Saint Tropez Bistro and Beyond, Encinitas

St Tropez Bistro offers a little slice of the French Riviera in the heart of the Gaslamp District. Here, mission-style murals, a lapis blue ceiling, and an indoor balcony with wrought-iron railings transport diners to the South of France. They also set the scene for French-inspired breakfasts and lunches that include crepes bursting with mascarpone and fresh berries, or French onion soup bubbling over with melted cheese.

For folks whose tastes run a little closer to home, the bistro serves up plenty of stateside delights. These include a California eggs benedict topped with avocado slices, and an açai bowl featuring guarana, bananas, mixed berries, and house-made granola, finished off with a splash of soy milk. During brunch, guests can pair their meals with bottomless mimosas or a bottle from the floating wine trellises that line the walls.