Pâtisserie Boissiere
Premier French Restaurant and Bakery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Welcome to Pâtisserie Boissiere, your premier French restaurant and bakery in Carmel, where culinary artistry meets the warmth of Carmel, offering exquisite pastries and signature dishes, making us among the best French restaurants in Carmel-by-the-Sea, known for the best dessert in town.
Reservations available for dinner only
Join Us for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch Daily
Join us for lunch 7 days a week from 11:30 AM – walk-ins welcome.
Dinner served Wednesday through Sunday
And most holidays from 4:30 PM – reservations recommended.
Reservations available for dinner only
New Seasonal Desserts

Chocolate Croissant

Strawberry Tart

Original Paris Brest
Our Story
Patisserie Boissiere: A Carmel Tradition Since 1961
Founded in 1961 by Elaine and Pierre Boissiere, Patisserie Boissiere is a beloved Carmel institution offering the finest French cuisine and pastries.
A Charming European Ambiance
Step into a world of elegance and comfort at Patisserie Boissiere. Our charming atmosphere, complete with a fireplace, candles, and soothing music, creates the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience.
French Cuisine and Pastries
Delight in authentic French cuisine and freshly baked pastries prepared with the finest ingredients. Our experienced chefs have been serving up delectable dishes for decades.
A Culinary Journey
Discover why Patisserie Boissiere is a must-visit destination for foodies in Carmel. Experience the magic of French cuisine and create lasting memories.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Read glowing reviews from our patrons on Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor
Google Reviews
Bob Mahan2025-06-28 This place is unbelievable. The most romantic French restaurant with the best food I've ever been in. I have the Coquille St Jacques which was magnificent and my partner had the beef bourguignon which was also wonderful! Our waitress Francesca was remarkable. The next time we are in Carmel, we will definitely be back. Rebecca2025-06-21 Delicious dinner & deserts! Jacob Martinez (Falcon5360)2025-06-19 We love this restaurant. If you want a all intimate or a family sitting you get all. We love the bakery items. We had lunch there as well It was amazing. We love the French style cooking here. Anne H2025-06-14 The French onion soup was about the best we’ve had. The beet salad was delicious too. But the Coquille Saint Jacques (Wild scallops and shrimp, bechamel sauce, baby carrots, basmati rice) was phenomenal. Steak frites were good. Loved the crème brûlée and pear tart. Wish my soda was filled quicker but that’s my only complaint. We’ll be coming back here. Cameron Guest2025-06-11 Best French Restaurant in Carmel! Pep Cearnal2025-06-06 Hands down the best chocolate mousse in the Bay Area. This is our favorite restaurant in Carmel.Load more
OpenTable Reviews
John2025-06-16 The menu contained a good selection of choices. The food and service were very good. Carlos2025-06-15 Always a truly exceptional experience and I’ve celebrated every milestone with my partner at this restaurant. I generally recommend anyone to please try this place and you will not want to go anywhere or else. Heidi2025-06-10 Had an excellent meal! Loved the French Onion soup, the wedge salad, and probably the best pork chop I have ever had! Many wonderful desserts! Had the pear tart and chocolate mousse. They were delicious. The restaurant is very cozy and welcoming. Miriam2025-06-09 There is a reason we always return to Patisserie Boisserie. It is one of the few things in life that actually is as good as one remembers. The food is exquisite; the ambience so very warm and special, the service always good, the food presented with a smile and the owner is a gem. Visiting Carmel by the Sea always means - for us-a visit to Patisserie Boisserie . We highly recommend it for lunch and/or dinner. Edward2025-06-02 Our service hostess, Franchesa, highly professional and extremely friendly and courteous. She was outstanding and our dinner consisting of Lamb Shank and Short Rib was prepared nicely according to our preference and temperature hot. Looking forward to our next visit, again! Ronald2025-05-30 Excellent meal. Probably the best pork chop I’ve ever had: juicy, tender, cooked perfectly. My wife had the salmon in parchment paper and it was also excellent. French onion soup and Caesar salad starters were very good. Sheila2025-05-21 Enjoyed our meals. Had a party of seven and the service was great. Dr. Albert2025-05-18 Our favorite restaurant in every respect!!! We always feel welcome, the food and service is always exceptional! Russell2025-05-17 We love this restaurant! We have been several times and the food, service and atmosphere are always exceptional. We highly recommend it! Doris2025-05-16 We had a wonderful dinner tonight at Patisserie Boissiere. Our server, Theo, was friendly and knowledgeable. The owner, Juliano, was also very welcoming and made us feel like old friends. We had a nice bottle of wine; we shared a Caesar salad; and our entrées, beef bourguignon and lamb shank we’re both very good. We even brought some dessert home. I would definitely return to this restaurant. Load moreOpentable rating score: 4.6 of 5, based on 468 reviews
Tripadvisor Reviews
