A Mar Vista neighborhood restaurant from Chef Craig Hopson, serving California-kissed French bistro fare for special nights and for every night. Good food, good wines and good times.
*** Corkage is $35 per bottle, with a two-bottle maximum per table.
Craig Hopson
Chef Owner
Chef Hopson grew up in Perth, chasing waves with dreams of becoming a pro surfer. A restaurant job let him surf by day and cook by night, but it didn’t take long for him to realize his true passion was in the kitchen. He headed to Europe to train under culinary icons like Michel Troisgros, Alain Senderens and Guy Savoy before making his mark in New York running some of Manhattan’s most celebrated kitchens, including Picholine and Le Cirque. At Electric Bleu, excited to pour his heart into a place that blends great food and world-class hospitality for the people of Mar Vista and Los Angeles.
Mai Sakai
Owner / Creative Director
An Emmy nominated art director and longtime event producer, she’s known for creating experiences that leave a lasting impression. Born in Kobe, Japan to a family of food lovers, she’s been a lifelong student of the culinary arts and always felt drawn to the restaurant world. With Electric Bleu, she’s excited to bring together her love of food and eye for design, helping shape the creative direction of the restaurant.
Benjamin Phan
General Manager
A French hospitality professional with a decade of experience across Paris, Cannes, Los Angeles, and Miami. As General Manager of Electric Bleu, he blends French hospitality with American efficiency, bringing sharp operational instincts and a creative edge shaped by his background in music and events.