Café Beaujolais provides the perfect way to experience a taste of the French countryside without the sticker shock that often comes along with French dining. This unpretentious neighborhood bistro in Eagle Rock draws a steady clientele with its charming atmosphere, bounty of breads and decadent desserts. Impress your date by attempting to use the French you vaguely remember from college; the seasoned French waitstaff is usually good-humored about such things. All the classics are here: escargots in garlic butter, French onion soup, rack of lamb. Other offerings include the Parmesan-encrusted halibut and a particularly noteworthy steak frites. Desserts such as crème brûlée, fruit tarts, a varying selection of pastries and a deliciously rich, dark chocolate mousse put an exclamation point on the end of any meal. Live music on some nights and casual outdoor dining make this neighborhood destination a delight.
Beer and French wines available. Serving dinner Tue–Sun. Closed Mon.
Zagat 2011: 20 food rating (very good to excellent)
“Café Beaujolais is the sort of neighborhood French restaurant every neighborhood ought to have. It's charming and unpretentious … and boy, are the baguettes fresh.”
— Los Angeles Times
Café Beaujolais provides the perfect way to experience a taste of the French countryside without the sticker shock that often comes along with French dining. This unpretentious neighborhood bistro in Eagle Rock draws a steady clientele with its charming atmosphere, bounty of breads and decadent desserts. Impress your date by attempting to use the French you vaguely remember from college; the seasoned French waitstaff is usually good-humored about such things. All the classics are here: escargots in garlic butter, French onion soup, rack of lamb. Other offerings include the Parmesan-encrusted halibut and a particularly noteworthy steak frites. Desserts such as crème brûlée, fruit tarts, a varying selection of pastries and a deliciously rich, dark chocolate mousse put an exclamation point on the end of any meal. Live music on some nights and casual outdoor dining make this neighborhood destination a delight.
Beer and French wines available. Serving dinner Tue–Sun. Closed Mon.
Zagat 2011: 20 food rating (very good to excellent)
“Café Beaujolais is the sort of neighborhood French restaurant every neighborhood ought to have. It's charming and unpretentious … and boy, are the baguettes fresh.”
— Los Angeles Times