French Restaurants near Venice, CA

“Wonderful atmosphere! My favorite place for breakfast. Staff are amazing and so friendly. They make you feel right at home!“

“My wife and I had a last minute great dinner at Coucou. We coincidentally happened to dine on Martini Monday, which was truly a great deal including their fantastic Burger Americaine and a top-notch dirty martini. We also shared the steak frites (prepared perfectly with tasty fries) and would never miss the soft serve sundae! It's great to have such a wonderful and comfortable french-style bistro in the neighborhood, and we'll be thrilled to return soon! Thank you very much for the fun, spontaneous evening!“

“I slept one night at this hostel. The price is excellent and the location is REALLY PERFECT. It is a mixed dorm with approximately 15 beds. The people were very respectful and calm. Thanks to Orlando who welcomed me very greatly. Nice guy and very nice landlord. Thanks Carlos! See you soon!“

“This place was just what I was looking for. Love the French decor and ambiance! The Spanish guitar was incredible and really made my night. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect evening. Love the outdoor patio especially on a warm night. We had a waiter that was friendly and conversational. Was so sad to know this place is closing. Was my first experience here, and I would have come back and referred others. Wonderful place that LA needs more of“

“Excellents croissant français.“

“Amazing place!! Do yourself a favor and go! Make it“

“I have had many souffle in my life , I personally travel around the world trying the best of the best souffle . This far is the best I have ever had !“

“A very authentic French restaurant. I like the food there.“

“Excellent food and service. Thank you!“

“$55 Three course meal select from 4 each Appetizer, main course and dessert. Great service, delicious 😋 food!“

“An unforgettable night thanks to the incredible staff, chef, and entire team at Merois! They made my husband’s birthday surprise absolutely perfect—a memory we’ll cherish forever. Huge gratitude to Wolfgang Puck for the outstanding food. Truly a fantastic evening!“

“Juliet restaurant is truly wonderful. The French-inspired dishes are beautifully presented, flavorful, and made with fresh ingredients. It feels like you're dining in the heart of Paris.

The staff are attentive and the space is elegant and modern. We look forward to returning.“

“Great service, fantastic food and presentation. Great live music. Was a great experience!“

“Restaurant is beautifully designed. I loved the breakfast table setting. Genuine friendly greeting and service from Kevin was outstanding. My Croque Madame was delicious. Thank you chefs. Great job everyone.“

“Absolutely loved Chez Mia, came here for a girls night and had the best time. The vibes were great — warm, welcoming, and full of energy. The food was delicious— every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented. The staff were so attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed. You can tell they care about creating a great experience for their guests. Highly recommend this spot — can’t wait to come back!“

“Excelente food with unbelievable service“

“I love Simonette. The patio is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a cocktail and breakfast, lunch, or brunch. I’ve been there twice now and I can highly recommend the burger on the menu - the fried egg on top completes it! And the mussels in the light cream sauce are wonderful - especially with fries. A friend of mine ordered the fried Bronzino - the complete fish including the head - and she said it was delicious. There are great cocktails available and several wines and Prosecco available by the glass. The onsite valet parking is a bit steep, but there are many nearby options for parking in downtown Culver City if you don’t mind walking a few blocks.“

“My fav. local place when visiting LA. Love the atmosphere, superb service/class, & caviar. The best🥂“

“The ratatouille and pasta were phenomenal. The grilled chicken was fine but not great.

Service was the best I've had in years. Unbelievably friendly and also very flexible.

Atmosphere was chill with lovely french music.

Portions were super generous. Literally had two leftover lunches.“

“Since they have introduced VEGAN soups, the delite of this has brought in many others besideS myself MORE OFTEN! They started a few weeks ago with a potato porage type soup which was so delicious, we had hard time not ordering more...the second vegan soup was one with garbanzo beans with other really delicious quality CONTENTS & taste. "PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK"...Great Now!!!!“

“Our favorite place to eat in the area. Not only a little piece of France, but truly delicious and authentic food. Prices are reasonable too.“

“The ambiance at Mes Amis is a beautiful blend of sophistication and intimacy. The dimly lit dining room, adorned with vintage French posters, offers a romantic setting for couples. The soft murmur of conversation and clinking of glasses create an atmosphere of conviviality.“

