L'Escargot - Carmel

4.8 (1290)

$30 and under

French

Mission at 4th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people

May 18, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

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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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 1,290 people are saying

L'Escargot - Carmel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Best Service
Monterey / Carmel
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Escargot - Carmel offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." This charming restaurant is praised for its "cozy French atmosphere" and "delicious traditional dishes." Diners rave about the "Beef Wellington" and "duck two ways," making it a "must-try" spot. Perfect for special occasions!

1,290 Reviews

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sara VIP
Central Coast6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All the food was fantastic. Sean is the greatest server - very attentive.
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Clay
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent on all counts as usual. Ambience, food, and service.
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Aaron
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are always excellent! One of our favorite places to celebrate special occasions.
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Beth VIP
San Francisco53 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is wonderful. The service is professional. Albeit a bit slow and the atmosphere charming. One of my favorites.
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David
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is by far the go to Restaurant for me and my wife. French style with European ambiance. Outside the heavy traffic zones of Carmel.
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David VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always very good and the service in impeccable.
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Cindy VIP
Palm Springs25 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the food was excellent. Sean is a skilled and knowledgeable waitperson.
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Margie VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food was excellent as was the service!
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alfred
San Antonio2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great conversation with the Staff improved the experience
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Drew VIP
Central Coast89 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
L'Escargot is consistently a top notch restaurant. It is our go-to restaurant for a traditional French dinner. The food is always fantastic. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is impeccable, with the same waitstaff year after year. The ambiance is definitely a cozy French restaurant, and the ambiance adds to the charm of the restaurant.
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L'Escargot - Carmel is rated 4.8 stars by 1290 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 18, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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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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 1,290 people are saying

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