If you know your wine is better than theirs, expect the corkage fee of $20. Don’t be shy to ask the waiter to pour it for you. They are super friendly.
Oysters were superbly fresh and creamy. A dozen (36) seemed enough for four though it may never feel so.
CS's pig ears (10) were crunchy, fried on the outside, and melt in the mouth on the inside. The béarnaise sauce added a good touch as a whole.
Planchette de Charcuterie is a collection of meats made mostly on premises. The samples of wild boar salami, pates, pickles and terrines (21) tasted delicate and made the perfect spread for the bread. This would be a good time to ask for an extra baguette.
One thing that sets CS apart is their attention to every little thing, like their gourmet mustard and French butter condiments.
The NY loin steak and roasted pork chop, priced at 28 each, is a premium cut that can be ordered medium rare . Surely the tenderly cooked proteins are worth the indulgence. Also order an extra side of the fries to share because these can get a little out of control.
Possibly benefitting from being close to the downtown fish market, the baked striped bass (23) tasted like it was alive and seasoned with restraint. It comes with complimenting side vegetables.
For desserts we ordered salted caramel chocolate (9) and creme brûlée (9). Both were rich and well crafted, marking a satisfying sweet end to the meal.
Church and State may seem pretentious at first glance yet it's ironic that this highly French accepted bistro is served and cooked by Americans and not the French. All it matters is that it is a good place that serves good food. You can count on it for that special occasion.
Church & State Bistro
churchandstatebistro.com | 1850 Industrial Street Los Angeles, CA 90021 - map | menu | (213) 405-1434
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