This French restaurant in West LA is an absolute must-visit! The beef cheek was incredibly tender, and the service was exceptional. I truly felt transported to Paris. read more

Love the food. Very casual. Please play french music. We had loud rock and roll. Get rid of the dying orchid and make everyone wear white t shirts and jeans and you got it read more

Soooooo good. Everything sooo good. I can't say enough about this place. Just go. Great for a date night.

Incredible Food and service. We sat at the chefs bar and you're facing the kitchen. It's such a treat to watch them prepare the food. The assembly line was like a well oiled machine. Staff was lively and accommodating. We can't wait to go again read more

Great addition to the neighborhood! Great food, especially the salmon rillette and corn soup! Great service and staff.

Excellent spot!! All of the dishes we tried were a hit and the service was great. Loved the passion fruit dessert. Will definitely be back to try the tasting menu! read more

I came here to Eletric Bleu for a business meeting . I must say the food and service was expectational! The setting was nice calm and elegant. All the staff was welcoming with great customer service. The food was delicious and cooked perfectly. I will come here again in my day off! read more

The greatest thing to hit Mar Vista since the opening of Beethoven Market is the opening of Electric Bleu, a French bistro which I consider one of the best restaurants not only on the west side but in all of Los Angeles. Australian native Chef Craig Hopson and his team put together a tight, but extremely delicious and flawless menu highlighted by their perfectly roasted chicken a la francaise... the real thing, not easily found anywhere outside of Paris. From their crispy fresh baguette to their candy-like, mind bending heirloom tomato salad, to the pate en croute to their perfectly roasted duck, every dish, and I mean every dish, is more delicious than the next. The vibe, the uber friendly atmosphere and service make Electric Bleu a must for anyone looking for a 5 star dinner experience. read more

Great food, great service, great vibes. Really nice, neighborhood restaurant feel - busy at 8:30 PM on a Wednesday, but welcoming with a non-pretentious vibe and serving great food with good ingredients at a reasonable (not cheap) price. Feels very European but totally at home in Mar Vista. Think this is going to be one of my favorites! read more

One of our new favorites! The chicken and fries are a must. But everything is excellent - elevated but unfussy. The staff are also super warm and greet us with a smile every time we come. Great vibes! read more

I can't say enough about my experience at Electric Bleu. I had high hopes and it did not disappoint. Our group ordered the baguette, smoked salmon blini, heirloom tomato salad, octopus, roasted chicken and fries. My favorite was the smoked salmon blini but all were delicious. The wait staff were very friendly and helpful. I'm looking forward to my next visit I'll definitely be recommending Electric Bleu to all my friends! read more

Our party of five dined at Electric Bleu last night, and it was a fantastic experience. The staff easily accommodated our last-minute additional guest, and the service throughout the evening was warm, friendly, and attentive. Every dish was outstanding--approachable yet elevated--and it's rare to find French food this good in L.A. The portions were perfect for sharing, and we sampled ten dishes from the menu without a single miss. The space is warm and inviting, with easy street parking, and we'll definitely be adding Electric Bleu to our regular rotation. A wonderful new addition to the Westside. read more

We are so excited to have Electric Bleu in the neighborhood. We were extremely impressed with the service and loved our dishes. Highlights included the tomato salad, the smoked salmon blini, and their signature chicken. read more

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Had SUCH a good dinner here the other night! The cabbage and mushroom apps were particularly good and the steak was abbbbsolutely delectable (though I wish it came with some sort of starch, the fries ordered à la carte were scrumptious and PIPING hot). Bathrooms also gave me a good chuckle I wasn't expecting the party vibe! I'm definitely planning on coming back! read more

The Electric Bleu Crew was really fantastic. Sammy greeting you, Amy our server, Benjamin the GM all made us feel very welcome. The restaurant was busy but not packed and this made for a nice moderate noise level. The food was great, we selected the Tasting menu and some great bread and delicious butter! We will be back. Merci! read more

My fiancé and I decided to try this new restaurant for a special occasion. We had heard raving reviews about both the service and the food, and both surpassed our expectations! Our server Emily led us in the right direction in both the wine and food options. For appetizers we got the tomato salad, the salmon blini, and the baguette with butter. The freshness and acidity of the tomato salad was amazing and unlike any other tomato salad I've ever had! If you love smoked salmon, the salmon blini is a must. And the baguette with butter was extremely authentic, the butter was so good we took some home! For entrees, we got the black cod and the steak au poivre. The black cod was delicious and delicate, and the perfect portion size. The steak au poivre was cooked to perfection and the sauce was authentic. For dessert, we had the chocolate mouse and passion fruit tart. The chocolate mouse was decadent and delicious, with good textures. The passionfruit tart was out of this world, and is only there for a limited time so is a must try! Benjamin, the manager made sure we had a special night which far exceeded our expectations. We are looking forward to coming back soon! read more

