Clafoutis

08/25/2008 Posted by ezzykins

Good food, good service. Bottles of wine were not expensive. We were able to have a great dinner for two with bottle of wine for under $100. The people watching was great and we didnt have to wait for a patio table.

Pros: parking in back, people watching, price

07/25/2008 Posted by addina

food here is delicious.. always fresh, and comes to the table hot... deserts are not so bad either.. very clean and well kept.. great service... def would recommend..

06/05/2008 Posted by lysdexic

I am a regular here, my gf and I both love the food and the people. In defense of the waitress who emphasized that tips were not included, it was not a question of racism so much as a reflection of the usual clientele. There are a large number of Europeans who eat here, mainly French, and in Europe service is always included in the bill. If they don't remind them they will get stiffed. I find the food excellent and the prices reasonable considering the location. The duck is always very good and the ribeye is wonderful. Any of the desserts (freshly made on the premises) is worth the calories.

11/26/2007 Posted by marpop

The reason this place is so popular is because 1) followers think they 'should' eat here cos it's on Sunset Plaza so that makes them feel important 2) rich bald men (or young hotshots) just want to show off their fancy car if they can find a parking spot out front and 3) it really does offer some great people-watching. The restaurant is named after the French dessert, but i've never even had it here. The food -- LIKE ALL THE PLACES ON SUNSET PLAZA -- is pretty substandard in the same vein that I find Red Lobster, Olive Garden and Chili's substandard. It's like a glorified Mimi's Cafe or something. So yes, it's great for ogling people ogling other people, but beyond that, not much below the surface.

Pros: The human comedy

Cons: The human tragedy

01/29/2007 Posted by acrosskill

The meal was fine and the service OK until the bill came.That's when things went sour. For some reason, the waitress felt that it was necessary to UNDERLINE and CIRCLE MULTIPLE TIMES the blurb on the bill that states "GRATUITY IS NOT INCLUDED". It seems the myth that black people do not tip is alive and well in this restaurant. We respectfully brought it to the attention of the waitress and manager that this sort of action was unacceptable and unprofessional. Of course, the waitress denied that her decision was discriminatroy and said that she does this on ALL her bills. The manager, whom I'm most disappointed in, said nothing if you can believe it. All this leads me to conclude that this is an establishment that thinks that it is OK to discriminate against people who are deemed not to be tippers. It was a good evening spoiled, and I hope Clafoutis never does this sort of thing to another customer. ps We left a big tip for the service we received up until we were disrespected.

11/22/2006 Posted by janicebarthelemy

The food is better here than down the block at Petit Four. But all else is the same, crowded patio, people who go there to be seen and heard. If you want to watch the beautiful people and the rolls royces and ferrari's passing by, this is the place for you.

Pros: Probably the best food in the Sunset Plaza area

10/05/2006 Posted by skyeye519

I usually eat at the place next door because they have a seafood salad I love, but decided to give this place a try. had the eggs benedict with salmon on Thurs lunch time. it came with a side salad and rich potato slices. Rich rich rich food. good thing the salad balanced it out. had a latte and the bill was $16 something. service was great and friendly, but i did come at a off peak time. I'm coming back and will try the pasta next time. Def come if you want some comfort food.

Pros: good service on weekday lunch

03/16/2006 Posted by jbisbal

Everytime I am in the L.A. area I go for Breakfast, the French toast is amazing; service is fast and friendly. Lunch is also good, try the banana mousse for dessert. Sit outside for people watching and enjoying the weather.

Pros: great location, good service, BIG parking lot!

Cons: tables are too close

11/27/2005 Posted by uclamook

Few months ago I went to Clafoutis with my boyfrined, and the food was amazing. It has now become our usual spot. The waiters/waitresses are friendly and the owner even comes out from time to time and serves you himself. He is French and he is unexpectedly friendly. The food is cheaper than you would expect. There is both front patio facing Sunset Blvd and a back patio for more private sitting. My boyfriend and I had dinner and we each had desserts and and drinks and it cost as around $50. I better stop writing and go there for dinner... I am gettin hungry.

Pros: Good Food, Good Parking, Friendly

08/15/2005 Posted by margie2265

the food here is mediocre, the main thing that's good are the crab cakes. this place is nice if you like to hang out at sunset plaza and people watch. they've got great profiteroles and the coffee is good. it's nice becuase they're open late and you can hang out when most places have closed already.