Horrible service. Bait and switch on Miami spice menu. Only good thing was the bottle of wine we brought in.

The food was great! The service slow. We went for lunch. 2 things I thought were off 1. When we ordered, we asked for a side of fries. When the food arrived there were two sides and I told the server we only wanted one. He said yes, this meal comes with a side of fries and then you ordered one. When we ordered the side, it would have been nice for him to comment that my friends food already came w a side of fries. That happens all the time, but it is pointed out so that you don't over order! 2. He told us to order the soufflé ahead of time but that you have to order 2 of them. I never got an explication why you had to order 2. It was truly delicious but one was enough for 2 people. I felt extremely wasteful with 2 huge soufflés that we did not finish, not to mention an extra $36 for dessert. So here's the thing, I am not running back read more

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 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. read more

You have to ask for the Spice menu, but it's excellent. Especially memorable was a cold asparagus soup with amazing mix of flavors. I had short ribs, Dining Companion sea bass, both excellent. DC sprang for a chocolate souffle, which was an extra $12. She said it was well worth it. Great cocktails and great service too. read more

One of the best restaurants I have been to in SouthFlorida, or anywhere. Christmas eve dinner was spectacular-chestnut soup, venison--perfectly prepared. They know how to make a perfect drink too. And the Irish coffee, also perfect. Professional service. An outstanding experience. I shall return. Worth the price. read more

I am ashamed to say that today's Miami Spice lunch marked my first dining experience at Pascal's. Not only do I live and work in Coral Gables, but have been dying to try this restaurant for well over a decade. The first impression upon arrival was not the best, as there were only men on business lunches dining here, and we almost felt like we did not belong. As soon as Angelo came to our table, everything changed for the better. Angelo explained the preparation of every dish, his service was excellent and he gave us plenty of attention, ensuring our lunch was better than we anticipated, which it certainly was. We came for the Miami Spice lunch, and the menu was one of the most extensive Miami Spice menus I have ever seen. In addition to offering 3 options per course that are all delicious items from their regular menu, they also give the option of paying a few extra dollars for other appetizers and entrees; for example, for an extra $8, I had the delicious duck terrine that came with pickled veggies and onion jam. We also ordered the tomato tartine for the table. This was not on the Miami spice menu, but really knocked our socks off. The tartine came with a pesto made without nuts, French feta, and crème fraise, and was absolutely exquisite. We then ordered the trout and risotto as main dishes. The trout was perfectly cooked, light, and delicious and came on a bed of lentils. The risotto was also exquisite and was served with summer vegetables. The risotto was perfectly cooked and was the perfect consistency. The only thing I will say is that I could have done without the dessert, the caramel crème. This was made to be like a flan, it was a custard in a bowl and once spooned into, opened up what seemed to be burnt caramel like a flan. It was a really cool idea, but the dessert did not seem on par with the exquisite first and second courses, and especially with the excellent service provided by Angelo. All in all: 1. I loved Pascals. 2. It was worth the hype and 3. I will definitely be back for the regular menu. Thank you Angelo and Chef for an exquisite lunch and wonderful experience. read more

This place is pretty good, man. While in Miami for a work conference, I learned of this thing called Miami Spice; it's like Restaurant Week but for 2 whole months. 2 whole months of a Restaurant Week? I can't even handle it. Pascals seemed like a good fit. I splurged a bit from the prix fixe menu; I had to have souffles. It is a french joint after all. I started with the cheese souffle, which was epic. A light and fluffy cheese souffle topped with a Parmesan sauce. Up next was duck, which was also cooked quite well and fall off the bone. The third course, was another souffle (when in Paris); this time a chocolate one. With chocolate ganache. Poured on top. Oh. Yeah. The ambiance actually fit the type of cuisine; it's a bit stuffy and white tableclothy. However, that's not always necessarily a bad thing. If I ever find myself back in Miami, and in need of a souffle or two, I'm looking at you POP. read more

