11 Best Contemporary French American Restaurants In Baldwin Hills

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1. Melisse

4.8

Exceptional(1952)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Santa Monica

Booked 10 times today

Excellent experience all around. Highly recommend.

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2. Carbon Beach Club Restaurant (The Dining Room) @ Malibu Beach Inn

4.4

Awesome(1242)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Malibu

Booked 14 times today

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had dinner at Carbon Beach Club last night, and it was an amazing experience! Such a beautiful place to spend an evening in Malibu and one of the highlights of my trip. It was the kind of dinner you wish could last a little longer. I left feeling so happy I chose to spend my evening here. Definitely a place I would love to visit again!

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3. Kendall's Brasserie

3.9

Excellent(1638)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

We had a lovely lunch and our server was very attentive without being overbearing! She saw to our every need and took very good care of us! She made sure we were able to have our meal and make it to our show on time.

4. Firstborn

4.7

Exceptional(128)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

An amazing meal in this cool little restaurant. Libations are fabul Great value with the prix fix menu. Each of the 4 courses had three(3) choices. We opted to select our own instead of taking one of each to sample all 12 dishes. Some of the group couldn’t/didn’t want to partake in one or two items. Which was fine. We also added sides of bread (sourdough covered in sesame seed) with Classic butter(which was fermented slightly which added a different profile than straight butter). The fried chicken was an add in too. If you like fried chicken get this as well. Super crunchy coating. Quick dipped in a savory sweet tart glaze. Really yummy. Side of pickled daikon & cucumber reminiscent of a Tokyo zuke Japanese style pickle was a nice contrast. Every course offered was SOOO DELICIOUS! Kampachi crudo has an all white zen presentation. Lightly sauced. Could’ve had a bit more of the grated horseradish topper though. Duck sausage 2nd was different than expected. More of a terrine sliced than a sausage round shape. The taste didn’t disappoint though. Demi glaze & grape gastrique provided balance. My fav of the proteins was the short rib. Tender melt in your mouth. If you like braised beef, this one’s for you. My buddy is a dessert lover. Getting all three(?) desserts was perfect. Baked maple custard topped with a lace cookie, persimmon jam on the side. Sabayon with butter mochi was heavenly, soft cookie topped with a whipped something. Crispy popped rice a nice and different crunch. They’ve added Yelp Best New Restaurant 2026 to their accolades. So hurry on down while you can still get a reservation in a reasonable timeline. Originally made reservations from an Eater LA article. So happy we came! Since menu items appear seasonally based, the next visit will be entirely different. Parking available just north of the place. Look for the parking next to the pizza place $5. Small so weekends may be a no go. Oh yeah, Phoenix Bakery is across the street but closes at 4pm 😫.

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5. The Wild Artichoke

4.8

Exceptional(209)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Placentia / Yorba Linda

Booked 18 times today

We were all impressed. Will be back. Excellent overall. Great service, special food. So kewt.

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6. The Cellar - Fullerton CA

4.7

Exceptional(3805)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Fullerton

Booked 47 times today

The Cellar is the Perfect place to celebrate a special occasion!!! I celebrate my birthday every year here. I love it.

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7. Très LA Bistro & Café

4.6

Exceptional(27)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • West Hollywood

Booked 2 times today

It’s a hidden gem inside PDC. Food was delicious. Very good affogato!

8. Chez Bacchus

4.8

Exceptional(89)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Long Beach

Booked 9 times today

This was my third visit for afternoon tea, and once again, the experience was absolutely impeccable! Bill, Melissa, and Christine are the perfect hosts. Their warmth, attention to detail, and exceptional hospitality make every visit special. I look forward to coming back again!

9. Papille Gustative

4.4

Awesome(6)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Santa Monica

What a FABULOUS find! 🌟 We absolutely loved our brunch experience! *Great food, wonderful ambiance, live music, and excellent service! What more could you ask for?**

10. Traxx

4.2

Awesome(37)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Traxx is surprisingly good for a restaurant in a major train terminal. The food is well-prepared and the service is excellent. We meet friends there for lunch, with all of us arriving by Metro, Metrolink or Amtrak. They accommodated our group of eight with no problem. It is quiet enough for a business lunch.

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1. Melisse

2. Carbon Beach Club Restaurant (The Dining Room) @ Malibu Beach Inn

3. Kendall's Brasserie

4. Firstborn

5. The Wild Artichoke

6. The Cellar - Fullerton CA

7. Très LA Bistro & Café

8. Chez Bacchus

9. Papille Gustative

10. Traxx

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