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Le Soufflé, Carmel by the Sea, CA

Le Soufflé

5.0
5
451 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
**LUNCH ONLY MONDAY-FRIDAY STARTING AT 11:30AM- CLOSED SAT/SUN- (CLOSED 12/23-12/27)**
We are located in CARMEL, CALIFORNIA, USA. Reservations are only available through OpenTable up to 3 weeks in advance. Intimate indoor dining room can accommodate parties up to 4 guests- Menu changes seasonally- see website for current menu.

Le Soufflé is a fine dining restaurant serving a traditional French soufflé lunch menu. Everything is exclusively prepared by our Executive Chef/Co-Owner creating a very unique and finely crafted dining experience. The wine list offers a selection of wines from exquisite boutique producers in France and are all available by the glass or bottle. Our guests can look forward to an elegant escape when they step into our intimate and luxurious dining room. We are located on Dolores Street, just two blocks off Ocean Avenue in the beautiful village of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30
  • Phone number
    (831) 250-5314
  • Website
    http://lesoufflecarmel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ivan Samchenko

Menu

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What 451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Best Value

  • California Central Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambience

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Soufflé offers a "unique dining experience" with exquisite soufflés and a charming, intimate atmosphere. Open for lunch only, it features a "boutique experience" with exceptional service and a rotating seasonal menu. Guests rave about the "best soufflés" and the delightful owner, making it a must-visit in Carmel.

451 Reviews

  1. Jan

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a find. It was a wonderful pretty little place for lunch. The Food was absolutely delicious. My husband had the garlic soufflé and I had the mushroom soufflé. The soup, salad and dessert soufflés were also delicious! The best food both of us have eaten! The lovely woman who waited on us and the chef are partners and do everything. There are four tables. It is a very unique experience. We will definitely go back when we’re in Carmel again.

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  2. Lori

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is only open for lunch and reservations are a must since they only have 5 tables. It is definitely a must try. The food is delicious and the wine list is limited to some wonderful small lot selections. This restaurant is on my top 5 favorites in Carmel-by-the-Sea!

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  3. Arantxa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always incredible! Food delicious and service incredible

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  4. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, food was amazing, service fantastic, cozy relaxed atmosphere!

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  5. Margaret

    VIP

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a special occasion here - quiet lunch. Amazing food! Very small place, great wines. Will be back!

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  6. Mary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice lunch out. Lovely setting and wonder service. It is a three course prix fix menu with two soufflé courses (one savory, one sweet). One regret is I made the mistake of eating breakfast so was not hungry enough to finish everything. Soufflés were delicious. Only serve lunches, wish I could try it for dinner.

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  7. Rick

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I did the lamb holiday take out. We all loved the wonderful flavors . Instruction for reheating were very easy to understand and follow. I can hardly wait to try the ale Soufflé again.

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  8. Carlos

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Can’t go wrong at Le Souffle. Great service and professional presentation of lunch. As beautiful as they were tasty. Made for a very Happy Birthday brunch 😊. The limited number of tables makes the experience quite intimate and personal. Highly recommended 😌

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  9. Camille

    VIP

    Memphis

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best experience we have had. Fantastic food, wine and service.

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  10. Tia

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been coming to Le Soufffle since it opened back in 2020 and never get over the thrill of seeing the soufflés emerge from the kitchen, high, firm and ready to receive the sauce. This is a rare wonderful restaurant where everything is outstanding, consistent and simply magnificent! The menu changes season seasonally - and it is fun to see what their Chef can do. Owner Lisa is a delightful server and has a great ability to find perfect wines at a reasonable price. It is open for lunch only, alas, but is a mandatory stop on The Monterey Peninsula’s restaurant circuit!

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FAQs

Le Soufflé is rated 5 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Le Soufflé

SE corner of 5th Ave and Dolores St, Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Area
    Carmel
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking lot across the street from 5PM nightly.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ivan Samchenko
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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