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Bastille Day July 14th
LOS ANGELES AREA


Bastille Day is a French national holiday held on July 14, celebrating the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and marking the start of the French Revolution. The day commemorates the fall of the monarch and the rise of the modern republic for French citizens. Join in the festivities and celebrate France's independence day at one of these restaurants in Los Angeles.


LOS ANGELES

Aimee's French
12/20
800 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-316-1081 | Menu
Reliable French peasant cooking with a sparkle of sophistication. More...

Bistro 45 California
15/20
Dining Room at Bistro 45, Pasadena, CA 45 S. Mentor Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-795-2478 | Menu
Contemporary California-French cuisine and bistro classics in an art-filled Art Deco bungalow with a tranquil outdoor terrace. More...

Bouchon French
13/20
Dining Room at Bouchon, Beverly Hills, CA Garden Building
235 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-271-9910 | Menu
A Los Angeles branch of Thomas Keller's casual bistro. More...

Breadbar American
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Breadbar, Los Angeles, CA Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-277-3770 | Menu
Artisanal breads, sandwiches and salads at the Westfield Century City mall. More...

Chez Melange Eclectic
15/20
Dining Room at Chez Melange, Redondo Beach, CA 1611 S. Catalina Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-540-1222 | Menu
The South Bay’s pioneer in nouvelle cuisine has pleased locals and others for more than a quarter century. More...

Church & State French
14/20
Dining Room at Church & State, Los Angeles, CA Biscuit Company Lofts
1850 Industrial St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
213-405-1434 | Menu
The kitchen intelligently applies fine dining techniques to bistro fare to make this restaurant one of the best French bistros in town, really worth the visit to this part of downtown. More...

Cliff's Edge Mediterranean
No Rating
Dining Room at Cliff 3626 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323-666-6116 | Menu
Cliff's Edge appeals with its Mediterranean food and woodsy patio. More...

Comme Ca French
13/20
Dining Room at Comme Ca, West Hollywood, CA 8479 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-782-1104 | Menu
A modern take on the traditional brasserie from David Myers. More...

Fig & Olive Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Fig & Olive, West Hollywood, CA 8490 Melrose Place
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-360-9100 | Menu | Video
New York's Fig & Olive has branched out, bringing its Mediterranean fare to West Hollywood. More...

Kendall's Brasserie & Bar French
No Rating
Dining Room at Kendall The Music Center
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-972-7322 | Menu
A good place to dine before a concert, this handsome restaurant offers dishes such as French onion soup, rotisserie chicken and château steak. More...

Le Petit Bistro French
13/20
Dining Room at Le Petit Bistro, West Hollywood, CA 631 N. La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-289-9797 | Menu
Authentic French bistro food complemented by an affordable wine list. More...

Le Petit Chateau French
13/20
4615 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
818-769-1812
Located in a château-style structure, this restaurant delivers heavy old-school French favorites to diners nestled in cozy booths amidst antiques. More...

L'Epicerie Market French
13/20
Dining Room at L 9900 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90323
310-815-1600 | Menu
L'Epicerie Market, a French-inspired gourmet market, wine bar and café, serves authentic French food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. More...

Lilly's French Cafe & Bar French
13/20
Dining Room at Lilly 1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-314-0004 | Menu
Lilly's offers nostalgic French specialties in a charming space. More...

The Little Door Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at The Little Door, Los Angeles, CA 8164 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-951-1210 | Menu
Discreet hideaway-type haunt for those seeking a scene versus cuisine. More...

Maison Akira French
15/20
Dining Room at Maison Akira, Pasadena, CA 713 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-796-9501 | Menu
Some of L.A.'s most compelling French cooking with Pacific Rim highlights. More...

Melisse French
18/20
Dining Room at Melisse, Santa Monica, CA 1104 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-0881 | Menu | Photo | Video
The epitome of Los Angeles fine dining, Melisse fluently bridges French sophistication with style. More...

Saddle Peak Lodge American
No Rating
Dining Room at Saddle Peak Lodge, Calabasas, CA 419 Cold Canyon Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
818-222-3888 | Menu
Ready for a game dinner in an idyllic setting? More...

Taix French Restaurant French
12/20
1911 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-484-1265 | Menu
Longtime spot for traditional French fare in Silver Lake. More...


ORANGE COUNTY

Brasserie Pascal French
15/20
Dining Room at Brasserie Pascal, Newport Beach, CA Fashion Island
327 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-2700 | Menu
French brasserie has irresistible Parisian charm and some of the best classic French dishes in OC. More...

French 75 French
13/20
Dining Room at French 75, Laguna Beach, CA 1464 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-494-8444 | Menu
One of OC's most romantic spots for rustic, retro French bistro fare and a chocolate soufflé. More...

Marche Moderne French
16/20
Dining Room at Marche Moderne, Costa Mesa, CA South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-434-7900 | Menu
Handsome Euro-Cal bistro inside South Coast Plaza offers seasonal cuisine by husband-wife duo Florent and Amelia Marneau. More...

Pinot Provence French
14/20
Dining Room at Pinot Provence, Costa Mesa, CA South Coast Plaza
The Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-444-5900 | Menu
Elegant food, attentive service and French country style in a restaurant from the Patina Group. More...


VENTURA

71 Palm American
13/20
Dining Room at 71 Palm, Ventura, CA 71 N. Palm St.
Ventura, CA 93001
805-653-7222 | Menu
This French and American brasserie has a laid-back atmosphere and topnotch cooking. More...


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