"Fine dining vet Dave Beran serves up an elevated French bistro experience on Main Street Santa Monica. Favorites like the chicken liver-stuffed foie de canard brioche, steak au poivre, and whole-pressed duck, while the rest of the menu offers California-influenced takes on classic French fare. Recently, the menu has turned into a full-on prix fixe menu in the dining room, offering tables plenty of options spread across five courses priced at $95. There’s also a $125 tasting that includes the famed pressed duck. Those looking for a bargain can get a $65, three-course prix fixe from 5 to 6 p.m., a huge boon for anyone looking to experience the place on a budget." - Matthew Kang, Mona Holmes, Rebecca Roland