Monsieur Marcel Bistro

pcarruth2

Had a lovely lunch here last week with my wife while visiting. Saw good reviews on Reddit and the place didn’t let me down. Escargot was piping hot, well seasoned and tender. Mexican shrimp with the cocktail sauce and horseradish was super fresh. My wife had the salmon fumé sandwich. Bread was light, salmon was amazing, and the capers added some nice salt. I had the chicken pesto sandwich and the baguette was incredible. The chicken was cooked nicely and the cheese + pesto made this a damn good sandwich. Enjoyed some coffees and white wine along with the exceptional service from our server, Patrick. Overall a really nice lunch and would love to go back!

Johnny Kim

I dined at Monsieur Marcel and tried the white wine, fondue, kale Caesar salad, and oysters. The kale Caesar salad and oysters were incredibly fresh and delicious, and I really enjoyed them. However, the fondue wasn’t quite to my taste; the cheese flavor was quite strong, and it had an earthy note that was a bit too intense for me. Overall, the food was tasty, though I did notice that the bread arrived almost after we had finished most of it.

Erick Sanchez

Monsieur Marcel it’s an amazing place, today we try some of their exquisite desserts. It’s a great place to visit with excellent gourmet offerings. I look forward to returning soon with my family and friends! ❤️

Jenny Stanley Kashola

My husband and I had a truly magical Valentine's Day dinner at Monsieur Marcel Bistro! We almost stayed home, but a class our daughter was attending nearby prompted us to give it a shot – and we are so incredibly glad we did! From the moment we sat down, we were met with stellar customer service, a delightful surprise considering the usual Valentine's Day rush. The ambiance was perfect – romantic and cozy, a charming oasis even within the bustling Farmer's Market, complete with live French music. Our server was impeccable: attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. We were particularly impressed by their willingness to let us sample all the wines we inquired about, rather than just a select few. We started with the sautéed calamari, which was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the French onion soup, a perfect balance of rich broth, melted cheese, and perfectly toasted bread. For our main course, we shared a seafood tower that was absolutely divine – fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. What truly elevated our experience was the exceptional customer service. We mentioned to the manager a French dessert wine we'd recently enjoyed but couldn't find locally. Not only did she go into the market to find a similar varietal for us to purchase, but she also generously poured us a sample of their own dessert wine to try! This attention to detail and above-and-beyond service is a rare find these days. Monsieur Marcel Bistro completely exceeded our expectations and made our Valentine's Day truly special. We will definitely be back!

Chammy Chan

Monsieur Marcel is a French staple in LA! The bistro is my favorite place to dine in the Farmers Market at The Grove. The service is always great and when visiting on Sunday I had THE BEST service from our waitress who was from Paris. She even shared with us a list of her favorite places to visit in Paris… who does that?! The market is separate from the bistro and it has some great finds but the service isn’t nearly as spectacular as the bistro. My friends and I felt very uncomfortable by how much the staff at the market rushed us out because they were all antsy to close at 8pm. Sorry we were spending almost $200 on 5-6 items… we know it’s super inconvenient for you. They’re definitely nicer so long as it’s not near the time they are closing but not stellar like the staff at the bistro!