Pinot Provence
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 444-5900
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Bristol Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Date Spot 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 6:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm, Thu-Fri 6:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat 7:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Sun 7:30am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Pinot Provence – by Andrea Rademan
The Scene
Reminiscent of a posh Provencal bistro, the gracious, spacious dining area is a sanctuary of limestone, soft lighting and French antiques. It's now become even more inviting, thanks to reupholstered, peach-striped banquettes that no longer drown in pillows and an attentive waitstaff that coddles pre-theater patrons to a fare-thee-well.
The Food
After expanding his L.A. restaurant empire south, Joachim Splichal gave his talented chef time to settle in, and now, room to improvise. Florent Marneau eliminated the plats du jour, spa dishes and not-so-Provencal specialties in favor of seasonal menus and culinary inventions geared to local tastes. Rich caramelized veal cheeks and crispy sweetbreads offset delicate riccota and Maui onion ravioli. One succulent diver scallop anchors small pentocle scallops on wilted arugula near piles of velvety cauliflower mousse. But marinated rotisserie chicken and hefty beef filet, each served with pommes frites, are as eternal as the scent of lavender and California sunshine.
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Insider Tips
ParkingValet parking is just $3, or use the South Coast Plaza lot across the street for free.
What to DrinkThe wine list is predominantly French and California selections, with around a dozen wines by the glass.
The ExtrasDiners can leave their cars while catching a show at the nearby Performing Arts Center or South Coast Repertory.
User Reviews for Pinot Provence
02/23/2008 Posted by aprilhill1
The food and atmosphere where great. The service was bad. I wish the service measured up to the food. I will not go back to this restaurant again. The dessert menu was not impressive and very limited. I left this restaurant feeling no connection to this place. The staff needs to present an experience to their guests.
Pros: Food
Cons: service
02/15/2008 Posted by foodtemptation
My husband took me out for Valentine's day. I expected the wait is longer than usual but not an hour and 45minutes. Valet parking was aweful. They packed too many cars in a small lot that no one can get in or out. The parking took us 15 minutes because we had to wait for valet guys to park our car. What is the point of valet parking then one may wonder. Then The seating was another 45 minute wait. After we were seated the food was another hour wait. How much can a person wait for food? The food wasn't worh the wait. I have tried Chat Noir and Turner's New Zealand. Both of the places were better than Pinot. I can't recommend this restaurant.
Pros: can't think of any
Cons: Parking, service, food
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