The famed signature dining experience of much-lauded chef/restaurateur Pascal Olhats, who has built something of an epicurean empire with several eateries in Newport Beach and visited The Oprah Winfrey Show, this extraordinarily lovely, rose-filled, farmhouse-style space showcases French countryside cuisine with a light, herb-enhanced touch. Local old money and nouveau riche alike congregate here, and for good reason: they can afford Olhats’s penchant for perfection, which is evident in every facet of flavor and presentation—from the delectable distribution of apples and walnuts in the lamb salad, to the charming tableau of brandied cherries and dandelion greens surrounding the duo of foie gras, to the choice cuts and tasty application of apricot and Spanish chorizo garnishes of the grilled pork rack. A lavish five-course prix fixe meal is available, and the waitstaff is no-nonsense professional—the appropriate tone for an establishment of this pedigree.

Pascal Information:

• French menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun; holidays.