I'm torn about Maison Giraud. The food is good, sometimes very good (like the duck fillet & the chocolate souffle) and so too is the service, both better than you can find in many an LA eatery. But... I know what Alain Giraud, chef & owner of Maison Giraud, can do. I was a huge fan of Anisette, the phenomenal restaurant in Santa Monica he helped envision and was master chef at....

Love going to the local Pacific Palisades restaurant, Maison Giraud, on Swarthmore. It's a locals favorite and has been for years. We enjoy breakfast or brunch here - usually the Eggs Benedict or Croque Madame. Nice! Hopefully it'll survive the gentrification of the area! Enjoy.....

We found his restaurant by visiting the organic farmers market on Sundays. We decided that the next time in town we would sit and have brunch. So glad we did. They open at 8am on Sundays so if you get there early enough you can get a seat outside. Great for people watching. My friend was here many months ago and saw Ben Affeck. The service was prompt and food was good. We share...