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Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel, Carmel, CA

Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel

5.0
5
1326 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 $245 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 9 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Seafood, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–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 1,326 people are saying

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5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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

    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

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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.
  2. CubsfN

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect Anniversary dinner
  6. SylviaB

    Portland

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had one of the best meals ever. Each presentation were superb and imaginative. The most incredible part was the evening was that the area had no electricity and everything had to be prepared in the dark. Well done and thumbs up to all who accomplished this. We had a delightful evening
  7. stevef

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Intimate and immaculate presentation. Knowledgeable and helpful Sommelier. They pulled a exciting and adventurous meal out of a hat on a night when all power had been cut from the restaurant. Well done!
  8. Elg728

    New England

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience was incredible. The service, food & ambiance exceeded expectations. It was by far one of the best meals we have ever had. We can’t wait to return to Carmel & have another food experience at Abergine. You made our trip even more special!!!
  9. LisaK

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had an amazing dining experience despite the power outage. Chef kept sending out delicious courses that were subtle and beautifully presented. All was done with only the use of a gas range, headlamp and imagination. We will treasure this one-of-a-kind evening, and will return when able!!
  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and wine pairings were exceptional and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a faultless experience.
  11. pbrenn

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! Highly recommend!
  12. EricC

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent restaurant. Highly recommended. We've eaten in a lot of Michelin starred restaurants and we would give Aubergine a second star.
  13. MartyJ

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A bucket list restaurant for us. Very accommodating. 8 course dinner worthy of its Michelin star. We went with Som’s wine choices and skipped the pairing which went very well! Presentation was wonderful with a nice range of seafood, salads and meat choices. Dessert was special too! We were offered Waygu beef slices that looked as expected..wonderful, however we found it to be a bit over salted. Other than that the evening was outstanding and we would recommend Aubergine!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most amazing and special dinner! Eight course tasting menu and wine pairings. The most inventive and delicious preparations of classic ingredients like ribeye steak, lamb, abalone, tuna, and various vegetable. Service is 5!star. Food is Michelin Star. An expensive evening but well worth it for a special occasion.
  15. DSergi

    Austin

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience was enthralling. From the moment we walked in, we were taken care of, and made to feel as well. All the action was on us. Each course was exquisite and built on the last make a overall dining experience that was second to none. Do you want her in for unusual and exposed us to wines we would never otherwise have known. It was in a work exquisite.
  16. KienT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Services and great foods. The wine pairing was great.
  17. AndrewJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Exceptional cuisine - the best I’ve had in USA - but extremely expensive.
  18. EmilyK

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and service were spectacular. I could not have asked for a better meal and the wines paired with each course were perfect. The only disappointment was that we were not seated in the main dining room. We were seated in a bar area where people also would walk by to check in to the hotel. It is a lovely hotel and we were treated with every bit as much courtesy and care as I’m sure those in the main room were, but it was not the experience I had expected when booking this reservation. It would have been great to know in the reservation booking or the confirmation call that we would not be seated in the main room.
  19. shiellaa

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful experience! Thank you for the royalty treatment!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant ever
  21. Jeffm

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was pleasantly surprised to be seated in the wine cellar. We were treated like we were the only guests. Every course was presented by the people that created it. Presentation was outstanding. The flavors were amazing. The dishes and cutlery were one of a kind. Had an amazing experience. Very pricey but worth it.
  22. JessicaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time. The dinner and the service and entire experience went above and beyond our expectations. We have told all our local friends this is a must for a special occasion.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best high end dining experience in Monterey county. Never disappoints and always amazing!
  24. Christine

    San Francisco

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exquisite food and wonderful service! Highly recommend.
  25. HenryS

    London

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We experienced their tasting menu which was extraordinarily varied and excellent. The preparation, presentation and coordination were all that one might hope for with a menu such as this. The wine parings were perfectly matched and the lead sommelier, John Haffey, is very well informed about each wine. Various staff members from the kitchen also made appearances at the table with their individually prepared courses with descriptors and that was a delight too. All praise to Justin Cogley and his team they are a truly an outstanding group of people.
  26. EasterBrunch

    Central Coast

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christmas dinner wine pairing. Super fun amd excellent.
  27. DanielleF

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    After having disaster experiences with prix fixe menus and Michelin star establishments we have been quite turned off to this type of dining. We chose to step out of our comfort zone and do something special for Christmas Eve. We booked Aubergine without an idea of what was on the menu. This meal was by far the most special and amazing meal we have had in the world! The flavors, presentation, service, etc…surpassed and exceeded our expectations. We are looking forward to returning to Aubergine for our next special night out.
  28. NealC

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super awesome spot but pretty pricey. The juice was worth the squeeze though.
  29. ScottF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Food was remarkable. Expensive but understandable as why. Highly recommend.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 3rd time dining at Aubergine.. my friend’s first time.. A definite splurge but when you wrap your head around being treated like you are the only diners..that is nothing but professional, meticulous trained employees!!.. All the servers and captains are seemless like one entity and the end result is perfection!! I have been in the hospitality industry for over 40 years and when I can be impressed ON ALL LEVELS.. that really says something.. They don’t miss a beat and Aubergine totally deserved that Michelin star!!..👍👍
  31. DorisS

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have eaten here several times and it never disappoints. Everything was perfection. The atmosphere is sophisticated but relaxed, the service impeccable and the personal touches made the evening memorable. Of all the Michelin restaraunts I have visited, this on is my favorite.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was impeccable! Justin. the chef come out and was super nice! The food was amazing. Highly recommend. My favorite Michelin restaurant
  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the finest restaurants in which we have ever eaten. We plan our trip to Carmel because of this restaurant.
  34. John

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is simply the best restaurant in the Carmel/Monterey area and one of the best in the entire Bay Area. The food is creative and original besides being delicious. It’s an expensive tasting menu but worth the money. If you are looking to spurge this is the place
  35. MKate

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely intimate setting, the other diners were entertaining, the food was divine. We frequently go to special restaurants with tasting menus and wine pairings to go on adventures especially while on vacation and Aubergine did not disappoint. Come with an open mind, expectation of creativity and beauty, and leave with a full belly and smile.
  36. BrettH

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always absolutely wonderful!
  37. Gwetz

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    The food and presentation were outstanding, every dish was beautiful. They did a great job with the wine pairings as well. The ambiance really brings down the experience, one eats in a patio of an older building, lacking character.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and wine pairing was incredible! Everything was presented beautifully. The staff was personable and very knowledgeable. It was a unique and memorable experience.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely people and service.
  40. BobP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Superb culinary experience. Service was unparalleled and purely professional. Maybe the best meal i’ve had in memory. My only knock is that the background music didn’t really fit the room/mood. A nice piano or instrumental would have been nice. They played contemporary pop which was distracting.

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 1326 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 9 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–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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