Our party of 4 consisting of myself my wife my sister and my brother-in-law had the pleasure to dine at Chez Paul on a Wednesday...the dining experience was outstanding with the highest attention to service from the entire staff. We most certainly will return..Thank you Paul and staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda LaRocca
Best dinner anywhere in the Daytona/Ormond Beach area. Service above par, friendly and personal. Joe’s Caesar salad is a must! Chef Paul’s food, especially his sauces, are superb! We will definitely be back as much as possible. Thank you for making my birthday such a special occasion. Andy &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad for Two
Stacey Weber
Quite simply, a magnificent experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristopher Schwartz
We booked one month in advance for my 34 birthday. When we arrived a few minutes early we were sent to the bar….for 30 min. A second party came in and was seated instantaneously which was very frustrating. I was given one very small glass of champagne for the trouble. That was a nice gesture. The service after we finally got our table was fairly steady but nothing exceptional. One thing you’ll notice is in its attempts to be fine dining you are offered extremely small everything. The first thing we we had was bread and oil which was fine but not memorable. The bread was hot but the oil and herbs tasted stale was very conservative. We were offered more bread but that offer came too late. The next thing which was my FAVORITE OF THE ENTIRE MEAL was a delicious peach mango palate cleanser which was phenomenal. Just the right amount of sweet and served in a nice unique way. Very good. Our food came out pretty quickly. As you can see my girl got scallops which I tried and was very tasty with a nice rich white sauce but the portions were laughable for $28. I got steak au poivre. It WAS THE WORST I HAVE EVER HAD. It was absolutely drenched in an overwhelming bitter and metal peppercorn. It was however cooked to the correct medium rare but it didn’t really matter because it was almost inedible. The potatoes were emaciated and Rick hard. The carrots had a bizarre fizzy taste to them. Chef Paul was nice enough and checked in on us. One of this time he bragged hot he cooks his carrots in club soda. It was a strange reveal. The major other problem I suspect is because of the extremely small quarters and frequent check ins, unless your willing to have a very uncomfortable face to face with the staff or chef Paul your limited to basically one choice: choke it down and lie, which I suspect is what’s happening for him to still be serving this terrible, one dimensional, visually stomach turning steak. The staff at the end did come over and attempted to do a casual end of meal review but the pressure on them is very apparent. The atmosphere is warm and comforting. Upon a more thorough observation I can see that the tables, chairs silverware and rugs haven’t been updated once since the place must have opened. Chef Paul was polite and has the charm and warmth you would hope though having a Bluetooth head set on is off putting and you never know if you’re getting his full attention. He looks very tired and like his personal pride and quality has taken a major hit and seen better decades. I would sadly not recommend
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jason Declemente
Loved it, highly recommend the table side Cesar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn Newpoff
1st time here & was everything we hoped it would be. The food, drinks, desserts & everything in between were wonderful. We’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donald Caruso
I am unable to review this “Gourmet” restaurant as I’ve attempted to make reservations for the past 4 days for a week from now. No reservations online, please call. Multiple calls, no one answers! Press # 1 for reservations or dining questions. Left messages with return number to call back. Have yet to receive a return call. I live in Daytona, have dined at many excellent restaurants in town, some do not take reservations, others accept online, or answer their phone to take a reservation. If this establishment doesn’t take reservations? Fine then add that to your website. Since it states to call, then either answer the phone or at best return calls. My concern is if the lack of customer service in making a reservation is poor how would the quality of service be while dining?
Karen Laudisio
Had so much fun here new yrs eve. Staff was friendly, Paul is entertaining, food was excellent. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Otto Gulacsy
Fabulous experience.anniversary utmost top notch meal from start to finish n service!! Have to experience!!
What an experience!! Highly recommended. The chef is OUTSTANDING and worth experiencing. It was a 10/10 for us!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad for Two, Lobster Ravioll, House Salad
Pat Cassella
A unique dining experience in Daytona that combines fresh gourmet food and a chef with a large personality. Plan on a long and entertaining night with a verbal menu, lots of conversation and laughs. Not inexpensive but a special occasion treat..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Commissioner Nagle
What a wonderful find. A special place with delightful food, quirky delightful staff and a unique experience. Staff was very attentive and friendly and Paul just entertained us.Special experience. No menu, Paul just explains what he has made. Slow and steady and everything was very good. We hope to return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto and Portuguese Bread, Calamari
Becky Berman
Food was good but full of oil. I prefer flavor over grease any day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Mark Sias “The Notary Ninja Show” Noble Notary and Legal Documen
Wow. What a lovely and delicious experience. A six course meal full of flavor and pizazz. Definitely a 10/10.
