One of the best, truly amazing service by our server - and I rarely am impressed by a service. She…read morewas so attentive, friendly and had great recs. We were celebrating a birthday and she made sure we were taken care of, from the timing of the course to making a memorable celebration. We requested lobster bisque to be less salty and it came out to perfect saltiness but very creamy. Filet mignon was perfectly medium rare. I'd come back for this filet mignon. Cocktail the cuff for the day (07/23) was lovely brandy with peaches and some other fruit and orange peel. It was very refreshing and delicious. I'd come back for this too. Perfect place for an occasion. Looking forward to coming back with my family!

I havent been here in 20 years so when we went for a congratulatory dinner i was excited…read more Lisa (?) was SO nice and took excellent care of us, esp since we were a bit party. Its an intimate, romantic place with low lighting and old fashioned decor. I got the pom lemonade - it was tart and refreshing - but my friend let me try her School's Out mocktail and it was INCREDIBLE! I got the lobster bisque - the tableside presentation was an elegant touch and it was creamy and rich - and the flank steak for dinner. One of the top 2 steaks ive ever had. Cooked to perfection. Bread was also tasty! Got the petite choco souffle with the grand marnier anglais. Also perfectly fluffy but my friend got it with the choco sauce and i have to say that one was better. I couldve eaten a bowl of both sauces on their own though. It seemed lively at the bar esp for a thursday, so i know this place is a populat hangout. Definitely go for a special occasion, you wont regret it! I hope to go again soon!

Always wanted to try this french restaurant and finally was invited by my family for donner…read more Very chill spot and perfect for a intimate date night. Overall this restaurant layout was pretty cool and the night we went the noise level was moderate but I can see that if its packed this place could get loud. They offer outdoor seating as well that looked cozy. Our waiter and his team was very attentive and always made sure we had what we needed so service was exceptional. Food is always an area that I leave up to everyone's own taste. To me I felt some of the dishes needed more salt but I always enjoy my food from how the chef prepped it so I can try new dishes.

塞翁失馬，焉知非福，人生所有的失去，都藏著另一種成全，世間萬物，禍福相依，一時的得失，從來不是人生的結局～…read more 今天來介紹一家在 也是在Pasadena 新發現的小店， 法國餐，環境從裡到外都很優雅， 食物， 從麵包， 鍋牛前菜， 沙拉， 主菜 mussels, 鱈魚， 菲力， 通通都90 分以上， 我們三個女生都很喜歡，甜點表現較爲普通， 一進門就看到一個帥哥侍者，，令人眼睛一亮，這點也加分， 但是飲料只有啤酒， 可樂， 紅白酒， 沒有調酒，這點就小小的扣分， 整體是一家會讓人印象深刻的浪漫小店，超級適合約會的地方，價格偏高一些，也很適合幾個女生一起過來， 有機會我會再回來的

Came here on the recommendation of my Barber NZ with my wife to get away from the kids. I was…read morefortunate enough to get served by Tomas and Loni. Tomas was able to help me pick out a wine that paired well with the dish I wanted to try out which was the beef bourgignon. FYI they have a small bar with beers and authentic French wines - absolutely lovely! The dish was delicious and I really loved the atmospheres which made me feel like I was back in Paris. Highly recommend to anyone looking to escape the busy LA scene.

Oooh la la....a French bistro in San Pedro! Well, obviously we had to try it out. Compagnon oozes…read moretraditional French decor, an umbrella covered patio outside, a cosy bistro with full bar inside, and the comprehensive wine list decorating the wall, by the glass and the bottle. Like most French bistro they have a shorter but traditional menu, with the usual suspects - onion soup, pate, escargot, charcuterie board, mussels, steak frites, Bouillabaisse - but what drew us in was the duck confit cassoulet. We have eaten cassoulet in Carcasonne, the home of cassoulet, and this was definitely worthy of the name. Gamey, savoury, duck falling off the bone, beans swimming in an umami broth, definitely lip lickingly good. However the vegetarian cassoulet was not as flavourful, it was nice, but needed more garlic, pepper, some herbs or seasoning, a little more oomph. The fennel was delish, but the beans bordering on bland and there was very little broth to dip my baguette into. With a belly full of beans we decided to order dessert because why not! Life is short, eat dessert, c'est la vie. Creme brulee was creamy with a tappingly good sugar crust, and the chocolate mousse had a nice consistency but was overwhelmed by cinnamon, which was a pity. It was definitely worth the visit for the Duck cassoulet, and we will visit again to try the onion soup and moules.

Grey witch (French 75) is decent. Margarita is very strong…read more The service is great. The gothic decoration is really cool.

