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PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar

560 Carlsbad Village Dr, Ste 102, Carlsbad, CA 92008-2391
760-729-7377
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Ranked #1 of 149 restaurants in Carlsbad
Price range: $31 - $50
Cuisines: French
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Carlsbad Village Dr.
Transit: Coaster Rail station 100 yards from the restaurant.
Description: Paon restaurant offers California cuisine with French 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 patio in a Downtown Carlsbad Village atmosphere. Paon's knowledgeable and attentive staff looks forward to creating an exceptional experience.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I don't usually write restaurant reviews as inherently like movie reviews, they are subjective and rating food is tricky proposition at best....and I'm NO FOODIE> Simply put, we had a tremendous meal at Paon. In fact, we placed it in our top 5 meals of all time (Michael in NYC is #1 btw) We ate somewhat early, around 6 or... More

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42 reviews 42 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Had a wonderful meal at Paon. Excellent scallop fennel and apple salad with a nice wine selection. The owner and staff are super friendly and enjoy serving you. We will be back!

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California
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68 reviews 68 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

So glad we decided to try this highly rated restaurant and wine bar. The Duck Confit and Sweet Breads, coupled with great wine, made amemorable feast. The bartender and the chef get an A++.

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Orlando, Florida
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24 reviews 24 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This restaurant was perfect for date night! We started with the gnocchi, which was light and fluffy and in a wonderful cream sauce with some diced veggies. I could have taken a bath in it, and enjoyed every bite. For dinner, my husband had the venison (something I don't cook at home) and enjoyed it very much, especially the puree... More

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pasadena, california
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

With colleagues on business in Oceanside, this restaurant was a terrific choice just a few miles away. The food was outstanding and the server suggested a well-priced pinot to go with our meal, which was appreciated. We sat outside, on the comfortable patio with heat lamps, and had a lovely evening.

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California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

We were seated in a corner booth facing the back of the restaurant. Ordered drinks, then put in dinner order. Salad served in timely manner, then had a very long wait for entrees. Bus boy offered more bread to parties at our table who had finished their bread but if you had even a small crust left, you were ignored.... More

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Olympia, WA
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013 via mobile

Title says it. V friendly. Low key. Best wines. Indoors & outdoors both great. Yellow fin tuna Fri night: awesome!!! Monday night's filet: good if over-cooked and dry: chef's night out? Wife's dinners (cant recall) were tops both nights.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

Fantastic Cuisine & Great Service! What else is there to say? My entire family truly enjoyed our dinner! Too bad a dress code is not enforced, as some patrons wore shorts and baseball caps while dining? What a shame that some have an absolute void of any sort of class. Overall a great experience!

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San Diego, California, United States
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013 via mobile

I met with some friends for dinner at Paon Restaurant and we had a great time! They have the best service, a large selection of good wine, and the food is to die for. The scallops and seared ahi dishes are a must try! The restaurant is also a good place for a date. It has a very cozy and... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

We choose to eat here at the Bar in the late afternoon. Food was fantastic and huge servings. My GF and I split the hamburger with smoked cheddar rather than blue cheese. Separate plates were given with out asking and the tower of fries on each plate were delicious and filling even thought there were so few per person. Hand... More

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