Updated review on Oct 13, 2023 - 4 Stars
I first visited for dinner when they reopened and enjoyed the live music and authentic French ambiance.
I returned to Lillie's recently for their $15 prix-fixe Dine LA lunch special - one entrée and a fresh chocolate chip...
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Updated review on Oct 13, 2023 - 4 Stars
I first visited for dinner when they reopened and enjoyed the live music and authentic French ambiance.
I returned to Lillie's recently for their $15 prix-fixe Dine LA lunch special - one entrée and a fresh chocolate chip cookie. My wife and I sat in the sunny courtyard with our dog and started with six oysters from the happy hour menu. The oysters tasted fresh but were on the small side, just as I remembered from dinner.
For my entrée, the smash burger overflowed with flavor reminiscent of In-N-Out burger. However, the chicken sandwich lacked sauce and was bland in comparison. Both entrees arrived artfully plated on fine French dinnerware, elevating the overall experience. The warm chocolate cookie was the perfect sweet finale fresh from the oven.
Between the patio seating, prompt service, and premium touches, Lillie's $15 lunch special meet expectations.
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Original review - 5 Stars
Lillie's Bistro is a French bistro located in the heart of downtown Culver City, right at the first floor of the historic Culver Hotel. There's an underground parking lot with free 60-minute parking.
These days, I rarely order drinks in restaurants because they are mostly over-priced water down alcohol drinks. My wife & I made an exception because it was our anniversary. And, these drinks are legit! They are delicious with the proper amount of alcohol.
We ordered half a dozen oysters, burrata, and steak frites. And all of them met and beat our expectations. The waiters were attentive and friendly. My only minor complaint is that they could organize a bit better. When our oysters came, there weren't any proper utensils came with the dish. And when the waiter came back, he gave us only one spoon when there were two sauces.
The live band & performance started at 7pm. It's a cozy restaurant and the live music really brought the place to another level.