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L'Escargot - Carmel, Carmel, CA

L'Escargot - Carmel

4.8
4.8
1243 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Nestled in a residential neighborhood on Mission Street, three blocks north of Ocean Avenue lies a slice of “Old Carmel”. Originally founded in 1958 by Yvan Nopert and his family, Chef – Owner Kericos Loutas carries on the traditions of superb Country French Cuisine and personalized friendly service. A local favorite for casual fine dining in a romantic atmosphere, L’Escargot offers visitors an alternative to the “tourist experience”. The menu changes frequently, as do the specials. A three-course prix fixed Bistro Menu is offered nightly.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Basque
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 620-1942
  • Website
    http://www.escargot-carmel.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kericos Loutas
  • Location
    Mission at 4th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    4th Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Caramelized Onion and Sonoma Goat Cheese Tart$18.95

    Field Greens, Olives, Toy Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • L’Escargot Duck and Pork Country Pate$19.95

      Cornichons, Olives, Tomato, Dijon Mustard

      • Frogs’ Legs Provencale$23.95

        Garlic, White Wine, Lemon, Butter

        • Veal Sweetbreads$24.95

          Vol a Vent Madeira Cream and Wild Mushrooms

          • Classic Escargot in the Shell$23.95

            Garlic-Parsley Butter

            • Escargot in Mushroom Caps$23.95

              Garlic Butter and Bread Crumbs

              • Hand Cut Pommes Frites$8.50

                • House Cured Olives Mix$9.50

                  Soups

                  • French Onion Gratinee$16.95

                    • Soup du Jour$12.95

                      Salads

                      • Parisian Red Butter Lettuce$14.95

                        Toy Tomatoes, Cucumber, Garlic Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette

                        • Romaine Hearts$16.95

                          Shaved Parma Cheese, Garlic Croutons, Caesar Style Dressing

                          • Mixed Greens, Fresh Pear, Ricotta Salata, Pecans$18.95

                            Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

                            Uncategorised

                            • Bread Service

                              First Basket Gratis then 5.00 per Basket

                              Last updated: September 22, 2024

                              What 1,243 people are saying

                              Overall ratings and reviews

                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                              4.8
                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                              • 4.8Food
                              • 4.8Service
                              • 4.6Ambience
                              • 4.4Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              Loved For

                              • California Central Coast

                                Great for fine wines

                              • California Central Coast

                                Romantic

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Best Overall

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Best Food

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Best Service

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Great for fine wines

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Romantic

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Good for special occasions

                              Review summary

                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                              L'Escargot in Carmel is a charming French restaurant that offers "wonderful traditional cuisine" in a serene setting. Guests rave about their "outstanding service" with specific praise for servers like Freddie. Signature dishes like Beef Wellington and escargot are highlighted, along with desserts like their "to die for cheesecake." Despite some menu items being "a bit on the expensive side," the overall dining experience is consistently praised for its "elegant and old-school" ambiance, making it a "must-visit" in Carmel.

                              1,243 Reviews

                              1. jim

                                Central Coast

                                141 reviews

                                vip
                                5.0

                                141 reviews

                                Dined 4 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Great service, nice setting. Food was very good. Only negative was a very expensive wine list and a gross $50 corkage.

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                              2. Leslie

                                Dublin

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We had a lovely dinner; attentive service and delicious food. The scallop special was outstanding.

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                              3. Rick

                                San Francisco

                                43 reviews

                                vip
                                5.0

                                43 reviews

                                Dined 7 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Helpful, kind,patient service. Food was excellent, the tart was very flavorable and we will be back just for that. The menu selection has enough variety to handle everyone’s preference and the specials were varied as well. Good wine selection, even by the glass. We will be back

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                              4. Liz

                                Los Angeles

                                16 reviews

                                vip
                                5.0

                                16 reviews

                                Dined on November 28, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                What a gem! We have been coming to Carmel for the past seven years and never tried this restaurant and now I’m sorry we didn’t. It was just fabulous. Food was wonderful. Service was incredible and just a lovely ambience.

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                              5. Jacqueline

                                Central Coast

                                6 reviews

                                vip
                                5.0

                                6 reviews

                                Dined on November 24, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Always amazingly perfect! Carey owner and Chef creates beautifully crafted menu with a French flare. Something for everyone to love. Sean the faithfully loyal waiter is a delight!

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                              6. Steve

                                San Francisco

                                17 reviews

                                5.0

                                17 reviews

                                Dined on November 21, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                It was a very fun evening great wine, great food, and a very fun staff. Not been for years and thoroughly enjoyed it. We hope to return soon

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                              7. Ryan

                                Central Coast

                                3 reviews

                                vip
                                5.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined on November 21, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Always the best service and food! Oldest restaurant in town for a reason!

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                              8. Paula

                                San Francisco

                                61 reviews

                                vip
                                5.0

                                61 reviews

                                Dined on November 17, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Always love this restaurant. Food was fantastic and the service was great.

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                              9. OpenTable Diner

                                New York City

                                3 reviews

                                5.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined on November 17, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Really friendly staff. Food tasted amazing. Quiet atmosphere.

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                              10. Terri

                                San Francisco

                                42 reviews

                                5.0

                                42 reviews

                                Dined on November 16, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Beautiful French classics like pommes frites and escargot appetizers were delicious. The chef is skilled with delicate fish. The scallops on risotto were cooked to tender perfection. Broccoli rapini was an excellent seasoned accompaniment to the pork medallions with mushroom wine sauce. Service is outstanding.

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                              L'Escargot - Carmel is rated 4.8 stars by 1243 OpenTable diners.

                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                              2 people
                              11:30 PM
                              Booked 6 times today
                              Google Map for L'Escargot - Carmel

                              Mission at 4th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921

                              Additional information

                              • Cross street
                                4th Ave
                              • Neighborhood
                                Carmel
                              • Hours of operation
                                Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                              • Price
                                $30 and under
                              • Cuisines
                                French, Mediterranean, Basque
                              • Dining style
                                Casual Elegant
                              • Dress code
                                Smart Casual
                              • Parking details
                                Street Parking
                              • Payment options
                                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                              • Executive chef
                                Kericos Loutas
                              • Additional
                                Banquet, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

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