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
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
Azadeh Nematzadeh2024-10-05Great French food and patisserie. We enjoyed everything. Highly recommend if you are in the Carmel by the sea area.Liming Gao2024-09-01Nice French food at Carmel town.Milan Rollin2024-08-20Le croissant campagnard à la béchamel et au jambon est incroyable, je conseille surtout pour les françaisLisa Jeffries Nobling2024-08-04What a sweet surprise! We found this spot on Google Maps searching for dessert and took an Uber over from Monterey. Our two desserts were fantastic, and more than two people needed, we could have split one, but we couldn't decide on a single selection! Service was delightful and we lucked into a small cafe table for two available just before the dinner rush. Merci!Load more
OpenTable Reviews
Charles2024-10-14Both the service and the food were excellent. We will return.Greg2024-10-13Wonderful, old school Carmel restaurant! Since 1961! Current owner has done a wonderful job carrying on community traditions while keeping his restaurant current for our international tourist industry.Michael2024-10-12Great food (the BEST short ribs and French onion soup ever!), very hospitable hosts. We never tire of eating here. It is always a great experience.Eric2024-10-12Love this place. Their onion soup is the best ever and the appetizer of baked Brie and pate is the absolute meal in itself. Such friendly staff and owners. We are frequent diners there and will remain so.FilmFan2024-09-13Lovely meal and excellent value for largely over-priced, touristy Carmel. Our party of 4 was seated promptly, service was efficient but not rushed and food was exquisite. We shared two appetizers, stuffed mushrooms and a harvest salad. Both were delicious, if not exceptional. For mains, we had the lamb shanks, coquilles St. Jacques, beef bourgignon, and Maple Leaf duck breast prepared two ways. All were excellent. We shared a bottle of Cotes de Rhone that was very good. We were too full to have dessert, but I would definitely return and save room because the desserts in the bakery case in front looked fantastic.Steven2024-09-09We were visiting Carmel for our anniversary and had dinner here based on the online reviews. They were spot on. Great food and service. We had the lamb shank and the filet mignon. Both were excellent choices. Very tasty along with the potatoes and vegetables. The French onion soup was great as well as the creme brule and strawberry cream puff. Nice wine list with some reasonable bottle prices. Highly recommend.RYAN2024-09-03Everything about our experience was top notch from the beginning to the end. We ordered French onion soup, duck confit, and the lamb shank. If you’re searching for quality French food in an authentic environment, look no further than Patisserie Boissiere.9OpenTable Diner2024-09-02Cozy atmosphere, delicious food and great service!Load more
Tripadvisor Reviews
Kim M2024-10-05Highly 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.Caroline2024-08-16Excellent 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 F2024-03-06Quaint 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 L2024-02-10Not 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.Jan Q2024-01-31Love the food and ambiance. Charming, quiet and great food. We go for lunch or dinner whenever we stay in Carmel. It's hard to find all three qualities in one restaurant.sgbgalt2023-11-08Charming and delicious Excellent dinner. Local halibut, the best short ribs I have ever had and Osso bucco. The place is charming and the service was top notch. For the quality of the food and service it was reasonably priced and a really special night.Load more
Yelp Reviews
Cynthia Allen ..2024-09-22We liked this restaurant so much we went twice in one week. The food, service, and ambiance were just what we were wanting. Great!Pam L.2024-09-17always fabulous service excellent food divine pastries a lot like being in Paris FranceMartha R.2024-09-08Truly a hidden gem in Carmel by the sea. It felt like I was transported to a quaint restaurant in the French countryside. The food was absolutely phenomenal and so freshly cooked. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I could not recommend a place more to grab a bite to eat.Kiana M.2024-08-27I got the halibut and it was soooo good. The restaurant was small and intimate and service was really great too. The food came out pretty quick and we definitely enjoyed our dinner here.lisa j.2024-08-04What a sweet surprise! We found this spot on Google Maps searching for dessert and took an Uber over from Monterey. Our two desserts were fantastic, and more than two people needed, we could have split one, but we couldn't decide on a single selection! Service was delightful and we lucked into a small cafe table for two available just before the dinner rush. Merci!Nerissa C.2024-07-27YUM, YUM, YUM! We didn't dine in, we just popped into their bakery. We entered on the side that was away from the main dining area. It was easy to access and was decorated in a cute Parisian style. We were greeted by a nice guy who was patient with us as we decided on what we wanted for dessert. We got our items and continued to walk around downtown Carmel. We were blown away by the quality of the food - we had lemon cheesecake, crème brûlée, chocolate chip cookie and a slice of chocolate mousse cake. We loved it so much, we came back here the next day!Matthew M.2024-07-16So happy we discovered this wonderful spot! Definitely will be back and heartily recommend. The pastries are as outstanding as their reputation, which was originally why we gave it a try. We tried a sample, and all were fantastic - for me, especially the lemon tart and tiramisu. The dining menu matches the great desserts. The food is expertly prepared, nicely plated and served professionally. The French onion soup was very good and a great complement to the filet, which was cooked to just the right temperature - I really liked the demi glace. We also were intrigued by and tried the "airline chicken" on their specials menu and it was great - moist and flavorful. We were a little worried that the menu might be a bit much for our daughter, but she tried the bolognese and it was a hit. The wine list is really good, with a nice selection of both local, California and French options - best was the excellent advice of the sommelier/ matre d (also the owner), who was friendly, very knowledgeable, attentive and professional yet down to earth. An unexpected bonus was the olive tapenade served with the bread and butter. A favorite of mine. Only con was that it was busy. We did think ahead and had a reservation, and the table was ready on time. Despite the full house, the staff were unflustered and took great care of us. We can't wait to be back in Carmel, and will definitely be back!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