Celebrate Bastille Day with San Diego's top French fare
Café Madeleine | Photo: NYSD G./Yelp
France’s national holiday, Bastille Day, was a turning point in the nation’s revolution. On July 14, 1789, a mob stormed the fortress that represented the worst of the old monarchy, and the anniversary has been marked ever since.
In modern times, it’s a day of celebration in France, as well as for Francophiles everywhere.
In the spirit of liberté, égalité, et fraternité, Hoodline compiled this list of San Diego’s freshest restaurants, crêperies and wine bars, using data from Yelp and our own methodology.
San Diego boasts its share of French restaurants, ideal for a Bastille Day meal.
1. Addison
Topping the list is Addison. Located at The Grand Del Mar, 5200 Grand Del Mar Way in Carmel Valley, it is the highest-rated French restaurant in San Diego, boasting 4.5 stars out of 376 reviews on Yelp.
2. La Bonne Table
Next up is Hillcrest's La Bonne Table, at 3696 Fifth Ave. (between Pennsylvania Avenue and Anderson Place). With 4.5 stars out of 239 reviews on Yelp, the French spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Le Fontainebleau
Core-Columbia's Le Fontainebleau, at 1055 Second Ave. in the Westgate Hotel (between Broadway Circle), is another top choice. Yelpers give the French spot four stars out of 100 reviews.
If you're looking to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine before, during or after your Bastille Day festivities, consider checking out one of these popular spots.
1. M Winehouse
Topping the list is M Winehouse. Located at 1918 India St. (between Fir and Grape streets) in Little Italy, it's the highest-rated wine bar in San Diego, boasting 4.5 stars out of 171 reviews on Yelp.
2. Boutique Vino
Next up is East Village's Boutique Vino, at 923 E St. (between Ninth and 10th avenues). With five stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar has proven to be a local favorite.
3. LJ Crafted Wines
La Jolla's LJ Crafted Wines, at 5621 La Jolla Blvd. (at Bird Rock Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews.
Whether you order them sweet or savory, crêpes are a classic way to pay tribute to French cuisine. Hoodline combed through San Diego's top crêperies, and here's where everyone is heading.
1. Olala Crêpes
Topping the list is Olala Crêpes. Located at 2820 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 140, in the Midway District, it's the highest-rated crêperie in San Diego, boasting 4.5 stars out of 79 reviews on Yelp.
2. Café Madeleine
Next up is South Park's Café Madeleine, at 2248 30th St. (between Ivy and Juniper streets). With four stars out of 341 reviews on Yelp, the crêperie, coffee/tea and French spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Marion Crêpes
Finally, there's Kearny Mesa's Marion Crêpes, at 4240 Kearny Mesa Road (between Mercury and Armour streets in the Hawthorne Crossings shopping center). It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the crêperie, which offers desserts and more, four stars out of 101 reviews.
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