First off, everyone else enjoyed their salmon and short rib. But the items I got were quite sub par. The biscuits were quite tasty, but mine was over cooked and a bit burned. And it's hard to ask for a replacement when the menu says to order them early because they're from scratch and take 20 min to make.The soup was quite a small cup of Potato Leek soup for $10. It tasted decent, but not worth 40% the price of a short rib.So it is quite expensive, which you might expect from a French Bistro, but for the price I'd expect a bit more quality and consistency in their prized biscuits and soups.
BarbaraR
Lovely french cuisine in a beautiful setting of flowers and gardens. I postponed our mothers day celebration so that we could celebrate here. Glad we did. A little pricey but worth it.
LaurenW
The lunch was for my 5 grand daughters, and they were intrigued by the flavors, the surprises of the dishes, the surroundings, and the luxury of the foods. It was on the high end, price-wise, for me. We walked the gardens following our meal, and had a fantastic experience. It was a very memorable day. It is a beautiful setting. Sincerest compliments to the chef!
LesliH
The gardens are wonderful. Lunch was yummy. It's a beautiful venue for a nice So Cal day! The only negative thing I will say is that - since the quiche was undercooked the last time we were there - we inquired about how it was prepared, which seemed to irritate our waiter. That seemed inappropriate since it was a reasonable question regarding the menu and prior experience. The quiche turned out nice and firm and perfect.
Mother's Day brunch with my mother in law, my mom, and my partner. We loved the food, the atmosphere, and the service! We genuinely had a great time! The Trout & Salmon were our favorites!
Kathryn L. Shah
Just a beautiful garden setting for a delicious gourmet lunch!
MattE
A serene spot nestled among flower beds overflowing with Spring's most showy blossoms, dining at Cafe Jardin feeds the eyes, stomach and soul. While the menu is limited, items are delicious and sufficient in size. For those wishing a quieter environment, tables are set back, still within sight of floral blooming beds, outside the side entrance of the restaurant. Definitely a glorious way to spend an afternoon.
lindas
We had a very nice time in a beautiful garden, food was very tasty, a bit too salty though. I loved the beet salad and my mom and sister both really enjoyed the free range chicken. The service was a bit lacking, never asked what we would like to drink and dropped the ticket before offering dessert.
RachelleS
my beet salad was fresh and beautifully presented and the chicken and mushroom crepe was rich and decadent. We sat outside facing the garden so I was able to enjoy my surroundings while eating as well
TropicalDining
Compliments to the chef! Outstanding menu choices and food delicious! Beautiful gardens and wonderful service! Absolutely perfect spot to have lunch on a lovely spring day! Will do it again soon! PC
Always an amazing experience in the garden setting. Love Pascal's menu options and the feeling of escaping to an oasis. Brought a visitor from North Carolina and she loved it too. I always bring guests or celebrate a friend's birthday here. Thanks for being there!
Janice C.
Wonderful food and amazing garden setting. On the grounds of the Sherman Library & Gardens. Perfect for a special meal or celebration.
Alana T.
Fabulous lunch today, with all 16 of us agreeing, our lunch was just exceptional!!! Pascal, the Master Chef & Restaurateur came out of the kitchen to say hello and be sure we were all loving our delicious lunches. We're all coming back here again, just for the fabulous Mushroom Quiche and wonderful desserts. We all had a great time and we're blown away with how good and perfect all our lunches were with views of the gardens sitting outside. Thank you Tony for arranging everything with us, and planning such a special lunch for everyone, it was fabulous!!!
sfd1
Such a beautiful setting, and fine French cuisine! We greatly appreciated a chance to meet the head chef, who strolled from table to table to make sure that his guests were enjoying themselves. He shared recipes, recommendations, and stories from his native Normandy.
Highschool A.
Gordon Ramsey needs to take some cooking lessons from Chef Pascal! I got the Grilled Octopus, shrimp scampi and lamb salad.
First off, everyone else enjoyed their salmon and short rib. But the items I got were quite sub par. The biscuits were quite tasty, but mine was over cooked and a bit burned. And it's hard to ask for a replacement when the menu says to order them early because they're from scratch and take 20 min to make.The soup was quite a small cup of Potato Leek soup for $10. It tasted decent, but not worth 40% the price of a short rib.So it is quite expensive, which you might expect from a French Bistro, but for the price I'd expect a bit more quality and consistency in their prized biscuits and soups.
Lovely french cuisine in a beautiful setting of flowers and gardens. I postponed our mothers day celebration so that we could celebrate here. Glad we did. A little pricey but worth it.
The lunch was for my 5 grand daughters, and they were intrigued by the flavors, the surprises of the dishes, the surroundings, and the luxury of the foods. It was on the high end, price-wise, for me. We walked the gardens following our meal, and had a fantastic experience. It was a very memorable day. It is a beautiful setting. Sincerest compliments to the chef!
The gardens are wonderful. Lunch was yummy. It's a beautiful venue for a nice So Cal day! The only negative thing I will say is that - since the quiche was undercooked the last time we were there - we inquired about how it was prepared, which seemed to irritate our waiter. That seemed inappropriate since it was a reasonable question regarding the menu and prior experience. The quiche turned out nice and firm and perfect.
Mother's Day brunch with my mother in law, my mom, and my partner. We loved the food, the atmosphere, and the service! We genuinely had a great time! The Trout & Salmon were our favorites!
Just a beautiful garden setting for a delicious gourmet lunch!
A serene spot nestled among flower beds overflowing with Spring's most showy blossoms, dining at Cafe Jardin feeds the eyes, stomach and soul. While the menu is limited, items are delicious and sufficient in size. For those wishing a quieter environment, tables are set back, still within sight of floral blooming beds, outside the side entrance of the restaurant. Definitely a glorious way to spend an afternoon.
We had a very nice time in a beautiful garden, food was very tasty, a bit too salty though. I loved the beet salad and my mom and sister both really enjoyed the free range chicken. The service was a bit lacking, never asked what we would like to drink and dropped the ticket before offering dessert.
my beet salad was fresh and beautifully presented and the chicken and mushroom crepe was rich and decadent. We sat outside facing the garden so I was able to enjoy my surroundings while eating as well
Compliments to the chef! Outstanding menu choices and food delicious! Beautiful gardens and wonderful service! Absolutely perfect spot to have lunch on a lovely spring day! Will do it again soon! PC
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Always an amazing experience in the garden setting. Love Pascal's menu options and the feeling of escaping to an oasis. Brought a visitor from North Carolina and she loved it too. I always bring guests or celebrate a friend's birthday here. Thanks for being there!
Wonderful food and amazing garden setting. On the grounds of the Sherman Library & Gardens. Perfect for a special meal or celebration.
Fabulous lunch today, with all 16 of us agreeing, our lunch was just exceptional!!! Pascal, the Master Chef & Restaurateur came out of the kitchen to say hello and be sure we were all loving our delicious lunches. We're all coming back here again, just for the fabulous Mushroom Quiche and wonderful desserts. We all had a great time and we're blown away with how good and perfect all our lunches were with views of the gardens sitting outside. Thank you Tony for arranging everything with us, and planning such a special lunch for everyone, it was fabulous!!!
Such a beautiful setting, and fine French cuisine! We greatly appreciated a chance to meet the head chef, who strolled from table to table to make sure that his guests were enjoying themselves. He shared recipes, recommendations, and stories from his native Normandy.
Gordon Ramsey needs to take some cooking lessons from Chef Pascal! I got the Grilled Octopus, shrimp scampi and lamb salad.