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PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar Reviews List

PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar

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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73 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(73 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 73 reviews
5 stars
(42)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.8 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(46)
  • special occasion(46)
  • notable wine list(45)
  • great for outdoor dining(39)
  • neighborhood gem(37)
  • romantic(34)
PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love this place

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This place was great, great menu, and great drinks"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Special

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been wanting to try Paon's for some time and decided to treat our good friends to a lovely evening. We were not disappointed! Great ambience and very good service. The food was very good and prepared to order. We will definitely make this one of our faves and be regulars!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Loved it!

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We absolutely loved this dining venue! The owner is involved with his restaurant and the passion of his vision is experienced from start to finish throughout your dining experience. Try the scallops, they are amazing! We will be back!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Birthday Dinner

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Outstanding food, cooked perfectly to order. I had a filet medium rare that actually came up medium rare! Wine list is extensive with many moderately priced options. If you buy a bottle and take the majority of it home, you may just be charged the retail price. Service was attentive and very helpful with suggestions. Would definitely go back next time I have something to celebrate!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Special occasions

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 4/29/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Good food, but relatively small portions and a bit overpriced."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A little let down

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 4/29/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been to Paon on several previous occasions. All have been exceptional. If this would have been our first time to Paon, it would not be on our "must return" list. It would be on the "maybe". Service was very good as well as the ambience. The food, I had scallops which were sort of bland along with the vegetable ragout. One of our guests had the cervina venison. The plate appeared with two small (even for the cervina) chops. Our guest ordered these with specific instructions to err on the rare side. They were medium. This was on a Monday night and we had two special guests with us. A likely combination for the experience not to be as we have previously experienced. I don't think Paon will be a new choice for their dining. Too bad."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

2nd time at this restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"2nd time at this restaurant and we were equally as delighted. Very good food, great service, wonderful neighborhood gem. The pheasant was excellent over a bed of swiss chard and risotto with carrots and peas. Other entree was rack of lamb cooked to perfection.
on our list when we go to Carlsbad......"
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 8 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Carlsbad Getaway

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Picked Paon as our dinner spot on a quick one night getaway. To say we were impressed is an understatement. From the greeting at the door and confirmation of our Open Table reservation thru our discussions over menu items and suitable wines we were surprised by the attention to detail shown. The wine list is outstanding and the food was super. The pheasant was perfectly cooked and the short ribs were so tender the meat seemed to melt in your mouth. We will definetly eat at Paon the next time we are in Carlsbad, CA."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 9 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Some of the best prepared

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Some of the best prepared food I've had in a long time."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Kind of Average for us

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Was highly recommended so we were a little disappointed. Salad was overdressed for us. We also thought the goat cheese and bread was little bland and ordinary. The Indian prawns were very good. Very nice place."
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 11 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was excellent. The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was excellent. The restaurant inside was casually elegant, while the outside dining area was lovely."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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Review 12 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I wanted to treat my wife

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I wanted to treat my wife to something special and I was not disappointed.
The food was phenomenal!
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Dined on 04/03/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good menu selection, knowledgable

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good menu selection, knowledgable waiter, of food prep and wine. Little noisy for a slow evening. It is also very noisy if full, in the past. We like it. As a casual alternative the bar offers ambiance and JK is a great bartender. They offer a good bar menu that should satisfy anyone."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2009
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 14 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went with a group of four

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Went with a group of four and we sat outside on the patio. Was perfect with the heaters on. We shared appetizers and then got our own entrees. Everyone raved about how delicious everything was. The waiters were attentive and kept our glasses full.
Was very expensive, so save this place for a special occasion. Our dinner companions said that they enjoy the lunch menu and people watching during the day, so we will have to go back and check it out during the day.
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Dined on 03/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just a wonderful restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Just a wonderful restaurant with good food, good service, and pleasant environment along with a good wine list."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 16 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Paon is fabulous

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food at Paon is so good! It is definitely a restaurant you can count on every time you dine there. Be sure to order the gnocchi and apple salad. I had their grilled halibut the last time we were there. Yum!!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great experience, but bad greeting.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great experience, but my friend, a Buddhist monk, and I were greeted very coldly by a thin, unsmiling neighbor, who acted hostile to us. I found a really nice guy, Brian, who did a terrific job, but the initial greeting really left a bad taste in our mouths."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

superb food. superb service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"superb food. superb service. superb wines. superb dining."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Had lunch here and it was

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had lunch here and it was so delicious that we retuned for dinner within the week. Food is fantastic and plentiful. Restaurant has wonderful menu without being pretentious. Desserts are creative and well worth the calories (you can have fresh fruit if you prefer). Wait staff is charming and helpful. Chef is more than willing to make adjustments for your palate...and is very creative. Bottom line, can't wait to return. Also looking forward to summer to take advantage of their beautiful outside dinning area."
Dined on 03/04/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 21 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dinner was delicious, portions

