Parc Bistro-Brasserie

ON POINT SERVICE ! My wife and I don't get down to San Diego much these days now that we live in Irvine which is 84 miles way. However when we have to make a trip such as to our dentist in Bankers Hill we like to catch up with some of our fav restaurants in the area. SO ! On Friday after our midday dental appointments at Dr Chau we walked up here for lunch. It was better to our car in its metered parking spot because parking can be very hard to find in this neighborhood. And the walk will do us good ! A hostess named Rylie welcomed us in friendly manner when we arrived at the front entrance. We like to dine indoors most of the time and it was a hot day...too hot for the sidewalk patio. We gestured towards a bar height table beside the front window...our usual fav spot. No many familiar faces around except for Jeff the long time server here...he seemed to winging it on his own. The lunch menu is not huge but always interesting. CRAFT BEER ! I seldom drink alcohol with lunch but I remembered the lovely Duvel Belgian Ale I enjoyed here on a lunch visit not that long back....served in a colorful Duvel glass. I saw on the beverage menu they had Duvel 6.66 on tap so I asked Jeff our server for one of those and 2 glasses of iced water. BIG SURPRISE ! Jeff returned quickly with my Duvel 6.66 Belgian Blonde Ale in a generic tall glass and placed it in front of me. I asked him why it was not in a Duvel stem glass.....they have all been broken by the patrons he replied. WHATEVER ! When I pay $10 for a Belgian beer on draft in an upscale restaurant I expect the matching glass. Anyway the beer tasted good but there was little point taking a photo of it....it could have been anything. FOOD ! Our COMPLIMENTARY fresh baked Artisan Bread & Olive Tapenade turned up fast courtesy of food runner Tomas. Of course it tasted very delicious ! We liked the sound of the Lobster Arancini Starter ( Lobster risotto croquettes, spicy harissa sauce ) so we kicked off with that. ENTREES ! When you like something on the menu a lot it is hard to change....my wife ordered Wild Mushroom Ravioli ( Organic wild mushrooms, ricotta cheese, tarragon cream sauce ) and I stuck with Steak Frites ( Sliced flat iron steak, sautéed spinach, shoestring fries, peppercorn sauce ). Of course our server Jeff asked how I would like my steak cooked...medium rare thank you. The Lobster Arancini starter hit the table faster than a speeding train courtesy of Tomas the food runner. VERY DELICIOUS ! We tried a bunch of Arancini during our recent vacation in Italy.....love it ! There were a lot of diners on the outdoor patio....not so many inside. At some point I asked Rylie the hostess if Varo the owner was in the house.....he is busy I was told and then corrected me that it is Garo. DAAAH....I should have known that. Our entrees arrived in good time again courtesy of Tomas the food runner. Their kitchen chef & co know their stuff.....our meals tasted as good as on our previous lunch visits. We decided to pass on dessert even though we love what they serve. Just before we left a very well attired woman popped over to our table too say hi....Leticia Mazeron the GM. We enjoyed our lunch immensely !NOTE - Of course with 20 million views of my Yelp reviews and pics world wide in 2023 I can tell you what is great !IF YELP REMOVES THIS REVIEW THEN IT WILL BE REPORTED TO THE BBB FOR EXTORTION !

Excellent! great value. great service. Perfect atmosphere. This is one of our favorite dining spots our dear friend has moved in across the street 525 OliveParc was our choice for wrapping up the visit.

Today a group of 12 from the Senior Residence where I live arranged brunch at La Parc. The food was exceptional. We of course had a variety of entreesbut all were well pleased with their choices. Standouts included the Quiche Lorraineand the Mussels. Those whoordered the various salads also thought them very good.Our waiter was impeccable and took excellent care of our large group. Everyone commented on his professionalism and pleasant demeanor.The restaurant itself has a great ambiance.We hope to return soon.

Delightful Happy Hour before an Organ Concert in Balboa Park. The Happy Hour menu is quite nice with over a dozen items. Happy Hour is served in the bar and at the outdoor tables, which is our preference. The restaurant interior is quite nice and reminiscent of being in Paris.This evening, we enjoyed the Seared Ahi Sliders (4/5 2/$14) and the Tarte Flambeé (5/5 $12). The Tarte is a crispy flatbread topped with French ham, caramelized onions and Emmental cheese. Quite tasty!My favorite cocktail here is the Blood Orange Old Fashioned (5/5 $12.00). Perfection.Street parking only.

Good location if you are going to anything in Balboa park. They have a good happy hour. The food is really good. They do run out of things. They allow dogs on the patio. The service is slow if they are busy. There is plenty of seating inside and out and seating at the bar.

I love Parc Bistro- Brasserie. It is my favorite restaurant San Diego. The food is consistently good and not over priced. The tables have tablecloth, the ambiance is nice, the servers are friendly.I hope I could come more often!! Keep it like this!

Oh la la! What a delightful experience it was to dine early at this charming establishment! My friend and I sat on the patio, soaking in the ambiance as we indulged in the delectable French cuisine, from the appetizers to the desserts. The attentive service from our server added to the nostalgia of the moment.Having passed by this place countless times, given its proximity to my office just a few blocks away, I find myself drawn to its allure. I look forward to revisiting in the future, as each visit evokes a sense of nostalgia that transports me to Europe in the most elegant and gourmet way possible.

an experience to remember. Lovely service, flavorful entrees and an enchanting ambiance.

The salad was delicious and the service provided was excellent. The cloth table cloths are nice anytime lunch or dinner.

best in town, service from our waitress Melina was very personalize... Definitely will be back!