L'Escargot - Carmel

4.8

1238 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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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Popular dishes

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

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Bread Service
First Basket Gratis then 5.00 per Basket

What 1,238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Monterey / Carmel
Best Overall
Monterey / Carmel
Best Service
Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines
Monterey / Carmel
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Escargot in Carmel offers a "romantic atmosphere" paired with "authentic French cuisine." Guests rave about the "delicious food," highlighting dishes like escargot, scallops, and Beef Wellington. The service is consistently praised, with standout mentions for server Freddie. While a few comment on pricing, the overall experience is "exceptional" and a "must if you are in Carmel."

1,238 Reviews

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Steve
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Ryan
Central Coast
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Paula
San Francisco
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really friendly staff. Food tasted amazing. Quiet atmosphere.
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Terri
San Francisco
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Jen
Connecticut
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Traditional European dining executed nearly flawlessly. The beef Wellington was cooked perfectly and the sauce was excellent. The cassoulet special was a great comfort meal and exactly what a cassoulet should be. Service was great and wine selection was good. Overall, dinner was great. I liked that there were two small dining rooms which made for a nice, quiet ambiance.
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Joe
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful Dinning experience. Both my wife and I order from the special offering for the night. Scallops and beef Wellington
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Tom
Richmond
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Pleasant and prompt staff. Comfortable atmosphere.
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Sandie
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as usual! Great service and wonderful food!
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Debra
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband said the rack of lamb was the best ever and we were very pleased they had beef Wellington. All the food was lovely and nice service.
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FAQs

L'Escargot - Carmel is rated 4.8 stars by 1238 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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

Website
http://www.escargot-carmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 620-1942

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L'Escargot - Carmel

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Popular dishes

Imported Whole Dover Sole

Steak Frites

French Onion Gratinee

Menu

Appetizers

Caramelized Onion and Sonoma Goat Cheese Tart$18.95

L’Escargot Duck and Pork Country Pate$19.95

Frogs’ Legs Provencale$23.95

Veal Sweetbreads$24.95

Classic Escargot in the Shell$23.95

Escargot in Mushroom Caps$23.95

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

Romaine Hearts$16.95

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

Uncategorised

Bread Service

What 1,238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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