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Le Soufflé, Carmel by the Sea, CA

Le Soufflé

5 (479)
$50 and over
French
SE corner of 5th Ave and Dolores St, Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
**LUNCH ONLY MONDAY-FRIDAY STARTING AT 11:30AM- CLOSED SAT/SUN (CLOSED JUNE 23-JULY 4)**
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 479 people are saying

Le Soufflé 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

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Soufflé offers an "outstanding culinary experience" with "amazing service, ambiance, and food." Guests rave about the "unique, magical" dining, likening it to "a trip to Paris." With "perfect soufflés" and "meticulous service," this intimate spot is a "gem" for special occasions and unforgettable meals. Reservations recommended.
479 Reviews

  1. Murray VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding skill to create such delicious food. We will be back again and again.

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  2. Denton

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So amazing. Hope you can expand your hours and staff in the future.

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  3. Diane VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my 4th time dining with Le Souffle. It was excellent again. Service, ambiance and food are all amazing.

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  4. Russell VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Genius is often over used but not in case of Le Soufflé! Every course, in fact, every bite was delicious! My wife started with the mushroom soup and I had the snap pea salad. They were fabulous! Our mains were the garlic soufflé with crab sauce and the lardons and fromage soufflé. Incredible! We finished with the classics, chocolate and grand marnier soufflés which were perfect! Plus Lisa is so friendly and makes the experience super enjoyable. We will definitely be back to try more seasonal soufflés. We highly recommend Le Soufflé and hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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  5. Camille VIP

    Memphis / West Tennessee16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and experience. Every item is planned to perfection.

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  6. Wendy

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience. Everything was fantastic. Thanks for the great experience and wonderful food!

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  7. George VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t hesitate to book - it’s a gem. Everything about the experience was magical. Food was absolutely delicious - every item. We felt like we were dining in a good friends home. Truly one of the most unique and enjoyable restaurant experiences in a very long time. Can’t wait to return!!

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  8. Dee

    California Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience……like taking a little trip to Paris!

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  9. Richard

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Exceeded expectations! Everything was perfect! Unique experience and we totally enjoyed each course.

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  10. David or Joanie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is pure perfection. The choices from the 3-choice menu were ideal, particularly if you like to share bites of different flavors. These are a true specialty, so if you've never had a perfect soufflé, and you're not holding an airline ticket to Paris, then this place in Carmel is the place to come. Merci!

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Le Soufflé is rated 5 stars by 479 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Le Soufflé

SE corner of 5th Ave and Dolores St, Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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