Top Best French Restaurants in Venice Beach

"République boasts a delicious variety of breads, but it’s mostly known for its multigrain bread that satisfies the taste of any health aficionado who’s looking for a little carb fix. Set in the original home of LaBrea Bakery, République seems to have inherited the 20 year of tradition for making amazing breads, and everything coming out of their oven is so overwhelmingly good. République, 624 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA + 1 310 362 6115"

"The space is famously known because it was built by Charlie Chaplin and Roy Sheldon Price in the 20s!. Start off with the house-baked bread with drippings, then the steak frites or classic tournedos rossini with foie gras and truffles. Don’t miss out on their weekend brunch menu, as well as their oyster and charcuterie selections!"

"The first Petit Trois — chef Ludo Lefebvre’s 22-seat bar in Hollywood, a partnership with Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo — remains one of the great French escapist fantasies in America. Lefebvre pours his Gallic-Angeleno soul into paradigms such as the blond rolled omelet, filled ironically but perfectly with Boursin; escargots awash in butter and garlic; and endive salad blanketed with shaved Ubriaco cheese and walloped with a mulchy vinaigrette of ground walnuts. The Big Mec deluged with Bordelaise, garlic aioli, caramelized onions and American cheese could well be the last word in over-the-top luxury burgers; then again, the tall, aggressively cheesy croque-madame might be even more deserving of praise and calorie allotments."

"Trois Mec is a tiny pizza parlor, with a standout open kitchen at its center helmed by the famous Ludovic Lefebvre, L.A. food's man of the hour. His fans are nothing short of groupies—join them on Fridays when the reservations open."

"Situated along Pine Avenue in downtown Long Beach, Bo-Beau Kitchen + Roof Tap stands out among the cluster of other bars in the area because of its extensive list of craft beers and cocktails and unique take on what the bar calls ‘California-French’ comfort food. Head upstairs to the open-air patio, where you can enjoy live music on the weekends. Sit and make friends at one of the many picnic tables at this chic beer garden, or watch the passersby from the seating facing the street downstairs."

"Bo-Beau Kitchen & Rooftap offers an elevated gastropub experience with an expansive dining room coupled with an open-air rooftop lounge and contemporary beer garden. The menu features an array of appetizers, entrees, salads, shareable plates and more. Be sure to scour the thoughtful wine list along with craft beer and creative cocktails."

"Head to Bo-beau Kitchen + Roof Tap for their famous Brussels sprouts appetizer. These come roasted with house-cured pancetta and Parmesan cheese with a balsamic glaze, and they are delicious. The petit plates on the menu also include baked Brie, truffle match stick fries, and the charcuterie board."

"Patina calls itself "a quiet haven from the stress and tumult of everyday life," so leave your cell phone behind and dive into this famed restaurant that makes its home just inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown L.A. It's the place that made Chef Joachim Splichal famous, where the German-born, award-winning tocque melds French and California cuisine into something uniquely his. The menu is ever-changing, but if his Octopus á la Plancha is available, don't miss it, for it's some of the best we've ever tasted."

"And while you’ll find French classics, you’ll encounter items like quail with black mole and sesame corn risotto, and veal cheek with coconut red curry. Your tastebuds are in for a ride!. View this post on Instagram"

"You know a restaurant isn’t going to be cheap when you learn it has a caviar service. And cheap Patina certainly isn’t, but with some of the finest French cuisine in town, it’s more than worth the expense."

"Both Zinqué locations offer a plethora of outdoor seating and a charming atmosphere in which to enjoy a glass of wine or two – or more. The French-inspired wine bar and coffee shop is fun spot for large groups and intimate gatherings alike, where you can easily spend an entire night. (Non-wine) menu highlights include the “le bowl” and the salmon tartine."

"West Hollywood and Downtown LA’s Zinqué serves wine and easygoing French fare late into the night, until midnight on Wednesday and Thursday, and well past that on weekends."

"Pasadena is home to the world-famous NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory at 4800 Oak Grove Drive. While the laboratory offers free public tours they do need to be reserved in advance. On the tours, guests can see the von Karman Visitor Center, Space Flight Operations Facility, and Spacecraft Assembly Facility."

"Founded in the 1930s, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is currently owned by NASA and is a research and development center for planetary robotic spacecraft."

"Claudine Artisan Kitchen and Bakeshop was the vision of owners Lea Newton and Anthony Jacquet, longtime friends who partnered to create a combination bake shop and cafe that reflects the multicultural cuisine of the Los Angeles region. The modern Californian cafe offers open dining room and patio seating and serves a variety of all-day dishes prepared with fresh, ethically-sourced produce. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service are available daily, along with brunch service on the weekends."

"Photo courtesy of Claudine Artisan Kitchen and Bakeshop, photo by Ryan Tanaka. Claudine Artisan Kitchen and Bakeshop wants you to return to your childhood – if you dare. Start with the basics, the Claudine Monogram Sugar Cookie, a classic that melts in your mouth and reminds you (if you are lucky) of the ones Mom used to make."

"The Pan, the breakfast and lunch-centric Bixby Knolls staple, will only be doing take-out and phone orders. They will be open from 9 a.m."