Let me start off this review by singing a song: " Oh souffle oh souffle, where art they, I just want to shove a thousand of you into my bellay!" This place is a treat, and being so expensive coupled with the small portions they serve, I can only come here when something spectacular happens. That event has not yet happened, but fortunately for a few weeks, they have their $39.00 French spice prixe fixe menu. I made reservations for 7:45 on a Friday and arrived about 10 minutes early. It was really empty so we were seated right away, but around 8:30 it got really packed and because it was such a small restaurant, it was pretty noisy. We got our menu and after staring with our jaws dropped because of the price, we were wondering where the French spice menu was. I asked our waiter, Alejandro,(who was excellent as was the entire wait staff) and we were informed that the French spice menu ran Mondays-Thursdays! I was about to grab my sister and run away when Alejandro said to hold on and see what he could do. After some death threats and physical intimidation of the floor manager, Alejandro returned with the French spice menu!! How nice of him! For appetizers we ordered the lobster bisque and twice baked cheese souffle (which was a $10.00 supplement). Dinner was the crispy duck moulard confit and slow braised veal and for dessert we had the bittersweet chocolate star mousse and the pistachio souffle (a $12.00 supplement) The food was soo good! The lobster bisque tasted like a group of lobster buddies decided to take a long steamy Jacuzzi bath in a creamy tomatoey broth, it had so much lobster flavor. This cheese souffle, lets just say I am not worthy. So delicate, so light, so fluffy, so cheesy, I have never had souffle before, but I am pretty sure it was a mistake to have this one first because now my heart will only be shattered in the future by other souffles. The duck had the crispiest skin, the fat underneath the skin was perfectly rendered and the meat was juicy and flavorful. My slow braised veal was succulent, melt in your mouth pieces of meat surrounded in a very tasty, but light cream sauce. The desserts were absolutely beautiful. The sky high pistachio souffle was ever so pillowy light and I was hit in the face with pistachio flavor bite after bite. The bittersweet mousse was full of chocolate and had a great contrast of textures with the crispy meringue and other beautiful garnishes that were on the plate. I wish I had taken pictures, but I would have felt awkward because of the small intimate setting. One of the best dining experiences in Miami. Everything from the food, to the decor and the service was brilliant. Pascal's was some of the most delicious food I have ever had, now I have to go sell a kidney so I can come back here again. *Best dish* -Anyone of their souffles read more

I went to Pascal's on Ponce on a Saturday night during Miami Spice. The food and service were excellent and I recommend that other people go. That said, plan to wait for your table - despite our reservation and the fact that we arrived early, we had to wait 30 minutes past our reservation time to be seated at our table. The cheese soufflé appetizer was spectacular. My husband ordered the crab cakes and we didn't think that we're great. I ordered the Mahi Mahi, which was ok but nothing spectacular. My husband ordered the duck and said it was fantastic. For dessert I got the chocolate soufflé. It was incredibly airy and rich. My husband ordered the apple crisp dessert and it was good too. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Very very good Things that we ordered which were fantastic (all of the things): - soufflé (which we inhaled before the waiter brought out a second one because the chef had been dissatisfied with the first one. The second one was better, but the first one was still heaven). - lobster bisque (Was a smidgen too rich, had to stop so as to fit the other food in my belly) - scallops; great - pate; exquisite. My cousin claims her favorite dessert in the entire world was once made here: a passion fruit souffle, but it has never returned to the menu. On her death bed, she will demand it be produced though, so we're keeping our eyes peeled for it. We had to settle with the Grand Marnier and chocolate souffles which were welcome substitutions. Truthfully, the food is phenemonal and the service is exemplary. Should the service not have been stellar I would have knocked down a star for being just a little cramped and uncomfortable seating-wise, but it is truly a treat to dine here. read more

We are here for the Miami spice month. Everything was beautifully done. Table set up, service, butter, lobster bisque was rich and creamy. The crab cake had chunks of crabs. Our main course was yummy too. Love this place. And it's not too oil or greasy at all. Love how you can really taste the ingredients. read more

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This is a little tiny french hole in the wall that will completely change your way of rating food and service. BY FAR the best in both. Out of all the restaurants in Miami that I've been to this surpasses all since they are exceptional in both. For someone to say Pascal's is "ok" is a huge understatement. The service is impeccable. Your servers are always adamant about making sure everything is perfect. Your utensils get changed at every dish and the servers really know their menu. They also know how to pair wine with every dish which really enhances the experience to another level. I've been here about a handful of times, all on very special occasions, graduations, birthdays, etc. I have developed my favorites for all three meal courses: Appetizer: Cheese Souffle Main course: Scallops Desert: CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE ALL of these dishes are made with expert culinary detail and the flavors of each one are all unique and amazing. The chocolate souffle is one you will dream of and no other souffle will compare. I hate to use the word "perfect" because people think you're bias but Pascal's is definitely close. read more

