French Restaurants near La Jolla, CA

“An absolutely amazing dining experience! Went at high tide (not King Tide) but still special having the waves come up to our window! It was our 21st wedding anniversary and they did everything to make it special. Special table right on the window with waves up to our window. Custom personalized menu and glass of champagne to toast. Stefano was so classy and treated us like royalty. No rush at all and excellent service all night. There were a few mistakes made like timing and steak a little undercooked but they were so apologetic and went way above and beyond service to correct and make things right (way more than necessary) The lobster bisque was probably best ever and our Poached Butter lobster and Waygu Ribeye were spectacular. Everything was fantastic and how they took care of us over very minor mistakes, was stellar! We will be back for other special occasions and highly recommend for special dining experience.“

“The food was so salty! The lobster bisque and the raviolis tasted the same!“

“I’m proud to call myself a regular here for happy hour from 4–5 pm. I’m vegetarian and skip the cheese, and I find the dishes incredibly tasty, inventive, and unadulterated. Everyone is so kind, and the whole bar has a great vibe. I recommend The Whaling Bar to everyone I end up talking food and drinks with. If you come after happy hour, the kale salad will not disappoint.“

“Great all around dining experience.“

“Great friendly service and food!“

“You can feel the chef in the sauces and the finish of each dish… a true dedication to what the first bite can do for the experience of fine dining and the cuisine… bravo“

“The best dining event in a long while. Food is terrific and the beer is literally ice cold. The owner is delightful! Please visit cause it is a treat.“

“Great restaurant! 100 percent recommend!“

“Legitimately inedible. I hate posting this, because we were excited to be here. Cocktails were decent (solid at best), but food has been inedible or forcibly eaten as we just want to leave and don't want to ask them to remake it. The beef was cold and the potato was the worst latke I've ever eaten. The surprise guava on the creme brulee was tough and similarly inedible. Will stop at in n out for a half decent meal on the way home.“

“My favorite French spot in town!“

“Outstanding Service. Good food Nice location“

“This was my first time at this cafe and I am sorry I never knew about it before! Their service was fantastic, the food delicious and the coffee came with a free tasty mini madeiline! Will need to come back again. ☺️☕️“

“Five co-workers enjoyed a variety of different dishes. Highly recommend!“

“It had been a long time since I’ve had La Creperie, and it definitely did not disappoint. Whether you’re in the mood for savory or sweet, you really can’t go wrong here.

I originally planned to hit up the Hillcrest Farmers Market for the full crepe + market vibe, but after driving around for 30 minutes trying to find parking, I gave up and headed straight to their North Park location—and honestly, I’m glad I did.

I ordered the California crepe, and as always, it was amazing. The portion was huge—I couldn’t even finish it, so now I’ve got a second meal waiting for me later (which is never a bad thing).

If you’re craving a solid, satisfying crepe, this place is always a win.“

“Great place! Highly recommend!“

“Great entertainment specially Saturdays.“

“Absolutely loved this dessert & coffee spot near UTC! The atmosphere is so elegant, cozy, and relaxing — perfect for catching up with friends, working, or just enjoying some quiet time. The desserts were beautifully made and not overly sweet, and the coffee was smooth and high quality.

You can really feel the care and passion the owner puts into the place. The whole experience felt warm and welcoming. Definitely one of my favorite hidden gems around UTC. Highly recommend!“

“Best food, drink, service and atmosphere I have experienced in a long time. Rivals Michelin restaurants.“

“Very friendly and professional staff . Five star ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Splendid and oh so cozy dining room…where you are surrounded by rows and rows of outstanding bottles of wine…the food is absolutely delicious…the baked Brie was amazing…short rib sliders fantastic…goats milk cheesecake yum!! Enjoy!!“

“A great little French “bistro”. The menu is varied enough for most. I had the curry chicken salad which was perfectly flavored. Portion size was generous. My husband had a bacon panino with a suave of fresh fruit. The fruit was really fresh and ripe. We couldn’t resist dessert - they have a large display of very delectable desserts. The coffee was perfect - strong without any bitterness. Waiter was attentive without being intrusive and offered me coffee to go. I highly recommend this little gem. While we didn’t drink, the table next to us ordered several bottles of wine.“

“Lovely decor with outdoor seating. The Avocado Toast was delicious 😋“

“Such a cute spot! Very small, most seating was outside under these yellow cheerful umbrellas. Breakfast was delicious and lunch menu looked great too. They had an automatic gratuity for a table over 5 people which was odd but overall good experience and would return“

“If you want to taste French pastries in Santiago, don't hesitate to choose this place, with affordable prices and a great environment😊“

“Cute place for some standard French cuisine. Large wine and pastry selection! The Benedict’s are delicious as well as the escargot! The high point is the delicious pastry’s ~ beignets, croissants, sandwiches, soups, cookies, cakes all to go!“

“Great Food and Friendly Service“