Monsieur Marcel Restaurant & Wine Bar

This dapper wine bar looks a little out of place in the time-worn Farmers Market. Tucked away in the southeast corner, its U-shaped butcher block-style bar, topped with tea-light candles and bud vases, offers a romantic and soothing respite from the bustling, open-air market. The affable and knowledgeable staff will navigate your wine selection to the Monsieur Marcel house label, another French vintage, further selections from Europe or even select Californian wine without even a hint of wine snobbery. Its neighboring gourmet market also attracts tourists, locals, wine aficionados and novices…

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What to Drink:: Marcel's does not offer tasting flights or half glasses. If you're not sure what to order, ask for a sample.
The Extras:: Although it offers several pre-made cheese and cold-cut plates, the adjoining store will substitute from its deli for an added fee.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Great atmosphere in the farmer's market, I felt like in France.” “the best wine list in town , great selection from all around the world , try the pinot from south africa or the st emilion from bordeaux, food was excelent, nice music and atmosphere , parking was very dificult (saturday) I did valet parking at the grove.” “have no idea what possessed me to continue to be seated, except for the fact that it is a beautiful and convenient location, the food is good and they serve a good panache.” “The atmosphere is pleasant.” “This place is located in the farmer's market, yet it is still a very cozy and quaint atmosphere.” “If anyone who can find a better place where you can enjoy good food & wine with down-to-earth atmosphere, you let me know.” “the atmosphere is wonderful.” “Great food, Great atmosphere, Great Service” “They offer such a great French ambience and I personally love their french musics.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“Mussels in cream broth with pomme de frit is simply divine - in taste and freshness.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“the best wine list in town , great selection from all around the world , try the pinot from south africa or the st emilion from bordeaux, food was excelent, nice music and atmosphere , parking was very dificult (saturday) I did valet parking at the grove.” “Very knowledgeable staff in the cheese & wine departments.” “the food is good but the wine list is amazing for that kind of place.” “great food, great anbiamce, great wine list, was a good evening.” “believe that their wine selections is one the best in Los Angeles.” “It's a place where you want to bring your family and friends just to relax, enjoy the great wine and foods, and to take a break from ones very busy life.” “My waiter was verry nice and seemed pasionate about wine like me.” “great wine list.” “If anyone who can find a better place where you can enjoy good food & wine with down-to-earth atmosphere, you let me know.” “The nicest place to get lunch in the farmers market, with an extensive wine list with authentic and good, albeit expensive, french fare.”
food quality	80.95000267028809% positive	“great food, great anbiamce, great wine list, was a good evening.” “The nicest place to get lunch in the farmers market, with an extensive wine list with authentic and good, albeit expensive, french fare.” “What they did to remodel the outdoors was really nice, and the food, on average, is excellent.” “Decent value for decent food, nothing particularly flashy, but a solid choice for Farmer's Market goers.” “say, poor service, long waits and bad food rate this place a big old waste of time and money.” “Wonderful food and service everytime I have had the pleasure to dine at this charming bit of Paris in Los Angeles.” “Very disappointing food and service” “the best wine list in town , great selection from all around the world , try the pinot from south africa or the st emilion from bordeaux, food was excelent, nice music and atmosphere , parking was very dificult (saturday) I did valet parking at the grove.” “We really did not enjoy this restaurant, the food wasn t french at all but the service was french : rude.” “The food is great and very affordable.” “Great food, Great atmosphere, Great Service” “The french onion soup is great and so is mostly everything else on the menu.” “have no idea what possessed me to continue to be seated, except for the fact that it is a beautiful and convenient location, the food is good and they serve a good panache.” “the food is authentic and it's such a quaint place.” “the food is great, whether its a cheese plate, steak, or a just a salad.” “i've always had a yummy dinner at a very reasonable price.” “The steak au poivre is melt in your mouth delicious and the pommes frittes are the best!” “The place was full but I didn't wait long for the food witch was also pretty good for a cheap casual spot.” “the food is good but the wine list is amazing for that kind of place.” “If anyone who can find a better place where you can enjoy good food & wine with down-to-earth atmosphere, you let me know.” “Mr. Marcel's eggs Benedict was also a surprise presentation, served on a freshly baked croissant instead of the usual English muffin with crisp, bacon, perfectly poached eggs and the best Hollandaise sauce I've ever tasted.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The nicest place to get lunch in the farmers market, with an extensive wine list with authentic and good, albeit expensive, french fare.” “the best wine list in town , great selection from all around the world , try the pinot from south africa or the st emilion from bordeaux, food was excelent, nice music and atmosphere , parking was very dificult (saturday) I did valet parking at the grove.” “believe that their wine selections is one the best in Los Angeles.” “The french onion soup is great and so is mostly everything else on the menu.” “They also have a wide selection of foods and I highly recommend the escargot and froie gras for appettizers.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Its a great casual restaurant with reasonable prices.” “nice place” “The nicest place to get lunch in the farmers market, with an extensive wine list with authentic and good, albeit expensive, french fare.” “the food is good but the wine list is amazing for that kind of place.” “great place in the grove(farmers market)”
service	71.4300012588501% positive	“Superb customer service.” “Friendly and professional staff.” “My waiter was verry nice and seemed pasionate about wine like me.” “We really did not enjoy this restaurant, the food wasn t french at all but the service was french : rude.” “say, poor service, long waits and bad food rate this place a big old waste of time and money.” “staff was nice siiting was fast.” “Wonderful food and service everytime I have had the pleasure to dine at this charming bit of Paris in Los Angeles.” “had read on this site that the service was slow, but I had no complaints.” “And the wait staff seem like nice people.” “Very knowledgeable staff in the cheese & wine departments.” “The wait staff is always very attentive.” “Very disappointing food and service” “our server was very attentive and the owner, I thing hes the owner, was extremely nice showing us to our table.” “the waiters are always nice, thoughtful, and quick to smile.”
value	71.4300012588501% positive	“The nicest place to get lunch in the farmers market, with an extensive wine list with authentic and good, albeit expensive, french fare.” “Decent value for decent food, nothing particularly flashy, but a solid choice for Farmer's Market goers.” “i've always had a yummy dinner at a very reasonable price.” “say, poor service, long waits and bad food rate this place a big old waste of time and money.” “Its a great casual restaurant with reasonable prices.” “The food is great and very affordable.” “The place was full but I didn't wait long for the food witch was also pretty good for a cheap casual spot.”
wait time	25.0% positive	“say, poor service, long waits and bad food rate this place a big old waste of time and money.” “The place was full but I didn't wait long for the food witch was also pretty good for a cheap casual spot.” “the waiters are always nice, thoughtful, and quick to smile.” “had read on this site that the service was slow, but I had no complaints.”

