Le Soufflé

Name: Le Soufflé
Address: SE corner of 5th Ave and Dolores St, Carmel by the Sea, CA, United States, 93921
Telephone: (831) 250-5314
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 5

5.0

461 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

**LUNCH ONLY MONDAY-FRIDAY STARTING AT 11:30AM- CLOSED SAT/SUN- (CLOSED 2/17-2/21)**
We are located in CARMEL, CALIFORNIA, USA. Reservations are only available through OpenTable up to 3 weeks in advance. Intimate indoor dining room can accommodate parties up to 4 guests- Menu changes seasonally- see website for current menu.

Le Soufflé is a fine dining restaurant serving a traditional French soufflé lunch menu. Everything is exclusively prepared by our Executive Chef/Co-Owner creating a very unique and finely crafted dining experience. The wine list offers a selection of wines from exquisite boutique producers in France and are all available by the glass or bottle. Our guests can look forward to an elegant escape when they step into our intimate and luxurious dining room. We are located on Dolores Street, just two blocks off Ocean Avenue in the beautiful village of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(831) 250-5314
Website
http://lesoufflecarmel.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Ivan Samchenko

Location
SE corner of 5th Ave and Dolores St, Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921
Neighbourhood
Carmel
Parking details
Free parking lot across the street from 5PM nightly.
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

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Innovative
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Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Soufflé offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "fantastic food" and "exemplary service." Guests rave about the "magical" savory and sweet soufflés, available in a "cozy and intimate setting" with only a few tables. A "hidden gem" in Carmel, it's perfect for a "special occasion" or delightful lunch.

461 Reviews

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Darrell
Central Coast
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first meal at Le Soufflé…it was fantastic. Quick service and excellent soufflé.
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Matthew
San Francisco
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The passion fruit souffle was the clear standout of the meal. If there were an option to come in just for dessert, I'd be back for this unique treat.
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Andrea
Central Coast
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delightful and unique experience start to finish.
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Jan
VIP
San Francisco
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was all around a most lovely experience. The ambiance was soft and inviting. Service was impeccable and accommodating. The food was divine. Soufflé is an art form from the kitchen and it was done to perfection. The passionfruit soufflé left a memory I’ll be seeking to repeat. So happy that I live close enough to get to experience it again.
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Cecelia
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A unique dining experience… Outstanding food and service with an inviting, intimate and romantic atmosphere. Perfect for a special date…
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Julie
VIP
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fine dining, elegant but not stuffy, delicious dishes, fabulous service, lovely ambience. Well worth it !
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Matthew
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! The soufflés are flavorful and beautiful. The service is meticulous. Overall, a wonderful experience.
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Nancy
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an outstanding dining experience. The service is exemplary. The dining room is very quiet. The souffle's are in a class by themselves. The whole experience made for a very relaxed and gracious afternoon. We will return as often as it takes to order each offering on their menu.
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M .
Central Coast
122 reviews
5.0
122 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Soufflés aren’t only for dessert!!!!! Savory lunch done as a soufflé is magical. The borscht soup was incredible as was the salad and the stars of the show were the Garlic Soufflé and Mushroom Soufflé both striking to the eye and tummy. With only 16 seats you feel special with owner Lisa at your side as your host for lunch. This is Carmel hidden lunch gem.
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Jan
San Francisco
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a find. It was a wonderful pretty little place for lunch. The Food was absolutely delicious. My husband had the garlic soufflé and I had the mushroom soufflé. The soup, salad and dessert soufflés were also delicious! The best food both of us have eaten! The lovely woman who waited on us and the chef are partners and do everything. There are four tables. It is a very unique experience. We will definitely go back when we’re in Carmel again.
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Le Soufflé is rated 5 stars by 461 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 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

SE corner of 5th Ave and Dolores St, Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Carmel
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking lot across the street from 5PM nightly.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ivan Samchenko
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://lesoufflecarmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 250-5314

Le Soufflé

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