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
Chris Swainson2025-01-15 Broke with convention and celebrated my wife’s Birthday with lunch rather than dinner. I chose Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant from past experience - still the usual great service and amazing food. This place deserves to be at the top of anyone’s list of places to dine in Carmel. The service is top notch - this is not ‘paying lip service’ - very personable and knowledgeable. The menu offers a super variety that will please anyone looking for either casual lunch dining or a more extravagant experience. All items are great but special remarks go to the deep fried Brie and the French onion soup. As for the pastries - delicious. Lastly - great value for money when compared to a lot of places in Carmel. Thank you to all at Patisserie Boissiere for making local dining out a great experience. Vincent Ju2025-01-04 The food was delicious. A neat restaurant with friendly staff. I sampled some of what my table had and it was all good! Beef and noodles, chicken, pasta, scallops all good. The onion soup was nice and flavorful. Senthil Kumar2024-12-31 It's a cosy place in the middle of beautiful town carmel by the sea. The pastries were delicious. A2024-12-27 Delicious food ... nice main room with fireplace ... Kit Calbert2024-12-01 This is Carmel, so you kind of expect charm. But even by Carmel standards, this restaurant stands out. We stop in from time to time for their stunning desserts. The chocolate pot de crème is a stand out for us, but every dessert we've tried is enchanting—so much so that they’re a touchstone of conversation between my wife and me. That is to say, we share the desserts, but talk about them throughout the day, or often for weeks or months later. If all you can do in Carmel is see the ocean, but want to savor the essence of Carmel in your room or back home? This is how you do it. Take a dessert with you. The restaurant's name, pâtisserie, suggests it only specializes as a pastry shop. But it’s also a wonderful restaurant. It has a small, intimate, beautifully decorated, dining room that has an understanding of light. It has just 40 seats. The wait staff is friendly, but has that expert sense of timing that only comes with experienced servers. As for the dinner menu, it mostly consists of "French Classics", so it's a little meaty for us—which is to say, we’re not the best judges: Pescatarian and vegetarian here. But we've very much enjoyed the available options. They have a very talented chef and sous-chefs, and are always eager to please, so I bet if we asked to order off-menu, they'd be accommodating, especially if they weren't too busy, and we gave the chef pretty wide discretion. The prix-fixe Thanksgiving meal was amazing. We’re hoping they’ll offer prix-fixes for every other holiday on the calendar--or just every day. Anyway, take it from locals who appreciate subtleties, fine dining, and who’ve gone to a lot of restaurants in the area. This is among the best our area has to offer, whether it’s Carmel, Pacific Grove, or Monterey. I don’t think Google’s algorithm filters out good reviews in favor of bad or mediocre ones, like Yelp, but I’m still crossing my fingers this gets through-- I hope others get to experience what we have.Load more
OpenTable Reviews
Tripadvisor Reviews
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. Jan Q2024-01-31 Love 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. sgbgalt2023-11-08 Charming 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
Lauren D.2025-01-01 Every time we come to Carmel we make sure to stop by this restaurant for a pastry. But this trip we finally had a full meal. The service is attentive and friendly. We had a late lunch here - around 3 pm - and there were still many diners. The menu has a good variety of healthy and indulgent. We were here just before new years and loved the holiday decor. I only have the best things to say about this restaurant. Ava D.2024-12-29 such a cute little place to eat. the food is absolutely deliciou. I had the French onion soup and finished it so fast. the service was awesome and the place was decorated really cute for Christmas. Robert K.2024-12-25 The owners have done a wonderful job to insure the food and service is outstanding. If you are a local or visitor make this a 'just visit' for excellent food and service. Wish we could give it a "10 star rating!" D. D.2024-12-25 Wow! My wife and I just spent an amazing Christmas Eve at Patisserie Boissiere. We've always loved the cozy and romantic ambiance, but the quality of the cuisine has been elevated to new heights! The whole experience under the new owners and excellent chef is perfect. It's our new favorite restaurant in Carmel! Sue S.2024-12-14 IMHO Our friends always make it a point to stop into Patisserie Boissiere every time they visit Carmel to buy some yummy pastries. Last week we joined them and opted to have lunch! We were welcomed with a smile and told to choose the table of our choice. The quaint dining room was beautifully decorated for Christmas. My husband chose three pastries for take-out, but the lady brought them to our table on plates. We were happy to share with our friends! The pear tart was amazing!!! We ordered the Crispy Calamari Steak Sandwich, $18, and the Chicken on Brioche, $18. These sandwiches were big enough to share with our spouses, which we did! I couldn't even finish my portion. The French fries which accompanied my sandwich were fantastic! My friends also received a big bowl of French onion soup by mistake, but they opted to accept it anyway. Food was excellent, the ambiance enchanting, and service friendly and available! My only complaint was that the chairs are a tad small and not very comfortable for my big American butt. LOL However, that won't keep me from coming back the next time we're in Carmel-by-the-sea! Thank you, Patisserie Boissiere!!! Anna L.2024-12-01 Yesterday's lunch with mom at Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant on Mission in Carmel was quite satisfying. We stopped in at 12:30 and were lucky enough to snag a nice table for two right by the Christmas tree. So festive! By the time we left, there was a line out the door. It was a beautiful day and Carmel was bustling on Saturday afternoon. Because the portions are so large we decided to share lunch. We chose the Croissant Campagnard, which is ham, swiss cheese and a velvety bechamel sauce baked into a flaky croissant. Mom wanted a salad so that was the side we chose (salad or soup du jour are the options, but you can sub onion soup for an additional charge). The salad came with a delicious creamy vinagrette. I can't eat at this restaurant with out having their French onion soup. It's the best I've had in the area, at least since Fifi's Cafe in PG closed. So I ordered what I thought would be a cup only to find out I had ordered a bowl. Everything was delicious as expected. I will say the bowl of soup proved to be too much and I could not finish. Lesson learned for next time. I think I've eaten my weekly allowance of cheese in just one lunch! I just love the charm of this little place! Service was wonderful as always.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