“Excellente cuisine et personnel sympathique!“

“The food was great. The owner is very friendly & pleasant to talk with 😄😘😘“

“Welcoming and attentive service... delicious breakfast omelets... beautiful ambiance“

“Very good outdoor customer service!“

“Delicious food and service riquísimo“

“Spouse and I came here last Saturday and had a great experience, the environment with the candles, the music, the beautiful interior, and of course the food and welcoming/warm service, the steak and branzino was fantastic. Jocelyn will welcome you the same way he does with Oste next door, and see Tito for a great Martini, we are so happy to have them in the neighborhood!“

“Bryce the server was Excellent- The food was ughhh just ok- The turkey was not up to par It was like a turkey loaf, They had a dark meat confet that made no sense tasted and looked wierd-they had a smear of what I do not know added to the plate ( mystery) gravy was very little and watery- something had truffle oil added to it and lost me with that -I wanted to like it but was not very good - the sides came, flavorless Two skillets of stuffing one small whipped potatoes brussel sprouts were good, the best things were the butternut squash soup and the salad- Pies were ok Branzino looked small Darn it!“

“love the live music!!!!!!“

“Fabulous. Love the French Onion souop“

“Always excellent food! Try their meals to go during social distancing“

“I attended the Harvard Extended event at The Culver Hotel and had a great time!“

“Harlowe turned into a fun night out with friends for us. A bunch of us had gotten together after many years without seeing each other. This restaurant/bar/club was the perfect setting for an epic night. The drinks and the service were absolutely awesome!“

“We had a wonderful first time experiencell. All three dishes were wonderful. Our server was exceptional.  polite, knowledgeable, attentive. I wish I got his name. He was a young man with dark hair. The only negative was unfortunately there was a party of six young ladies who were very loud. Normally that wouldn't bother us, but my mom is 99 and it was a lot for her. we will certainly be back.“

“Lovely!!! Service, food, ambiance... all amazing!!! Our server was incredibly helpful and attentive without interfering and the food was delectable. Mezze plate and Charcuterie and cheese were above average and very reasonably priced. Risotto and drinks were wonderful and the decor was charming!“

“We loved this place; delish food, great location and lovely Parisian vibe!“

“Such a great experience, amazing vibes and service. Thank you so much Steven !“

“Run, don’t walk. A fabulous find in the south bay! As good as it gets outside of France. Maybe better.“

“The chef's restaurant is upscale but cozy, with only 5 tables, all across from the open air kitchen. The chef and waiter collaborate to serve you each dish, telling you the ingredients that go into each dish... like little stories. Such a special experience!“

“Very good food, authentic French tacos !“

“The service was top notch. There is also a rooftop pool overlooking the city. Cool!☺“

“I came for DineLA.

I expected a wine bar , but I have to say the food offerings are quite excellent.

I got the steak and fries. The steak was perfect and the fries were crispy and made just right.

The parsnip soup was just as great.“

“Accueillant et branché. On y mange et boit très bien.“

“nice people, nice baked goods, good coffee, what else? just go see by yourself you'll like it:)“

“LaDuree Hair Salon is absolutely amazing! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and cared for. My stylist really listened to what I wanted and delivered a cut and style that exceeded my expectations. The salon is clean, modern, and relaxing. I left feeling confident and refreshed—highly recommend“

“This creperie is super cozy, even though it's a bit hidden because of construction. But it's open and they're really welcoming! Prices are low, and the vibe is cool. I really liked the savory crepe, it was interesting and tasty. The sweet one I got wasn't amazing, but it was still fine. They also have tea and coffee.“

“Bright refreshing cool drinks“

“Best kosher bakery!!! Variety of cakes, tarts, best sourdough and multigrain bread! They have gluten free items per request and always happy to accommodate!“

“Everything I've had from here has been extraordinary. My favorite was a croissant-muffin filled with raspberry creme. Magical. The textures are perfect without being greasy. The savory treats are excellent, too. Note: I had no luck trying to find the Palms location. Best to go to the Maisan Macha stand at the Mar Vista farmer's market on Sundays. Come early before your favorites sell out! Updated from previous review on 2025-08-30“