Behind an unpretentious storefront in Coral Gables, Pascal's on Ponce serves time-honored French classics like dreamy cheese soufflés and tender lamb rack, making it a beloved staple for those who appreciate high-end dining with a nostalgic flair.
"Change isn’t something Pascal’s On Ponce does much of. The Gables spot is a white tablecloth restaurant whose consistency attracts a regular stream of seasoned citizens who want nothing more than reliably good French food. Inside, Andrea Bocelli and Adele plays at a volume so low, the two powerful voices sound like whispers. Granny Judith will love that she doesn’t have to yell over the music. The menu consists of perfectly executed dishes like foie gras soup and gruyère soufflé. It’s the kind of classic French fine dining that’ll please both Francophile grandparents and gastronomy geeks who love a dramatic soufflé." - mariana trabanino, virginia otazo
"The Freebie: Assortment of sweets. Pascal’s is a classic French restaurant that’ll please grumpy abuelos who talk about fine dining as a “dying art” in this city. Even though dinner feels like it’s coming to a close when the magnificent chocolate soufflé appears at the table, it’s really only part one of dessert. The second (and final) phase takes place when the check arrives along with a complimentary assortment of sweets like tuiles, chocolate truffles, and merengues." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"For more than 20 years, Pascal’s on Ponce has been serving Coral Gables some of the city’s best French cuisine. Diners can order French fare such as mussels mariniere and chicken Paillard or opt for the dinnertime tasting menu featuring a twice-baked, upside-down gruyere cheese souffle, diver scallops, lamb rack, and chocolate souffle." - Eater Staff
"You know that 70-year-old who still somehow trains daily at the boxing gym? That’s Pascal’s on Ponce in human form. This French spot in Coral Gables has the kind of strength that only comes with decades of repetition. It’ll surprise you with its cheese souffle the way that 70-year-old will with an uppercut. It’s fluffy, salty, airy, and the parmesan fondue adds a tanginess that makes you salivate like a rottweiler. Then there’s the lamb rack that’s so tender, you might accidentally bite the inside of your cheek. But Pascal’s isn’t some kind of ragged Rocky-type—it’s refined. Service is flawless, unobtrusive, and experienced. Every dish is plated with care. Despite its age, Pascal’s On Ponce can go toe-to-toe with some of the newer fine dining French restaurants in town—and still win." - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer
"You know that 70-year-old who trains daily at the boxing gym? That’s Pascal’s on Ponce in human form. This French spot in Coral Gables is over 20 years old and has the kind of strength that only comes with decades of repetition. It’ll surprise you with its cheese souffle the way that 70-year-old will with an uppercut. It’s fluffy, salty, airy, and the parmesan fondue adds a tanginess that makes you salivate like a rottweiler. But Pascal’s isn’t some kind of ragged Rocky-type—it’s refined. Service here is flawless, unobtrusive, and experienced. Every dish is plated with care, and the small dining room is impeccable. Despite its age, Pascal’s On Ponce can go toe-to-toe with some of the newer fine French restaurants in town and still win. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
