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
Prix Fixe Menu $60
11:30 to 8PM
Premier Cours
Brown Sugar Butternut Squash Soup
Frisee Salad
Bacon lardons, baby beets, goat cheese, apple cider dressing
Crab Cake
Arugula, mango, champagne vinaigrette
Wagyu Beef Tartare
Shallots, parsley, capers, dijon, gherkin, quail egg
Wild Forest Mushroom Tartlets
Herb goat cheese, white peach gastrique
Deuxième Cours
Turkey Plate
Diestal farms slow roasted turkey, fire grilled turkey thigh, oven roasted breast, sausage sourdough stuffing, French green beans, herb gravy, orange cranberry sauce
Local Line Caught Halibut
Sweet potato mash, garlic spinach, mornay sauce
Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib
Garlic whipped potatoes, creamed spinach, au jus & sour cream horseradish sauces
Root Vegetable Gratin
Forbidden Black rice, French green beans, sweet potato chips, mornay sauce
Sweet Endings
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin spice cream
Sour Cherry & Apple Crumble
Vanilla bean ice cream
Turkey Plate $40
Diestal farms slow roasted turkey, fire grilled turkey thigh, oven roasted breast, sausage sourdough stuffing, French green beans, herb gravy, orange cranberry sauce
Whole Pie Desserts $38
Cranberry Apple Tart
Apple Cake
Pumpkin Tart
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Lemon Curd Tart
Pumpkin Cheesecake
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
Rod Perkins2024-10-28TLDR: A perfect combination of exquisite French cuisine, attentive service, and intimate ambiance made this rehearsal dinner truly memorable. We chose Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea for our son and future daughter-in-law's 35-person wedding rehearsal dinner! This dinner exceeded all expectations with impeccable French cuisine and attention to detail. Owners Lydia and Giuliano created a custom French bistro menu for our event. Their thoughtful touches - from personalized menus to elegant flower arrangements - transformed the space into something truly special. The menu showcased perfectly executed French classics for our guests to choose from. One of our guests had travelled from Paris and exclaimed that the menu was a taste of home. Starters included Abalone tempura, baked brie, mushroom goat cheese tartlet, and Frisée salad. The specialty of French onion soup was rich and beautifully gratinéed. Standout entrées included wine-braised boeuf bourguignon and Maple Leaf duck breast prepared two ways with cherry chutney. Our table particularly loved the lamb shank in rosemary reduction and the local halibut in herb sauce. Giuliano's wine expertise shone through as he curated selections that perfectly complemented our tastes, demonstrating both his knowledge and ability to work within various preferences and price points. The dessert service crowned the evening. As a patisserie first, their selection was unmatched - from perfectly crisp mille-feuille and delicate éclairs to rich chocolate mousse and classic crème brûlée. The service staff maintained perfect balance throughout, expertly orchestrating our heartfelt speeches in-between courses while never missing a beat with their attentive yet discreet service. For anyone planning a special event or seeking a French dining experience in Carmel, Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant delivers excellence on every level. Lydia and Giuliano truly transform a meal into a celebration with their combination of superb cuisine, expert wine service, and gracious hospitality.Klara Crean2024-10-20Their croissants are some of the best I have had in California.AnieM2024-10-19Very nice service, very good food, great addition to our vacation! We got the chicken pot pie w/salad, delicious/hearty and the croissant w/clam chowder, highly recommend both sooo yummy!Azadeh Nematzadeh2024-10-05Great French food and patisserie. We enjoyed everything. Highly recommend if you are in the Carmel by the sea area.Load more
OpenTable Reviews
Daniel2024-11-04French Country restaurant with warm, quiet ambiance. Service is courteous and attentive. We have eaten here a number of times and always enjoyed the experience. Food is always excellent. Menu offers a good range of dishes. We especially recommend the lamb shank and French onion soup. Wide range of pastries, cakes, tarts and other deserts made on site.Andreas2024-10-27They always deliver find food and excellent service. This is like French home cooking. One of our favorite spots in Carmel by the sea.Alexandru2024-10-26The food was spectacular! Service was very nice. The baba au rhum reminded me of my chilhood! So well done!Dante2024-10-14We had a wonderful and relaxed dinner with excellent food and service. We met the owner and had a nice chat about Naples, where both his family and mine are from. Also got pastries from next morning's breakfast, and they were wonderful. All made right there. While the parking under the building is pricey, it's very convenient. We will be swinging by to get more pastries!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.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
Rod P.2024-10-28TLDR: A perfect combination of exquisite French cuisine, attentive service, and intimate ambiance made this rehearsal dinner truly memorable. We chose Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea for our son and future daughter-in-law's 35-person wedding rehearsal dinner! This dinner exceeded all expectations with impeccable French cuisine and attention to detail. Owners Lydia and Giuliano created a custom French bistro menu for our event. Their thoughtful touches - from personalized menus to elegant flower arrangements - transformed the space into something truly special. The menu showcased perfectly executed French classics for our guests to choose from. One of our guests had travelled from Paris and exclaimed that the menu was a taste of home. Starters included Abalone tempura, baked brie, mushroom goat cheese tartlet, and Frisée salad. The specialty of French onion soup was rich and beautifully gratinéed. Standout entrées included wine-braised boeuf bourguignon and Maple Leaf duck breast prepared two ways with cherry chutney. Our table particularly loved the lamb shank in rosemary reduction and the local halibut in herb sauce. Giuliano's wine expertise shone through as he curated selections that perfectly complemented our tastes, demonstrating both his knowledge and ability to work within various preferences and price points. The dessert service crowned the evening. As a patisserie first, their selection was unmatched - from perfectly crisp mille-feuille and delicate éclairs to rich chocolate mousse and classic crème brûlée. The service staff maintained perfect balance throughout, expertly orchestrating our heartfelt speeches in-between courses while never missing a beat with their attentive yet discreet service. For anyone planning a special event or seeking a French dining experience in Carmel, Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant delivers excellence on every level. Lydia and Giuliano truly transform a meal into a celebration with their combination of superb cuisine, expert wine service, and gracious hospitality.Jim H.2024-10-15We go for their French Onion Soup and desserts. This and Tommy's Wok "Wah wonton soup" have been annual dinners for us going on 35 years now.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!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