LA's Best Moules Frites
It seems that Moon Zappa struck a chord when she declared her passion for moules frites (mussels and fries) in her recently featured guide to LA. Requests have poured in for a post on LA's moules frites, and since we aim to please, we've gone ahead and put one together. The dish, which originated in Belgium as a working-class meal, now enjoys prominent status on haute cuisine menus around the world. Los Angeles offers quite a few worthy options, from Venice Beach to Sunset Junction. The following should get you started flexing your mussels, and of course, feel free to suggest more in the comments or via the tipline.
Tasca
8108 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Everything is good at Tasca, but the moules frites at this 3rd Street wine bar are especially lauded. Fresh mussels are perfectly steamed in a saffron broth and served … with a generous portion of, you guessed it, delicious fries. [link]
Soleil
1386 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
This Westwood bistro serves up delicious French fare minus the attitude. If you're the kind of person who can't get enough seafood and potatoes, try their All-You-Can-Eat … Mussels and French fries every Wednesday. It's a steal at $14.95, but just remember to make your reservation 24 hours in advance. [link]
Mimosa
8009 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
You'll have three styles of steamed mussels to choose from when you order the moules frites at Mimosa on Beverly Boulevard: Mariniere, which is a basic broth of white … wine, shallots, and herbs; Poulette, comprised of white wine, shallots, cream, and chives; and Provencale, a mix of white wine, garlic, tomato, basil, and fennel. All good stuff. [link]
Luna Park
672 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
The mussels and fries at this swanky La Brea restaurant and bar are served in a huge bowl of briny broth, and the mound of golden frites that accompanies them makes it a … perfect dish for sharing. [link]
Lilly's
1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
This Abbot Kinney cafe steams their fresh, black mussels in a traditional broth of white wine, shallots, and herbs, then serves them up in a big bowl accompanied by a … side of French fries. [link]
Fraiche
9411 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
If you're craving a quick fix and don't want to settle in for an extended dining experience, hit the bar at Fraiche in Culver City, where you can enjoy a huge portion of … their Prince Edward Island moules frites. Wash 'em down with one of their special cocktails, such as the Blood Orange Martini or Strawberry Sangria. [link]
Cafe Stella
3932 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
You'll all but forget you're in LA when you order the moules frites at Silver Lake's quaint Cafe Stella, where regulars rave about the freshness of their mussels and the … savory perfection of the broth. Perhaps the romantic atmosphere enhances the flavor. [link]
