Pascal

Pascal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   BW13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 31 March 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our fave restaurant! The sea bass au thyme is outstanding. So sorry he has to close.
   

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2. KJ

   KatherineJ VIP

   Orange County87 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 30 March 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a memorable meal!! Excellent service of exceptional food! What a shame it is closing but understandable reason. Wishing Pascal all the best as well as the new owners best of luck!
   

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3. DM

   DavidM

   Los Angeles18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 29 March 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our last meal at Pascal as the restaurant is closing on March 30 sadly. Pascal Olhats continues to be the best chef in Orange County and here’s what he told me the night we enjoyed our last dinner “look for my food somewhere else, like “Where’s Waldo?”” I’ll be looking.
   

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4. PR

   PRprincesa VIP

   Orange County43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 March 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Although the ambiance is somewhat casual (not like his original restaurant in Newport with linen tablecloths and tons of roses everywhere) our meals at Pascals were perfection! We started with the oysters - so many amazing flavors sharing one shell- wow! My salad was amazing too; I loved the egg on top. But the true star for me was the Thyme Crusted Seabass. It was incredible!! My hubby had the rabbit and loved it too. Pascal Olhats is truly such a talented chef and in my opinion he put fine dining on the map in Orange County. What can I say, the guy is a rock star. I hope to enjoy many more of his perfect meals.
   

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5. VR

   VincentR VIP

   Orange County26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 March 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   A great experience as usual! So sorry to see it close
   

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6. GP

   GeorgeP

   Orange County49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 March 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Pascal has been our go-to restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's Days, and any other special occasions for the past several years. We have never ever been disappointed, and the incredible service from head waiter JB has always been like being served by a close friend. Pascal is a gem from bygone days in today's jungle of noisy, see-and-be-seen restaurants that appeal to today's millennials and diners with egos. With just eight tables in an intimate setting, this is a one of a kind romantic venue. Sadly, on last Friday night's dining experience we learned that Pascal in San Juan Capistrano will be closing following next Saturday nights dinner - March 30, 2019 - a sad day indeed. Even more sadly, this is being brought about because of some health issues and struggles by famed chef Pascal who will be stepping back a bit to smell the roses and focus on his remaining dining enterprises in the Newport Beach area. Thank you for so many great meals over the years Pascal, and God speed back to good health and a more stress-free life! We are at a loss as to where to find another venue equal to your San Juan Capistrano facility.
   

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7. LD

   LinD VIP

   Orange County21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love Pascals. Always a wonderful experience.
   

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8. IB

   IanB

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Fabulous food and service. An amazing family experience in exposing them to French cuisine. A special evening for us. A hidden gem. Cheers!
   

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9. JB

   JohnB VIP

   Orange County40 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2019

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We enjoyed dinner at Pascal on Friday evening. The food was excellent overall. The service was a little slow, but I took this to be part of the French ambiance. I read that Pascal is closing on 3/30 and a different owner is coming in to make changes and turn it into a French veggie place (seems like a contradiction in terms). So, our new found quiet place with very good food will soon be gone.
   

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10. DD

    DiscerningDiner VIP

    Orange County391 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    I had been wanting to try this place for awhile and when I read that they were closing that was the catalyst that got me in there. I wish I had gone sooner because the food was outstanding and we really enjoyed our night. The only reason it wasn't truly 5 stars was because the service was very slow. We were only drinking water and our glasses were empty for extended periods of time. Aside from that we enjoyed our meals very much. This place will be missed.
    

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