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Dinner was delicious, portions were a good size, and service was good."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ok to bring kids if you are

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Ok to bring kids if you are able to sit outside, since it's a little louder on the street. Halibut slightly overcooked, but otherwise, very good experience - squash soup was excellent, and their bread is just fantastic - warm, light and crispy crust."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 23 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Paon has beautiful atmosphere,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Paon has beautiful atmosphere, the french bread is excellent, the service is good and there are several different areas to enjoy your meal. The only complaint I have is there were no specials information written anywhere, we ended up with the halibut but it was a $38 meal, that may have changed our order if we had known."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I can't say enough good things

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I can't say enough good things about Paon. From the front door to the check presentation we were treated with respect. Our waiter was so informative and attentive. The ravioli appetizer was fabulous as were our entrees. Everything prepared to perfection with beautiful presentation. The suggested wine pairing was spot on. This was our 5th visit and we will return and continue to recommend. Thank you Paon"
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went on the recommendation

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We went on the recommendation of friends and we were not disappointed. Every bite was fantastic and better than the previous. The service was very polite, informative and attentive."
Dined on 02/18/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Every trip we make to Carlsbad

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Every trip we make to Carlsbad we always make sure we dine at least once at Paon. Once again we were delighted with the quality of our dining experience. The food was outstanding and the service impeccable."
Dined on 02/19/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

My wife and I went on a strong

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My wife and I went on a strong recommendation from a fellow foodie friend.
Overall, this was a 3 star restaurant with 4 star prices.
Service was very good, and excellent recommendations on wines by the glass.
I had a pheasant on truffle risotto. The risotto was superb (some of the best I've had) but the pheasant was boring. At $34 I was expecting something more interesting than the equivalent of a roasted chicken breast.
The wife had the flat iron pork. Again the side was superb. The Spatzele was interesting, novel and delicious. However the pork was overcooked, tough and boring.
Appetizers, soup, desert were all pretty good but nothing to write home about.
Overall, for $150 we could have had a much better meal elsewhere.
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Dined on 02/17/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 28 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The rack of lamb, ordered

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The rack of lamb, ordered medium rare, was served rare. The dinner, our anniversary, was spoiled by a table of six next to us. The noise, particularly from one man, was deafening. We considered leaving. I have been to Paon before and this had not been a problem so I will go back on special occasions and make sure to order my meat "medium"."
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Romantic, Tasty, Classy

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We come here mostly for personal special events and go all out for ourselves -- champagne when we arrive, then wine, appetizers, soup or salad, entree. We spend a lot of money but it is worth it. Our waiter kept an unobtrusive eye on our progression through the meal and brought us each course right when we needed it. The staff works as a team to keep everything running smoothly. We feel pampered and special, which is why we keep coming back. If you can, sit on the patio -- it is always warm enough and the plants and fountain make it romantic."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ooh la la CA

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"French inspired, California desired. Our Host was congenial, friendly and a delightful bon vivant. Our waiter, Jessie C. was fabulously knowledgeable about the menu as well as the wine list. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and left sated, relaxed and happy."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

been there 3 times now...best

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"been there 3 times now...best food and service I've ever had"
Dined on 02/10/2013
 2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Jesse our server was fantastic

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Jesse our server was fantastic and it was an overall enjoyable dining experience."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2013
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Review 33 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

PAON is our favorite place

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"PAON is our favorite place to go for fine dining. The food is always delicious and the service is better than any other restaurant in north county. Love it and can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 34 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

With a limited number of choices

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"With a limited number of choices for a quiet dinner in No County Coastal I was looking forward to the evening. Service was great, the food while far better than the normal fare around the area, it was nothing exciting. Ambiance could have mad a step up with table cloths, especially at that price range.
Whiole it was too early in the season to eat outside I would like to come back later and try again, especially with the nice patio and not on the main street"
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 35 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"A wonderful continental restaurant"
Dined on 01/20/2013
 2008
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Review 36 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great french cuisine + outstanding

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great french cuisine + outstanding service = PAON restaurant is such a wonderful and friendly place. Best bartenders I have meet. Everyone has a smile and you can clearly see they enjoy their establishment. Another plus of PAON is that they have a separate wine bar attached to the restaurant. I will be making this place one of my usual spots!
Thanks PAON and staff!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 37 for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice upscale in Carlsbad.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Nice upscale in Carlsbad. French meets California cuisine."
Dined on 01/18/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for PAON Restaurant & Wine Bar
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate