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Comme Ca

8479 Melrose Ave. (La Cienega Blvd.) Send to Phone
West HollywoodCA 90069
323-782-1104 | Make Restaurant Reservations
A modern take on the traditional brasserie from David Myers. Comme Ca Restaurant is one of our | Top 10 Los Angeles Burgers Restaurants | For more about Comme Ca restaurant, read our blog.

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Breakfast Mon.-Fri., Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner nightly, Brunch Sat.-Sun.

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Dining room at Comme Ca, West Hollywood, CAFollowing the grand success he's found at his fine dining establishment Sona, chef David Myers opened an equally triumphant take on the traditional brasserie on trendy Melrose Avenue. At Comme Ça, he has added a few California touches to the energetic brasserie ambience, like the cocktail bar with its interesting concoctions; in elements of the décor, such as the white, modern chairs; and in the mix of French (bien sûr) and English verbiage on the menu. The interior is all black and white tones, with a library behind the bar, shelves with white dishes and pots, and a black wall with beautiful chalk drawings. The atmosphere is vibrant, but the noise level can be too loud. Expect an entirely French menu with soupe à l’oignon, moules frites, salade frisée aux lardons, leeks vinaigrette, escargots and charcuterie for appetizers. Continue with entrées such as bouillabaisse, sole meunière, coq-au-vin or beef bourguignon. The straightforward steak frites is a great choice. Choucroute, which is part of the brasserie culture, is the Wednesday special; allow thirty minutes for Sunday’s special, the côte-de-boeuf for two. The other pièce de résistance is the cheese bar; yes, a full cheese bar at the entrance. “Chef de fromage” Esther Albano comes to your table to discuss your preferences, and then carefully prepares your selections which are presented on slate. Expert sommelier Mark Mendoza from Sona oversees the wine list composed of French and California wines. You cannot go wrong with the desserts since they come directly from Boule (especially the chocolate tart, lemon tart, mini-choux, and the cherries-chocolate ganache cake).

User Ratings & Reviews for Comme Ca
Average rating    3
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good food, but noisy
by serena on 10/07/2008
 
The food was very good, the atmosphere was just OK. It was very noisy and crowded, and there were about 5 managers/assistant managers/sommeliers walking in and out of the middle section (where we were seated) the entire time we were there, all of which added up to an uneasy, hectic vibe. I don't mind a good amount of noise and energy in a restaurant, but maybe it was because we were seated in a cramped section that it felt a bit annoying. Back to the food; we started with half a dozen oysters, which were some of the best I've had in LA. We had the duck confit with braised red cabbage and the paleron of beef for our entrees, and both were delicious.
 
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