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You want to go where?
My impression is that this is what the new OP is looking for. I think sometimes foodies get so wrapped up in things being creative that they forget the classics. Add to that the problem that too many restaurants follow that trend and what you end up with is too many restaurants that focus on creativity and end up either creating nightmares or missing the boat on execution or both.
I would rather have a more commonplace meal that is well-executed than a creative meal that isn't.
There are lots of very good basic traditional french food. Not necessarily haute cuisine or creative.
Next to me is an example of that, full of tourist the first serving then locals then second, Cafe Constance. Good basic french food. And yes they are open on the weekends but no lunch formule.
There are lots of young chefs who are cooking good down to earth food.