Campbell22025-06-22 We will be back! so we got into this very walkable town mid morning and walked around and saw this location we had made a reservation at. A tall gentleman spoke to us about the food vetted our reservation and asked if we still wanted a window table. When we arrived he greeted us sat us at our table. They had my favorite beer Stella, escargot and a great shellfish medley soup. My wife had a glass of Chardonnay and the rack of lamb. Our waitress Natasha was so nice, we took the banana cream pie and Vanilla bean custard to go. The owner takes pride in his beautiful, boutique restaurant as he greets, helps servers and is always smiling. We had a long day and this man and his staff saved it by providing, great food, excellent service but most important a moment we will not forget, thank you. Renato L2025-03-04 Cozy French Bistro Charming and cozy dining room with fireplace. Duck entree was fantastic as was the beef Bourgogne. Extensive dessert menu and nice French wine selection Kim M2024-10-05 Highly recommended! This was a sweet little restaurant that my brother told me about. I was with three friends and we all loved the food. The service was exceptional and friendly. Not overly expensive in this pricey town. Highly recommended. Caroline2024-08-16 Excellent traditional French sandwiches, salads and pastries! Excellent traditional French sandwiches and wonderful French onion soup! We had the carved turkey sandwich on baguette and the ham and swiss on croissant with the bechamel sauce. Excellent! Kathleen F2024-03-06 Quaint and delicious! Been a few times now and always happy with whatever we’ve gotten. Great food and service with a homie atmosphere. Feels like you’re at your French aunts house for lunch. Michael L2024-02-10 Not just a pretty face The atmosphere seemed genuine gentile, country French. While known for its patisseries, we chanced upon this establishment for dinner on a Wednesday early evening. We started with mushrooms stuffed with spinach and cheese. They were tasty but unexciting. I had scampi on pasta with artichokes and diced tomatoes in a white sauce. A full, sautéed garlic bulb sat in the center of it upon delivery. The sauce was superb!!! My wife had baked salmon in parchment with rice and a vegetable mix (zucchini, carrots, bell peppers). She also raved about her dish. If we lived nearby, we’d become regulars. The prices were reasonable and both the fare and service were excellent. The owner is apparently from at least near Paris.Load more
Yelp Reviews
Tessalou V.2025-06-16 If you're exploring Carmel by the Sea, I would definitely recommend stopping by Patissier Boisserie! We stumbled upon it by chance while walking around, but it was the perfect place for a Father's Day lunch - a charming French restaurant with a lovely interior that exudes Parisian charm! We loved their choice of furniture, the fresh flowers placed on each table, the antique paintings on the wall, the bookshelf filled with books by the entrance - so much charm in all the details. Delicious food, friendly service. Love how their brunch hours extend to 4:30pm! The pastries in the front looked delicious as well, but we were too full for dessert. When I find myself in Carmel again, I would love to come back. geoff c.2025-06-15 We always make sure to come here for lunch or dinner when we visit Carmel. This last trip it was lunch. I had the lamb chop special, I can never pass up lamb. The chops were a good size, well seasoned and cooked to a nice medium rare. The potatoes au gratin side were also delicious. They surprised us with a slice of banana cream pie on the house to finish. Which reminds me, even if you can't get in for a meal, take a look at their pastry case. Russ H.2025-05-20 We love Patisserie Boissiere! It is now our favorite French restaurant in Carmel. Much better food, atmosphere and service than Casanova or La Bicyclette. We visit every time we go to Carmel-by-the-sea. I especially enjoy their braised meat entrees. The short ribs and veal ossobuco are excellent but my favorite is the lamb shank. It is served with an incredible sauce made from the braising liquid. My wife enjoys their Saint Jacques, pasta with prawns and other lighter entrees. We were there this weekend for her birthday and she had the special, rack of lamb. It was superb. Funny story, after our starter and mains we were satiated and passed on dessert, which was difficult as they are all homemade pastries. After we left the restaurant and had walked up Mission a bit, our waiter came chasing after us. He had two scones for our breakfast since we had skipped dessert. They were yummy and such a nice treat. Speaking of treats, you must try the French onion soup. The mixture of fresh herbs and peppers make the soup transcendent. Please give Patisserie Boissiere a try. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Cindy W.2025-05-12 The hubby and I discovered this little gem in the heart of Carmel a few months ago for lunch. My husband fell in love with the sea bass sandwich and I had the best french onion soup of my life. We just finished a delicious mother's day dinner, fix prix menu. I had a beet salad with arugula and fried goat cheese balls with a tarragon vinaigrette, double cut pork chops with mustard sauce apple yummy mashed potato's garlic and kale. Hubby had the lobster bisque, lamb shanks with carmelized mushrooms, asparagus and fingerling potatoes. For dessert we had apple cake and expresso custard. The food was delicious , the price was reasonable, portions were generous, service was amazing. Ambiance was lovely. This is the 5th time we have come and we're more delighted with each subsequent visit. The waitresses Leslie and Sumintra that served us have been there over 25 yrs. We felt so welcomed like coming home. Carolyn H.2025-05-01 Best Classic Beef Bourguignon I have ever had the pleasure if experiencing, and I have enjoyed many. Delicious, highly flavorful, classic French cuisine with the light California zest one would expect in beautiful Carmel-by-the Sea. We started with the stuffed mushrooms (spinach, Asiago cheese, garlic, shallots and anchovies), then enjoyed the roasted baby beet salad (amazing goat cheese puffs, and pistachio crumble on the salad). I plan on returning for the Coquille St. Jacques, and the lamb shank. Service was excellent as well. Frank K.2025-04-17 Our family has, for over 35 years, enjoyed their Cafe Borghia, Pear Tart, Rum Baba and other desserts to follow excellent lunches and dinners! Cheers!Load more
Pâtisserie Boissiere Atmosphere
Experience the Charm and Elegance