05/02/12

French Bistro

by tersky8

Excellent excellent food, can't say enough! I got inspired to make their tuna tartare with guacamole ... my son keeps asking me to make their recipe for potato onion leek soup with a request of truffle oil on the side ... which he can't get enough of, but then i don't have their recipe, so i keep trying to make them without success. French fries with truffles are to die for and steaks are just as delicious!

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08/29/11

Cozy European grocer!

by The LA Gourmet

Located in the L.A. Farmers’ Market, Monsieur Marcel is a cozy little grocer with items from France and other European nations. Outside, long tables display Provençal table cloths and kitchen goods. Inside, the shelves are lined with preserves, cookies, and spices not usually found in America. More exotic offerings include jarred escargot and bags of empty shells. Along the wall, refrigerators offer goods such as crème fraîche and European sodas.

The market is most well-known for its large wooden barrells, stuffed with olives and candy. The deli counter is also filled with cheeses and cold-cuts. Finally, be sure to browse Monsieur Marcel’s small but interesting wine collection before heading to the counter. And, if all the shopping is making you hungry, head to the outdoor restaurant for some small bites and wine.

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08/26/11

Great place!

by purveyor of style

Go, go now. This place is off the hook. Yes a bit snooty but so worth it. It’s about you and your taste buds. Try the brie, Bacon, apricot preserve Ciabatta bread sandwich or just anything that sounds good. It will be for sure. Try the House bottle of wine “Cuvee du Golfe de Saint- Tropaz. Have fun, let go and do it right. Your worth it, right?

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05/10/09

A Hidden Gem for Breakfast

by carolrae4

I had the most amazing breakfast this morning at Monsieur Marcel's lovely outdoor restaurant in the Farmer's Market. My daughter and I shared our two favorite breakfast fares, French Toast and Monsieur Marcel's spin on Eggs Benedict. The French Toast was yummy and uniquely made with a baguette instead of the usual boring bread. It was crisp on the outside but melted in your mouth with abundant flavors that said, "I want more". Mr. Marcel's eggs Benedict was also a surprise presentation, served on a freshly baked croissant instead of the usual English muffin with crisp, bacon, perfectly poached eggs and the best Hollandaise sauce I've ever tasted. If you haven't thought of breakfast at Farmer's Market, here's a MUST TRY place for the perfect beginning of your day.

Pros: Great Place for Breakfast!!---And other meals

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01/23/09

I love this place. I love there landy drinks.

by liveyourlifein09

my wife loved it to.

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Editor's Tips

05/02/12

French Bistro

by tersky8

08/29/11

Cozy European grocer!

by The LA Gourmet

08/26/11

Great place!

by purveyor of style

05/10/09

A Hidden Gem for Breakfast

by carolrae4

01/23/09

I love this place. I love there landy drinks.

by liveyourlifein09

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