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Pascal's On Ponce
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- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
12 reviews for Pascal's On Ponce
Pascal's had no problem accommodating us at 10:00 pm on the first night of Miami Spice. We were more than pleased with our overall experience.
Located amongst a few other swanky joints in Coral Gables, we had no problem finding street parking a block away, although I believe they offer curb-side Valet Service as well.
Pascal's is a relatively small establishment, with modern decor, artwork, and a full-service bar. The music they were playing quietly was oddly reminiscent of what you might expect to hear in a dentist's office. Good or bad, none of this mattered once the food arrived.
For apps I chose the Creamy Maine Lobster Bisque which I can only describe as insanely delicious. It was quite simply the best Lobster Bisque I have eaten. The small piece of Corn Flan floating in the middle was like a tiny piece of heaven that fell from the sky. Marvelous! Main course - Braised Veal Shank, which was absolute perfection, succulent, and surprisingly filling. For dessert we strayed from the Spice menu and went with the Baked Alaska, Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream, Grand Marnier Meringue. Good choice for us because it could be described as a sugar-lover's dream. Even being a fan of meringue, I can't believe I was able to devour the entire plate with little help from my wife, who was delighted with the ice-cream-cake-like flavor.
The service was impeccable, our waters were filled constantly, and we were routinely checked-on by our server, the wait staff, and the restaurant manager throughout the evening. We even gave our compliments to the chef, who rewarded us with what .... additional dessert! Bam!
Despite the pseudo-Kenny G. tunes, we had a remarkable meal and would recommend Pascal's On Ponce to anyone looking for a truly excellent dining experience.
As I'm currently on the outs with Les Halles down the street, my wife and I recently visited Pascal's for dinner.
First things first, Pascal's takes reservations via http://opentable.com, which is lovely. However, our Opentable reservation wasn't much of a reservation at all and landed us a diminutive wobbly table outside along with the couple that arrived prior to us with no reservation. Taking reservations that you can't accomodate, even if online, is a pet peeve of mine.
That being said, everything else was really quite lovely. The service is excellent and far exceeds Miami standards. The menu, while French, was fairly diverse. I have read in previous Yelp reviews that Pascal's has struggled in the past to find a unified identity on its menu; however, it is now undoubtedly fine-dining oriented. Numerous creative specials were available, several of which we ordered and were worthwhile. The wine list is somewhat pricey but extensive.
Everything we ordered was really spot-on, delivered promptly from the kitchen, and spaced well with the other courses. The special seafood terrine appetizer was a delightful surprise, as was the pastry-wrapped Wellingtonesque beef. Both the cheese and desert were superb.
Of note, we have yet to try Pascal's for lunch; however, our server informed us that they have a more bistro style menu at a lower price point, which would probably be worth a look in the future.
I walked by and saw that on Monday evenings the have no cork fee if you bring your own bottle of wine. So we did.
WOW - fantastic ! The evening went by without a hitch, what else can you expect from Pascal Oudin a classically trained Chef who has been receiving well deserved accolades since his teens.
The presentation is flawless and the food is simply perfect! We are truly fortunate to have this place in our area.
Enjoy !
Went for their Miami Spice menu. You have to ask for it when you get there, not sure if they do this to discourage Miami Spice, or to not offend their regular clientele, or some other reason. It didn't bother me, just found it interesting.
Made my reservation through an online reservation system (not sure if I am allowed to mention the name here). Had no issues being seated. On the way out, the host said my name. These little things are nice IMO.
Service: Our waiter (think his name was Robert) was excellent. I am one that doesn't like too much attention. As long as I always have water, I am generally fine. He wasn't pushy at all
Food: Lobster bisque and risotto were excellent. Beef tenderloin (note, you have to pay extra for this entree) was great. Veal Shank was ok, but I could easily see other folks loving it.
Chocolate dessert was blah, left half of it,but admittedly, I typically do not enjoy very fancy desserts. The other dessert option would have also been extra
Ambiance: Very nice. I enjoy the small quiet restaurant over the loud, large new york style place any day. Excellent for a date, maybe not the best place for a group of 10 friends. I noted several folks were regulars as the waiters knew them by first name.
