Reviews for L'Hirondelle Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano, CA

It's pretty solid, but I think for the price it should have been better! Lamb ???? - it doesn't have a strange lamb taste, was... definitely fresh - I liked the sauce - main issue for me was the texture, some bits were chewy and didn't fall off the bone asnicely, if wasn't super soft in some parts Mushroom ??? - I think I could have done this myself - essentially butter andparsley and potentially chicken stock Cod ???? - was the special, had champagne sauce - light and delicate - potentially likedthe lamb sauce more because it had more flavor but I appreciated the cod more as a dish Read more

Dog friendly, excellent French / Belgium brunch with free flowing champagne $20/pp Beef sandwich was amazing with French bread... that was the perfect consistency A+ Salmon sandwich incredible mix of flavors (brea cheese, dill and tarragon) A+ Mushrooms withcrab and Swiss cheese A+ Read more

Had a wonderful experience at L'Hirondelle tonight. The outdoor seating was so nice and inviting. The owner and his staff were... not only very friendly, but attentive and relational. I had the Filet Mignon and it was the absolute perfect medium rare, meltedin my mouth. We were celebrating my father's birthday and he wasn't thrilled with his entrée, so the owner for him a differententrée without any hassel and he was happy to do it. The second entrée hit the spot for my Dad. They even brought my dad afree birthday dessert, the berry sorbet with candles. I also brought my 2yr old son, who they were extremely accommodating for.Had a wonderful experience with delicious food. Highly recommend L'Hirondelle for a wonderful atmosphere, food and service. Read more

This is a lovely, old fashioned place that's somehow been perfectly preserved from the 50's. Feels like walking into your... grandma's place. Old, but well cared for, warm and comfortable. Even the staff somehow seems old fashioned. Friendly andgenuinely welcoming. Located in the busy downtown SJC/train station area, but it is hidden away on the outer fringe so they areusually not busy. During the afternoon, you can hear the bells from the San Juan mission across the street and the occasionaltrains passing nearby. Great San Juan experience. The menu is also old fashioned. (cherry jubilee desert! ). I wouldn't saythe food is spectacular but it is good comfort food that certainly adds to the overall experience. I love coming here foroccasional time travel. Read more

We walked across the Cathedral for Fathers Day lunch. Menu was maybe limited for today only as we were given days menu. I had... the shrimp cocktail, four huge fresh pieces with a sauce tainted with wasabi it bit a little but it was good. My wife had thechicken curry salad pleasantly presented with season fresh fruits. I had the beef, tender & savory. We could have had dessertbut we were going someplace else for that. The small crew was attentive & solicitous, the patio looked fresh & inviting. Thetables tho closely put together isn?t intrusive from the next table diners. On a beautiful waning days of Spring, this was agood choice. Shout out to our servers, our waiter?s quiet elegance added to our favorable lunch experience. Truly recommended Read more

Had a lovely lunch on their patio with a friend last week. This small gem was the perfect spot! The staff was attentive and... friendly, the patio was so pretty & intimate, the parking was ample, and the food was OUT of this WORLD delicious (andphotogenic). Hands down, one of my new favorite spots! Read more

A really good experience at San Juan Capistrano. Glad to dine here, pleasant Spring day sitting outside w all the surrounding... bougainvillea (my favorite flower). Food was delicious from start to finish! We ordered pate and frog legs for starters; trout,duck salad, bratwurst & sauerkraut and kobe burger as main entrees and finish w chocolate torte and ice cream. All the disheswere so good. Service was excellent too, very attentive. We'll come back again when we visit. Read more

Amazing french restaurant with delicious food and excellent service. They offer both outdoor and indoor service although at this... moment it?s outdoor during lunch service. It is well shaded with umbrellas and nature trade. It is my go to restaurantwhenever visited San Juan Capistrano. There is free parking behind the restaurant in the shopping plaza. I highly recommendthe escargot dish! Read more