(310) 823-1530
6805 Vista Del Mar Ln
(Culver Boulevard)
Playa Del Rey,
CA
90293
33.9587
-118.4485
Neighborhoods: West LA, Playa Del Rey
bistro du soleil
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About bistro du soleil
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – A golf-course-casual crowd relaxes in a well-lit dining room decorated with art nouveau posters. Starters like ham and bacon-studded quiche Lorraine are popular, as are soft tacos filled with chicken, steak or halibut. At lunch, a large selection of sandwiches range from croque monsieur to Philly cheese steak. Dinner features boeuf Bourguignon and chicken in a lemon-caper sauce. Classically prepared French desserts include crepes suzette and chocolate mousse, as well as an assorted cheese platter.
Tres bien! Wonderful place :-)
by DrGregHouse at Citysearch
This is one of my favorite, if not THE favorite, restaurant in Los Angeles or anywhere else for that matter. The wildly odd shape of the building makes it even more unique! The staff are always pleasant and knowledgeable. The decor is easy on the eye and very relaxing plus, you have the option of sitting outside.
The owner is extremely gracious and friendly. He always wanders over to see how his patrons are doing. The food is superb - really good. I'm a bit disappointed that the quiche is no longer an actual dinner item. That particular meal is outstanding.
There used to be a waiter there by the name of Hamilton. That guy was the greatest waiter EVER. I'm not kidding. He took his job seriously and really conducted himself very well with guests. Don't get me wrong - the current staff are as courteous and knowledgeable as he was. But Hamilton was still in a league of his own.
- Pros: Food is superb, staff and owner are the best
- Cons: My favorite waiter is no longer there...
Service great, food? eh
by druissa at Citysearch
It just seems fish and chips, and a calamari salad should not run you $13 a plate at lunch time. I'd take it down a couple dollars each at least. We had those too plates, a juice and a soda, and with tip we were at $37. That's for 2 people at lunch.
The kitchen was running slow but that can happen when there is a big order in front of you. Nice service staff though, and the location, so close to the beach, is great. Given the casual feel inside, and that the food is just pretty good, the prices seemed a bit high. They do a better breakfast I'd say.
- Pros: great location, relaxed environment, nice folks
- Cons: so-so food, especially for the price
$9 per person minimum charge - even for lunch!
by serviceprincess at Citysearch
This great little bistro is close to the beach!!! For some reason, they firmly insist on a $9 per person minimum charge to sit on the patio or inside - even for lunch. A group (5) of us stopped in. A couple of us wanted only coffee or tea and a few of us were starving! There was absolutely no one else dining in the restaurant. They insisted that we pay the $9 per person minimum to stay. I was really looking forward to eating there but we had to leave as some of us were not interested based on principle. Unfortunate!
- Pros: Manager was friendly, food smelled great and I'm sure it is!!!
- Cons: To sit on patio or in dining room, there is a minimum $9 per person charge.
The Details on bistro du soleil
What to Drink:
Reasonably priced wines by the glass are either French or Californian, and chatty owner Jean-Claude will help with your selection.
The Extras:
A weekend brunch menu is served Saturday and Sunday from 8am till 2:30pm. Choices include lox and bagel plates, omelettes, benedicts and chocolate-chip pancakes.
What to Eat:
Still hungry after dinner? Try the crepe martinique which is a blend of chocolate mousee, rum and raspberry sauce.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Quiet, Outdoor Dining, Business Dining
General Info:
Open 7 Days








