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L'Escargot - Carmel, Carmel, CA

L'Escargot - Carmel

4.8
4.8
1251 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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 1,251 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
                              • 4.6Ambience
                              • 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.

                              1,251 Reviews

                              1. Nick

                                VIP

                                San Francisco

                                4 reviews

                                3.0

                                4 reviews

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                1. Overall 3
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Delish but overpriced food! Amazing service and wine list too!

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                              2. Gregory

                                VIP

                                San Francisco

                                46 reviews

                                5.0

                                46 reviews

                                Dined on December 21, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Spectacular food. Wonderful setting. Perfect service. It is a Carmel Highlight.

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                              3. sue

                                VIP

                                San Francisco

                                4 reviews

                                5.0

                                4 reviews

                                Dined on December 20, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Always amazing 👏 oldest restaurant in Carmel. Beef Wellington was one of the Chef specials tonight

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                              4. Gregory

                                VIP

                                San Francisco

                                46 reviews

                                5.0

                                46 reviews

                                Dined on December 15, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                First the service by the whole team was remarkable. Sean was spectacular. Very warm and welcoming as always. The food is flawless, wonderful, dependable every time I visit. This is the only restaurant I bring visiting friends and family. Such a perfect environment to have a conversation not overrun by load music and loud people. The true compliment is everyone I introduce to this fabulous place recommend it to their friends and become regulars. This is a gem in Carmel.

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                              5. Dr Tom

                                VIP

                                San Francisco

                                36 reviews

                                5.0

                                36 reviews

                                Dined on December 15, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                I have been a fan of this restaurant for many many years. Everytime i go I wonder why I go anywhere else. The food is wonderful super fresh and the menu changes frequently 

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                              6. Darlene

                                San Francisco

                                9 reviews

                                5.0

                                9 reviews

                                Dined on December 14, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                My husband and I were looking for a place nearby and chose L’Escargot-Carmel because they had escargot. My husband had escargot and the cassoulet and I had the special Beef Wellington. They also had warm bread with sweet butter that was delicious. Our server was friendly, personable, knowledgeable, and attentive. Our food was delicious and very filling. We would return if in the area in the future.

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                              7. Philip

                                Central Coast

                                3 reviews

                                2.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined on December 13, 2024

                                1. Overall 2
                                2. Food 3
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Hey puff pastry wrapped around filet mignon is never going to be $75

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                              8. Ray

                                VIP

                                San Francisco

                                44 reviews

                                5.0

                                44 reviews

                                Dined on December 13, 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Enjoyed the onion soup, mixed green salad and complimentary warm bread and shared the Steak/Frites cooked to perfection. Our waiter Sean was excellent. P.S. the Ketel One martini was also great!

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                              9. jim

                                VIP

                                Central Coast

                                142 reviews

                                5.0

                                142 reviews

                                Dined on December 8, 2024

                                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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                              10. Leslie

                                Dublin

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined on December 6, 2024

                                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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                              FAQs

                              L'Escargot - Carmel is rated 4.8 stars by 1251 OpenTable diners.

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                              2 people
                              7:00 PM
                              Booked 1 time 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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