Los Angeles, CA
Best French in Los Angeles.
Harry's top 10 French spots in Los Angeles score 72–89 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 Harry Score. The Harry Score is a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
Chez Bacchus
french
743 E 4th St, Long Beach
4.8 across 430 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
$$
Harry
89
Worth It
80
Loupiotte Kitchen
french
1726 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles
4.5 across 486 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; french cafe serving classics like quiches, salads & pastries inside a charming storefront.
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
76
Harry
80
Worth It
76
République
french · brunch
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.
$$$
Harry
78
Worth It
73
ADKT Kitchen, Bar & Lounge
french · japanese
531 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles
4.5 across 235 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
$$
Harry
77
Worth It
74
Regalade
french
8136 W 3rd St, Los Angeles
4.8 across 81 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
$$
Harry
75
Worth It
73
Perch
french · brunch
448 S Hill St, Los Angeles
4.1 across 11k Yelp reviews; ranked #38 of 11,304 locally on Tripadvisor.
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
Harry
74
Worth It
71
Olive & Rose
bistro · californian
255 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach
4.4 across 117 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
$$
Harry
74
Worth It
73
Creme De La Crepe
french · dessert-shop
400 E 1st St, Long Beach
4.0 across 1.6k Yelp reviews; savory & sweet crêpes, plus hearty French dinners, are presented in a comfy space.
$$
Harry
73
Worth It
72
Zinqué Weho
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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Questions Harry gets about French in Los Angeles
- What is the best French restaurant in Los Angeles?
- Chez Bacchus tops Harry's French list for Los Angeles right now, with a Harry Score of 89/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score French restaurants in Los Angeles?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links — the ranking is built from public data only.
- Are there tourist-trap French restaurants in Los Angeles to avoid?
- Harry Hungry flags restaurants where Tripadvisor ratings diverge significantly from local reviews — a common tourist-trap signal. See the tourist trap index for Los Angeles on Harry Hungry for a full breakdown.