PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.5

1950 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Great for outdoor dining

Paon restaurant offers California cuisine with French Cafe influences. Beautiful patio dining, elegant Art Deco in intimate dining setting. Private dining available in handsome club environment. Paon chef features seasonal, locally grown organic produce for the palates of fine food lovers from all over the world. Spotlighting organic prime meats, game and fish prepared with traditional French sophistication. Beautiful lounge with old Hollywood feel and relaxing French music. The patio in a Downtown Carlsbad Village atmosphere. Paon's knowledgeable and attentive staff looks forward to creating an exceptional experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Californian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(760) 729-7377
Website
http://www.paoncarlsbad.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
JAVIER HERNANDEZ
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for further details... options available.

Location
2975 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Cross street
Carlsbad Village Dr.
Parking details
Parking is available in front of the restaurant and also across the street, northeast corner of Roosevelt and Carlsbad Village Dr.
Public transit
Coaster rail station (Carlsbad) is one block from the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

2020 Riesling, Dr L. Mosel, Germany$13.00
2019 Pinot Grigio, Villa Alena, Italy$13.00
2020 Fumé Blanc, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma County$12.00
2020 Sancerre, Patient Cottat, Loire Valley, France$16.00
2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Three Brooms, Marlborough, NZ$14.00
2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Cake Bread Cellars, Napa, CA$18.00
2018 Chardonnay, Marimar Estate, Sonoma CA$12.00
2018 Chardonnay, Landmark Overlook$13.50
2019 Chablis, A Bichot, Dom. Long-Depaquit, France$15.00

Red Wines

2020 Rose, Miravel, Studio, Provance, France$13.50
2017 Pinot Noir, Vincent Girardin, Bourgogne, France$15.00
2018 Pinot Noir, Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs, Sonoma Coast$17.00
2016 Pinot Noir, Champ de Reves, Anderson Valley$14.00
2018 Malbec, Ombu, Mendoza, Argentina$13.00
2018 Syrah, Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara$14.50
2018 Merlot Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma Coast$14.50
2017 Zinfandel, Hendry's Blocks 7 & 22, Napa Valley$15.00
2018 Côtes du Rhône, Famille Perrin, France$14.00
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Santo Stefano, Rutherford, Napa$15.00
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckman Vineyard, Santa Yanez$14.00
2014 Red Blend, GSM, Tessellae, Cotes du Roussillon$12.00
2019 Red Blend, GSM, Tablas Creek, Paso Robles$14.00
2015 Bordeaux, Chateau de Beauregard-Ducourt, France$14.00

What 1,950 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar delights with "exceptional food" and "impeccable service." Known for its traditional French cuisine, patrons praise the escargot, pheasant, and seabass. The extensive wine selection and charming patio dining add to its allure. While some note the ambiance could be brighter, the overall experience remains "superb."

1,950 Reviews

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Gary
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the very friendly greeting to our departure was a good experience. The food was delightful. We had duck confit and sea bass after a shared salad. Everything was delicious.
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Raymond
San Diego
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter got one of our orders wrong. And to make it worse, he lied and said it'll be ready in 2 minutes, so we waited. It came out in about 7 minutes. The other food was cold already when we started eating. We only eat here for special occasions, so it kind of ruined the moment. My thought is that they should have restarted our orders or at least reheated the other food. But they still gave my wife their complimentary birthday dessert, so I guess it's okay.
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Robert
San Diego
238 reviews
vip
5.0
238 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first dining experience at PAON Restaurant and Wine Bar and it definitely will not be our last. This restaurant has a great ambience and the entire staff is dedicated to insuring that every detail, not matter how small or large, is not overlooked. The menu has many choices that will more than satisfy any diner looking for a casual or a gourmet meal.
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Rich
Salt Lake City
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice to see Paon back to excellent form. Food was great and service was fantastic. Highly recommended!
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Martha
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service from the moment we arrived. The food selections very well presented, and the flavors are exquisite. We were very impressed by the overall quality of PAON restaurant.
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Virginia
Los Angeles
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE this restaurant. Food, service, ambiance - everything is perfect!
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Patricia
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
No kids menu, few vegetarian options. Other than these two important points for our family, food was good and service was fine.
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Charlene
San Diego
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great staff. our waitress was very knowledgeable. Our bus boy was awesome. food was beautiful and plentiful. great tasting. such a nice quiet place to spend a lot of money.
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KEN
San Diego
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful ambiance, service and food. Ivan was a personable, professional server.
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Santino
San Diego
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Sort of a traditional old school restaurant. Mostly tourists and seniors dining. Wasnt our vibe but the food and drinks were good. Filet was cooked perfect which is more than I can say for most San Digeo restaurants.. But from a value standpoint not near worth the price in my humble opinion. Also, i was really hoping to get a nice white burgundy wine there but of the 6 -7 on their menu they had ZERO in stock.
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FAQs

PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 729-7377.

PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1950 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar

2975 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Additional information

Cross street
Carlsbad Village Dr.
Neighborhood
Carlsbad
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, Californian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking is available in front of the restaurant and also across the street, northeast corner of Roosevelt and Carlsbad Village Dr.
Public transit
Coaster rail station (Carlsbad) is one block from the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
JAVIER HERNANDEZ
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.paoncarlsbad.com/
Phone number
(760) 729-7377
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for further details... options available.

PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pan Roasted Pheasant

Duck Confit

Duo of Duck Confit Leg

PAON Wines by the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling

NV Sparkling, Aimery 1531, Grand Cuvee, France$13.00

NV Prosecco, Druzian, Valdobbiadene, Italy$13.00

NV Champagne, Louis de Sacy, Brut, Verzy, France$20.00

NV Cremant de Bourgogne, Rose, JC-Boisset$14.00

White Wines

2020 Riesling, Dr L. Mosel, Germany$13.00

2019 Pinot Grigio, Villa Alena, Italy$13.00

2020 Fumé Blanc, Ferrari Carano, Sonoma County$12.00

2020 Sancerre, Patient Cottat, Loire Valley, France$16.00

2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Three Brooms, Marlborough, NZ$14.00

2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Cake Bread Cellars, Napa, CA$18.00

2018 Chardonnay, Marimar Estate, Sonoma CA$12.00

2018 Chardonnay, Landmark Overlook$13.50

2019 Chablis, A Bichot, Dom. Long-Depaquit, France$15.00

Red Wines

2020 Rose, Miravel, Studio, Provance, France$13.50

2017 Pinot Noir, Vincent Girardin, Bourgogne, France$15.00

2018 Pinot Noir, Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs, Sonoma Coast$17.00

2016 Pinot Noir, Champ de Reves, Anderson Valley$14.00

2018 Malbec, Ombu, Mendoza, Argentina$13.00

2018 Syrah, Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara$14.50

2018 Merlot Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma Coast$14.50

2017 Zinfandel, Hendry's Blocks 7 & 22, Napa Valley$15.00

2018 Côtes du Rhône, Famille Perrin, France$14.00

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Santo Stefano, Rutherford, Napa$15.00

2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckman Vineyard, Santa Yanez$14.00

2014 Red Blend, GSM, Tessellae, Cotes du Roussillon$12.00

2019 Red Blend, GSM, Tablas Creek, Paso Robles$14.00

2015 Bordeaux, Chateau de Beauregard-Ducourt, France$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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