L'Hirondelle Restaurant

Quiet quality restaurant with continental food. Excellent quality, ample portions, very friendly service inside or on their patio. Free parking. Across from the Mission and close to the historic district. A gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A very friendly restaurant with great food. I will come back to try other food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Had the petite filet mignon with roasted potatoes. Excellent! My mom had the pate plate, and she said it was very good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gourmet meals in pleasant setting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was our first time there. We had impeccable service and the food was exceptional. The patio was a beautiful surrounding. The sound of the fountain made a perfect match for the lighting as well. It was a wonderful place for an engagement dinner. So I did. And she said YES!! It was a magical night. Thank you to Josh and his beautiful wife, Leona. They made the night so comfortable and their service and kindness will always be appreciated and remembered. Thank you for all you did for us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Mushroom Farci

We drove 130 miles round trip to celebrate our anniversary. Our evening exceeded our expectations. The escargot was delicious, the hot bacon spinach salad was perfect and our roasted duck, with the orange sauce was excellent. So many other items on the menu that we couldn't experience will necessitate a return trip, or trips. Many fond memories of fine dining were revived.
Valerie and Travis Montgomery

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I went to L'Hirondelle with my mom on a Wednesday night recently, and we really enjoyed our experience! Classic, restaurant's restaurant: lovely ambiance, great service, and beautiful food. It gives "Mastering the Art of French Cooking", and my mom even got the beef bourguignon. My dish was superior, however -- I got the scallops, and they were ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. Of course, it helped that the drink pours were generous...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was really hungry when we got here. Served us bread which was warm and fresh. So good that we all consumed 1 basket per person (about 4 slices per basket). Their calamari steak is excellent! It is not available every time...just ask your host if you can order and they'll check with the kitchen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place is such a quaint spot right across from the Mission. We met here with family from LA since this was a decent middle point. The food and service did not disappoint. This was real French cuisine made with fresh ingredients which always make food taste better. The wine list was great too. We will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely amazing food, service, and atmosphere. We went with two young children (one with special needs) and they were so friendly and accommodating. They have their own parking lot and handicap parking, very easy to get to. Highly recommend!

Parking: Behind restaurant, they have their own lot with plenty of spots

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Escargot

I’ve dined here several times, everything is top notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb

Service was not so good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

We got a great table next to the fountain at the terrace, we didn’t have a great expectations since we just picked the place for the setting but we were pleasantly surprised by some of the best informal French food we’ve had in the United States.The attention to detail in the ingredients used on their dishes is evident. The food seems to have been hand picked for ripeness and beauty. Everything was served to perfection. Attention to detail makes this one of the best restaurants we’ve been in a long, long time. It feels like having lunch in the Mediterranean.Service was great by the owner, we could have stayed there all afternoon enjoying the place. So far, the best reason to return to San Juan Capistrano.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food, cozy but elegant, French restaurant.The hosts make you feel like family.Located in old town San Juan Capistrano, across from the mission, L’Hirondelle is a family owned restaurant.Our family has been coming here for years and it’s a local favorite.Recommend the filet with Béarnaise sauce. If you want an appetizer start with the Mushroom Farci (shrimp, crab & cheese) in a cream sauce ?.If you happen to come by on the weekend and it’s Sunday morning have Champagne Brunch on the patio.Excellent food, great staff, highly recommended!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stuffed Mushrooms, Tarragon Chicken, Escargots De Bourgogne, French Onion Soup Gratinee, Salad, Mushroom Farci

This restaurant is absolutely charming and delicious! Everything we ordered was superb, it is hard to choose a favorite dish of the night.The escargot were perfectly garlicky, the French onion soup was so decadent with the gruyere cheese, the volcano lamb shank just peeled off the bone and the sauce was spectacular, the rack of lamb was cooked to perfection with a perfect crust and the desserts were amazing not too sweet, just perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Escargots De Bourgogne, French Onion Soup Gratinee, Volcano Lamb Shank, Tiramisu, Rack of Lamb