Coucou
French restaurant · Norma Triangle ·
French-inspired bistro with martinis, French aperitifs & low-intervention wines
French-inspired bistro with martinis, French aperitifs & low-intervention wines
"Despite the numerous comedy theaters and live music venues in West Hollywood, good spots for drinks and snacks before seeing a show are limited. Coucou fills that void. This French-ish bistro—the original location is in Venice—has a breezy, indoor-outdoor space that’s well-suited for downing martinis and watching the sunset. And while you could come here for a full meal, we recommend snacking on well-done small plates like fried olives, shrimp cocktail, and beef tartare instead. From there, take the party elsewhere: The Troubadour, Dan Tana’s, and all the bars on Santa Monica Boulevard are within stumbling, er, strolling distance." - brant cox
"Coucou’s Venice location also offers private dining (semi-private and full buyouts available), but the West Hollywood location has a separate outdoor patio that we love. The French-American bistro offers a family-style menu and access to the bar, so your guests can order drinks and wander outside to the garden space." - sylvio martins
"Near the Troubadour Coucou WeHo from Jesse and Hayley Feldman with chef Jacob Wetherington offers traditional French dishes—flatbread with bacon and escargot, bone marrow over frisee, steak tartare—and weekend brunch seating about 45 inside and 30 on the patio." - Eater Staff
"Venice bistro Coucou opened a second location in West Hollywood serving more traditional French dishes from Bouchon alum chef Jacob Wetherington. The restaurant is located 400 feet away from the 66-year-old Troubadour and is open until 11 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends." - Mona Holmes
"While it’s hard to top the charm of Coucou’s original Venice location, the new West Hollywood restaurant is doing its best with a welcoming patio (check the black-and-white banquettes) and a crowd-pleasing brunch. Served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., brunch features Parisian-inspired fare, including croissants with jam, a French-style omelet with caviar, and steak frites." - Eater Staff
