Pâtisserie Boissiere
Enjoy French cuisine and pastries in Carmel-by-the-Sea
A French restaurant and patisserie in Carmel-by-the-Sea, offering classic cuisine, fresh pastries, and a relaxed setting to enjoy good food and wine.
Reservations available for dinner only
Special Menus & Highlights
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch
Open daily- 11:30 AM – 4 PM
Walk-ins welcome
Dinner
Wednesday through Sunday, and most holidays
4:30 PM – 9 PM
Reservations recommended
Reservations available for dinner only
Our Story
Founded in 1961 by Elaine and Pierre Boissiere, Pâtisserie Boissiere has been part of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s dining tradition for decades. The restaurant is known for its French cuisine and pastries, served in a setting that reflects its long-standing presence in the community.
With a warm, European-inspired atmosphere, from candlelit tables to a cozy fireplace, Pâtisserie Boissiere offers a relaxed place to enjoy thoughtful food, good wine, and unhurried meals.
What Our Guests Are Saying
Read recent reviews from Google, OpenTable, TripAdvisor, and Yelp
Google Reviews
Posted on Hari BTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We always come here every time we visit Carmel. It's a very good place with great food always.Posted on BRADIOTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I LOVE ❤️ this restaurant 😋 They have all my favorite foods, and the service and ambiance are AWESOME 👌 👏 👍 😍Posted on KATHY RADKEYTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. FANTASTIC FOOD! FANTASTIC SERVICE! I WANT TO EAT HERE EVERYDAY 😋Posted on Saul EisenstatTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cozy, friendly, good food, fabulous French pastries. Highly recommend.Posted on Michael KruseTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is a lovely quaint French restaurant in Carmel. My spouse is French and when she approves of a French place you know it's legit. The menu is diverse: from a plate of spreads and roasted brie (served with bread), to onion soup (a local favorite), to chicken pot pie and steak fritte. We loved it so much we went there for lunch two days in a row. They also have a large collection of confectionary goods which we didn't try. The restaurant can be busy so you may be in for a small wait on the weekend. The service is good. The decor of the restaurant and the layout is trying to mimic your small town French restaurant, which they pull of very well.Load more
OpenTable Reviews
Posted on PetraVerified This is a lovely restaurant for both lunch & dinner. It has comfortable, padded chairs, but no tablecloths. The ambience is that of dining in someone's home. If there was music, we didn't hear it - we could hear ourselves! The pastries are absolute perfection. We had steak/fries, lamb shank & Airline chicken - all were delicious.Posted on johnVerified Everything on the menu (and specials) is great...along with a great choice of wines! Our favorite place!Posted on MarcVerified New Year's Eve menu was great. Service was outstanding.Posted on PatriciaVerified Excellent meal not gut and service !! So glad we booked a New Year’s Eve here .Posted on CarlosVerified Always a great experience, I can’t wait to return.Posted on DeborahVerified First, the food is exquisite! The staff is incredible & the ambiance is definitely European. We go there every time we are in Carmel and its a restaurant you don’t want to miss.Load more
Tripadvisor Reviews
Posted on Michael DVerified They make it feel like a special occasion when you walk in! A gem. Save yourself a lot of trouble and time... just make a res and eat here! Fine French food, in a refreshingly unpretentious, welcoming atmosphere. Like being in a nice farmhouse dining room, with a gracious family and care taken at every step. Truly elevated French comfort food? Onion soup is a home run. Start there. Each plate is carefully made, presented with pride. The owners flow in and out of the dining room, so everything is polished and cheerfully professional. Desserts are all world-class, French pastries baked or made right here. Treat yourself, feels like a special occasion when you sit down. Cheers!Posted on Jack WVerified Overall great experience with all All the food was delicious and looks great. All of them were very nice and friendly. Price was respectable compared to others. Thanks! We'll back againPosted on Campbell2Verified 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.Posted on Renato LVerified 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 selectionPosted on Kim MVerified 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.Posted on CarolineVerified 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!Load more
Yelp Reviews
Posted on Pamela W.Verified Omg the onion soup is to die for! We have gone at least 7 times. Never disappointed. Thank you geno!Posted on Jasmin S.Verified I had chicken pot pie! It was Delicious. I also had a rose sparking wine. My husband had the fish sandwich on a ciabatta bread. The service was okay. I absolutely love the ambiance!!Posted on Joyce U.Verified We had a lovely dinner. We both ordered specials, the Branzino and Airline chicken. Both were delicious and portions were large. Service was excellent all in all a wonderful experience.Posted on Bradio M.Verified Fantastic restaurant!! Food AWESOME SERVICE STELLAR I WILL be a regular I had the duck and it was perfect! Ambiance nice.Posted on Debbie L.Verified I love love love this restaurant. I have been coming here more than 3 decades and I am always so pleased with the delicious food, the service, the prices, portions and the ambiance. Every time I'm in the Monterey area this place is always on my list! Had yet another fabulous meal earlier this week. We came for a late lunch around 2pm and ordered the Coquille St. Jacques-a scallop and shrimp dish in bechamel sauce, and also the croissant campagnard-an open faced croissant sandwich with ham, Swiss and bechamel. We also upgraded for an extra $6 to have their amazing French onion soup. Paired the delicious meal with glasses of sparkling wine. All of it was perfection! Portions here are huge and their prices are also way better than other places that serve similar dishes but their food is way better here. The inside of the restaurant is absolutely adorable and super cozy. I wish I lived in the area because I'm certain I would be a regular here. If you're ever in Carmel this is a must try!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 $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





