ALTAeats

Warm, cozy, elegant atmosphere, attentive service and finely prepared food make for a wonderful evening out. My wife had the lamb popsicles, rare. They were succulent and perfectly spiced with salt and, perhaps, sage. I had the fish of the day -- halibut, seared with a whipped beurre blanc sauce and sliced pears. marvelous. Wine menu is solid - French and Californian -- that offer varietals that well match the food. We shared a lovely petit chablis, which probably should have been served slightly warmer, closer to room temperature. Left in the glass, it warmed up over the course of the meal and made for a fine complement to the whole meal. Last, the homemade mini-french bread, which you have to order and pay for, is a warm chewy wonderland that went well with our appetizer-- a garbanzo bean, olive oil, sausage, calamari tapenade with sweet tomato sauce that we enjoyed sopping iup after we ate the beans and calamari rings.

Super friendly staff, delicious food. No name over the door so you need to know what you are looking for. Next Vic's Cleaners. We were there to celebrate my brother's 10th wedding anniversary to his foodie wife. A Monday night and all but one table was reserved. Definitely call in advance and make a reservation!

Once you find it (no exterior signage), you’ll be glad you did. Hanger steak was excellent as were the scallops. We’re going back the next time we’re in Altadena.

Love this restaurant, and has become a place for special celebrations because of the great food and atmosphere. The way menu items stay the same with different preparations is fantastic, and ensures familiarity without becoming stale. The wine list is well selected, and staffs knowledge of food/wine pairings is wonderful.

My husband and I started eating here when it first opened and the food was great then. It's been a year or so and going back, the food was still excellent. Kudos to the chef and owner, Paul. Thank you for keeping the food fantastic with every year!