So this is my first time at Pascal's and I had to sit at the bar to wait for my friend. Molly, who is the bartender on duty while I'm sitting here made me the best drink I've had so far. The Du Chocolat has vodka and chocolate ..two of my favorite things. Thanks Molly, you're the best. read more

Worst service ever! We order food at 8:50pm and we didn't get the food until 10:45pm. I won't come back.

Finally got to try this place last month, been wanting to try forever as we are local. Noticed a lot of people from out of town commenting on site, but most locals not commenting positively. All that I remember is that it was mostly unmemorable. Extremely overpriced "French" menu items that were mediocre at best. Mesculin Salad, OK but could have gotten a decent salad anywhere at a much better price; hard as a rock over cooked Tenderloin of Beef, with charred potatoes, they took a torch to them to brown and then over did them. we also had the Duck Breast which was good and just OK. This restaurant may have been considered to be 4-5 stars but the food seems to be average at best. read more

By far worst service and experience ever! Service was horrible, main plates were more like appetizers and way, I mean way over priced. If you like over paying and leaving hungry, this is the place!!! read more

I went with a group of friends and we had heard great recomendations about this place. This is by far one of the best French restaurants in miami. we had so much food and everything was divine. The lobster bisque, the beef tenderloin and the chocolate soufle are to die for. The service EXCELLENT in uppercase! We were treated like celebrities, ladies always served first, never had to guess were our waiter was, he was super attentive. Im dying to go back to this place is worth every penny. read more

I am not a fan of writing bad reviews, however since I have never been so disappointed at a food experience, I must share. I am giving one star, but only because of the service. It was great. The food however ...so expensive and so bad. The only regret I have is not sending the dish back. I ordered their special for the night which was Hog fish. As I was served two little chunks of fish, even by site I knew the fish was over cooked. The taste was so so, but to pay $ 41 for a fish- I expect perfection. I am not sure why all of the positive reviews. My boyfriend's duck was mediocre at best. The appetizer was boring as well. read more

Pastor At Pascal - I am sorry, but stacking cheese was not the caliber of what I expected in such a great reviewed expensive restaurant. - French Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Amazing. Quaint 16 table French restaurant. Not deathly quiet - not loud. Service and food was brilliant. Wife had Cheese soufflé. Could not believe the technique. I had Duck terrine and fois gras. It was good but less one of a kind. Wife had duck confit and I had Beef tenderloin. Both mind blowing. Chocolate soufle was the perfect ending. Best French food in Miami! read more

Finally made it out to this outstanding French restaurant in the Gables. The service was great and the food was fantastic. We went with the tasting menu and I recommend the wine paring. Finished off with a cheese plate (very French) and the grand marnier soufflé. read more

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. read more

Pascal Oudin is a mainstay in the ever- changing Coral Gables restaurant scene. Many pundits say French Cuisine is going out of favor in Miami, but Pascal proves them wrong with a full house every night. He has classic dishes like Scallops with shredded short rib eye beef, but also surprises with tempura soft shell crab. His olive oil poached salmon is a perrenial favorite. He does wonders with haricorts verts and his souffles are the best in town. Be sure to order one at the begining of your meal. At lunchtime you can seal any deal by bringing your client to Pascal's. Vive la France! and Vive Pascals on Ponce! read more

I recently came here for miami spice with some friends and was a little disappointed. I had the hanger steak which was pretty good and my husband had the duck confit. The duck was over cooked and very dry. The server brought out the desserts but forgot to bring mine out and realized almost 15 minutes later. I don't think we will be going back read more

Pastor At Pascal - The bittersweet chocolate star cake - French Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

First time here and it was great! Had the Gruyere Souffle appetizer and it was orgasmic. Had the Coco Van and it was great! Service was excellent. read more

One word: Overrated. Food is way overpriced for the quality, quantity and taste. It is good, but you can tell is all about the chefs ego. Unfortunately the food is not as good as the chef thinks it is and all we heard was the chef this, the chef that.... Plenty of better restaurants in the area with better cooked food and less expensive. I dont mind paying when food deserves it but this doesnt cut it. Service was ok. read more