Electric Bleu: The Best Dining Experience in Los Angeles - Instant Classic I've eaten at some of the most celebrated tables in LA, but nothing -- and I mean nothing -- has topped the night I just spent at Electric Bleu. From the moment you walk in, the fun-packed Parisian vibe hits you like a perfectly chilled glass of Champagne: lively, elegant, and unpretentious all at once. It feels like you've stumbled into a secret corner of Paris that somehow landed in Los Angeles with better weather and even better energy. We were lucky enough to sit at the kitchen counter, and let me tell you -- that's the move. You get front-row seats to Chef Craig and his team in action, the sizzle of pans, the flash of flames, and the quiet choreography that makes magic happen. The entire staff moves with such joy and precision it's impossible not to smile the whole time. The service was extraordinary -- warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited about every plate they brought out. You feel like you're being looked after by friends who happen to be world-class at what they do. Now, the food. Oh my god, the food. The Scallop Crudo was the undisputed highlight -- silky, bright, perfectly balanced, and so fresh it practically sang. I could have ordered three more and called it a night, but then the new trout dish arrived and completely stole my heart with its delicate, thoughtful preparation. The French onion soup was the platonic ideal: deeply savory, cheesy pull, crusty bread, the whole glorious thing. Then came the chicken -- first the fried chicken, shatteringly crisp and juicy beyond belief, followed by the legendary chicken entrée that lives up to every bit of hype. Yes, it really is worth a detour. I'm already planning my next visit around it. Chef Craig and his wife Mai, along with their entire team, have created something truly special here. Electric Bleu isn't just another restaurant -- it's a love letter to great food, great hospitality, and the pure joy of sharing a table. Do yourself a favor: make the reservation right now. Cancel whatever plans you had. You will walk out an instant regular, already counting the days until you can come back. Electric Bleu is that good. Go. Immediately. You'll thank me later. read more

Just fantastic from start to finish. Greeted at the door with a smile from Ashley, a handshake from Benjamin, and sheer professionalism from our server Emily. All of our dishes were made to perfection -- roast chicken, steak au poivre, the roasted skate, cabbage, even the salad had a perfect dressing. loved the laid-back hip and fun vibe here. will definitely be back. read more

Electric Bleu is exactly what the West Side needed: a cool restaurant with delicious modern French cooking, fair priced and great service and energy. The team of Craig (chef and co-owner), Mai (co-owner and host) and Benjamin (general manager and somm) is fantastic. Our server (whose name I unfortunately forget) was fabulous and she summed up the restaurant's first few months perfectly, "We're crushing it." We had grilled mackerel, the cabbage dish, steak au poivre and beef cheeks and a terrific Gigondas. GO HERE NOW. read more

This place was such a wonderful surprise! Food was delicious and the service couldn't have been better. The whole experience felt pleasant and unhurried -- we never felt rushed, just genuinely taken care of. What stood out most was the atmosphere. It was such a breath of fresh air to enjoy high-quality, beautifully prepared food in a space that feels relaxed and fun, without any of the stuffiness or pretension you so often find at LA restaurants. We'll definitely be back and only wish we lived closer so we could make this a regular spot! read more

First time visit last night , what a delight! Cozy and welcoming atmosphere, professional and friendly service, nicely presented and absolutely delicious food... and free parking (their lot fills quickly!)!!! Our table of 7 had oysters on half shell, chanterelles, French onion soup, beef cheeks, skate fillet, duck breast, sake, wine, haricot verts, green leaves salad, and all 3 offered desserts (chocolate mousse, pear sorbet with poached pear, and passion fruit tart). Everything was so flavorful, perfectly prepared and scrumptious, yum!!! This place is a real gem and popular for very good reason. A must try for sure! Not a 5 star for minor reasons: Table conversations a little hard to hear, but maybe due to size of our group (7) and completely filled restaurant capacity; all other tables were of 2-4 people. Soap dispensers in restrooms are sort of a unique design and somewhat tricky to figure out. Perhaps a small sign with instructions would be helpful. Other than that, Electric Bleu is highly recommended! read more

Food, service, and vibes are exceptional! Vast wine selection, with a lot of winners. I'll be coming back, excited for more!

