Tradition by Pascal Restaurant

NEWPORT BEACH. This soothing, romantic establishment is a long-lived favorite in the area, and its chef, Pascal Olhats, has an experienced knack for delighting patrons with classic French fare. In his hands, that means a grilled beef onglet with shallot sauce and polenta, bouillabaise Provencale, baked sea bass with a thyme crust, and a classic coq au vin. A three-course, prix fixe dinner is a Sunday standard for locals, and lunch specials deliver happily affordable selections to folks on a midday mission.