Shoshana W.
Yelp
Found this restaurant through an instagram ad and immediately made a reservation. I was 100% the demographic as I love French food and it's in walking distance had we not dressed up. We parked in the pay for parking structure around the corner and walked through the French quarter to the front.
The entrance is on Ventura Blvd and you see the host stand as you walk in. We were greeted by the owner and were sat within 2 minutes of being inside. It's a bit loud inside, but the overall vibe is simple, clean, and modern. Open kitchen, waiters and staff in black, and the owner doing multiple duties.
Our server Jacob was great. He was super attentive and answered questions, and made recommendations. Our appetizers came out super quickly. First, bread and butter, and husband ordered the French onion soup. Bread was hot and crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. Butter was beautifully whipped and smooth. Husband downed his soup and was "super" happy.
Our mains came out not too long after...I got steak frites, and he got the lobster crepe and a side of fries. While husband downed his dish, I found mine to be a little bit lacking. Ordered steak medium rare...and I would say it was more medium to medium well. There was also quite a bit of fat in it, and I found it to be a little bit dry. I will say, fries were excellent. Super crunchy, hot and salty.
The staff was great and boxed up the rest of my order and dropped the check. You can scan and pay at your table, which was super convenient. When we left I realized we weren't even there an hour from check in to departure...it was so fast.
My thoughts when leaving were I liked the location. The owner seemed super invested and was making the rounds to ensure guests were happy. He was also running plates, helping check in, and various other things. I love it when I see things like this because it shows they care.
I will say, it's a bit loud...it was a full house on a Saturday night...which I expected...so just be prepared for it. And, I really wish I like my steak a bit more. Overall, I'd like to go back and try again. I would love to have this spot in my normal rotation.