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L'Escargot - Carmel, Carmel, CA

L'Escargot - Carmel

4.8
4.8
1269 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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, Regional Spanish (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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 TartUS$18.95

    Field Greens, Olives, Toy Tomatoes, Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • L’Escargot Duck and Pork Country PateUS$19.95

      Cornichons, Olives, Tomato, Dijon Mustard

      • Frogs’ Legs ProvencaleUS$23.95

        Garlic, White Wine, Lemon, Butter

        • Veal SweetbreadsUS$24.95

          Vol a Vent Madeira Cream and Wild Mushrooms

          • Classic Escargot in the ShellUS$23.95

            Garlic-Parsley Butter

            • Escargot in Mushroom CapsUS$23.95

              Garlic Butter and Bread Crumbs

              • Hand Cut Pommes FritesUS$8.50

                • House Cured Olives MixUS$9.50

                  Soups

                  • French Onion GratineeUS$16.95

                    • Soup du JourUS$12.95

                      Salads

                      • Parisian Red Butter LettuceUS$14.95

                        Toy Tomatoes, Cucumber, Garlic Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette

                        • Romaine HeartsUS$16.95

                          Shaved Parma Cheese, Garlic Croutons, Caesar Style Dressing

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

                            Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

                            Uncategorised

                            • Bread Service

                              First Basket Gratis then 5.00 per Basket

                              Last updated: September 22, 2024

                              What 1,269 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

                                Best Service

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Best Overall

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Best Food

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Best Service

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Neighbourhood gem

                              • Monterey / Carmel

                                Romantic

                              Review summary

                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                              L'Escargot in Carmel is a charming establishment offering "absolutely delicious food" with "excellent service" in a "lovely cottage setting." Renowned for its classic French dishes like Beef Wellington and escargot, patrons rave about the "wonderful" ambiance and attentive staff. This "hidden gem" is perfect for special occasions or a delightful meal.

                              1,269 Reviews

                              1. Polly

                                Los Angeles

                                11 reviews

                                5.0

                                11 reviews

                                Dined 4 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Nothing bad to say about this classic restaurant. Great food, kind staff, nice place. We had sole, lobster risotto, beef Wellington and apple tart, with wine by the glass. Perfect. No complaints. Evon is smiling down from above.

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                              2. Karen Lee

                                Los Angeles

                                5 reviews

                                5.0

                                5 reviews

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We were celebrating Valentine’s Day on a Wednesday night. We were the first party to arrive and were greeted warmly. Our table was cozy and quiet. The waiter was attentive and informative. The food was delicious and we were surprised by the generous portions. What a gem!

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                              3. David

                                VIP

                                New York City

                                54 reviews

                                5.0

                                54 reviews

                                Dined on February 16, 2025

                                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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                              4. LEONORA

                                Melbourne

                                3 reviews

                                5.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined on February 16, 2025

                                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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                              5. Paul

                                San Francisco

                                98 reviews

                                5.0

                                98 reviews

                                Dined on February 14, 2025

                                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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                              6. 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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                              7. 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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                              8. 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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                              9. 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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                              10. 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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                              FAQs

                              L'Escargot - Carmel is rated 4.8 stars by 1269 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
                              7:00 p.m.
                              Booked 3 times today
                              Google Map for L'Escargot - Carmel

                              Mission at 4th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921

                              Additional information

                              • Cross Street
                                4th Ave
                              • Neighbourhood
                                Carmel
                              • Hours of Operation
                                Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                              • Price
                                $30 and under
                              • Cuisines
                                French, Mediterranean, Regional Spanish (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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