Mimi is the best! She's an owner who truly cares about her guests. The food is delicious and the ambiance is romantic and cozy. Get the French onion soup - thank me later! This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liz
it was soooo good 10/10 recommend u should go. we got carrot soup, mushroom soup, onion tart, corn souflé, coq au vin everything was super good, it’s cute in there gonna go back and try more things
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad Fossey
One of the best French styled restaurants I have been to in a while. Loved the cuisses de grenouille they were juicy and plump, the steaks were cooked to perfection and the deserts were lovely, the Tarte Tatin in particular was superb. Great ambience, great food and great value. Viva la France!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nicole Christ
Always a great meal here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zhihao Yuan
There are quite some groups of seniors coming to this restaurant, but... Its food is mediocre. Every fish dish has the same sides, very low tier, unthoughtful, American sides. I don't recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Joan Singleton
We have been coming to the various iterations of Chez Mimi (Chez Helene, Le Petit Chez Mimi) for over 40 years and still love it! Mimi's food is delicious, plentiful, thoughtfully prepared, beautifully displayed, in an adorable setting that makes you feel as if you have gone to someone's home for dinner. Don't miss this little gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Escargots, Steak Au Poivre, Tarte Tatin, Moules Marinières, Salmon Mousse, Gigot D'Agneau, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Salmon App
Lorenzo
Very attentive service and the owner takes pride in her small little gem! I had an amazing date night here after craving French food for months
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Salmon Mousse, Tarte Tatin
David Krivit
Wow we are new fans. After spending the summer in Paris we were jonesing for some regular French cooking and Mimi came through with a smooth and refreshing salmon mousse, a lamb stew and a snapper, all specials of the evening. Great wines and folks in a comfy room. Back soon for more. Merci.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zan Lee
A tiny but delicious French bistro in a sleepier part of Santa Monica. I’m a huge fan of French cuisine and I’ve pretty much been to all the other options in Los Angeles but for some reason I missed this place. Everyone at our table was really happy that we chose this location because we all had a great meal and great service. Our server was very polite and all of our items that we ordered came out very quickly. The owner was also there and gave a very sweet goodbye when we were leaving. The menu is not very large, but it has all sorts of bistro classics that you would expect and everything that we ordered really had a great taste and a fair price. They also have a large free parking lot attached, which is a huge bonus, especially for Santa Monica. The restaurant size is really tiny but done well and it really feels like the French countryside. It almost feels like you are dining in someone’s house, but with professional service.
Being our first time we wanted try some of the classics on the menu. We both started off with the French Onion Soup and thought it was fantastic. It wasn’t overly salty, there was loads of cheese, and great overall flavor. For my entree I ordered the Sanddabs Meunière because I love those flavors and sand dabs are a California classic fish. Only found on the West Coast so I order them anytime I get the chance. Everything was very light and buttery and it just had tremendous flavor. I was honestly sad when I finished it. We wanted to order a dessert, but by the end of the meal, we were just too full and decided to save that for next time.
Overall a fantastic bistro and I would recommend to any fan of French cuisine or anyone searching for a great dinner option.
Parking: large free parking lot attached
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Au Poivre, Beef Bourguignon, French Onion Soup, Vichyssoise, Eggs Benedict
Phil Harnage
Best place in LA for Sunday Brunch, Parisian style. Real French toast, real French onion soup, real French fries as only Mimi can make them. For more of a lunch vibe, the mussels and the Rosemary chicken are marvelous. And the prices are quite reasonable too!
Such a lovely gem in Santa Monica! The service was incredible, from the wine, to the mussels, to the chocolate cake, I can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu ❤️??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Moules Marinières
Beth Argus
Mimi and her staff are incredible. The food is wonderful!! We hosted an event recently and the person we were celebrating had an amazing time. The guests raved about the food and the price was very reasonable for the quality and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Geyue Shi
Good atmosphere, relaxing and cozy place. The owner is a sweet woman and I’m glad to meet her in the restaurant. I ordered the Calf’s liver and Tarte Tartin. The dessert is great! I think it’s a good place for a family dinner or for someone wants to enjoy him/herself. By the way they allow dogs in outdoor seating area.
