L’HIRONDELLE BELGIAN-FRENCH BISTRO European dining adventure

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Michael Hepworth

 

 

L’HIRONDELLE BELGIAN-FRENCH BISTRO

 

Like Stepping Back Into the Time of Old World Dining

By Kay Schroeder

 

San Juan Capistrano(Perfect Meal Today)4/23/15/–Step back into a time when dining was more than just eating. A visit to L’Hirondelle French-Belgian Bistro will transport you into an old world, European dining adventure where and when dining was celebrated as a time to slow down and savor the cultural aspects of the food and wine experience.

Established in 1982, L’Hirondelle has occupied the quaint building patterned after an old barn located in San Juan Capistrano and is located at 31631 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (across from the Mission), Phone:949-661-0425, FAX: 949-661-3405www.lhirondellesjc.com.  Open Daily: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, and 5:00 pm – 9:15 pm.  Free parking is immediately in front of the restaurant.

Service at this family-owned and operated restaurant was attentive without being intrusive; a nice enhancement to the informal ambience on the beautifully decorated patio; perfect for brunch or lunch.

This restaurant is a great choice when you are looking for a quaint and very romantic setting for that special occasion.  The inside seating harkens back to a time of elegance. Your guest(s) are sure to be excited, pleased, and impressed with your restaurant selection.

L’Hirondelle’s menu includes many of the wonderfully nostalgic classic French-Belgian items such as Beef Bourguignon, Sweetbreads Chasseur, Frog legs, French Onion Soup Gratinee, Crème Brulee, and Cherries Jubilee.  Also on the menu are favorite standards like Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon, and Atlantic Salmon.

L’Hirondelle’s Beef Bourguignon has received the prestigious Best of San Juan – People’s Choice Best Main Dish award for the last four years in a row.

For those with a smaller appetite, the Petite-Plates menu offers eight of the dinner entrée items in smaller sizes with smaller prices.

Diners should have no trouble finding just the right wine from the thoughtfully chosen wines on L’Hirondelle’s wine list.

Our party of three ordered the following:  the Kobe Burger with caramelized onions and Gorgonzola cheese, Eggs Benedict, and Beef Bourguignon.  The burger was cooked medium-rare, exactly as ordered. The Eggs Benedict’s egg whites were firm, and the yolks had the perfect consistency. The award-winning Beef Bourguignon did not disappoint with its richly seasoned wine sauce and tender sirloin beef tips.

Roasted Chicken Salad
Roasted Chicken Salad
Pate Maison
Pate Maison

 

BRUNCH MENU

 

Champagne Brunch Additional $10.00 to Any Lunch Item Includes Champagne and a choice of Soup Du Jour or Mixed Greens Salad with House Dressing.  No Split Entrées for Brunch

 

Specialty Drinks:

Mimosa 8.00

Champagne and Fresh Orange Juice

Hibiscus 8.00

Champagne, Fresh Orange Juice, and Cranberry Juice

Bellini 8.00

Champagne and Peach Nectar

Greyhound 8.00

Fresh Grapefruit Juice and Soju

(Soju is a Korean distilled rice liquor with high potency)

Screwdriver 8.00

Fresh Orange Juice and Soju

L’Hirondelle’s Spicy Bloody Mary 9.00

Soju and House Bloody Mary Mix

Free Flowing House Champagne 15.00

with Entrée

Egg Dishes:  Served with Roasted Potatoes and Fresh Fruit

Eggs Benedict 15.00

Served with Roasted Potatoes and Fresh Fruit

Ham and Egg Scramble 15.00

Tomatoes, Swiss Cheese, and Hollandaise Sauce

Salmon and Egg Scramble 16.00

Capers, Onions, Fresh Dill and Hollandaise Bacon Benedict 15.00

Poached Eggs, English Muffin, Bacon, and Hollandaise

 

Scallop Special
Scallop Special

Salads:

Chicken Curry Salad 15.00

Celery, Raisins, Almonds and Apples

Duck Salad 19.00

Mixed Greens, Berries, Walnuts in a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Asian Ahi Salad 18.00

Escargots de Bourgogne
Escargots de Bourgogne

 

Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers in a Sesame Ginger Dressing

Roasted Chicken Salad 15.00

Spinach, Berries, Walnuts and Brie with a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Salmon Salad 18.00

Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion in a Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette

Low Carb Kobe Burger 16.00

Served on a bed of Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette topped with

Melted Swiss Cheese and an Artichoke Heart

 Entrees  Served with our Famous Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables

Beef Bourguignon 18.00

Sirloin Tips Simmered with Bacon, Onions and Mushrooms in a Rich Wine Sauce

Lamb Bucco 19.00

Lamb Shanks Simmered in a Merlot Wine Sauce

Atlantic Salmon 18.00

Creamy Dill Sauce

Fresh Trout 17.00

Lemon Butter and Capers

Chicken Pasta 16.00

Chicken Breast, Mixed Vegetables in a Garlic Cream Sauce

Seafood Pasta 19.00

Fresh fish and Shellfish in a Garlic Cream Sauce

Tarragon Crusted Chicken 16.00

Breaded Chicken Breast with a Dijon Mustard Sauce

Fresh Baguette Sandwiches:  Served with French Fries and Fruit

Salmon Sandwich 17.00

Brie, Capers, Onions, Dill and Hollandaise

Chicken Curry Sandwich or Salad 15.00

Celery, Raisins, Almonds and Apples

Kobe Burger 16.00

Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola

B.L.T. L’Hirondelle Style 14.00

Cucumber, Red Onion and our House Dressing

Lamb Burger 17.00

Tatziki Sauce, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Brioche Bun

 

