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L'Escargot - Carmel, Carmel, CA

L'Escargot - Carmel

4.8
4.8
1266 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 1,266 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
                              • 4.9Service
                              • 4.5Ambience
                              • 4.4Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              Loved For

                              • California Central Coast

                                Best Service

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Best Overall

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Best Food

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Best Service

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Neighborhood gem

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Romantic

                              Review summary

                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                              L'Escargot in Carmel is a "hidden gem" known for its French-inspired cuisine and "wonderful food." Diners rave about the "amazing service" and cozy atmosphere, ideal for special occasions or a cozy evening. Signature dishes like Beef Wellington and cassoulet are "perfect" for a memorable dining experience.

                              1,266 Reviews

                              1. David

                                VIP

                                New York City

                                54 reviews

                                5.0

                                54 reviews

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Our 2nd time. Great French menu, food and service. We had the goat cheese and onion tart, frog legs and the lobster risotto to start. Rabbit pasta, cassoulet and the extraordinary Dover sole for mains, then the brownie for dessert. Delicious wine (Sancerre, Pinot Noir and a Rhone) were all perfection. It is a splurge, but worth it. The only downside was parking. This was during a long Valentine's weekend and at 5 pm we still had to play "Vulture Club" and follow someone who was leaving to takeover their spot...

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                              2. LEONORA

                                Melbourne

                                3 reviews

                                5.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Beautiful restaurant, we dined in the outdoor area, food and service were excellent we love every single course

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                              3. Paul

                                San Francisco

                                98 reviews

                                5.0

                                98 reviews

                                Dined 3 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                This is a hidden gem in Carmel. The duckling two ways is worth a visit. Great service and old school ambience.

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                              4. Pamela

                                Central Coast

                                14 reviews

                                5.0

                                14 reviews

                                Dined on February 9, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We went for an early Valentine’s Day in hope of finding a romantic restaurant with good food. We found it! Absolutely delicious food. The French Onion Soup was THE BEST ever. The individual Beef Wellingtons were prepared in a way that we could each have what we wanted: medium rare in my case, and well done in his. The cheesecake was melt in your mouth delicious. The service was excellent. We have a new restaurant on our list.

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                              5. Richard

                                VIP

                                San Francisco

                                7 reviews

                                5.0

                                7 reviews

                                Dined on February 2, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Absolutely fantastic, and authentic, French cuisine. Excellent service and wine list, too. Can’t wait to go back.

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                              6. Charmaine

                                San Francisco

                                17 reviews

                                5.0

                                17 reviews

                                Dined on January 30, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Amazing Beef Wellington and Duck Two Ways. Service was the BEST!

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                              7. Linda

                                VIP

                                Dallas

                                60 reviews

                                5.0

                                60 reviews

                                Dined on January 30, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Lovely cottage setting with wonderful food and service.

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                              8. Stanley

                                San Francisco

                                33 reviews

                                5.0

                                33 reviews

                                Dined on January 24, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                This one of Carmel’s hidden gems and well worth seeking out. If you enjoy French inspired cuisine you will find it here. We started with friendly banter and recommendations from our server. We ordered the Escargot on mushrooms. Excellent. We split the special Cassoulet with duck confit. It was also wonderful on a cold evening. The service was just right.

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                              9. Sheila

                                Sacramento

                                42 reviews

                                5.0

                                42 reviews

                                Dined on January 23, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                This is our “go to” restaurant. Excellent food and service. Our best dinner on this trip to Carmel. Shawn was our server. He was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. We have been going to L’Escargot for 50 years and it’s always consistent.

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                              10. Sheila

                                VIP

                                San Francisco

                                6 reviews

                                5.0

                                6 reviews

                                Dined on January 20, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                L’Escargot is very special place with delicious classic French dishes. It’s old Carmel at its finest!

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                              FAQs

                              L'Escargot - Carmel is rated 4.8 stars by 1266 OpenTable diners.

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                              2 people
                              7:00 PM
                              Booked 2 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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