Fodor's Expert Review Dallal

Inside a beautifully restored historic building, this bistro has a rarefied atmosphere and an on-the-premises bakery that turns out a luscious array of French-style pastries. The breakfast menu highlights some of the baked delights, including smoked-salmon croissants and the indulgent strawberry–French toast sandwich. An enclosed patio, with its wrought-iron tables and chairs, is a lovely place to enjoy a late-afternoon coffee among a mixed crowd of business executives, surfers, and families. The business lunch is a good value while the dinner menu offers more extensive (and higher-priced) fish and meat options.