Salmon Scrambel
Salmon Scrambel

LUNCH ENTREES

All Entrees Served with our Famous Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables

Beef Bourguignon 18.00

Sirloin Tips Simmered with Bacon, Onions and Mushrooms in a Rich Wine Sauce

Tarragon Crusted Chicken Breast 16.00

Served with a Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce

Atlantic Salmon 18.00

Served in a Creamy Dill Sauce

Fresh Trout 17.00

Lemon Butter and Capers

Fresh Salmon Scramble 16.00

Eggs with Onions, Capers, Dill and Hollandaise

Picnic Plate 19.00

Pate Maison, Chicken Breast, Cheese and Fresh Fruits

Bratwurst Plate 19.00

Sauerkraut, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables, Dijon Mustard Sauce

Chicken Curry Salad
Chicken Curry Salad

Fresh Baguette Sandwiches:

Served with Choice of Garlic French Fries, Fresh Fruit, or Special Daily Salad

B.L.T. 14.00

L’Hirondelle Style

Chicken Sandwich 15.00

Chicken Breast, Roasted Peppers, Red Onion, Goat Cheese

Chicken Curry Sandwich or Salad 15.00

Celery, Raisins, Almonds and Apples

Salmon Sandwich 17.00

Brie, Capers, Onions, Dill and Hollandaise

Kobe Burger 16.00

Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola

Grilled Cheese 13.00

Gouda and Sharp Cheddar on a Baguette

Lamb Burger 16.00

Tatziki, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Brioche Bun

Philly Beef Sandwich 17.00

Swiss Cheese, Mushrooms, Horseradish, Onions

Bratwurst Sandwich 16.00

Sauerkraut, Dijon Mustard Sauce

Trout
Trout

Salads:

Duck Salad 19.00

Mixed Greens, Berries, Walnuts in a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Asian Ahi Salad 18.00

Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers in a Sesame Ginger Dressing

Roasted Chicken Salad 15.00

Spinach, Berries, Walnuts and Brie with a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Low Carb Kobe Burger 16.00

Served on a bed of Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette topped with

Melted Swiss Cheese and an Artichoke Heart

Salmon Salad 18.00

Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Feta, Olives in a Sherry Vinaigrette

Asian Chicken Salad 15.00

Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Carrots and a Sesame Dressing

Sour de Jour Mushroom Cream
Sour de Jour Mushroom Cream

 

PETITE PLATES

Served with a choice of Potatoes or Vegetables:

Tarragon Crusted Chicken Breast 16.00

Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce

Beef Bourguignon 18.00

Sirloin Tips Simmered with Bacon, Onions, and Mushrooms in a Rich Wine Sauce

Shrimp Maison 19.00

Jumbo Prawns Sautéed in Garlic Butter, White Wine Cream Sauce

Petite Filet 19.00

Béarnaise Sauce with Artichoke Hearts

Duck Breast 18.00

Pan Seared with Chef’s Sauce

Half Rack of Lamb 19.00

Rosemary Sauce

Atlantic Salmon 18.00

Creamy Dill Sauce

Filet of Petrale Sole 18.00

Breaded, Lemon Butter and Caper Sauce

DINNER ENTREES

All Entrees Served with Potatoes and Vegetable Medley Add Soup du Jour or Mixed Greens Salad with our House Dressing $3

Tarragon Crusted Chicken Breast 22.00

Served with a Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce

Poulet Marie Antoinette 22.00

Boneless Chicken Breast, Swiss Cheese, Mushrooms, Baked in a Sherry-Cream Sauce

Roast Duck 31.00

Served with your choice of Orange, Cherry, or Green Peppercorn Sauce

Sweetbreads Chasseur 31.00

With a touch of Garlic and Mushrooms, baked in a Sherry Wine Sauce

Rack of Lamb 37.00

Served in a Rosemary Sauce

Lamb Bucco 28.00

Lamb Shanks Simmered in a Merlot Wine Sauce

Beef Bourguignon 27.00

 

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Sirloin Tips Simmered with Bacon, Onions and Mushrooms in a Rich Wine Sauce

Pepper Steak 34.00

New York Cut with Black Peppercorns in a Brandy Sauce

Filet Mignon 37.00

Béarnaise Sauce with Artichoke Hearts

Pepper Filet Mignon 37.00

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Black Peppercorns in a Brandy Sauce

Shrimp Maison 30.00

Jumbo Prawns Sautéed in Garlic Butter, White Wine Cream Sauce

Atlantic Salmon 28.00

Served in a Creamy Dill Sauce

Filet of Petrale Sole 29.00

Breaded with Lemon, Butter and Caper Sauce

New York Steak 35.00

Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

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DESSERT

Callebaut Belgian Chocolate Torte 8.00

Flour-less Chocolate Torte garnished with a berry sauce and fresh mixed berries A La Mode add ($1)

Crème Brûlée 7.00

Vanilla Custard with Caramelized Sugar

Caramel Custard 7.00

Vanilla Custard with Homemade Caramel Sauce

Fresh Crêpe with Mixed Berries 9.00

Berry Sauce, Fresh Mixed Berries and Vanilla Ice Cream

Coupe Maison 7.50

Vanilla Ice Cream and our Homemade Caramel Sauce

L’Hirondelle Special Ice Cream 7.50

Ask for flavor.

Cherries Jubilee for Two 12.50

Flambéed Black Cherries served over Vanilla Ice Cream

Traditional Cheese Plate 12.50

Assorted Cheeses, Fresh Fruit and Crackers

 

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Michael Hepworth

287 S.Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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