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
Christopher Ivey2025-01-21 Loved the food, service, and what a beatiful setting! Arman Tabatabai2025-01-20 So good! Or as they say Provence, tres bien! Lauren Ballantyne2025-01-20 In a town full of sneaky not great restaurants this spot is a hidden gem. Waitress was awesome and the owner/manager was a gem. Pot pie and escargot SLAPPED!!! We had a great bottle of wine and everyone loved their meal. So great selection of desserts, the peanut butter cookie was delicious (even the next day. Just go here, it’s so dang good. Grace Martinez2025-01-20 This place is so underrated!! So cute, great service, great food. Way better than some of the super-popular spots nearby. Esra Kurum2025-01-18 If you are ever in Carmel, you have to stop by for their deserts! They also have a wide variety of gluten free options. 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.Load more
OpenTable Reviews
Thomas2025-01-11 We always enjoy coming here. The restaurant is cozy and home-like. The staff is attentive and fun. The food is uniformly very good and the price-value relationship is also very good. Victoria2025-01-04 This restaurant is always delicious! It’s a meal like going to your French or Italian grandmas table. Homey, comfortable, welcoming, and dependably delicious! We have taken all kinds of people there from all different backgrounds and taste. Not one has had a critical thing to say! The Frisch onion soup is among the best ever! We were celebrating our anniversary last night and they actually cared and without telling them, brought us a special dessert and wished us happy anniversary. That’s rare these days! Charming and delightful! Nicole2025-01-03 We started with french onion soup, excellent and the harvest salad very refreshing, really enjoyed the Roque for dressing which was a touch lighter than usual. We each (3 people) ordered the evenings specials. My veal Osso Buco was exceptional! Ordering desserts to go is a must, also exceptional. Service was on point with the right amount of table touches, and everyone was gracious, lovely ambience. I felt like I was in a cozy French village LOVED IT Patricia2024-12-25 We enjoyed a very festive Christmas Eve dinner. Each course was delicious. The owners are so friendly and attentive. Highly recommend dining here. Joe2024-12-17 Our favorite regular restaurant in Carmel. Wonderful French food, lovely ambience and warm, welcoming staff. Leonard2024-12-08 We had a wonderful time with great food and good friends. Hiroomi2024-11-29 We went for the Thanksgiving Prix Fixe dinner and it was great! Small and intimate restaurant, great service, wonderful food. We really enjoyed our evening out!Load more
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
Shelley R.2025-01-31 Food was delicious... had the line caught halibut over mashed yam with an amazing white sauce. The combination was delicious. S M.2025-01-05 I need a bed here. I want to wake up here for breakfast or pastry and coffee. I need lunch here. Dinner with the cute single candle is what I must have. Please have the caprese salad, the veggie burger, French onion soup and top it off with a bread pudding muffin. Trust me, it's what you need. If I never knew I'd be back to Carmel, I know now. I'm in love and you will be too. Side note: I rarely write reviews and am compelled to do so now. Side-side note: the ambience is quant, tidy, and feels super authentic . Thank you!!!! 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!!!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