From the outside, Le Petit Chateau looks like a charming mini castle.
Once inside you will not be disappointed. The soaring heavy wood beamed
ceilings and illuminated shuttered windows overlooking the dining area
further enhance the warm comfortable feeling of an old world French country
estate. Coats of arms, plate rails, landscapes, wall hangings and various
art collectibles line the walls above the banquettes and
intimate booths
.
Fresh flowers sit atop double clothed tables at this elegant North Hollywood
restaurant featuring classic french cuisine. The warm homey atmosphere is
carried into the cozy bar area, a great place to stop on your way in for lunch
or dinner. The full bar features a martini
menu, from the traditional classics
to the latest trendy creations,
as well as a selection of wines by the glass.
After dinner another stop,
for an after dinner brandy or digestif. Le Petit
Chateau's bar also
makes a wonderful place to just spend some time with friends
or perhaps
even make some new ones.
Christiane and Andrew Higgs
have owned Le Petit Chateau
for sixteen of its
nearly forty year history and take great pride in
emphasizing not only
quality prepared food but also top notch service.
This combination of food
and service is what contributed to Le Petit Chateau's
winning the prestigious
Dirona award in 1996 and every year since.
"Dirona"
(Distinguished Restaurants of North America), is the only recognition
that results from
an independent, anonymous and rigorous restaurant inspection. The mission
of Dirona is
to preserve and promote the ultimate in fine dining.
Le Petit Chateau features
many of the traditional French dishes which are becoming
increasingly difficult to find.
Sweetbreads have all but vanished from most menus,
but here you will still find they are
prepared to perfection, pan broiled dwelling
on a mound of rice with a mild bearnaise sauce.
A classic Steak Diane, a filet
splayed in half crowned with mushrooms and capers and a fantastic
bordelaise sauce
with just a hint of dijon is another classic prepared at Le Petit Chateau.
Long Island
duckling
with
either cherry or orange sauce is a must try. Many of our well
traveled regular customers
have said it is without a doubt the "best duck we have ever had".
Many other dishes to be
found in a typical french restaurant such as Frog Legs, pan
broiled with garlic, parsley,
herbs and flambeed in brandy; Coqueille St. Jacques, large sea
scallops poached in
chardonnay wine then glazed in a veloute sauce; Le Cog au vin, marinated
chicken in a
cabarnet sauvignon then slowly baked with onions and herbs - all wonderful additions
of
classic french cuisine.
Each day Le Petit Chateau features many specials in
addition to its extensive menu of steaks and
seafood. The daily specials emphasize seasonal
produce and fresh fish depending on availability
of the best and freshest products.
A
wide array of desserts round out your lunch or dinner perfectly, all prepared in our kitchen
by
our pastry chef.
Cheesecake
, tarts,
pies in many flavors, as well as french favorites,
chocolate souffles and crepes suzette.
Le Petit Chateau offers a very unique banquet room also decorated with
antiques
and artworks.
Individually
designed menus for groups have made this a popular spot for office parties,
anniversarys,
birthdays or wedding events and various other special occassions. We want people
to feel
like they are in their own private dining room at home with their friends enjoying an
intimate
fine dining experience.
Several times a year Le Petit Chateau hosts wine pairing
dinners - five course meals, each
course combined with a specially selected wine from either
France or California. A wine
cellar with over 75 selections allows for some wonderful tastings.
These dinners have become
extremely popular, so be sure to ask about reservations and details
for the next planned
event.
Le Petit Chateau is open for lunch Tuesday
thru Friday, Tuesday thru Saturday for dinner,
normally closed Sundays and Mondays, except for private group
parties.
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