Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant

4.7

437 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Reservations accepted for dinner only.

Fifty eight years ago, Elaine and Pierre Boissiere established their eponymous restaurant at its current location, years before Carmel Plaza shopping center was built around it. They sought to offer the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 country food served with a great deal of care for detail and pastries baked daily on premises. It is a testament to their far sightedness that Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant continues to fulfill their vision to this day.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 624-5008
Website
http://patisserieboissiere.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Available for private dinner parties.

Location
Mission Between Ocean and 7th, Carmel By the Sea, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soupe De Poisson$35.00
Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, Roasted garlic & saffron broth
Crispy Skin Airline Chicken Breast$39.00
Parmesan risotto, crispy fingerling potatoes, garlic greens beans, jus de poulet, Italian black truffle
Veal Ossobuco$39.00
With gremolata and creamy polenta
Double Bone Berkshire Pork Chop$45.00
With a creamy whole grain mustard sauce, kale & apples, celery root puree
Certified Angus Beef Ribeye Steak$50.00
With a red wine mushroom demi glaze, gratin potatoes, asparagus
ADD Italian black truffle$25.00

What 437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Best Ambiance
California Central Coast
Best Value
Monterey / Carmel
Best Service
Monterey / Carmel
Best Ambiance
Monterey / Carmel
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant offers a cozy, home-like atmosphere with "excellent French dishes" and a "charming" setting. Guests rave about the "best French onion soup" and "divine" desserts. The attentive staff and reasonable prices enhance the delightful dining experience, making it a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

437 Reviews

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SusanJ
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
6 of us went last night and it was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their dinners a lot. With 6 of us - we were still able to hear each other and talk to each other - which is rare in restaurants these days. The restaurant is small and very cozy. We will be going back soon.
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wendy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal! Service was wonderful! Worth the $$$ !
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stella
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our very favorite Resteraunt in Carmel. The owner and staff are kind and generous. The food is beyond compare. We travel from Orange County to Carmel at least twice a year. Our favorite place ( besides the beautiful hikes on Scenic Drive and Point Lobos) is this authentic French Resteraunt. We are grateful 💕💕
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David
VIP
New York City
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great value for solid European classics. Welcoming and competent service in a super comfortable and pleasant setting. Very good deal for a nice meal in Carmel.
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Thomas
VIP
San Diego
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy coming here. The restaurant is cozy and home-like. The staff is attentive and fun. The food is uniformly very good and the price-value relationship is also very good.
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DG
Central Coast
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always reliable, the best french onion soup We went to over 8 restaurants on the peninsula to find the best onion soup and this is it. All the main courses are done with a fine hand and generous servings. Wine list is very reasonable and you must leave room for dessert. One walks by the dessert display upon entrance, opulent describes it.
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Victoria
VIP
Puerto Vallarta
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is always delicious! It’s a meal like going to your French or Italian grandmas table. Homey, comfortable, welcoming, and dependably delicious! We have taken all kinds of people there from all different backgrounds and taste. Not one has had a critical thing to say! The Frisch onion soup is among the best ever! We were celebrating our anniversary last night and they actually cared and without telling them, brought us a special dessert and wished us happy anniversary. That’s rare these days! Charming and delightful!
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Nicole
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started with french onion soup, excellent and the harvest salad very refreshing, really enjoyed the Roque for dressing which was a touch lighter than usual. We each (3 people) ordered the evenings specials. My veal Osso Buco was exceptional! Ordering desserts to go is a must, also exceptional. Service was on point with the right amount of table touches, and everyone was gracious, lovely ambience. I felt like I was in a cozy French village LOVED IT
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Patricia
VIP
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a very festive Christmas Eve dinner. Each course was delicious. The owners are so friendly and attentive. Highly recommend dining here.
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Joe
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite regular restaurant in Carmel. Wonderful French food, lovely ambience and warm, welcoming staff.
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FAQs

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-5008.

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 437 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

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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Google Map for Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant

Mission Between Ocean and 7th, Carmel By the Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://patisserieboissiere.com/
Phone number
(831) 624-5008
Private party facilities
Available for private dinner parties.

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Classic Beef Bourguignon

French Onion Soup Gratinee

Filet Mignon

Menu

Starters

Premium Trasmontanus Caviar White Sturgeon - Product of Italy$90.00

Entrees

Soupe De Poisson$35.00

Crispy Skin Airline Chicken Breast$39.00

Veal Ossobuco$39.00

Double Bone Berkshire Pork Chop$45.00

Certified Angus Beef Ribeye Steak$50.00

ADD Italian black truffle$25.00

What 437 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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