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Chez Noir Carmel-by-the-Sea Reviews
The very best restaurant in Carmel-by-the-sea!!! The
The very best restaurant in Carmel-by-the-sea!!! The ambience is charming and relax typical of a California beach town. The service is attentive as one would expect at a Michelin-starred restaurant, with extra friendly warmth and touch. The cocktails
Great experience! We dropped by here for our anniversary
Great experience! We dropped by here for our anniversary dinner with a reservation with our pup! Service was amazing - really great host. The food was also really good! Glad we got around to trying this while we were in town. The dinner took around 2
Chez Noir remains one of my favorite restaurants in all of
Chez Noir remains one of my favorite restaurants in all of California, it is the perfect blend of Californian and French cuisine. All the courses I had were simply incredible, my favorite being the Brentwood corn triangoli. I also opted to get the ch
Great dinner in Carmel.
While visiting Big Sure, we drove up to Big Sur to have dinner at Chez Noir. We were not disappointed. The food, service and atmosphere were all exceptional. I would definitely recommend a stop at this restaurant!!
The service and atmosphere were solid and what you would
The service and atmosphere were solid and what you would expect from a Michelin star restaurant. Unfortunately the food tends to fall short on an otherwise great experience. For the money, I would expect the food to be better. The first few dishes we
What a great experience we had at Chez Noir Saturday night.
We dined with another couple. Me and my buddy did the wine pairing with our prix fixe meals. Our dinner started with two small bites: tuna tartar on a small wafer and an abalone skewer. Both were tasty. The abalone skewer was creative and one of my
To start - service and ambiance were top tier.
Very impressed with that. Plain and simply we had higher expectations for the food. However the wine pairing was absolutely lovely. Just a little bit sad with the price point we walked away from and the somewhat disappointment of the food. I'd d
If you like Michelin Star food and service to match, this
If you like Michelin Star food and service to match, this is a don't miss in Carmel by the Sea. By far the best dining spot in the area, this chef/owner makes amazing dishes. It's not a bargain but it's worth every penny if you appreci
Lovely experience at Chez Noir! The ambiance was really
Lovely experience at Chez Noir! The ambiance was really cozy and intimate, it felt like a small restaurant in Europe. Everyone was extremely kind and welcoming. The food itself was quiet good as well. The abalone was our favorite of the night, but g
Amazing dinner experience - I can easily see why Chez Noir
Amazing dinner experience - I can easily see why Chez Noir has a Michelin star; the food is delicately and beautifully prepared, staff is lovely, and the indoor and outdoor seating is cozy and not overly pretentious. They offer a 4-course tasting men
Amazing experience at this michellin star restaurant.
The ambiance was perfect and intimate. The food was all tasty and seafood themed Servers were always checking up on us and super attentive. I would love to come again in the future to try different rotating items.
If you're feeling fancy, this place is worth the dollars
If you're feeling fancy, this place is worth the dollars when in Carmel. Pro tip: make reservations early. When you enter... beautiful yet cozy space, kind and happy staff. You're provided with a prix fix menu with some minor options to se
Two stars for the friendly service.
I don't know whether we came on an off night but our food was not good! The flavors all fought each other! The duck liver pate (an extra charge) was of varied textures and tough not smooth and had a very weird flavor and almost flavorless. The l
While I had no complaints about the food and wine pairing,
While I had no complaints about the food and wine pairing, I wasn't completely blown away by anything either. We had a late reservation (8:30) and it seemed to take an inordinately long time to get the menu and to take our order - and since it
Lovely, small restaurant.
Staff very hospitable and the vibe is professional yet warm. The meal was terrific, everyone in our party was happy. The quail and pasta course were standouts. Incredible desserts! Only complaint was difficulty of parking, so try to get there a l
Having dined at some of the finest restaurants around the
Having dined at some of the finest restaurants around the world our experience at Chez Noir is one of the most enjoyable in recent memory. The ambiance was warm and cozy and our table provided a view of the kitchen where the chef and staff were both
Food: 5 Decor: 4 Service: 5 Came here for brunch after
Food: 5 Decor: 4 Service: 5 Came here for brunch after booking a few days prior. Overall a great 1 Michelin star meal and would definitely come back again. Abalone skewer amuse bouche 5/5. Great start to the meal and tasty first bites. Washington
Amazing meal and experience.
Best meal of the trip to Carmel and Monterey. Would recommend
Delicious dinner. Delightful service. Totally worth of their Michelin star.
We enjoyed the caviar funnel cakes, the tasting menu and a bottle of wine. Portions are larger than what we've seen for many tasting menus so we had a hard time finishing some of our dishes.
Expensive, but worth it
Excellent food, meticulous presentation, fantastic service. A spot for a special dining experience. Has a feel like a Parisian Bistro.
An absolute MUST in Carmel dining!
We had an absolutely exceptional dinner experience at Chez Noir! Every dish was prepared, seasoned and served with attention to detail and quality. The flavors were complex, yet beautifully balanced. I truly cannot find one criticism of the entire me
Definitely worth a visit.
Delicious sauces and, on the whole, food. A couple of personal quibbles: I like my fish barely cooked and, to my taste, the sole was a bit overcooked to my taste; and, following the lead of the estimable Julie Child, I make my Tart Tatin with Pâte B
Book early to avoid missing out!
We were very lucky to get a table, the food was sensational, innovative and full of flavor. The pastry chef is clearly very talented - the brioche and desserts were out of this world! The menu changes about once every 3 weeks and is seasonal - we wa
Disappointed
We heard fabulous things about Chez Noir. We made reservations for our family of 5. They were not happy that we brought our teenagers into the restaurant. The Rockfish was very fishy & smelly. Steaks were below average with no flavor or seasoning
Good, some courses better than others
The restaurant was in an older Carmel style home with a courtyard so the atmosphere was very nice. We were greeted right away and shown to the bar since we were early for our reservation. I had a refreshing drink from their menu that had a hint of fr
Next-Level Dining and Service
The cocktails, wine, food, and service at Chez Noir were exceptional! The dishes were beautifully presented and provided an explosion of flavors. Our servers were attentive, but not overbearing. The open kitchen provides a glimpse of into the painsta
Don't waste your money
Don't waste your money. Service was attentive and the food was good but not exceptional. The restaurant is small, loud, and overcrowded. The prix fixe menu offered chicken and fish along with a couple of tasty side dishes and dessert. I'm n
Hitting all the marks!
We went here for our 50th anniversary due to their Michelin star and intriguing menu. One is always a bit tentative about such a choice, but it proved excellent. This was a friendly and warm restaurant, owned by a husband and wife. They were both
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