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Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel, Carmel, CA

Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel

5.0
5
1362 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
The award-winning, Michelin-starred restaurant Aubergine is located at L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Chef Cogley’s cuisine showcases the finest ingredients with a razor-sharp balance of deference and innovation.

For a supplement, course-by-course wine pairings are available. The eight-course menu served nightly highlights the best ingredients of the season, enhanced by skillful technique and an eye toward varied textures and flavors. Desserts, masterfully prepared by Chef Santos, are irresistible complements to Cogley’s savory courses.

Reservation Cancellation Policy: 24 Hours Prior to Reservation Time.

Late Cancellation Fee: $185 per person Cancelling.

Menu: Eight Course Tasting Menu $265 per person, plus tax and service.

Dining Room Attire: Smart Casual. Jackets for gentlemen are encouraged. Ties are optional. No t-shirts, shorts, or open-toed shoes.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Seafood, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed 6:00 pm–7:00 pm Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (831) 624-8578

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Justin Cogley

  • Catering

    For weddings, private dining and special events please call our Events Coordinator at 831-622-5907 or email: events@laubergecarmel.com. <br />

  • Private party facilities

    Aubergine Restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux features a variety of spaces that can be reserved for small to large gatherings. Dining Room, Wine Cellar, Salon, and Courtyard event space available.

  • Private party contact

    Reservations: (831) 624-8578

  • Neighborhood

    Carmel

  • Cross street

    7th

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is offered; street parking is optional.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,362 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

  • California Central Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

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  1. JenniferS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Entirely worth it. Staff very attentive, definitely a well-deserved Michelin star restaurant.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did the 8-course tasting (chef surprise) menu with the sommeliers wine pairing and it was truly outstanding. This is a dining experience as opposed to a traditional meal. However, you will not leave hungry. Similar tastings at other high end restaurant often leave you wanting more. This one did not. It covered small liter bites to bigger, hardier ones. The wine pairings were spot on and the (2) desserts at then end capped off a great experience. My wife has a true dairy allergy and the chef(s) did a tremendous job accommodating her. This one of those “experiences” that we would go again. Highly recommended!
  3. GPCA

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were looking for a special place for a special evening and we could not have been happier. One of the best restaurants we have ever enjoyed and we will be going back.
  4. CharlesC

    San Francisco

    138 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    138 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly amazing dining experience. It deserves its Michelin star. The food was exceptional, the wines were interesting and matched the food, and the service was attentive and helpful.
  5. datenightfoodie

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aubergine is my special place where I know every aspect of my experience will be satisfying and memorable. This restaraunt and chef are highly underrated. I have been to many 3 MS restaraunts and Aubergine most definately stands up to the best of them. I am immensley grateful to have dined at this incredible restaraunt for the fourth time.
  6. WineEnthusiast

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience. Amazing chef and team.
  7. DougG

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Once you have decided this is not a crazy amount of money to spend on dinner, you won’t be disappointed. Each course (eight or so) is meticulously presented and, more importantly, delicious and showcases the ingredients. Our Sommelier’s wine pairings were perfect and sometimes surprising. Top notch and top prices to go with the service and the food.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply wonderful! Everything was perfect. They even made up a Champagne pairing for us.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best tasting menu I’ve had in California. If you’ve been here prior to the pandemic , it is even BETTER than before. A+
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best experiences we have had. We will be back.
  11. NedimF

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Amazing attention to detail, an experience that transforms you, flawless service, and a nice touch of a chef or a sous chef serving and explaining each dish.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most memorable evenings of my life. I attended with a food critic and even she was impressed.
  13. StevenA

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable over the top experience most expensive meal but worth the experience and value. Staff was out matched to any other in its class
  14. SteveB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, the service, the ambiance, were all fantastic. The expense was well worth the overall experience which made for a wonderful Mother’s Day for my wife. The wine/food pairing and creativity of the chef and sommelier were unmatched.
  15. 1MaLeslie

    Los Angeles

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely perfect dining experience. Should get more Michelin stars. It is very expensive so save for a special occasion.
  16. CraigN

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best meal and wine pairing we have ever experienced. It was an absolutely exquisite meal prepared and served fantastically.
  17. kennys

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was phenomenal, service, food, and wine.
  18. ESSKAY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food was delicious, the service was friendly and timely. My only feedback would be with the seating. We were seated in the Lobby next to the bar. It felt like we were pushed to the side and squeezed in. It is possible that it was because we were a pair, and they do not seat 2 in the dining room. But, to get the whole experience, I would have preferred to have been seated in the dining room, and not next to the patrons at the bar.
  19. luv2dine

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of a kind experience! A friend recommended Aubergine as the best meal of her life so I had to try it while in Carmel. Every course was a work of art. The staff was so knowledgeable, friendly, professional and made each course feel special. It was a very unique experience for our anniversary dinner!
  20. spencerg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience1
    Sitting next to the front door was cold. Every hotel guest walked through and ruined the experience I was had been waiting a long time to have. I truly wish the staff would have acknowledged this; especially paying a grand for 2 people. Never again.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outrageous and magnificent are the only words that come to mind. Every single detail was executed with precision and served with great attention and knowledgeable descriptions from a most respectable team of service professionals. This team was a well oiled machine but without the pretentiousness one might expect from such a fine dining experience as this. Highly recommend!
  22. ScottR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal - EVER. I would recommend this restaurant to any foodie.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never fails to delight! The service is impeccable, and the food is incredible. Every dish is unique and beautifully presented. This is an experience not to be missed in Carmel. They have one Michelin star, but they are operating at a three Michelin star level!
  24. Ernie

