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Los Angeles, CA
Harry currently ranks 10 french spots in Los Angeles, scoring 72–82 on the Harry Score. One carries critic or guide backing. Prices run $$ to $$$.
French cooking is a bet placed entirely on technique, which is why Harry likes scoring it: there is nowhere to hide. The stock either took two days or it didn't. The beurre blanc either held or it split. He is not paying for the accent or the candle — he is paying for the sauce work.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
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french
1726 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles
4.5 across 486 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; french cafe serving classics like quiches, salads & pastries inside a charming storefront.
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Harry
82
Worth It
76
japanese · french
226 1st St, Los Angeles
4.5 across 485 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; traditional breakfast & lunch options from Japan or France served in a small open kitchen.
$$
Harry
81
Worth It
76
french · cocktail-bar
218 Main St, Venice
4.1 across 240 Yelp reviews; named by World's 50 Best and NYT.
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Harry
80
Worth It
76
french · breakfast
624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
4.4 across 8.0k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; modern French plates served in a striking space with communal tables, plus a bakery….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
78
Worth It
73
french · cocktail-bar
531 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles
4.5 across 235 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
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Harry
77
Worth It
74
french
8136 W 3rd St, Los Angeles
4.8 across 81 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
$$
Harry
75
Worth It
73
fine-dining · french
9882 S Santa Monica Blvd Ground Floor, Beverly Hills
3.9 across 333 Yelp reviews; ranked #15 of 353 locally on Tripadvisor.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
73
Worth It
70
french · dessert-shop
400 E 1st St, Long Beach
4.0 across 1.6k Yelp reviews; savory & sweet crêpes, plus hearty French dinners, are presented in a comfy space.
$$
Harry
73
Worth It
72
french · cocktail-bar
448 S Hill St, Los Angeles
4.1 across 11k Yelp reviews; ranked #38 of 11,304 locally on Tripadvisor.
Caveat: Enjoyable enough, but the bill is partly buying brand and vibes.
$$$
Harry
72
Worth It
70
french · breakfast
8684 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood
4.4 across 1.4k Google reviews; informal bistro serving French fare such as charcuterie platters, open-faced….
$$
Harry
72
Worth It
72
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