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San Diego, CA
Best French (Restaurants)
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Addison |
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(Restaurants - French) |
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5200 Grand Del Mar Wy The Grand Del Mar, San Diego 92130 • 858-314-1900 |
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DEL MAR. For the Grand Del Mar Resort, and its restaurant Addison, opulence is almost an understatement. And the food does not disappoint. Executive Chef William Bradley and his team prepare elegantly simple dishes that delight critics and foodies alike: Beautiful plates of scallops with watercress, golden caviar and lemongrass emulsion; painterly presentations of foie gras with puy lentils and bacon mousseline; gorgeous constructions of lamb persillé with pistachio pâte brisée. One glance at the wine list will leave you with no doubt that Addison's Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is unquestionably warranted. |
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Cafe Chloe |
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721 9th Ave, San Diego 92101 • 619-232-3242 |
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GASLAMP QUARTER. Traditional and contemporary French fare is Cafe Chloe's forte, and the ambience is pure Parisian bistro. In no time at all, it became a local favorite, and now enjoys widespread popularity. The food doesnt suffer a bit, although at peak times service is understandably a bit slower than usual. Nevertheless, the inviting atmosphere and menu of updated classics makes it ideal at any time of day. Mussels in saffron broth, steak frites, and macaroni-pancetta-gorgonzola gratin (upscale mac and cheese) are just a few of the options; the wine list is admirable. |
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Cavaillon |
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(Restaurants - French) |
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14701 Via Bettona, San Diego 92127 • 858-433-0483 |
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RANCHO SANTA FE. Earthy colors, a sunny atmosphere, and chef Philippe Verpiands stellar Provenal cooking makes Cavaillon a destination worth discovering. The menu is short but sweet, highlighting dishes such as classic escargot with parsley-garlic butter, cassoulet, braised veal with bone marrow, and mushroom-asparagus risotto. An unusual dish that's gotten a lot of press combines scallops with puy lentils, caramelized onions and Granny Smith apple – it's a great example of what a chef can accomplish with mixed textures and contrasting flavors. The wine list is commendable and includes several half bottles. |
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Chez Loma |
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1132 Loma Ave, Coronado 92118 • 619-435-0661 |
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CORONADO. This French restaurant occupies a picturesque Victorian cottage situated just away from the hustle and bustle of Orange Avenue. Fortunate diners enjoy classics like salmon roasted with a horseradish crust, seafood cassoulet, rack of lamb and beef bourguignon in one of the most romantic settings in the area. An impressive wine list and delectable desserts are just two more reasons to love the restaurant. Three-course prix fixe menu $38-45. Early dinner menu available 5pm-6pm. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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El Bizcocho |
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17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr Rancho Bernardo Inn, Rancho Bernardo 92128 • 858-675-8550 |
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ESCONDIDO / RANCHO BERNARDO. Ensconced at the upscale Rancho Bernardo Inn, the multiple award winning El Bizcocho provides a luxurious setting in which to enjoy refined French cooking. Traditional and contemporary dishes share space on the menu, which has featured creations such as
scallops with caper-bell pepper relish, onion puree and bacon jus, crab-stuffed skate wing, and lamb two ways (leg cannelloni and loin sous vide). If you're feeling adventurous, opt for the seafood or vegetable tasting menu, or the even more fabulous Chef's Collection Menu. Impressive 1600-label wine cellar.
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Le Fontainebleau |
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1055 2nd Ave The Westgate Hotel, San Diego 92101 • 619-238-1818 |
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DOWNTOWN. Le Fontainebleau may be the most elegant restaurant on the west coast, with Baccarat crystal chandeliers, plush carpets and brocade chairs. The modern French menu is equally polished. Foie gras with pear chutney, escargots in parsley butter, sole meuniere, chateaubriand, and Chilean sea bass with carrot mousseline regularly draw raves. Dramatic tableside preparations of several dishes heightens the glamour – for dessert, splurge on the Crepes Suzette for two. |
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User Rating: 4.5 / 10
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Marine Room |
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2000 Spindrift Dr La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, La Jolla 92037 • 866-644-2351 |
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LA JOLLA. Perhaps best known for its setting right on the beach, so close to the water that at particularly high tides the waves crash on the windows, the Marine Room also happens to serve fine, globally-influenced cuisine. Start with the signature lobster bisque, accented with enoki mushrooms, pancetta and yuzu cream. Main course highlights have included a trio of game (elk, ostrich and venison), fleur de sel-rubbed veal, and abalone-mushroom crusted barramundi. Impeccable service, attention to detail, and an award-winning wine list round out the experience. |
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User Rating: 7.5 / 10
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Michele Coulon Dessertier |
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7556D Fay Ave, La Jolla 92037 • 858-456-5098 |
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LA JOLLA. Michele Coulon takes no shortcuts. She uses nothing but top quality ingredients: local produce (organic whenever possible), the richest chocolate, the finest liqueurs, and real butter and cream. In truth, everything she makes is fantastic, but some popular examples are the Lemon Bavarian (light cake with Bavarian cream and lemon curd), and the Gianduia (dense bittersweet and milk chocolate torte with roasted hazelnuts). A brief but elegant lunch menu includes spinach salad with prosciutto and goat cheese, French onion soup, and a free-range pork salami sandwich on a baguette. |
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Mille Fleurs |
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6009 Paseo Delicias Ave, Rancho Santa Fe 92091 • 858-756-3085 |
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RANCHO SANTA FE. Proprietor Bertrand Hug's French restaurant is the kind of place – even in the days of more casual dining – that you still want to get dressed up for. A favorite with visiting Hollywood stars and world-renowned chefs, it offers unabashed elegance, irresistible gourmet dishes, intimate rooms with warmly lit fireplaces, exquisite hand-woven tapestries, and starched white linens. The menu's delicacies change with the seasons and can include oven-roasted stuffed quail, sauteed John Dory, crispy veal sweetbreads, and a pan-seared beef filet topped with bone marrow. |
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Pamplemousse Grille |
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(Restaurants - French) |
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514 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach 92075 • 858-792-9090 |
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DEL MAR. Combining traditional French technique with modern California flair, Pamplemousse Grille has become the darling of the San Diego foodie scene. Bedecked with evocative murals, the space is engaging and comfortable. Chef Jeffrey Strauss whips up magic in the kitchen, from velvety truffled asparagus soup and a spirited kim chee seafood martini to lamb stew with lentils and porcini dusted John Dory, and steaks are perfect. Can't choose? Go for a mixed grille of beef, pork and lamb; venison, quail and duck; or a trio of fishes and unique sauces. |
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