I don't see what all the fuss was about. They've updated it nicely from Rustic Kitchen era but it's very loud inside. The menu is pretty limited. Nice wines, potatoes dauphin and salmon Bellini were the best things we ordered. Skate was really not good at all, after the waiter recommended it, and also tried to upsell us multiple times. Sadly didn't seem too knowledgable about the wines or menu items either. Cauliflower didn't have a good flavor profile at all, and the chicken was a bit underwhelming too. For these prices there is so much better French food in LA. read more

This is the best restaurant in the area, French or otherwise, and it isn't close. The food and service are consistently of the highest quality. I would pay triple what they charge. read more

Hesitant to write a review only because it's already so busy and I don't want to have trouble getting a table at my new favorite neighborhood spot. The food is incredible, perfectly seasoned and sauced and the wine list is fantastic, greater breadth of French varietals than you find at similar places in California. Always look forward to a meal here! read more

We dined in several times, and the food has been beautifully delectable. Chef Craig created an experience that completely transformed the definition of neighborhood fine dining without pretension. The food is wonderfully refined, the setting is beautifully robust without being overtly elitist. This restaurant hits the spot for a subdued yet elegant regular stop. It feels gastronomically great yet not pretentious. I love the vibe it possesses. Food is a living and breathing experience, and I felt real connectedness being there. The service staff is super passionate and possess a level of energy not seen elsewhere. Way da go owners! What gift it is to have a beautiful local bistro in our elegant yet sleepy bedroom community. read more

This food was sooooooooo legit. Restaurants in LA are a mess right now. Chicken was insane, heirloom tomato salad with baguette dipped in it, local greens, WINE. Such smart wine!!!! The caramel rice pudding dessert was delicious. The only thing we had any remote qualm with were the fries which were over seasoned, but it looked like we might have just gotten an aggressively seasoned batch because other people seemed to have less salt. Best meal we've had in LA in a long time. Was feeling like Anajak Thai is the only good spot but this was wonderful! The staff is wonderful!!!!!! Even my husband, who is usually a naysayer and fairly talented cook himself thought it was excellent. read more

Outstanding meal!! Great buzzy atmosphere at this small neighborhood restaurant. The duck and octopus dishes were delicious as was the heirloom tomato salad starter. Super friendly and great service!!! read more

I've only been once (so far) but from that experience I can say the food is something you will remember for a long time, several items in our group approached perfection. The service was a cut above, attentive but relaxed. It was noisy but in a happy way - people were enjoying themselves. Make reservations ahead as this place will only get more popular. read more

Food is incredible. Staff is friendly, attentive and fun. Wine options are plentiful with great suggestions. Love hanging out at the bar but also great sitting outside. Again service has been impeccable. A must try. read more

Was very excited to see a French spot opened in the neighborhood. I did both the wine tasting and the pre fix menu, I highly recommend both, they're a great value. The food was excellent and blended California ingredients / flavors terrifically. I highly recommend for those looking for California French flare. The service was also great. I look forward to returning in the future. read more

Inconsistent This was our first visit during the restaurant's first month. Hostess was very welcoming and the waitperson described her recommendations for appetizers and mains (we followed her recommendations and she was right on). We both ordered the same items: Baguette and Butter, Dauphine Potatoes, Heirloom Tomato Salad and Steak au Poivre, medium rare. The Baguette was very hot (no complaint here), but as compared to the next table's Baguette, it was quite burned. The Baguette is served in a paper bag, whimsical and kind of practical as one could pull off pieces without spreading crust crumbs everywhere. Dauphine Potatoes: I expected the traditional scalloped potatoes, but this was a different version of fried mashed potato puffs with an herbed butter sauce (they were tasty, and admittedly this is a personal taste - I hate tarragon and I only tried one bit of the sauce). The Heirloom Tomato Salad was beautifully presented with chunks of tomato in a wonderful natural sauce - this small salad was exquisite. And finally, the Steaks au Poivre: mine was perfectly cooked medium rare, although the sauce was a bit too piquant for my taste; my partner's medium rare steak had nary a trace of pink and the end pieces were tough. I guess we should have sent it back, but we wanted to continue eating together without a delay. The atmosphere is nice and service was peremptory. We noticed a thin young guy with an accent warmly embracing some patrons as they arrived and spending quite a bit of time at various tables chatting up the patrons. I thought he should at least have made the effort to drop by with a simple "how are you enjoying your dinner?". We felt like chopped liver. Prices were on the high side, exacerbated by an unexpected "CA Admin" fee of 4% in addition to the Tax. I have no idea what the 4% fee was for. read more

