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Los Angeles, CA
Harry currently ranks 10 french spots in Los Angeles, scoring 75–89 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 the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
american · wine-bar
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.
$$
Harry
89
Worth It
80
indian · cafeteria
1338 W 7th St, Los Angeles
4.6 across 1.0k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; modern operation in laid-back digs, offering an Indian menu with vegan options, plus….
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
76
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.
$$
Harry
82
Worth It
76
japanese · french
226 1st St, Los Angeles
4.5 across 485 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; traditional breakfast & lunch options from Japan or France served in a small open kitchen.
$$
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.
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
76
brunch · catering-service
939 S Broadway, Los Angeles
4.5 across 884 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Caveat: Execution is inconsistent.
$$
Harry
78
Worth It
73
italian · breakfast
700 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles
4.1 across 20k Yelp reviews; ranked #26 of 11,303 locally on Tripadvisor.
$$
Harry
78
Worth It
75
french · cocktail-bar
624 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
4.4 across 8.0k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; modern French plates served in a striking space with communal tables, plus a bakery….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
$$$
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.
$$
Harry
77
Worth It
74
french
8136 W 3rd St, Los Angeles
4.8 across 81 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; a sensible spend, nothing wasted here.
Caveat: Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
$$
Harry
75
Worth It
73
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