Step into the cozy and elegant ambiance of Pâtisserie Boissiere. Our interiors are thoughtfully designed to transport you to a European chateau. Enjoy the warmth of our fireplace, the glow of candlelight, and the beauty of fresh flowers as you dine on exquisite French cuisine.
Discover Our Specials
Explore our chef's latest creations and seasonal specials
Starters
Premium Trasmontanus Caviar White Sturgeon - Product of Italy $90
Chives, egg yolk, egg whites crème fraiche, blini
Entrees
Soupe De Poisson $35
Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, Roasted garlic & saffron broth
Crispy Skin Airline Chicken Breast $39
Parmesan risotto, crispy fingerling potatoes, garlic greens beans, jus de poulet, Italian black truffle
Veal Ossobuco $39
With gremolata and creamy polenta
Double Bone Berkshire Pork Chop $45
With a creamy whole grain mustard sauce, kale & apples, celery root puree
Certified Angus Beef Ribeye Steak $50
With a red wine mushroom demi glaze, gratin potatoes, asparagus
ADD Italian black truffle $25
Pâtisserie Boissiere
Premier French Bakery and Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Address: Mission Between Ocean and 7th, Carmel, California
Phone: 831.624.5008
Hours

Mon-Tue
11:30am – 4:00pm
Wed-Sun
11:30am – 9:00pm
Lunch


Daily 11:30am – 4:00pm
We do not take lunch reservations: first come, first served.


Make a dinner reservation on OpenTable
Reservations available for dinner only