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Best French restaurants nearby. Discover the best French food in Carmel. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for French restaurants near you.. The first thing you need to know about Carmel: Clint Eastwood used to be the mayor, so don’t come here if you’re a hooligan. But if you’re after a romantic getaway to a seaside, art-filled village, Carmel might be perfect for you. You can even bring your dog—Carmel’s hotels, restaurants and galleries are remarkably Fido-friendly.
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10. Etats-Unis French American Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 210susie
Chef Soerke re-creates classic, simple, delicious French and French-American fare in this small space. He also has been certified as "green and sustainable," setting a standard for this eco-tourism destination. Highly recommend. Moderately-priced, knowledgeable wait staff, good wine list.
9. Etats-Unis French American Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 210susie
Chef Soerke re-creates classic, simple, delicious French and French-American fare in this small space. He also has been certified as "green and sustainable," setting a standard for this eco-tourism destination. Highly recommend. Moderately-priced, knowledgeable wait staff, good wine list.
8. Lafayette French Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By 183katrinah
We are totally baffled as to why this place gets great reviews! We came because loads of people said it was great. After waiting 25 minutes for 4 crepes (in an empty restaurant) they were completely underwhelming. What works cost â¬3 in France cost $14 and they werenât even well prepared - we had the ham, cheese and egg crepe. To start do note it was a crepe and not a savoury galette as one would normally expect, but the cheese had not been melted and the egg had been fried separately and just thrown on. Service was terrible (worthy of Parisian terrible!) and we left with a hefty check, still hungry, and extremely disappointed. Iâm sure that if youâre the $15 avocado toast loving person youâll like this place but this is not for us.
7. Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
Executive Chef Justin Cogley's and Executive Pastry Chef Ron Mendoza's cooking philosophy is built first and foremost on spontaneity. With access to an array of outstanding local products as well as ingredients and artisan purveyors from around the world,
Reviewed By Tammy H
Special place to have dinner. Fixed menu limited the choices of a Pescatarian but the dishes were well prepared and service staff lead by Jasmine were excellent! Try it sometime when you would like to splurge as it was a $400 person dinner with wine pairing
6. Etats-Unis French American Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 210susie
Chef Soerke re-creates classic, simple, delicious French and French-American fare in this small space. He also has been certified as "green and sustainable," setting a standard for this eco-tourism destination. Highly recommend. Moderately-priced, knowledgeable wait staff, good wine list.
5. L'escargot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
L'Escargot is a French restaurant in Carmel, California with a warm, romantic dining room area and with plenty of space between tables.
Reviewed By BillyKmd
We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday, and it did not let us down. The atmosphere is cozy, the service fantastic, the food extravagant. We had Escargot, served in the shell with garlic/herb butter, and superb warm bread, Sweetbreads in puff pastry with a slightly sweet herbed sauce, Frogs Legs sauteed in butter in a piquant sauce, and Medallions of Veal,rich and saucy. Wonderful. Since all wines were half priced for Wednesday night, we spurge and score a fabulous wine for a fabulous price. A warm apple tart for desert was divine. I think we like this place.....
4. La Bicyclette
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1483 reviews
Featuring European Country Cuisine, hand-crafted using local ingredients and old world artistry. Our food is simple and spontaneous, blending flavors and cooking techniques in a way that is rooted in tradition yet creative.
Reviewed By avasmimi
Not knowing where to have dinner in Carmel- We were so lucky to pick this place.Kate our server was amazing, the food was amazing, the ambiance and overall dining experience was amazing.Had the Butternut Squash Soup, a Pizza, some olives and of course...some wine, very affordable and AMAZING
3. Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 417 reviews
A relaxing and comforting venue modeled after a European chateau where tables are thoughtfully spaced and fresh flowers, fireplace, candles and soothing musical notes are integral part of the dining experience. The ambience sets the tone for French countr
Reviewed By GlobalVillage
Background: On a family visit to San Jose/Los Gatos, we had some time to visit Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. Hungry, we stopped by Carmel for lunch. Having found structured parking, we liked the feel of Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant and thought we'd give it a try.Verdict: The patisserie serves real food and offers real service. For example, the turkey sandwich is slices from a whole roasted turkey, not packaged lunch meat. Everyone enjoyed what they ate or drank including the coffee, crepes, salads and soups. Plus they gave us a coupon to help pay for the structured parking. Several couples were dining (lunching) there.Hello GlobalVillage,Thank you for choosing to dine with us and for your nice review. I appreciate it.Magdy
2. Portabella
Overall Ratings
4 based on 505 reviews
In Italian, PortaBella means beautiful door. In Carmel, it's a threshold well worth crossing. During the day, passerby on Ocean Avenue are lured in by the sight of diners happily engaged in food and conversation on the picturesque flagstone patio. At nigh
Reviewed By TimDJ1
Looks small from outside, but much more seating in the back, still feels cosy. My partner had the short ribs and I had the osso buco. Best lamb ever, seriously. The waiting staff and the owner/manager were kind and attentive. Just a lovely place and a lovely eating experience, at a a fair price.
1. Etats-Unis French American Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 210susie
Chef Soerke re-creates classic, simple, delicious French and French-American fare in this small space. He also has been certified as "green and sustainable," setting a standard for this eco-tourism destination. Highly recommend. Moderately-priced, knowledgeable wait staff, good wine list.
