Christmas Eve Menu

Prix Fixe $60

Dinner menu from 5pm to 9pm

Regular lunch menu served from 11:30am to 4:30pm

Course I

Chef’s Choice Amuse-Bouche

Course II

Choice of

Fire Grilled Pear & Butternut Squash Bisque

Candied pumpkin seeds, crème fraîche

Roasted Baby Beet

Fried goat cheese puffs, frisée, Belgium endive, pistachio crumble, pomegranate apple cider dressing

Steamed Mussels & Fries

Coconut curry, Thai basil, ginger garlic & marsala sauce

Pan Seared Hokkaido Scallops

Caramelized cauliflower, tempura yams, applewood smoked bacon jam

Course II

Choice of

Wild Corvina Seabass Livernois Style

Baked with Kalamata olive, caper heirloom marble potato, garlic confit, mussels, basil in a stew tomato sauce

Maple Leaf Duck Breast

Truffle pomme puree, broccolini, prosciutto crisps, huckleberry sauce

Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib

Pomme puree, garlic spinach, horseradish cream & beef au jus

Herb Marinated Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Himalayan black rice, chimichurri & red bell pepper sauces

Sweet Endings

*Includes selection from our award winning house-made desserts

Christmas Specialties

Orders accepted till December 23rd

Stollen Alsatian Christmas Bread $13

Cranberry Apple Tart $40

Chocolate Decadence Cake $40

Buche de Noel $43

Classic French Christmas Cake in two flavors

Chocolate Raspberry – Genoise soaked with raspberry liquor with chocolate mousse

Vanilla – Almond Roulade filled with Bavarian cream covered with vanilla butter cream

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.

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

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Pâtisserie Boissiere Atmosphere

Experience the Charm and Elegance

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Table at Patisserie Boissiere

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

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Mon-Tue
11:30am – 4:00pm

Wed-Sun
11:30am – 9:00pm

Lunch

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

Dinner

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Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm
Reservations for dinner highly recommended

Wine

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Daily from 11:30am
Enjoy a wide variety of our wine selection

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Reservations available for dinner only