02/23/08

Excellent food the service didn't match up to the food.

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

02/15/08

Can't recommend it

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

01/28/07

It's called Steak Frites!

by bkrause27

The French eat their steaks with "french fries" which are really called pommes frites in french. That does not cheapen this dish as one reviewer said. That is how the entree is supposed to be served. But, of course, not everyone would know that. Point is, don't make judgments about food that you don't really understand.

11/10/06

Good food, but not great

by angel6478

Great place to go before the theatre. The service is very promt and the food is good. I love french food, but this food is just okay... Not a huge selection either. Great wine list though.

• Pros: pre-theatre dinner
• Cons: price

07/18/06

Excellent Food

by cowgerlie

My boyfriend and I have been to Pinot Provence twice. First, before watching a musical - which was very convinient and our superb waiter made sure all our food was served quickly (even though we were 30 minutes late to our reservation). Patio seating is very pleasant - even in November! Definately try their desserts - the black forest homemade gelato was to die for!

The second time we went was for Valetine's Day - and while I enjoyed the food, beware that the menu is a set menu with not a lot of variety and a bit overpriced. We were also packed into the dining room, our table barely three inches away from the next table.

It's great for a romantic date - it has California rustic charm and you will find a lot of more mature diners if you want to get away from the hollywood type restaurants.

• Pros: Dessert and great entrees, very convinient for performing arts center, pleasant outdoor patio
• Cons: the set menu for Valentines

01/02/06

Complete perfection!

by schu222

From the appetizers to the dessert complete perfection! The service was perfect. The food was true traditional french cusine. This was a wonderful experience!

• Pros: food, service, food
• Cons: lighting

11/10/05

"Good place for first date" restaurant.

by sammysamadi

Very romantic and cozy french restuarant.

Nicely seating area for quiet and romantic dining evening.

Food is creative, service is excellence, even the manager walks around asking "Is everything serve good for you?"

It's is expensive, but hey, if you want to impress your date and pamper her, this is the place!!!

• Pros: decoration, food, service
• Cons: $$$$

10/03/05

great food, good service, small portions

by lifeisgood

I took the family out for my dad's birthday last night. He ordered the Angus Beef steak, cooked medium, and loved it. It was the most expensive entree on the menu @ $33. I got the mussels, which was $17. Everyone loved the mussels and its tasty broth. Other recommended dishes: sea bass, sirloin strips with mushroom, the salads, soup. While everything including the wine list and bread was excellent, we were taken aback by the overpriced tiny portions of the cheese platter and the chocolate souffle dessert. Also the pairing of the Angus steak with French fries cheapened the dish quite a bit and we think the restaurant should reconsider that medley.

The ambience was warm and plush but felt a little stuffy because of the small room size. The service was friendly and quick. Try to avoid the theater crowd between 6-8. Overall, I give it a 4/5.

• Pros: Excellent Food, Good decor, Good service
• Cons: Pricey, Small portions, Stuffy dining room

08/22/05

over priced

by mrsjoujou

We went here fo brunch . The carpet looked like it needed a vacume badly. The food was good,but over priced for what you got. $2.95 for a cold cup of coffee!! The servoce was very slow considering when we got there, the place was empty. Is this the best orange county can offer!

• Pros: good food
• Cons: value, service

08/06/05

Paris in the springtime

by funnydebutante

Although Pinot Provence is set precariously close to a shopping mall, it is still worthy of placement on 5th Ave. Under the bright yellow awnings of the patio, you feel like you have been dropped into France. The food is exquisite, the service divine.

• Pros: Cuisine, Service, Ambience