I've been seeing so many videos online of The Cauldron and had to finally visit! I must admit, I…read morewas a bit disappointed in the atmosphere. The location is marketed as dark and witchy, but there was a lot of light in the space which did not make it feel as spooky as the internet makes it out to be. The server was nice and attentive. She made sure we knew it was happy hour, which has a great deal! The escargot was good, especially with the garlic butter. I felt that the meat in the French dip could've been better quality. Though I did not have a drink, those with me said they enjoyed the beverages!

We were there for a friends night reunion and I didn't doubt about telling them to go to…read moreDominique's. And I have to admit that it was a hit with them, they enjoy the food, the wine and the most friendly service in Redondo Beach... As I said before to be with Dominique is like being at home but in Paris, when you enter its space it's like being in a Saint Germain alley. I tell you... once you spend a night dinner here, you'll need to come back not one, but many times more...

returned to RB after 6 years away and our first stop was to Dominique's. It was our favorite date…read morenight and still holds up! Service - great' Ambience - small interior dining room is a perfect balance of intimate date night meets bustling yet casual familial gathering space Food - no notes. everything was delicious. I am a sucker for black rice, and paired with a beautifully crispy and delicate sole was an adventure. Pricing - well worth it, moderately priced for fantastic food. not over priced, portions larger than needed or expected Wine - I need to find my go-to. next timez we will become regulars again!

Easily obsessed with this place now. We've only gone once, but we love it…read more We were heading back to LA from doing something in Long Beach, and wanted to stop and have a drink somewhere quick. This place popped up, and it was happy hour. So we thought why not. We got lucky and found parking close (rare for that street). And walked over and immediately loved the vibe. We walked in and were greeted immediately, and then brought upstairs. The decor on the way up was awesome. The old school nature, with paintings and abstract vintage pieces.. love. It felt like we were in an old industrial building. We were surprised that it was pretty empty when we got up there. We sat at the bar, and love the decor upstairs too. There's a view of the street from up there as well that's beautiful. The bartender greeted us fairly quickly, and we each ordered a speciality cocktail on their happy hour. Both were delicious. I will say that the prices are a bit steep for me. Very glad we came during the happy hour. But really want to return to try the food and more drinks. Maybe on a special date night out!

5 for the service alone. I hadn't been in a while and didn't realize the rooftop was no longer…read moreopen and communal seating and I had planned to have 8 people in my party AND it was the night of the Snoop concert so needless to say- almost everything was reserved. One of the women (I missed her name but I believe her birthday is today) working there helped me find seating for my party. She was gracious enough even with there being little to no wiggle room- so shout out to her. Our servers were great, appetizers came out hot and delicious. I think we ordered 4 rounds of Brussels sprouts Drinks were tasty- highly recommend the espresso martini with a side of vanilla ice cream. Overall had a great time and appreciate the customer service!

Perle is a tranquil retreat from the hot summer evenings in a cool space with dark wood tables and…read morewhite cupboards. The Francophone music and friendly staff sets the tone for the wonderful meal. Coq au vin: When they lay out a pearl-handled Laguiole knife, you know you're in for a treat. The chicken is braised in beautiful rustic flavors. There's a rich dark sauce, the result of slowly simmering red wine, herbs, garlic, butter, and broth. The dish has a generous portion of meat, two thighs and a drumstick. You'll want to swipe every bite through the silky sauce along with the smooth and creamy mashed potatoes. Strips of lardons are essentially a cross between bacon and ham, adding smoky lusciousness and chewy meatiness. Mushrooms are earthy and woodsy. The carrots and pearl onions are sweet and tender. You taste each ingredient independently even through the concentrated flavor of the incredible glossy sauce. Parking: Without walking too far, you can find free street parking.

I came here for my birthday and it was a fantastic experience! The host was very nice and the…read moreserver was as well. The ambiance of Perle felt very homey, like in a French restaurant with minimal lighting, but at least didn't feel too dark at the same time. I ordered the French onion soup, escargot, and the steak and frites to share with my girlfriend, and everything was just so good. The French onion soup was rich yet not overpowering at all in its flavor profile. I really liked the cheese they used to base off the soup. The escargot taste was pretty balanced, and quality of the steak and frites was A+. The steak was tender and moist, and the fries were well done and crisp. For dessert, they gave me a complimentary small cake, and I also got in addition their apple tarte tatin, and oh my god, was that the star of the show. The pastry and the sweetness of the dessert hit the spot for me. Would I come to Perle again even for a non special occasion? I definitely would!

chance was great! food was great! he was a vibe & was very attentive! thanks for starting our…read morenight!

Location: top. Literally. Top of a building above the Pershing square. Stunning LA views…read more Perched is on top two floors. Floor 25 is restaurant plus bar, and floor 16 is an outdoor bar. Food: it was delicious. Tuna tartare was just as I wanted it. Many options for any taste on the menu. Service: professional, fast, helpful.