I came here tonight for their first night of dinner service and I actually forgot it was their first night. Which I would say is a huge compliment to the chef and the team he has. I think one of the great things about Los Angeles is the fact that you can have a neighborhood restaurants that are exceptional. First off the redesign of the former restaurant utilizes the space about as well as they could've. It has a modern aesthetic. Some feedback for the team before I get into the food: I think the tables were too close together. We were practically touching the people sitting next to us and I think even removing one table and moving the others 4-6 inches would make a HUGE difference in letting people have an intimate dinner...I felt like I was in the other diners personal space and listening to their conversations. To start we ordered the dauphine potatoes- They were delicious - I wasn't sure if the inside was bread but it kind of had that texture. And the outside was perfectly crisp with a great dipping sauce. 10/10. We then had the heirloom tomato salad and I thought this was the weakest dish of the night. The vinaigrette it came with was tasty but It was just sliced tomatoes. I think adding mozzarella to the dish or something and calling it a caprese would add to it. It wasn't bad but we both agreed it needed more. We tried their signature rotisserie chicken which also came with a few potatoes. It came with a breast, a drumstick, and two thighs with one wing. It was enough for 2 to share and we had leftover. We also had the grilled corn which was solid as well. With tax and tip dinner was about $85, which in this day and age I would say is very reasonable for a well known chef like this. Excited to have Electric Bleu in the hood! read more

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Joined a friend for a tasting menu dinner. The winemaker was there to talk about his wines which is an added plus. I saw a comment that he was offering a "sales pitch". This was not at all the case. He was describing his amazing wines and how they came to be. Many of his grapes are not varietals available in the states and he went through a process to get them here. Who doesn't want to know the story of the wine we are drinking?? Anyone who misunderstood this has never experienced a true winemaker dinner and really missed the opportunity to learn more. The food was better than I have had in the area and I loved sitting at the "counter" seating so we could watch the chef at work. The owner and staff offer an amazing ambiance and excellent service. The vibe is so cool. If you speak French you will love it even more. This is a true French experience. read more

The restaurant is cozy and inviting, yet sleek and contemporary design. We had a few courses and they were all excellent and cooked to perfection. The frisée with the crispy pork belly salad was delicious I could drink a quart of that dressing! We shared fresh salmon in the most delectable hollandaise sauce and beef chuck with mushrooms with browned green onions on a bed of mashed potatoes was my favorite! Will be returning! read more

The restaurant was very busy but everyone was very nice and accommodating. We sat in the bar area and the bar tender was very attentive. All restaurant operations seem very organized which was pleasant to watch. The food we got were very good. I do think there was a little too much orange in the fish that overtook the taste of the halibut itself. The steak was excellent and so were the appetizers ( chicken liver pate and the potatoes poutine). I plan to return to Trey the famous chicken! read more

We had dinner here last night - at the chef's counter about 5:30. The food is excellent. The service was warm and friendly. The room is cozy and charming. I went with a friend and we shared the Pate en croute, the cabbage, the steak au poivre, the japanese sweet potatoes and chocolate mousse for desert. The pate is rustic, savory and delicious, the cabbage was decadent, not a word I commonly use for cabbage, but it fits here, the steak au poivre was perfect, the sweet potatoes were brightly flavored, a nice pop on the skin and soft inside and the chocolate mousse was light and not too sweet. The portions are quite large and we were full after sharing those plates. I can't wait to go back and try the chicken and the fries, ideally with a couple more people so we can try more items. They had a tart tatin which will be available next week that looked amazing. I loved sitting at the chef's counter so I could see all the beautiful food. I wanted to try every single dish. read more

The food is inedible, it's like they boiled the Dead Sea then poured all the salt over their food, then went to Vons, bought all the salt they had, poured that over their food, went to Gelsons, got their salt and poured that over their food, served it to you and when you complained that their food was too salty tried to tell you that French people like salt which is of course not true because French people like good food and not over salted, inedible food. read more

Ever single appetizer, entree, or drink that was brought to a table of four was perfectly prepared and uniquely delicious. Subtle and scintillating, at the same time. Wonderful service as well. Thank you! read more

We love this restaurant. Wine was fantastic. Bread was fantastic. Our entree (both chicken and steak) were excellent. Took home passion fruit tart (excellent). Wonderful review AND we had a wonderful server: JESSICA is knowledgeable and kind as well as having a cheerful personality. We were treated beautifully by all. We are sold. Our neighborhood fave now. read more