Pascal - San Juan Capistrano

Our fave restaurant! the sea bass au thyme is excellent. I'm sorry he got to close.

What an unforgettable eating! excellent service of exceptional food! what a shame it is to close, but more understandable reason. wishing pascal all the best and the new owners luck!

This was our last meal in pascal, since the restaurant is sadly closed on the 30th. pascal olhats continues to be the best cook in orange county and here is what he told me in the night we enjoyed our last dinner “for my eating somewhere else, like “Where is Waldo?” I will look at myself.

Although the ambiente is somewhat casual (not like its original restaurant in newport with linen tablecloths and tons roses everywhere) our meal at pascals were perfection! we started with the oysters so many amazing aromen sharing a dish wow! my salate was also amazing; I loved that up. 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 really such a talented cook and according to my opinion he has fine eating on the map in orange county. what can I say, the guy is a rock star. I hope to enjoy many of his perfect meals.

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.