Love this place. The whole vibe. The food, the cocktails, the setting, the staff! Always a groovy, cozy hang with friends. And you must try the CouCou Pisco Sour cocktail, Dorade Grille (filleted grilled fish with tons of lemon and herbs) and finish with a soft serve sundae for the table with sour cherry compote, nuts and pour over chocolate that creates a shell. read more

You need to try this burger! It was beyond phenomenal. (with the cheese) Why 4 stars? We'll get there: oysters - good oysters although they could use more topping than what was provided and were not shucked well and required removal by table utensils Mussels were really well done although "Meet in paris" does it as well with greater variability/ambiance. 1. The service was good but slow 2. Seating is a bit tight and they brought everything out for our rather small table. 3. The price was a scooch higher than the food value. Overall: worth going, but i wouldn't go out of my way to get here. Seriously though, come get this burger read more

Griffin at Coucou was 10/10 !! Great service and great cocktails and appetizers! Highly recommend

Bar Coucou is a new spot that boasting french-inspired meals and has lines out the door. One of the best ways to get in is to try and secure reservations as their space gets filled up right around 5pm and continues into the evening. The bar area is limited, and isn't the best for large parties, which can once again be done through reservations. Simply put, everything we tried was well-made and with both quality and decor in mind. Every item is tasteful in a comprehensive sense, so what you order will please your stomach as much as your eyes. The staff were nice, very quick to attend and served food as it was prepared. They even offered to change plates and silverware, which makes all the difference when switching from small plates to entrees. The decor is fantastic too! You'll find arrangements that may not catch our eye, but once it does, you'll stop right there. I really liked what they did with the subtle design of the place and accenting through seasonal arrangements - in this case cherry blossoms as spring comes into view. Fried Olives: these are a small but savory treat that combines the oil of olives with a fried crunch. It's meant to be polarizing and something new. Oysters: These are absolutely fresh and go down the hatch easily. I think a half dozen are great for two. Beef tartare: this is good for about three people and can be a bit more like a paste consistency that is very experimental in nature. I found the taste to be consistent with other tartare dishes I've had in the past, but the presentation was something very new to me. Ceviche: this was hands down our favorite. It was both creamy and spicy, and could not have gone down faster. I just wish there was more in each plate. Once again, the presentation was spectacular. I do think this place has a lot to offer, and one should come with an open mind (unlike some of the other reviewers here) to arrive in a small group of 2 or 4. And most of all, come with good company as I did visiting with Nadine. It can make or break your experience, all for what is a meal to be enjoyed in a fresh new concept on Main St. This joy-filled tone carried even further as we had a chance to meet and speak with Hayley (whom we never met) and she was pleasant in each moment that we asked for direction or just chatted about all the hard work put into this place. We couldn't have had a better experience. read more

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This is a delightful little wine bar (now with a full bar) that serves exceptional food. Try the French 76 which is refreshing and bright. The oysters are fresh, the ceviche was tasty with a unique twist using coconut milk, and the fried olives are delightful little bites. The prawn cocktail also was quite tasty and well seasoned. For the main entree, I had the Steak Frites... the steak came perfectly cooked (medium rare) and seasoned and the fries were perfect, they even came with what seems to be home made ketchup. This is a great place for a date or a dinner to catch up with friends. Will most likely be back. read more

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Griffin was awesome!!! Drinks were yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heard about this place from so many different people as LA's hottest new french inspired restaurant and had to check it out. The menu wasn't quite as extensive as I thought it would be, but everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. The zucchini beignets and mussles are a must try and the oysters were so fresh and paired wonderfully with the mignonette. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare, but it was so salty it made my dirty martini taste like a regular one (loved it dunked in the mussel's sauce). Overall, loved the food and the ambiance and would definitely come back to try more of their menu! read more

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I love this spot! It is so cozy and cute. I will often go have a solo meal at the bar. Jared is usually the bartender when I come in, he makes great drinks and always remembers me! Highly recommend :) read more

Bartender with airplane necklace is rude. Probably took 20 minutes for a martini last night after us finally having to ask him if we can get something. No acknowledgment of us at all. Went somewhere else for our other drinks. read more

Cute date spot with great food and drinks. Make sure to sit outside on the patio. We really enjoyed the tomato appetizer read more

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We love Natasha and Griffin!! Go see them at the bar for happy hour!!!! They will guide you through the best cocktails

