French-born and -trained Pascal Oudin has paid his dues preparing Miami's signature New World cuisine, working under the influence of Latin and Caribbean flavors. But at his Pascal's on Ponce, he returns to his French heritage yet acknowledges still his Floridian culinary education, using local ingredients prepared in a contemporary French style. This intimate and comfortable neighborhood restaurant consistently delivers quality food that is elegant in its simplicity, such as lobster bisque with corn flan or local grouper with mushroom ragout. Reservations suggested. Full bar. Serving lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Mon–Sat. Closed Sun.
Where The Locals Eat rating
Best French
Top 100 Restaurant, Miami
"Sublime contemporary French cuisine, featuring local ingredients, prepared fresh when ordered, utilizing ...classical French techniques."
– Pascal's on Ponce website
"Casual-ambiance contemporary French outpost ... featuring imaginative takes on traditional."
– Miami New Times
"Sophisticated dishes ... contemporary French cuisine and relatively moderate prices."
– Miami Herald
How others rate Pascal's on Ponce
Zagat 2009
27 food rating (extraordinary to perfection)
Frommer's
*** (exceptional)
Miami New Times
Best French Restaurant, 2009 critics' poll