Petit Trois le Valley

"With its dim lighting and dining room that’s the size of a hallway, the Hollywood location of this fancy-ish French restaurant might feel a little too sultry for dinner with your brother. But if you’re both in the mood for steak frites, croque monsieur, and escargot loaded with so much garlic that you’ll be safe from vampires indefinitely, it’s time to head to The Valley. Their Sherman Oaks location has almost double the space, takes reservations, has an extended menu, and serves brunch. You know, just in case you want to throw some beignets into the mix." - kat hong

"Similarly to how you moved from a tiny studio in Venice to a three-bedroom house in Sherman Oaks, Petit Trois moved to the Valley and upgraded to a much bigger space. This second location is more of a big touristy brasserie than a hole-in-the-wall, and while the lunch and dinner menu is largely the same as at the Hollywood original, the Sherman Oaks Petit Trois has one thing the other doesn’t - breakfast. That just happens to be the best meal to be here for too. The breakfast sandwich (done in the style of a McMuffin) and the omelet are both fantastic, and the house-made croissants could win over the biggest Francophile." - brant cox

"Ludo Lefebvre’s second Petit Trois in the Valley goes beyond the limited counter service seating of the original, with plenty of space and all-day service that makes diners feel like they are in the heart of Paris. Expect fun twists on American classics like the breakfast sandwich, the Mec Muffin, and the signature burger, the Big Mec." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff

"Come to Petit Trois on weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a French take on brunch. While it’s tough not to fill up on pastries like croissants and caneles, save room for chef Ludo Lefevre’s signature omelet with Boursin cheese, the Mec muffin breakfast sandwich, and a napoleon for dessert." - Eater Staff

"Unlike the original spot on Highland, where waiting for a seat is a rite of passage and eating French onion soup while someone hovers over your shoulder somehow makes it taste even better, there’s actually space at the Sherman Oaks outpost (they take reservations, too). That space even includes a private dining room, with a max capacity of 40. The French onion soup is still incredible, too. Capacity: Private dining room seats up to 40 people, family-style prefixed menu required. Full buyout is also available. " - Sylvio Martins, Kat Hong