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
Join Us for Lunch and Dinner
Open for Lunch Daily
Join us for lunch 7 days a week from 11:30 AM – walk-ins welcome.
Dinner served Wednesday through Sunday
And most holidays from 4:30 PM – reservations recommended.
Reservations available for dinner only
Specialty Cakes
Presenting our very own specialty cake and dessert creator
Philippe Costa
New Seasonal Desserts
Chocolate Croissant
Strawberry Tart
Original Paris Brest
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
Posted on Badrinath Kollu Would visit again if I am in Carmel...Posted on Eli Anthony A lovely experience great sandwiches and onion soup! It is quiet and the servers and owner are so friendly.Posted on Ellie Anthony Yummmm!Posted on Angie Ammon This is always our first stop during our annual trip to Carmel. The food is exceptional and the service is excellent. This spot has the best Onion soup and escargot. Save room for the desserts. We always take an array back to our hotel room for later. This place will never disappoint you.Posted on Philippe Costa Had wonderful dinner last night with friends from out of town. They couldn’t stop talking about their meal and attentive service we received…The short ribs are always my favorite ❤️Posted on Jacque James I have yet to get a meal here that wasn't FANTASTIC. My go to is the French Onion Soup and it is always satisfying. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, and the staff have great personalities and very helpful. Boissiere is my first stop every time I come to Carmel.Posted on Nazif Ali Chocolate mouse cake is bomb. Went there to get a second one next day!Posted on Shannon Heaton Can’t say enough about this place! It’s our favorite in Carmel, (and we’ve tried them all). The food is amazing, especially their famous French onion soup (best I’ve ever had), cobb salad, and Coquille Saint Jacques, not to mention any of their decadent desserts (try the lemon tart). And not only is the food fantastic but the atmosphere is warm and cozy and feels like we’re in a darling village in France. Giuliano, Lydia and their staff are always delightful, accommodating and recommend wonderful wines for all budgets. Make sure you dine here on your next visit to Carmel! It’s sure to be memorable.Load more
OpenTable Reviews
Posted on Alison Wonderful dinners! Came back here to try other menu items. Highly recommend the chicken pot pie, duck two ways, beef bourguignon, and the lamb. Lovely friendly staff and we recommend the lemon cheesecake.Posted on Adam Best quality restaurant for value in all of Carmel. I’m a fan.Posted on Russell We always enjoy Patisserie Boissiere! Tonight we started with onion soup, which is fantastic! The combination of fresh herbs and specialty pepper make every spoonful delicious. Our mains were airline chicken (very moist and flavorful) and duck which had very crispy skin and tender succulent meat with a very light cherry sauce that was mostly sautéed cherries. The cherries were sweet and tart making my duck incredible! My wife is not a duck fan, but I think Patisserie Boissiere may change that! Our appetites satiated we passed on dessert even though it was our anniversary. Of course, Giuliano insisted we take some scones for breakfast. That was such a nice gesture. We whole heartedly recommend this gem of a restaurant!Posted on Alan Always outstanding. The French onion soup is just like Paris. And you feel like you’ve there. Alan & LauraPosted on Andrea This is a quintessential Carmel restaurant, quite quaint and charming, not too small, not too large and it's our "go-to" when we have a concert or venue at The Sunset Center (just a few blocks away). Our most recent meal there was phenomenal, from service to food. The servings were plentiful! I had the salmon in parchment (and ended up taking 1/4 of the fish filet home), my husband had the short rib (again needing a doggie bag) and a friend had the airline chicken breast, on special. You will not be disappointed, I suspect, with any menu choice. Patisserie Boissiere is consistent - and consistently excellent!Load moreOpentable rating score: 4.6 of 5, based on 500 reviews
Tripadvisor Reviews
Posted on Jack W 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 Campbell2 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 L 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 M 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 Caroline 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 Carol J. Awesome service, delightful surroundings, yummy French onion soup, fabulous dessert counter where it is almost impossible to choose only one item.Posted on Noor S. This place should be the number one restaurant in Carmel! I don't write a lot of reviews but I think this place definitely deserves one: 1-the food was fabulous -- both well prepared and flavorful. Our meals were very satisfying--duck confit and the lamb shank. 2-our waitress was very kind, attentive, and helpful. 3-the restaurant had a lovely ambience--a wonderful traditional look, with a quaint and cozy feel to it and not pretentious like most places these days. Plus, the desserts were so delicious, we had to return a second time for them.Posted on Kyle R. Such a quaint delicious restaurant in the heart of Carmel. Stopped by for lunch on Sunday afternoon and enjoyed our meals along with wine and dessert. The Lemon Curd Tart was our favorite - decadent and tart, just the way we love it. The wait staff was attentive and super kind. We will definitely be back again! Also ordered a bunch of pastries to go!Posted on Beverly D. Adorable, cozy French restaurant And bakery. I had the freshest, most delicious Crab and shrimp seafood sandwich on the crispiest, best croissant I've ever tasted in California or France. We had a terrible time deciding on which of the mouth-watering French desserts to choose from in their display So chose some and took some home. Perfect lemon tart that tasted as if they had just squeezed the lemons from their tree without too much tartness or sweetness. The service was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Will go back there many times to celebrate friends birthdays.Posted on Martan M. This restaurant is fantastic. I totally recommend it!!! The food is exquisite and I love the ambiance.Posted on Gary B. Terrific spot in Carmel right next to Carmel Plaza. French "country style" based menu. The duck is always terrific (I order it almost every time) and the Chicken Pot Pie (which is really more of a Shepherd's Pie, made with chicken) is great. Attentive service and, considering the resort area, very reasonable prices. Lovely decor and much quieter than many places where you can't hear your own conversations. Would be remiss in not mentioning the pastry counter. When you ask about dessert, you're directed to go up and choose from the selections there...and good luck with that! Every single one looks and tastes amazing. One of the few places my wife and I will get a dessert each (instead of splitting one) because we just can't decide. 10/10 recommend.Posted on Jacque J. My favorite place to go. Always love taking an afternoon drive down the coast to go to my favorite restaurant. Boissiere is my go to place for French Onion Soup and dessert. I have tried almost everything on the menu and haven't gotten close to having anything that isn't top notch. But the soup is my go-to every time, no matter what else on the menu I get. Keep up the great work and I'm looking forward to next time.Posted on Stacy W. This is my mother in laws favorite restaurant so I've been here for brunch at least 10x and always enjoy it. Wait staff are friendly and attentive and the food is delicious. I absolutely love their turkey sandwich, but also really enjoy the seafood salad sandwich, the French Onion Soup, and their coffee is so incredibly perfect! Bright and cheerful and I feel right at home the moment I walk in the door.Posted on Shannon H. Favorite place in Carmel (and we've tried them all)!! The food is amazing, especially their famous French onion soup (best I've ever had), cobb salad, and Coquille Saint Jacques, not to mention any of their decadent desserts (try the lemon tart). And not only is the food fantastic but the atmosphere is warm and cozy and feels like we're in a darling village in France. Giuliano, Lydia and their staff are always delightful, accommodating and recommend wonderful wines. We even hosted a small baby shower brunch there and I've never had more thank-you's from our guests. They all said they couldn't wait to come back! Make this a stop on your next visit to Carmel!Posted on Julia S. Every-time I come here the service is warm and welcoming. And the pastries are always delicious. Definitely recommend!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
