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Le Soufflé, Carmel by the Sea, CA

Le Soufflé

4.9 (473)
$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 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
**LUNCH ONLY MONDAY-FRIDAY STARTING AT 11:30AM- CLOSED SAT/SUN- (CLOSED 2/17-2/21)**
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ivan Samchenko

What 473 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Overall

  • California Central Coast

    Best Food

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • California Central Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • California Central Coast

    Best Value

  • California Central Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Soufflé offers an "outstanding dining experience" with exquisite soufflés that are "in a class by themselves." The intimate setting, with only a few tables, ensures personalized service and a "unique experience." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food and "incredible" service. Reservations are essential for this "hidden lunch gem" in Carmel.

473 Reviews
  1. George VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Dee

    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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  3. Richard

    San Francisco4 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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  4. David or Joanie VIP

    San Francisco31 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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  5. Adam VIP

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do not miss a chance to eat here! Food was phenomenal, a unique experience, and Lisa provided incredible service. We will be back!

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  6. Bryan VIP

    San Francisco88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I found this place online. It was amazing the food and service never missed a step. You have to plan and make a reservation. This is a small specialty restaurant experience. It was worth all the planning and wait. This is a definite bucket list item. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

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  7. rich

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and aperitifs were scrumptious. We were swooning.

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  8. Rasima

    Central Coast12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had lunch. Food was great. Nice Souffle as a main dish. Fixed menu. Not many choices. Price is twice more than u wish to spend for lunch. Maybe for special occasion is ok. Doubt they will survive for a long time , even in Carmel.

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  9. Sue

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friend and I have lunch at Le Soufflé every month. It is perfect every time, in every way. The salad, savory and dessert soufflés are beautiful to behold, fabulous to taste. Every wine has been outstanding on its own, delightful when paired with the meal. The ambience is elegant but not fussy. With only 4 tables, it is quiet. What a treat!

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  10. Randall VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous, food and attention to detail and the setting. Not to be missed.

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FAQs

Le Soufflé is rated 4.9 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time 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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