Regarded as the culinary pinnacle of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Joe’s still retains a neighborhood charm, where beach-dwelling locals rub elbows with celebrities and gourmands who travel miles and miles to dine on excellent California/French country fare. Architecturally, Joe’s runs the gamut from a mod blue-lit bar to a rustic provincial farmhouse to a Zen-like patio with a river-rock waterfall, united only by a distinctly Californian aura. Foie gras paired with ahi tuna and red snapper with "potato scales" are a couple of specialties of the eclectic and avant-garde menu.

Joe's Information:

• French, California menu. Lunch, dinner, brunch. Closed Mon; Jan 1, Dec 25. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.