This review is for the WeHo restaurant. The service here is absolutely appalling-- From the hostesses all the way to the servers and the cooks. Almost everything in our order was completely wrong. Several things had to be sent back twice because they overcooked them. Of course they have a built-in 20% tip so none of the service staff are interested in really earning it. The food is mediocre, but the ambience is very nice. Please be aware that they say children under eight or not allowed but please look at my picture. There were three under eight that were loud and crying most of the time we were there on a Saturday night. The hostess said she didn't know how to tell them no when they checked in. No idea if the owners have any understanding of the amateur hour this is regarding service. read more

Coucou - Kids under 8 are no issue. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Venice, California

First time here to try out the happy hour and my new favorite! Food is sooooo good and the staff is incredible! Natasha was absolutely amazing and walked us thru the whole menu and made the best drinks! Definitely ask her for the recommendations...she didn't miss! Definitely my new favorite happy hour spot! read more

We loved our evening at coucou. Everything was delish & the staff were all so sweet. We want to come back soon for the ice cream!

food and vibes were amazing ! can't wait to come back. shoutout Alan, did a great job taking care of us !!

Took a business associate from out of town here and the food was good, service fine. He picked up the check and It wasn't until our next meal out when I was paying that he made a humorous jab about the cost of our meal being a bargain compared to Coucou. I asked him what he meant, and he said the $350 tab for a casual dinner seemed steep. I insisted he show me the receipt and there was a 20% fee tacked on without explanation upon which he had also added a nearly 30% tip. I'm assuming the 20% is one of those supposed employee benefit charges, which are often 3% or so. Seems shady and felt bad as my associate was tipping generously (and on the surcharge as well). He was too nice to say anything at the time and scrutinize the bill. I find the practice sleazy. If you can't afford to pay your employees, just raise your prices and let the market decide. Don't sneak line item charges onto a bill and force customers to ask to remove them in front of clients, etc. Went from a place I'd go again to crossed off the list. read more

Coucou is amazing and the team is what makes it so!!! Ceara, the maitre d', is literally the best, most professional, hospitality aficionado. This place is so so special, it's hard to explain. A magical energy. Everyone seems so happy here. I feel like I'm teleported somewhere else far far away with a glass in my hand and an unforgettable meal. I will always come back as long as this energy remains read more

Natasha, in Venice makes a fabulous dry martini. Monday is martini and burger night.

We had such a great time at Coucou! Sat at the bar and the bartender Jared was super helpful, he made amazing drinks and had great food recommendations. Love the friendly neighborhood vibe of this place. Can't wait to go back! read more

STOP WHAT YOUR COOKING AND COME HERE! You want Paris, no flights ,no lines , no hotels.......VENICE CALIFORNIA now has the best in French cuisine. And that JARED at the bar....sweet as can be but don't let that fool you he makes one amazing martini. Let me tell you a bit. I love cooking and I'm great at it. I love food and I love to eat. Tonight was a special night but after this evening this is by far one of the best restaurants in my back yard! HATS OFF TO THE CHEF and STAFF! Lastly this is by far an amazing place to rekindle a relationship or begin! read more

I really like the vibes of this place but the food didn't really speak to me. I had the burger and my friend had the hot dog. Both were alright. The zucchini beignets were great and very unique. Lovely spot to get a glass of wine but if I go back, it might not be for dinner. read more

Very cute place for a date night! Definitely make a reservation if you want a seat. From what I saw on a Friday night, walk-ins typically had to stand. I thought the drinks were really tasty and the food was pretty good, but I think a bit pricey for what it was. Overall I think I would come back for drinks and appetizers more than an actual meal. Also definitely order the soft serve it was sooo good. read more

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The experience is flawless every time here. I've visited as a guest for a work dinner and a dinner with my friends and one dinner with my boyfriend. The food is consistently delicious and the team here is really great!!! I always get someone personable, kind and attentive. The redhead I think is the manager who ties the experience together with her welcoming smile and eye for detail. The space itself is my favorite. It is quaint, intimate, charming with an awesome playlist. Also, I don't normally like martinis but that seems to be what everyone orders here. I tried a dirty martini and it was so good!!! Shout out to Natasha. Be back soon read more

Fantastic food and drinks at Coucou, Natasha was our server and she was fabulous, highly recommend!!

Natasha gave us the best experience at the bar tonight! Consistently checked in on us and gave us good food recommendations! The ambiance of the bar is also great and would come back again for happy hour! read more

Sat at the bar and everything was 10/10. Thank you Natasha for the best service ! Will be back asap !

Natasha was amazing! She made such a good martini. And the food was also so good. Loved the 3 for $33 happy hour. She made great food recs too! read more

I visited on Martini Monday last week and I was very impressed with the happy hour selection as well as the burger+martini deal. The burger was incredible, and the dirty martini with goat cheese olives was to DIE for. I will be coming back and telling my friends! Natasha, the bartender, was incredibly helpful and makes a fantastic martini. read more

Maddie was the best server ever!!!! The food was so good & drinks were awesome! Again - SHOUTOUT THE GOAT MADDIE

Shout out Maddie for being the absolute best. Amazing food amazing drinks amazing service!