We had a lovely meal at Petit Trois…read more The escargot was surprisingly delicious -- rich, garlicky, and perfect for dipping bread into the sauce. The peach burrata was excellent, though the basil leaf on top didn't seem quite as fresh as the rest of the dish. The butter pasta for our toddler was simple but very well done. Our son absolutely loved it and happily finished a good portion. The fish was the biggest surprise of the night -- perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. The duck leg was tender, rich, and full of aroma, with meat falling right off the bone. For dessert, the banana dessert was outstanding and a perfect ending to the meal. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with great food and a family-friendly atmosphere. We'd happily come back.

If I could give Petit Trois different ratings for its indoor vs outdoor seating experiences, those…read moreratings would be at opposite ends of the spectrum. My first trip to Petit Trois was terrific. My partner and I sat at the counter inside, enjoyed friendly and informative conversation with the chef and staff, and had an outstanding meal. My second trip was a different story. We decided to sit outside this time to enjoy the summer evening weather and...boy was that a mistake. Our table was swarmed with flies the entire evening. At first, it was a minor nuisance, but as the food arrived, it became comically overwhelming. I did see another table that was supplied with a small table fan to shoo away the insect guests, but we were afforded no such courtesy. We ended up giving up on our meal because the flies had caked our entrees. The high price for the meal that felt so worth it on our first trip felt hilariously inappropriate for our a meal that was predominantly enjoyed by flies. Lesson learned and hopefully other readers can benefit from our mistake!

Wow. Okay the pictures on instagram do not do this place justice. I rarely say that places look…read morebetter than their official page and marketing...but yeah. This place does. Like people said it was romantic and I was like sure, I guess in the pictures it kind of does. In person though??? Wow. Absolutely wow. I was in awe. I wish I could sit there every day. The lights and ambiance are truly insane. I have never experienced anything like it. Let me backtrack too and say that I paid $14 for valet which tbh is not too bad considering I didn't have to worry about my car or anything so it was worth it. Okay the food. We got Parker rolls and the Mezze plate for the table. Wow, the Parker rolls were as you would expect. Buttery goodness. French butter as you know...top tier. Okay the Mezze plate? Every single sauce was so good. The little cous cous thing in the Mezze plate was so cute and yummy. Then the main dishes. Seven vegetable couscous was great. As a Moroccan, I can say it was a great vegetarian version of the dish. Has the staple veggies you look for in a cous cous. My friend got the vegan cauliflower steak and that was so beautiful and tasted delicious. It was a great dish for my vegan friend. Our waiter was so nice and really personable as well. From start to finish, he was there for us when we needed him and we really enjoyed our dining experience because of him. I forgot his name but he's a star. I have already recommended this place to others because it really was so incredible. I am so happy I got to come here.

We celebrated a romantic dinner at Little Door for my fiancé's birthday and I would say the…read moreexperience was OK. She chose this place for the Instagram worthy atmosphere you see online, but I would say it falls a little short of how picturesque it is. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice garden setup up, but we were expecting a more romantic and whimsical layout. We also noticed that the dress code is very loosely enforced as there were numerous people there with T shirts on. We got there for our reservation about 15 minutes early and was seated quite fast. The hostesses at the front were quite friendly and the wait staff were attentive and mostly nice. One of our servers seemed a little curt at one point, but it wasn't too bad. Once you are seated they ask about your drink order, and offered wines, sparkling water, and literally said "tap water". Pretty surprised that they said tap water, but we went with a glass of wine and sparkling water. The menu is short and it's easy to make your decision. We went with the 24oz Prime Ribeye Steak, Pappardelle pasta, Kingfish Crudo, and the Portuguese Piri Piri Shrimp. The ribeye was served with scalloped potatoes and green beans that were delicious. The ribeye was a perfect medium rare, tender, and served in a very balanced sauce. The Piri Piri Shrimp was also great. Large pieces in a slightly spicy cream sauce; I would describe it as almost a Cajun flavor. These were my favorites of the dishes we ordered on this night. The Kingfish Crudo was a nice choice. I believe it was yellowtail served with small pieces of cherry tomatoes and peach chunks. The sauce was nice and refreshing with a little sweetness. The Pappardelle Pasta was ok, and probably my least favorite dish of the night. It wasn't bad, but wasn't on par with the rest of our meal. The thick pasta noodles were al dente, and the sauce was nice and creamy with pieces of green beans. It got better once we mixed the poached egg into the sauce, but still didn't get it to the point where we would order it again. Since it was my fiancé's birthday, she wanted to get one of their desserts served as a small birthday. She saw pictures of their passion fruit coconut cheesecake on Instagram and wanted that, but they changed it where the passion fruit was at the bottom of the cake. I thought it was decent, but not a great dessert. I thought the staff would at least sing happy birthday like other restaurants, but that didn't happen here. Overall, The Little Door is a small romantic stop to have a date night. I don't know if I would consider it a place to celebrate a special occasion though. I think we would come back, but not for anything big. Also, I would recommend using the valet, it's right in front and they only charge $14 pre tip.