The Best Restaurant in The Monterey Bay Area, California

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The Monterey Bay area is a culinary paradise. The surrounding waters are full of fish, wild game roams the foothills, and the inland valleys are some of the most fertile in the country—local chefs draw on this bounty for their fresh, truly Californian cuisine. Except at beachside stands and inexpensive eateries, where anything goes, casual but neat dress is the norm.

L'Escargot

$$$

Chef-owner Kericos Loutas personally sees to each plate of food served at this romantic, unpretentious French restaurant. Order the pan-roasted duck breast or the pork medallions with wild mushrooms or white wine sauce; or, if you can't decide, choose the three-course prix-fixe dinner.

Mission and 4th Ave., Carmel, CA, 93921, USA
831-620–1942
Known For
  • Authentic French-country dishes
  • Prix-fixe dinner option
  • Locally sourced ingredients
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon. and Tues.
Reservations essential

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