L'Hirondelle Restaurant

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.

Always wonderful with great service

This is a lovely, old fashioned place that has 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 and genuinely welcoming. Located in the busy downtown SJC/train station area, but it is hidden away on the outer fringe so they are usually not busy. During the afternoon, you can hear the bells from the San Juan mission across the street and the occasional trains passing nearby. Great San Juan experience. The menu is also old fashioned. (cherry jubilee desert! ). I wouldn't say the food is spectacular but it is good comfort food that certainly adds to the overall experience. I love coming here for occasional time travel.

Family owned and operated French food in San Juan Capistrano. Great food. Try the steak au poivre or one of their half plated with an appetizer and of course some wine. The house Cabernet is a good price and pour by the glass. Bon Noel!

My wife and I shared the fruit, cheese and pate plate which was lovely. I had the dinner plate of beef bourguignon which was excellent, but I should have ordered the small plate, as I could not finish it all after the appetizer and French Onion Soup. The soup was outstanding. I would recommend this place for a special, intimate dinner. It is quite expensive, but in my opinion worth it for the food, service and friendly and welcoming staff. Parking: The lot immediately in front of the restaurant is free, next row costs $5 cash or Venmo.