Mimi is the best! She's an owner who truly cares about her guests. The food is delicious and the ambiance is romantic and cozy. Get the French onion soup - thank me later! This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
it was soooo good 10/10 recommend u should go. we got carrot soup, mushroom soup, onion tart, corn souflé, coq au vin everything was super good, it’s cute in there gonna go back and try more things
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best French styled restaurants I have been to in a while. Loved the cuisses de grenouille they were juicy and plump, the steaks were cooked to perfection and the deserts were lovely, the Tarte Tatin in particular was superb. Great ambience, great food and great value. Viva la France!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Always a great meal here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There are quite some groups of seniors coming to this restaurant, but... Its food is mediocre. Every fish dish has the same sides, very low tier, unthoughtful, American sides. I don't recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
We have been coming to the various iterations of Chez Mimi (Chez Helene, Le Petit Chez Mimi) for over 40 years and still love it! Mimi's food is delicious, plentiful, thoughtfully prepared, beautifully displayed, in an adorable setting that makes you feel as if you have gone to someone's home for dinner. Don't miss this little gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup, Escargots, Steak Au Poivre, Tarte Tatin, Moules Marinières, Salmon Mousse, Gigot D'Agneau, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Salmon App
Very attentive service and the owner takes pride in her small little gem! I had an amazing date night here after craving French food for months
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Salmon Mousse, Tarte Tatin
Wow we are new fans. After spending the summer in Paris we were jonesing for some regular French cooking and Mimi came through with a smooth and refreshing salmon mousse, a lamb stew and a snapper, all specials of the evening. Great wines and folks in a comfy room. Back soon for more. Merci.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A tiny but delicious French bistro in a sleepier part of Santa Monica. I’m a huge fan of French cuisine and I’ve pretty much been to all the other options in Los Angeles but for some reason I missed this place. Everyone at our table was really happy that we chose this location because we all had a great meal and great service. Our server was very polite and all of our items that we ordered came out very quickly. The owner was also there and gave a very sweet goodbye when we were leaving. The menu is not very large, but it has all sorts of bistro classics that you would expect and everything that we ordered really had a great taste and a fair price. They also have a large free parking lot attached, which is a huge bonus, especially for Santa Monica. The restaurant size is really tiny but done well and it really feels like the French countryside. It almost feels like you are dining in someone’s house, but with professional service.
Being our first time we wanted try some of the classics on the menu. We both started off with the French Onion Soup and thought it was fantastic. It wasn’t overly salty, there was loads of cheese, and great overall flavor. For my entree I ordered the Sanddabs Meunière because I love those flavors and sand dabs are a California classic fish. Only found on the West Coast so I order them anytime I get the chance. Everything was very light and buttery and it just had tremendous flavor. I was honestly sad when I finished it. We wanted to order a dessert, but by the end of the meal, we were just too full and decided to save that for next time.
Overall a fantastic bistro and I would recommend to any fan of French cuisine or anyone searching for a great dinner option.
Parking: large free parking lot attached
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Au Poivre, Beef Bourguignon, French Onion Soup, Vichyssoise, Eggs Benedict
Best place in LA for Sunday Brunch, Parisian style. Real French toast, real French onion soup, real French fries as only Mimi can make them. For more of a lunch vibe, the mussels and the Rosemary chicken are marvelous. And the prices are quite reasonable too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Food is not fresh and costs a fortune
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Such a lovely gem in Santa Monica! The service was incredible, from the wine, to the mussels, to the chocolate cake, I can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu ❤️??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Moules Marinières
Mimi and her staff are incredible. The food is wonderful!! We hosted an event recently and the person we were celebrating had an amazing time. The guests raved about the food and the price was very reasonable for the quality and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good atmosphere, relaxing and cozy place. The owner is a sweet woman and I’m glad to meet her in the restaurant. I ordered the Calf’s liver and Tarte Tartin. The dessert is great! I think it’s a good place for a family dinner or for someone wants to enjoy him/herself. By the way they allow dogs in outdoor seating area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tarte Tatin
Delicious. Casual.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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