Overall: Enjoyed it very much, would go again for the Miami Spice Menu. I could see myself going for a special event and paying full price, but it is quite expensive.
The service is abysmal. I mean even by Miami standards. It took our waiter 40 mins to take our order. And then, he was not knowledgeable about the food or wine. Nevertheless, the fantastic food makes up for the incompetence. I started with fantastic cheese souffle!!! I truly believe it was a magical gastronomic experience. The beet salad, on the other hand, total rip off!!! Don't do it. You will be disappointed with the 4 over-dressed lettuce leaves and 1/4 roasted beet and the tiniest wedge of blue cheese ever - I mean it's comical. For $13.00, Pascal should be embarassed. The lamb chops were also a hit. The venison special, not so much. It was tough and bland. The grand marnier souffle sealed the deal so that I will return.
The best restaurant in Coral Gables, possibly the best restaurant in Miami. Consistently excellent food. The food has gotten a little fancier over the years. When it originally opened the food was a little more rustic but executed in a refined manner. The food has, unfortunately, lost most of its rustic quality. Originally, it was hovering between a bistro and a brassiere, now it is a really good French Restaurant. The Matre'd/sommelier is excellent and the wine list is probably the best in Miami. They have lots of small producers from all over the world that you will never see at other restaurants here.
While the dining room is small and well padded, it can get quite loud.
The food is subtle, elegant and deeply flavorful.
Excellent restaurant. One of South Florida's finest. Expensive, but it is the real deal and worth the money. Everything on the menu is well thought out and well-executed. The atmosphere is formal, with a lot of the men wearing sport jackets, so be prepared.
This restaurant isn't for everyone. For example, if you think Houston's is good, then you probably wouldn't appreciate this place, so you might as well save your money. However, if you know food, you need to try Pascal's.
Can one say beyond Great.
Everything was exceptional I just cannot recommend this little jewel highly enough. The flavors of each dish were well thought out, balanced perfectly and left one wanting more. Expensive - Yes, but well worth it.
Finally a restaurant that is raved about and actually lives up to it's accolades.
Great Job.
Great food, great service. No more needs to be said! :)
I'm shocked that I'm the first one to review this restaurant. If you consider yourself a "foodie," you owe it to yourself to drop a little extra money and visit Chef Pascal Oudin in Coral Gables. It's one of my perennial favorite restaurants (French or otherwise). The restaurant is small and the ambiance lacks a little bit, but the food has always made up for it. If you're adventurous, try the degustation menu (more typical of French eating) where you can try a variety of items. And please save room for something chocolate - truly devilish. For Miami, where 85% of the restaurants are overpriced and mediocre quality, Pascal's stands out.
Although I haven't returned to Pascal's in a couple of years, I can still remember the amazing dishes I experienced. My parents took me to Pascal's for my 14th birthday and it's one dinner experience I will never forget. To begin, I had the foie gras with a fig puree and pear slices. Although I wasn't that fascinated with the texture at first, once the taste began to kick in, it was amazing. It was so flavorful and all that accompanied the dish, added more flavor to the foie gras. As a main course, I enjoyed the salmon poached in olive oil. I have to admit, I am not a huge fan of salmon, AT ALL, but once I tasted the dish, I couldn't stop. Everything was perfectly cooked and the food was so savory, I don't think anyone could ever complain. For dessert, I had the chocolate souffle and it was soooooooooooooo satisfying. It was warm and it was such a pleasant chocolate flavor that's really hard to find. It's a place anyone that's a foodie could enjoy. It is a little pricey, but it's extremely worth it if you're looking for good quality food.
i went in a lot of restaurants here in miami and a lot of them try to prepare gourmet food, real european style dishes, but they do not have the art to do it. i went with my wife at pascal, the ambience and the service was great. we ate an awesome plate of different kind of cheeses (it missed only some honeys and marmelades to combine but was good), we ate excellent potatoes gnocchi, the guyere cheese souffle' (awesome), superbs rab cakes and a succulent veal loin. the dessert was incredibly souffle' with grand marnier... i'm still dreaming the taste... what can i say more? the place is always full and the clients are high level and i really think this is the best place in coral gables and one of the best in miami for sure! thank god there are places like this!