Wow. I seriously am blown away. it's been a minute since i've had this great of a dinner in LA! Every dish we ordered was amazing, not to mention their martini monday special was excellent. The star of the show however was the dirty martini. I'm not joking when I say that was the best dirty martini I've ever had in my life and that i'm currently trying to figure out how I can drink only that for the rest of my life. Definitely coming back and highly recommend. Isabelle was a great server and Sierra was so kind and so great to speak to. As the cherry on top, their happy hour specials are amazing. Will 1000% be coming back! read more

UNBELIEVABLE SERVICE. Helpful with the drinks, food and menus. The ambiance of the restaurant and location are perfect for a night by the beach. Natasha was a great bar tender. read more

Cute and chic new spot on the westside. Tight and succinct french bistro menu. The zucchini fritters are fab and something novel. The steak frite is heaven. Cocktails are yummy and come with lil stabby pins. J'adore. read more

Came here for a buddy's bday BASH. Haven't eaten yet, but great vibe. Showed up an hour late and they still accommodated me. read more

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I'll start by saying I have been to the other location in West Hollywood and have had great experiences there thus far. I was excited to hear that a location was opening in Venice as I live in the Southbay. I convinced my friend to go out last night before I left town today and the experience was off putting from the start. As we walked in at 8:40, for a 8:45 reservation they were already breaking down tables near the entrance. We were greeted by what I would assume was the manager who led with we close at 9:30 and last call is at 9. Not the warm welcome I would have expected. Just an FYI you have times posted online that vary from 9:30-10 as closing times. If there is one thing I hate about the hospitality industry it is being rushed when I'm about to sit down to a $200+ dinner. I understand it was slow and a Monday night but each guest that walks through the door should have the same experience and I hope this isn't what others are experiencing. The drinks were good, a clear cube in the old fashioned for $20 would be a nice touch. The food is what half way saved the experience as it was what I expected eating at the weho location multiple times. Halfway through the meal the manager and another staff member chose to bring in a bunch of patio furniture and heaters which was less than pleasant.. I own a consulting company in F&B hospitality and I think this location is lacking a little love because it was night and day from the Weho location. read more

Love this little gem. Low key and intimate. Love the aperitif sidecar! Service was helpful and very friendly as well! Will be back! read more

One of the most amazing and astonishing discoveries I have found during 30 years of Los Angeles dining. The amazing chef Chava is blessedly creative and inventive with some of the tastiest dishes I've ever eaten anywhere (and that list includes San Francisco, New York, London & Paris as I have lived in each of them). In addition, I have never met a friendlier or more gracious and talented team working in an eating establishment at either end of the scale! As for the vibe, like the most atmospheric Parisian bistro of one's dreams, I want to return again and again until I have sampled my way through Coucou's entire menu because I am convinced (thus far 6 visits) that it would be impossible to go wrong with any single offering. That includes the stupendous cocktails and wines on offer. Finally, the hostess Sierra is herself a master class in gracious hospitality and warmth. read more

Great happy hour and service! Natasha was the best bartender and very attentive! Great happy hour. Dirty martinis were lovely. The tuna tartare was yummy read more

Impromptu, we went on a weekday for an early supper. The place looks so charming from outside- shades of a 14th arrondissement bistro, that it seemed like a rom-com setting. It was too early for a dinner crush and was virtually empty. Nonetheless, we were turned away because of "reservations". As we tried to think of what else was on Main St., walkable, the hostess came out and said we could sit at the bar. Seriously uncomfortable bar stools. For the hour and a half we were there , there were still numerous available tables. Ordered Zucchini Beignets, Farmer's Cheese, and Mussels Mariniere + a CouCou Sour. There was an early Happy Hour menu that we were not offered. The beignets were weirdly sweetish, like a beignet/donut. The farmer's cheese with smoked salmon was ok, I've made better myself with a Whole Foods run. But the mussels were good, could have ordered two of those and skipped the meh beignet and smoked salmon/cheese. The CouCou Sour was beautiful to look at, but my companion said looks aren't everything. The bartender/our server told us as we came to pay and saw the tacked on service charge that it goes entirely to the owners and not the staff and if we left him a credit card tip, that would go in the same direction. We tipped him in cash. The sun was setting as we left- first and last time. read more

Maddie is the very best server at Coucou. She made our experience wonderful. Great restaurant and fabulous food and vibes. We definitely come back!!!! read more