Four of us went to Chat Noir on 1/27/07 for a basic "night out" to eat and talk. At 7:30pm the restaurant was only about 1/3 full, so the noise level was reasonable. I've been there when it's filled with a pre-theater crowd and service can be a little stressed, but that wasn't the case on Saturday. The oddest thing... more

Last night was the premiere night to celebrate job promotions for the three of us. Naturally we chose a fab restaurant with which to spoil ourselves. I had cruised the net about this establishment really well before my choice was final. I knew the good & bad takes on their famous choc souflee. That their portions were large & that... more

i have to agree with ak20042004, chat noir was worth every dime. food was great and of course they had martinis with ciroc (my favorite vodka). havent been in a while, but i think im due for another trip to one of the better restaurants in southern california. more

We LOVE Chat Noir -- without a doubt, the best French restaurant we've been at in California. Ambiance is wonderful, service impeccable. Huge portions, wait between courses just right. And, everything was delicious -- from the bread to the soup (Lobster Bisque) to the salad (butter lettuce with tomatoes, almonds, and a creamy dressing), to the wonderful entrees(we all had... more