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Best French Restaurants in Los Angeles (90291)

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Our Top Pick
Coucou
Live-fire French bistro cooking with serious cocktail craft.

Notable Picks

8.4
$$$ Windward Circle / Main Street
Modern French bistro led by Bouchon-alum Chef Jacob Wetherington, pairing live-fire cooking with classic bistro plates. Locals come for steak frites, mussels, and strong cocktails in a buzzy, date-night setting.
Must-Try Dishes: Steak frites, Mussels marinière, Cheeseburger à la française
What makes it special: Live-fire French bistro cooking with serious cocktail craft.

Worthy Picks

$$ Lincoln Blvd Corridor
All-day, French-inspired café and wine bar known for tartines, quiche, and a solid steak frites. It’s a flexible hang for brunch, casual dates, and late-night glasses of wine on Lincoln.
Must-Try Dishes: Smoked salmon tartine, Quiche lorraine, Steak frites
What makes it special: French café staples with a deep wine list and long hours.
$ Ocean Front Walk / Boardwalk
Boardwalk-side counter turning out sweet and savory crêpes alongside breakfast plates. Beachgoers use it for fast, affordable crêpes before or after a strand stroll.
Must-Try Dishes: Ham & cheese crêpe, Nutella-banana crêpe, Raspberry crêpe
What makes it special: Fast, beach-adjacent crêpes with both sweet and savory options.