2025 Best Bistros in Orange County (CA) Area

Classic French Bistros in Orange County (CA)

In Paris, the bistro is an institution. With a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere and French fare at a modest price, what's not to love?

Find a small table and order up some classic bistro dishes such as steak au poivre and coq au vin at one of GAYOT's Best French Bistros in Orange County (CA), presented in alphabetical order.

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Basilic Restaurant
14/20
Tiny Balboa Island restaurant offers an intimate dining environment to enjoy French-Swiss classics and nightly seasonal specials. See More
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Moulin
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Classic French cuisine in Newport Beach. See More
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Prime Cut Cafe
13/20
Reasonably priced American bistro near Anaheim Stadium. See More
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Quattro Caffe
13/20
Rustic Italian fare in a sophisticated bistro setting. See More
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Mediterranean, Bistro, Bakery
Zov's Bistro
14/20
Influential chef-owner Zov Karamardian brings Mediterranean-inspired foods to OC. See More

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