PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.3

1967 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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 1,967 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Romantic
North San Diego
Great for fine wines
North San Diego
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar offers a charming dining experience in Carlsbad with "outstanding service" and "exceptional food." Guests rave about the "delicious" French cuisine, including the "impressive" lobster and "perfectly prepared" Chilean sea bass. While some note inconsistencies in service and menu availability, the ambiance remains a "gem" for special occasions.

1,967 Reviews

S
Stephanie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have never had a bad meal or experience at Paon. A beautiful place with wonderful service and food!
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Terry
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were outstanding, highly recommend visiting if you are looking for a quality meal.
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javier
San Diego
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food is not that good anymore. And something I ate was not good I got sick !
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Linda
VIP
Alabama
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our New Year’s Eve celebration at this beautiful restaurant! Atmosphere was festive and beautifully decorated. Waitress Prentiss was outstanding and very helpful in describing the menu. Their NYE Menu was exceptional! Lobster was impressive and delicious! Don’t miss this restaurant… it’s a gem in Carlsbad! Always the best French cuisine and excellent service!
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Pamela
VIP
San Diego
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New Years Eve. Dinner in the bar area with great service from Kristen and Adolfo. And Prentice is the expert on the wines. The friends we have made here are forever. The kitchen has seriously improved. They were good before but the meals have been elevated by their new executive chef. Lamb was beautifully cooked and served with the best mashes and fresh vegetables. My husband had the filet and raved about it. We love this place.
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Juliana
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was a lovely way to celebrate the end of a wonderful year, and the promise of an exciting year to come! The prime rib was unbelievably generous!
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Bruce
VIP
Central Coast
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice romantic anniversary dinner. Meni choices and food were very good. Decor is pretty tired and staff was good but not excited as few patrons two days after Christmas
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Guillermo
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was a bit disappointed at my entree. King Salmon. Just bla….
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Pat
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our third visit here. Food was excellent especially my Scallop dish!
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John
VIP
San Diego
116 reviews
5.0
116 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always experience great food and great service here.
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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 4.3 stars by 1967 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 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

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