L'escargot - Carmel

Best food I've had in Carmel. They made an amazing Beef Wellington. Bravo!

I found the dining experience rather underwhelming considering its price point. With a bill of nearly $320 for two people, my expectations were higher in terms of quality. Nevertheless, I must commend the staff for their excellent service. They even went above and beyond by moving the heater for us, and attended to us thoughtfully. However, it was a bit disappointing that they didn 't offer any water for our dog. I understand that their main focus is serving us, not our pet, but it would have been a thoughtful gesture, especially considering how dog-friendly Carmel is. Speaking of the price, I anticipated more flavorful dishes. The escargot was enjoyable, and the foie gras was a delicious novelty for me. However, the beef wellington fell short in terms of taste. It lacked the desired flavor, and I found myself wishing for more sauce to enhance its overall appeal. Unfortunately, my husband 's portion was too raw to eat, and we ended up giving those parts to our dog. His steak was significantly undercooked, resembling a blue state, while mine was at least medium rare. Although he didn 't voice any complaints due to social anxiety, I insisted he should have done so but he didn 't. Regrettably, the creme brulee islands were tasty but left me with the impression that I was paying the same price for a significantly smaller portion. It left me with a sense of being taken advantage of. Furthermore, the brownie served was simply a basic chocolate brownie, lacking any unique qualities. All things considered, I cannot help but feel that the restaurant failed to meet the expectations set by its price. I genuinely regret dining here, especially when I 've had the pleasure of visiting restaurants like Cafe Sparrow in Aptos, which provide impeccable quality and taste at a fraction of the cost.

The service was amazing! The vibe and cute little patio was great too. The only reason why I gave the food 4 stars instead of 5 is because I was disappointed with the beef wellington. It seems to be a favorite, but in my opinion was brand. BUT I had an amazing artichoke soup, diver scallops were INCREDIABLE, and I loved dessert. Overall best resteraunt in Carmel. The chef puts so muxh love into his food.

Excellent across the board. Especially the sweet breads and duck.

We had a decent meal but the sides for our main dishes were very bland (steamed veggies) they really needed a sauce or seasoning. For the quality of food I’d say it’s very over priced.