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Chez Noir, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Chez Noir

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$50 and over
French
5th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Chez Noir is Jonny and Monique’s love letter to Monterey County, celebrating its finest ingredients. We offer a $165 four-course menu in the dining room and on our patio. Our wine program focuses on independent producers, with an all California wine pairing, and select bottles from the West Coast, Spain and France.

A no-show fee of $165 per person will be charged to parties who cancel less than 48 hours before their reservation. This policy applies to reductions in party size.

Please note that Chez Noir is designed for adults. While we leave the decision to bring children up to the discretion of the parents, it is essential that all guests, no matter how small, be included in the guest count. We do not offer off-menu dishes or high chairs.

We do not have a phone; for more info, please email info@cheznoircarmel.com.

Why they're an Icon

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
  • Award icon
    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
  • 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
  • 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 $165 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 Dining Room Photo
  • 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 $165 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 Photo
  • Mes Amis VIII - Joshua Pinsky

    $215.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 14, 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. Joshua Pinsky is the chef & partner behind Penny and Claud in New York City’s East Village. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Joshua began working at a range of restaurants in San Francisco including Lafitte under the tutelage of Russell Jackson. In 2012, he moved to New York, starting as a cook at Momofuku Ko before eventually rising up the ranks to chef de cuisine. Joshua continued growing with the company, becoming the corporate chef of Momofuku and guiding the brand through a revolutionary time of expansion and development. In 2022, Joshua and partner Chase Sinzer opened Claud, their downtown bistro featured in The Michelin Guide and 50Best Discovery. Last spring, they debuted Penny, their raw bar and seafood counter directly upstairs. Both restaurants have received 3-star reviews from The New York Times and earned coveted spots on national lists including Esquire's Best New Restaurants and Wine Enthusiast Forward 50. Due to the special nature of the evening and we will not be able to accommodate dietary restrictions. A 20% service charge will be applied to the final bill. Please include all guests in your reservation regardless of age.
    Mes Amis VIII - Joshua Pinsky Photo

What 42 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Noir in Carmel is renowned for its "sumptuous food" and "incredible service", offering an artistic dining experience with a menu that "changes monthly". Guests rave about the "attention to flavor", "beautiful presentation", and "exceptional wine pairings". A visit promises "a true standout" dining event, perfect for special occasions.
42 Reviews
  1. Elton Samuel

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner and atmosphere Thank Each course a delight Waiters each were special and made our 30th Anniversary special and a wonderful memory We will return

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  2. Carla VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing! We were able to sample each item and share so that we experienced every dish and they did not disappoint. We had to sit on the patio which was not bad but the inside of the restaurant looked beautiful.

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  3. Jacob

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner wasn't cheap and it was worth every penny. Everything and everyone was excellent.

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  4. Joseph VIP

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another phenomenal dining experience at Chez. Noir! The atmosphere is lovely. The food is thoughtfully prepared with great attention to the flavor prolie of each course. The service is outstanding. Oscar, our server, was particularly attentive and amazing!

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  5. Douglas

    Coastal Georgia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a wonderful experience from the variety of flavors of the food and its' elegant presentation to the wine pairing. They make you feel special.

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  6. Suzy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding, creative cuisine, knowledgeable, friendly but unobtrusive service & an intimate room. One of my favorite dining experiences Will try the patio next time A truly worthy splurge in a town full of excellent options

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  7. William VIP

    Portland / Oregon8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding 44 anniversary dinner. Everything perfect from 1st course to final course.

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  8. Greg VIP

    California Central Coast16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu options. Very nice dinner. Great, great service

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  9. Lisa

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate on the patio- lovely ambiance, outstanding service and the food was delicious. All the seafood was super fresh and perfectly cooked. Our favorites were the caviar funnel cake, abalone, and fish curry.

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  10. Lisa

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening at Chez Noir! The food was delicious. Each course as good as the last! The service was top notch and the ambiance was relaxed and comfortable. Will definitely go again on our next visit to town.

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FAQs

Chez Noir is rated 4.9 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Chez Noir

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
  • 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
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