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Chez Noir

Name: Chez Noir
Address: 5th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, United States, 93921
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 5

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$50 and over

French

5th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

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2 people

May 5, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Innovative
Great for fine wines

Starting June 1st, 2025, our menu will be $165.00 + 20% service charge + tax.

Chez Noir is Jonny and Monique’s love letter to Monterey County, celebrating the region’s finest ingredients. We offer a thoughtfully crafted four-course menu in our dining room and on our patio, while our intimate six-seat bar features a selection of à la carte offerings. Honored with a Michelin star and twice nominated for James Beard Awards, we take pride in creating an exceptional dining experience that is both welcoming and relaxed. Our wine program highlights independent producers, offering an all-California wine pairing while also featuring selections from our favorite European houses to complement our menu.

We do not have a phone; for more information or to answer your questions please email us at info@cheznoircarmel.com

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MICHELIN 1 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2023

From the OpenTable editors: Fine dining power couple Jonny and Monique Black came from star restaurants like Atelier Crenn and Quince in SF, and Pineapple & Pearls in DC, before opening their own bistro Chez Noir on the California Coast. It’s put Carmel back on the map as a dining destination, earing a MICHELIN Star and James Beard nods for Best Chef and Best New Restaurant. A gray craftsman house with a stone veranda welcomes you into a splashy blue-and-white dining room, where a four-course menu showcases the wild seafood, mushrooms, and other treasures of the Monterey Peninsula.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Website
https://www.cheznoircarmel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Full scale catering is available; please email info@cheznoircarmel.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Host with intention. Celebrate with ease.Book Chez Noir for your next private event. We offer both patio buyouts and full restaurant buyouts. For more information email info@cheznoircarmel.com

Location
5th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
5th Ave. and San Carlos St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Prix Fixe Dining Room
Multiple dates available
A frequently-changing, prix fixe menu inspired by the spontaneous seasonality of Chef Jonny Black in our dining room. ****A no-show fee of $150 per person will be charged to parties who cancel less than 48 hours before their reservation. This policy applies to reductions in party size.**** A 20% service charge will be applied to the final bill. Please include all guests in your reservation regardless of age.
Prix Fixe Outdoor Patio
Multiple dates available
A frequently-changing, prix fixe menu inspired by the spontaneous seasonality of Chef Jonny Black on our uncovered, outdoor, patio ****A no-show fee of $150 per person will be charged to parties who cancel less than 48 hours before their reservation. This policy applies to reductions in party size.**** A 20% service charge will be applied to the final bill. Please include all guests in your reservation regardless of age.
Mes Amis IX- Trevor Moran
$215.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 8, 2025 only
Mes Amis, a Guest Chef Series welcoming our friends, colleagues, and mentors into our kitchen to collaborate with our team. Dinner will be a four course tasting menu for $215 per person with an optional $110 Wine Pairing. Trevor Moran made his U.S. culinary debut in January 2014 as the executive chef of Strategic Hospitality’s award-winning tasting room, The Catbird Seat. Moran left The Catbird Seat in December of 2015 but his love for Nashville remained. He joined the Strategic Hospitality team as Culinary Consultant in 2016, assisting throughout the restaurants and off-site events. In October of 2020, Moran partnered with Strategic Hospitality to open Locust in the 12South neighborhood of Nashville. The restaurant, which Moran opened with the intention of versatility, launched with a menu largely focused on seafood, dumplings, and shaved ice. Today, in 2023, Locust continues to be fully, uncompromisingly, and unapologetically itself, featuring a menu that leans into Moran’s Irish roots and past experiences in some of the world’s most prestigious kitchens. With a present focus on modern, classical cooking, seafood, and precise sauce work, the menu represents the Irish and British fare that Moran was first introduced to as a young chef. In September 2022, Locust was named Food & Wine Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year and honored on The New York Times’ Restaurant List 2022. In January 2023, Chef Trevor Moran was nominated as semifinalist for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation. Born and raised in Ireland, Moran’s culinary path began in his early 20’s. After working his way through several restaurants throughout Dublin, the young chef landed at Rene Redzepi’s acclaimed Noma restaurant in Copenhagen. Moran began his Noma journey in 2009 and spent nearly four and a half years learning the ins-and-outs of the Nordic kitchen, sourcing local, seasonal products that showcased different regions of Scandinavia. A 20% service charge will be applied to the final bill.

What 9 people are saying

Chez Noir reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
5Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Quiet

9 Reviews

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Wendy VIP
Orange County31 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Katie was a great server - knowledgeable and attentive. The dishes from the amuse-bouche to the pâté , the trout, the abalone, the clam pasta salad, the lamb, the rock fish, and the chocolate sorbet - all delicious and repeats. Indulge in the $50 caviar champagne because you only live once.
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Edgar
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal dining experience. Ambiance is quaint and charming. Service was excellent. Food courses well thought out, beautifully presented, and of highest quality. Every course was a tasting experience. Not to mention the caviar martinis being a huge hit! Will be visiting frequently.
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Susan
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences in the US! We will go there every time we are in Carmel. They deserve Michelin stars.
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Ed
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably one of the best experiences we’ve ever had dining. From the service to the food start to finish. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.
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christian
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable. Quality service. Stunning presentation. Impeccable taste
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Andrew
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the very best dinners I have had, everything was on point.
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Morgan
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went here for our honeymoon dinner. Chez Noir is exquisite. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. I felt like we not only got a delicious meal but an artistic experience. Amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable staff that provided exceptional service. This is a must try restaurant.
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Steve
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb meal, excellent service. One of the best restaurants we’ve ever been to
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Jordan
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very special place. Staff is great, food and drink incredibly on point. Menu format is perfect for couples who like to try everything. 10/10 all around
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FAQs

Chez Noir is rated 5 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 5, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

5th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Cross street
5th Ave. and San Carlos St.
Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.cheznoircarmel.com/
Catering
Full scale catering is available; please email info@cheznoircarmel.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Host with intention. Celebrate with ease.Book Chez Noir for your next private event. We offer both patio buyouts and full restaurant buyouts. For more information email info@cheznoircarmel.com

Chez Noir

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Prix Fixe Dining Room

Prix Fixe Outdoor Patio

Mes Amis IX- Trevor Moran

Menu

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Chez Noir restaurant rated?

Is Chez Noir currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information