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Le Soufflé, Carmel by the Sea, CA

Le Soufflé

4.9
4.9
448 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
**LUNCH ONLY MONDAY-FRIDAY STARTING AT 11:30AM- CLOSED SAT/SUN**
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 am–2:30 pm
  • 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 448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Best Ambience

  • 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 "fabulous" dining experience with "outstanding" soufflés and "great service." This intimate, boutique restaurant is praised for its elegant ambiance and delightful menu, featuring both savory and sweet options. Open for lunch only, it's a "must-visit" in Carmel with a menu that changes seasonally.

448 Reviews

  1. John

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Margaret

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    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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  3. Mary

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Camille

    Memphis/West TN

    14 reviews

    vip
    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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  7. Gusimat

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Soufflé is my favorite restaurant in Carmel by the sea. They make the best soufflés I’ve ever had in my life. They are only open for lunch during the week now. They changed their menu every two or three months, which is nice. They use only the freshest ingredients.

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  8. 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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  9. David

    Los Angeles

    186 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    186 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a real prize. Totally unique concept with outstanding food. It’s a quiet, friendly, almost elegant space. Good wines.

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  10. Laurie

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and great soufflés! Small restaurant providing a boutique experience. We enjoyed every single dish on the Prix fixed menu. Excellent service!

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FAQs

Le Soufflé is rated 4.9 stars by 448 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
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 am–2:30 pm
  • 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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