

“delicious food. all fresh ingredients. reasonable prices. outside dining is a beautiful courtyard with a fountain centerpiece - a tranquil oasis. the wait staff makes me feel welcome and at home. I have severe food allergies and the chef has been very accommodating.“

“Great ambiance! Very friendly staff that was very accommodating to my kids. Best part was the delicious food! We will definitely be back. 😊“

“our special place to celebrate excellent service Delicious“

“Hi Pandor. My local Nisa store has started to or maybe for a while,, stocking your loaths. One particular one I've tried so far is what they refer to as the Granny Brown. Has a sort of nutty flavour and is like a full whole meal although rustic style small bloomer. It's my new favourite and a Son of a baker, let me complement you on a nice shop loaf. I wondered however. The paper bag with a transparent window, says it's 100% recyclable. I then to tear the plastic/transparent window out of bakery etcsemi paper bags and seperate transparent to landfil and paper to compost. Although I'd like to know is the peper suitable for compost. I wonder what makes the transparent window recyclable, so I can check with my local council if their recycling systems/contractors have the means to recycle it, before I tear it apart. What is the the transparent window made of if not plastic? Thanks“

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“Beautiful dining experience. The service and food were excellent, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Dining at Hobbit was like being invited to a fancy friend’s home for a gourmet meal, warm, inviting, and upscale, with a touch of home. We will be back.“

“Love, Love, Love ! ........“

“Un bout de France à Newport. Merci encore pour votre passion et dedication!“

“I love that place, it's my favorite, definitely its gastronomy and the bar, my God!!! ❤️“

“Great food, good service, friendly staff.“

“The cakes and tarts are great, but unfortunately they don't have an oven and don't heat up their croissants! Which is a bummer because cold and stale aren't the best. But other pastries like mille feuille and lemon tart were incredible. Best mille feuille I've had in OC! There's no place to sit inside the cafe, but you can take your food and pastries to the general complex with portola etc, and there's lots of open seating spaces there“

“I ordered the Moulin Salad - chicken and pesto- excellent!“

“Love this place for breakfast very tasty menu❤️“

“todos los platillos están deliciosos y muy bien preparados, la atención es de lo mejor, y los muffins son deliciosos, recomiendo el de almendra. gracias por la atención Yoseli“

“An Unnecessary but Compelled Eulogy to Perfection

Let me profess: an elite establishment operating at a Michelin standard requires another five-star review about as much as the monorail requires a steam engine. The reputation of Club 33 is calcified in platinum, yet, upon returning to the Grand Californian this evening, I felt cornered by my conscience to offer the formal validation this private destination so richly commands.

A Masterclass in High-Low Contrast

I was lucky enough to be a guest at Club 33 for a late dinner, thanks to an old buddy from our 1987 Cast Member days -- we spent the summer at Disneyland portraying Dapper Dans, Br'er Fox, and Br'er Bear. He's the CEO of a thriving lifestyle brand now, but navigating the crowds together brought back fond memories of working at the park and hotel, and, as per usual, kept us laughing and swapping stories for hours on end. Club 33 did not merely clear our lofty bar; it dismantled it.

What Sets the Restaurant Apart

1) The Threshold Effect: Crossing that storied emerald portal in New Orleans Square immediately insulates you from the sweltering choreography of the park below, substituting chaotic energy with a muted, turn-of-the-century grandeur.
2) Gastronomic Rigor: Each course of the prix-fixe menu unfolded as a study in balance, texture, and restraint, easily holding its own against any culinary heavyweight in London or Paris.
3) Theatrical Symbiosis: Even my partner in crime -- traditionally immune to the usual hospitality tropes -- was enthralled. The staff managed an incredible synthesis of fine-dining etiquette and genuine narrative warmth.
4) Veranda Vistas: Concluding the evening with libations on the wrought-iron balcony, watching a luminescent New Orleans Square ebb and flow below, felt cinematic. For an old consultant and an old lifestyle curator, it left us rather spent for superlatives.

Some Advice to the Newbies in the Room

We all make honest mistakes when we're experiencing something new, but arriving at Club 33 in shorts and t-shirts, then later snapping photos in the restrooms, understandably caught the staff's attention. While that initial reminder by your server might have felt a tad uncomfortable, it was just part of understanding how a special place operates. Venues with this level of history rely on a shared sense of old-school elegance, which means everyone has to play a small part in keeping that magic alive by dressing up, setting the phones aside, and matching the dignity of the room. If fortune smiles on you with a second guest invitation, take a moment to embrace the dress code, rise to the occasion, and you'll find yourself having a truly wonderful time.

Final Note of Gratitude

A splediferous (Claire told me to use that word) THANKS to my dear friend for hosting us on a crazy time warp back to our Disneyland days. If truth be told, this was supposed to be a business excursion to review and grade his brand's new marketing campaign. I'm pretty sure I wasn't much help, considering we only brought it up twice. As luck would have it, we did get to spend the day soaking in Walt Disney's brilliant flair and constancy for brand marketing all around us -- so maybe Disney should bill him instead of EY. Cheshire cat-line grin goes here.

Cheers, mate, and make the rest of your week magical!!“

“OMG, Best service ever!!!! The food was amazing!!!! Thank you so much Joslyn for making my night very special. Me and my family will be back.“

“Quiet place on your way to the bridge that connects the two malls. First off the floors, display windows, counters are clean. It's a French place with freshly baked pastries, cakes, chocolate loafs, baguettes, sandwiches, salads, coffee, champagne and imported goods from France. I recently discovered this place. Their salads are so big and very fresh. They offer a few selections...a beet salad, chicken pesto Ceasar and a House salad. Their sandwiches are also made that day and once they are gone they are gone. The girls are super friendly with that French flair and ready to box up a whole lot of goodness for you. So much selection for a petite place. Skip that Yu Cake that isn't even fresh but bussed in from God knows where and try this place. It's so affordable and a step up from homemade. They offer umbrella seating outside and because it overseas the garden and water ponds... it's really charming.“