French Bistro is located close by La Jolla Open Aire Sunday Farmer’s Market.
Owned and Operated by Chef Jean Michel Diot and Sylvie Diot. Previously owned Restaurants include Tapenade in La Jolla for 18 years, Co-Founder of Park Bistro and Les Halles in New York (1989-1997). Chef Diot is one of the leading Chefs who contributed to reestablish the concept of Bistro in the United States. Park Bistro earned three stars with the New York Times, a rating that had been so far reserved to upscale restaurants. Diot’s dedication to prepare French comfort food cuisine following classic recipes and add his creativity is a strength that he cultivates. BDM Special weeks include Tue. P.E.I Mussels and French Fries and Wed. Steak Night. Thur. Dover Sole.
Classic French bistro fare by chef Jean-Michel Didot in a welcoming, art deco–inspired space. Based on 206 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup
Address:
7437 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 551-7500
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Hours
| Friday |
5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday |
5–8:30 PM |
| Sunday |
9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday |
5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday |
5–8:30 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Vanessa Maldonado
Found this little gem when I was scrambling to find a good restaurant for my husband’s birthday while we were in town doing a work thing. Everything
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Fr John Trigilio
EXCELLENT cuisine. Authentic French. Great ambiance. Reasonable prices. Steak Tatar was magnificent. Escargot was delicious. Smoked salmon first class. Our server Julien C. was superb. Will definitely recommend and definitely come back. A true local gem
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All I can say is Wow! The food is incredible, the service is top notch, the atmosphere is perfect. We happened to stop here by chance on vacation and I’m still dreaming about the food. Definitely get the blue crab and mango dish and the scallops. So flavorful! Highly recommend to anybody visiting La Jolla.
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Kate Novizka
France in the middle of La Jolla! How lucky we are ? Amazing bartender , unbelievable service and food ? Crisp French bread , shrimp appetizer, French onion soup and duck confit and dessert oh boy ! Truly unbelievable experience, our favorite French restaurant in San Diego, add it to your 2023 dining list !
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steve moses
Went for dinner on Monday night with some friends. This is probably the best French food I have had in San Diego (which honestly is not saying much). Most of the French restaurants we have tried in town range from disappointing to deplorable. However, Bistro du Marche was just South of really good. All the food was prepared using Quality ingredients and everything was cooked well. You can expect to spend about $85 per person for a drink and appetizer and entree and the desert. Well worth the price for a meal of this quality. The portions are generous, especially for a French restaurant. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the service professional, attentive and friendly.
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Marc Toglia
One of my favorite places to dine in La Jolla. Excellent french bistro, great menu, great service
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Stephanie Mason
Always wonderful food and excellent wine menu! Just had dinner here again last night for the first time since Covid wrecked havoc on everyone’s lives. It was a Thursday night and it was popping! Almost no empty tables and the service and food were spot on! Love to see local businesses killing it!
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Mila Altman
Unreal food! Fresh ingredients, delicious- absolutely delish! Highly recommended. We ordered salad de tomate, burrata, basil & olives for a starter. The branzino, Coq que Vin de Bourgogne and For dessert we got the Meringue which was mind blowing delish! One of my favorite restaurants in SD hands down.
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Rick Sam
I and my friend dined in at this lovely restaurant for the first time for their tasting menu, and we absolutely loved every single bite of each dish, from the beginning to the end. The service was great, very attentive. Can’t wait to have more amazing experience there again next time. Highly recommend this place for whatever occasion
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Abhi Reddy Dandu
Excellent service. I recommend to reserve a table in advance as this place has limited seating. They have outside tables too! The wine selection is pretty good. Old fashioned drinks were great. The food reminded me of all the Paris restaurants. Decent portion sizes, good prices. They have a good selection of deserts on the menu. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for some french delicacies around La Jolla!
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