Four and Half Stars I wouldn't be surprised if Pascal's was the best French restaurant in Miami and Ft Lauderdale both. The cuisine has consistently been excellent and full flavored (remember New Orleans?) There's nothing else I can say about it. I really think that the small dining room is the only thing stopping this restaurant from being more popular. Although prices are reasonable for this quality of restaurant, by the time I include the mandatory bottle of wine, espressos, desert, tax, 20% for service etc it all adds up, so we reserve dining at Pascal's to special occasions. edit: I originally rated Pascal's a perfect 5 stars, but after rechecking the menu and the wine list (no choices under $90?) $$$$ prices make it less than perfect. read more

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. read more

Been here like a dozen or so times over the years and it's always been a perfect example of upscale French bistro fare. This place really shines in its consistency. Not the best ambiance (especially when the tvs are on) but WOW does this place cook. Come hungry. And do the chef a favor: come on a week night. read more

Pastor At Pascal - I snuck a pic by the kitchen door. ;-) - French Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

I really wanted to love this place, but it fell a bit short. We went for the Miami spice menu and I ordered the gruyere souffle as my starter, which I thought was excellent. Since my husband and I are both obsessed with duck confit we both ordered that. We left wishing we tried something different as it was good but just didn't wow us the way many other restaurants have. The pistachio creme brulee was okay but really left something to be desired. Our server was phenomenal but unfortunately the food just didn't quite meet our expectations. read more

Cute romantic place. We special order the steak tartare as an appetizer and they split it for us. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection. Grouper was fresh and delicious.. chocolate soufflé mmmmm. read more

By far this is the best French food in Miami. Atmosphere: Small, the entire restaurant is the size of a large closet in a Miami mansion, however the wait staff to table ratio is about 3:1, service is excellent. Best things to on the menu: -braised short rib ravioli -lobster bisque -scallops topped with braised short rib read more

Definitely don't recommend. Food was fair and they schedule their reservations for 2 hour service but fail to convey to customer. Allow you to order coffee, more wine and then rush you and even tell you they need the table. Thanks but no thanks..dinner should be an experience and this one was absolutely bad!! read more

This continues to be our favorite French restaurant in Miami. Went yesterday with my foodie teenage son and he wouldn't stop smiling and talking about how wonderful the food was. read more

Pascal's merits 10 stars! Every dish we ate was delicious and beautifully presented. The soufflés were divine- whether as appetizers (cheese) or dessert (chocolate & Grand Marnier.) The crab roll was crispy and inviting as a precursor to the main courses. The scallops and the creative filet of Dover sole/salmon combination were cooked to perfection, as well as the filet mignon with truffles and the lamb chops. At the end of our meal we savored a petit fours tray consisting of tiny meringue, brownie, and Madeleines. Congratulations, Chef Pascal! You have reached culinary heights at your restaurant in Ponce!! read more

We had a great experience at Pascals. I don't recall ever having a bad meal here. I would recommend Pascals to anyone looking for nice French fare. read more

I had dinner last night. It was wonderful, as it always is. The service was very attentive and professional...as it always is. The food is always extraordinary. My dining partner is a foodie who lives in Paris and both times we have eaten there he has said that the food served at Pascal's is better than at most very high-end places in Paris. The degustation menu is perfect, and the delivery of the food is always perfectly paced. Truly, I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. It's perfection! read more

one word describes this cozy, intimate, yet extravagant restaurant - incredible. we went for Valentine's Day dinner and the service was impeccable; descriptions and drawings included. we started of with the Gruyere soufflé and the terrine country pate w/ foie gras, both delicious, honestly wanted to lick the plate after. our main courses were the Australian lamb three ways and the diver scallops w/ beef short rib. the lamb shoulder was out of this world and the scallops, although a small portion totaling 3 scallops, were actually pretty big and I enjoyed it. I had to end with the chocolate soufflé because like how could you go and not get every soufflé on the menu - I honestly could have ordered 15 of them, it was fluffy light warm and most of all - exquisite. this may be my favorite restaurant in Miami - definitely number one French restaurant. will be back again and again and again read more

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. read more