Most amazing meal. We go back again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbet
Our party of 4 consisting of myself my wife my sister and my brother-in-law had the pleasure to dine at Chez Paul on a Wednesday...the dining experience was outstanding with the highest attention to service from the entire staff. We most certainly will return..Thank you Paul and staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best dinner anywhere in the Daytona/Ormond Beach area. Service above par, friendly and personal. Joe’s Caesar salad is a must! Chef Paul’s food, especially his sauces, are superb! We will definitely be back as much as possible. Thank you for making my birthday such a special occasion. Andy &
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad for Two
Quite simply, a magnificent experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We booked one month in advance for my 34 birthday. When we arrived a few minutes early we were sent to the bar….for 30 min. A second party came in and was seated instantaneously which was very frustrating. I was given one very small glass of champagne for the trouble. That was a nice gesture. The service after we finally got our table was fairly steady but nothing exceptional. One thing you’ll notice is in its attempts to be fine dining you are offered extremely small everything. The first thing we we had was bread and oil which was fine but not memorable. The bread was hot but the oil and herbs tasted stale was very conservative. We were offered more bread but that offer came too late. The next thing which was my FAVORITE OF THE ENTIRE MEAL was a delicious peach mango palate cleanser which was phenomenal. Just the right amount of sweet and served in a nice unique way. Very good. Our food came out pretty quickly. As you can see my girl got scallops which I tried and was very tasty with a nice rich white sauce but the portions were laughable for $28. I got steak au poivre. It WAS THE WORST I HAVE EVER HAD. It was absolutely drenched in an overwhelming bitter and metal peppercorn. It was however cooked to the correct medium rare but it didn’t really matter because it was almost inedible. The potatoes were emaciated and Rick hard. The carrots had a bizarre fizzy taste to them. Chef Paul was nice enough and checked in on us. One of this time he bragged hot he cooks his carrots in club soda. It was a strange reveal. The major other problem I suspect is because of the extremely small quarters and frequent check ins, unless your willing to have a very uncomfortable face to face with the staff or chef Paul your limited to basically one choice: choke it down and lie, which I suspect is what’s happening for him to still be serving this terrible, one dimensional, visually stomach turning steak. The staff at the end did come over and attempted to do a casual end of meal review but the pressure on them is very apparent. The atmosphere is warm and comforting. Upon a more thorough observation I can see that the tables, chairs silverware and rugs haven’t been updated once since the place must have opened. Chef Paul was polite and has the charm and warmth you would hope though having a Bluetooth head set on is off putting and you never know if you’re getting his full attention. He looks very tired and like his personal pride and quality has taken a major hit and seen better decades. I would sadly not recommend
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Loved it, highly recommend the table side Cesar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st time here & was everything we hoped it would be. The food, drinks, desserts & everything in between were wonderful. We’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am unable to review this “Gourmet” restaurant as I’ve attempted to make reservations for the past 4 days for a week from now. No reservations online, please call. Multiple calls, no one answers! Press # 1 for reservations or dining questions. Left messages with return number to call back. Have yet to receive a return call. I live in Daytona, have dined at many excellent restaurants in town, some do not take reservations, others accept online, or answer their phone to take a reservation. If this establishment doesn’t take reservations? Fine then add that to your website. Since it states to call, then either answer the phone or at best return calls. My concern is if the lack of customer service in making a reservation is poor how would the quality of service be while dining?
Had so much fun here new yrs eve. Staff was friendly, Paul is entertaining, food was excellent. Will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous experience.anniversary utmost top notch meal from start to finish n service!! Have to experience!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Restaurantji Recommends
What an experience!! Highly recommended. The chef is OUTSTANDING and worth experiencing. It was a 10/10 for us!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad for Two, Lobster Ravioll, House Salad
A unique dining experience in Daytona that combines fresh gourmet food and a chef with a large personality. Plan on a long and entertaining night with a verbal menu, lots of conversation and laughs. Not inexpensive but a special occasion treat..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a wonderful find. A special place with delightful food, quirky delightful staff and a unique experience. Staff was very attentive and friendly and Paul just entertained us.Special experience. No menu, Paul just explains what he has made. Slow and steady and everything was very good. We hope to return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pesto and Portuguese Bread, Calamari
Food was good but full of oil. I prefer flavor over grease any day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Wow. What a lovely and delicious experience. A six course meal full of flavor and pizazz. Definitely a 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad for Two