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was outstanding and was the best part of the experience by far! The service was OK not outstanding. Very hard to understand what some of the servers were saying as they were speaking a mile a minute. They were not the friendliest bunch either. The atmosphere was disappointing as well and we expected more for a Michelin star restaurant. The music was blasting and sounded like a bar and the ambience just wasn’t very luxurious or inviting or sophisticated. Lots of people dressed like they just came off a basketball game wearing track suits and hats indoors. We expected more elegant. But the food was absolutely outstanding really really really superb, and beautifully presented on the most gorgeous dinnerware.
  25. PickyGourmands

    Portland

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our aunt and uncle were visiting from Germany, and we invited them to join us at Aubergine. They are true gourmands and have been to quite a few 2-3 star Michelin guide restaurants both in Germany and the US. Claus was surprised to learn that Aubergine has 1 Michelin star, he thought the quality of the food and service is deserving of at least 2 stars. At any rate, we were all delighted by our meal there last week. Every course was delicious and the service was outstanding as well. The dining room itself is a bit mundane, and I wonder if that is why the Michelin folks only awarded 1-star? I highly recommend Aubergine if you are in the Monterey Bay area and are looking for an exquisite dining experience
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Exquisite dining experience, not to be missed. We enjoyed every moment starting with the amuse bouche and felt like every course was perfectly paired with a wine selected for our individual palate. Thanks for the the amazing night. Judy
  27. Jessie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here was an experience. The flavors and texture profile of all the dishes prepared for us were beyond expectation. We went to celebrate my wife’s birthday and we’re left with a memorable dinner.
  28. dvrx

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I celebrated her birthday here. This was our first time ever having this level of fine dining experience, and we knew we were splurging in a big way. I was initially worried since every other time I've ever had a chef's choice prix fixe meal, there was always a few things that I just didn't like. Not so, here. Everything was absolutely fantastic, so many things I've never had anything like before - the evening was full of amazing pleasant surprised. For every dish I've had a similar version before, this was by far the best. The service was impeccable - everyone was extremely friendly, attentive, prompt, professional, knowledgeable. Quite simply, this was the best meal I've ever had in my life. Such a special occasion.
  29. BousiBro

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, rich abd lushes flavours, the pastry chef is out of this world, the staff was incredibly attentive and went above and beyond for us
  30. Crepes

    New England

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was awesome! When we travel we always look to book a Michelin Star restaurant. We’ve been to many all over the world. This was one of the best dinners we’ve had! The food was amazing. The Chef Justin Cogley served us one of our courses! It was a fabulous experience!
  31. Chol

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything is perfect. Staff is very warm and professional. Food taste is awesome, presentation is attractive and catching eyes. Chef is handsome. 😉😄
  32. LelaN

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently, our favorite place for special occasions. Each dish was a delight, prepared with innovation and without ego.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second visit to Aubergine and the second time I had an outstanding meal and experience. I dined with my family. The food was incredible. Every course was creative, beautifully plated and delicious. The staff went above and beyond. They were super knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. The space was intimate and comfortable. We dined with my 8 year old son and the chef made special plates off the tasting menu just for him. Dining at Aubergine was the highlight of our trip…for the second year in a row. Truly special.
  34. SarahIsHungry

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning menu, warm and thoughtful service. The reserve wine pairing was delightful. Love this place and highly recommend. They are likely to get 2 michelin stars soon — get a resv now if you can!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A once in a lifetime dining experience!!! The food and service are OUTSTANDING!! It will but a dent in your pocketbook, but we’ll worth it in my opinion.
  36. CubsfN

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our 17th wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect!
  37. ArenJ

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal food, service & atmosphere. 11 on a scale of 1-10.
  38. Slayer

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I've ever had. Service, wine paring, presentation, flavors, ingenuity. Definitely Michelin star deserved.
  39. MarkH

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect Anniversary dinner
  40. WillS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with beautiful presentation, attentive staff. Chef came to the table to present a dish and was wonderful to meet him.

FAQs

Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-8578.

Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel is rated 5 stars by 1362 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel

Monte Verde & 7th Ave., Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross street

    7th

  • Neighborhood

    Carmel

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed 6:00 pm–7:00 pm Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Seafood, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is offered; street parking is optional.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Justin Cogley

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (831) 624-8578

  • Catering

    For weddings, private dining and special events please call our Events Coordinator at 831-622-5907 or email: events@laubergecarmel.com. <br />

  • Private party facilities

    Aubergine Restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux features a variety of spaces that can be reserved for small to large gatherings. Dining Room, Wine Cellar, Salon, and Courtyard event space available.

  • Private party contact

    Reservations: (831) 624-8578

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