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Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Executive Chef Justin Cogley and Executive Pastry Chef Ron Mendoza prepare sophisticated modern California cuisine. With access to an array of outstanding local products as well as ingredients and artisan purveyors from around the world, Cogley and Mendoza focus on incorporating these elements into their ever-changing menus.The intimate 12-table Aubergine restaurant features an underground wine cellar that was constructed beneath the inn's courtyard to house the restaurant's 4,500 bottle collection. The wine list features great wines from around the world but especially wines from Monterey County.
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44 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 44 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(9)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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- special occasion(37)
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- romantic(28)
- notable wine list(25)
- neighborhood gem(5)
- great for brunch(3)
Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel Reviews List
Review 1 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleased but less than expected...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A non-alcoholic beverage was ordered along with a glass of wine, and not brought to the table until the glass of wine had been consumed. When asked if we wanted coffee with our dessert we stated yes, but the coffee was not brought until the dessert had been finished. Japanese beef priced at $32.00 per ounce was not any tastier or less grainy than one would would normally expect at a restaurant of this quality. Overall the food was excellent!! Servers were pleasant, very personable, and explained each course very well."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Quiet
"The creativity of the chef is matched only by the charm and expertise of the sommelier. The chef's tasting menu is a fantastic experience; it's expensive but this was one of the most memorable meals we have ever had."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Well worth the experience
The wine pairing for dinner was a hit and as miss but well worth the try
The table staff was incredible friendly professional and quite knowledgeable of
what they were serving. just ask. you will be impressed"
The wine pairing for dinner was a hit and as miss but well worth the try
The table staff was incredible friendly professional and quite knowledgeable of
what they were serving. just ask. you will be impressed"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing. Everything was precise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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"Amazing. Everything was precise and thoughtful."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was exquisite, and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was exquisite, and that comment comes 48 hours after eating at The French Laundry! The sommelier was fantastic and his wine pairing recommendations were perfect. The restaurant staff could not have been better. We will definitely have dinner (and stay) here during our next trip to Carmel-by-the-sea!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hospitality at it's finest. Chef
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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"Hospitality at it's finest.
Chef Justin Cogley recent winner of Food & Wine's Best Chefs in America is doing some brilliant work. This is a MUST TRY place.
Chef Justin Cogley recent winner of Food & Wine's Best Chefs in America is doing some brilliant work. This is a MUST TRY place.
HUGE TALENTS here."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The tasting menu is an absolute
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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"The tasting menu is an absolute must! Every course was so pleasing & presented beautifully. Makes u crave for more."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2003
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A romantic anniversary dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"For a special occasion. Service impeccable food outstanding."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
portions could be larger and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
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"portions could be larger and more variety"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Easter brunch, everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
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"Wonderful Easter brunch, everything perfect."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding. Pricey, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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"Outstanding. Pricey, but will worth it for a special occasion. Restaurant is small, so reservations on weekends a must.
Impeccable dining experience."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have eaten all over the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
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"I have eaten all over the world, and this was unquestionably the most amazing experience ever. My husband and I had the eight course tasting menu. Words cannot describe both the food and attention to detail. This is an unforgettable restaurant."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Inspired food deliverd with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
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"Inspired food deliverd with top qiality service. Sommelier provided exceptional wine pairings . Don’t miss the cheese cellar/course."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our waiter was very professional,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
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"Our waiter was very professional, Food was exquisite, presentation is creative, especially loved little edible flowers and a plate of stone arrangements. If you like an elegant and fine dining, this place is for you."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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"I can't say enough about the food and service. True fine dining, worth every penny! Tips chef and staff are very talented. Stick with the wine pairing as well!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasant but not surprised
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not worth the price, unfortunately. The scallop was cooked perfectly, and the dessert was delicious. But the focus of the meal, in my opinion, was the dungeness crab and ribeye. Both portions were unexecusably small with the crab maybe being 2 ounces and the ribeye being 4 ounces. The crab was basically prepared, as was the steak, with nothing really special about them for a fixed menu. The "dressing" for the crab was original, but not a "cut-above." The only perk of the ribeye plate was the mushroom and the glaze. The ribeye required a supplement without description as to why. It was not filet or a special type of beef such as Kobe. Overall I cannot understand how they justified the portion size and pricing."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very impressive table d'hote
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A very impressive table d'hote menu here, with nods to Japanese cuisine, molecular cooking, and taste experiment, but all adding up to a balanced, nourishing meal in a quiet, serene atmosphere. An outstanding restaurant."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Not reccommended. Very over
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Not reccommended. Very over priced for the quality. Over heard the next table wondering where they could go next, because they were still hungry after dinner. Not the French Laundry!!! Too many great restraurants in Carmel to waste $450.00 (for 2 people) on dinner at Aubergine. We are foodies, and do not mind spending money, but never again here!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every detail - perfect!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a wonderful meal. I chose Aubergine to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday, and I couldn't have made a better choice. He was presented with a customized menu, and the evening unfolded beautifully. My champagne was delicious, his cocktail was a very generous pour. We chose the Aphrodisiac Spontaneous Tasting menu, and each dish was better than the last. There must have been a dozen small courses, maybe more. Classics such as a oyster on a half shell, innovative bites like a ribeye wrapped in nori, each plate was a treat. We were sent home with lemon shortbread-when we thought we had no more room left! We were wrong.....
And they tracked us down when we left our wine tote behind. Awesome!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thee Dining Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wow! Some of the the most amazing taste treats and presentations I have ever seen. You have to tip your hat to the Chef here. Dining room is small but intimate UNLESS you have the table in front of the Kitchen and Back Bar. (likely sb removed). All is all however, a dining experience fit for a King & Queen. Bring your credit card as the fare is pricey but, well worth the adventure."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2007
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Zounds, what a treat!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my wife here to celebrate her birthday and because they serve abalone. We were pleasantly surprised both by the service (attentive without being annoying)and the food. We had the "chef's surprise", where you let the chef know what ingredients you wanted, and they prepare your plates.
It's not cheap, but I don't mind paying when the food is this good. They do include the gratuity in the bill, which I found a little off-putting.
All in all, we had a great time, and we'll be going back whenever we're in Carmel. Note, they don't have many tables, so book early."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our first visit to Aubergine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our first visit to Aubergine was outstanding. We recently moved to the Monterey Peninsula and have been looking for a place to celebrate special events to replace Gary Danko. We found it in Aubergine. Our dinners (with the exception of one item) were outstanding as was the wine pairing. The only minor disappointment was the crab appetizer which was too cold to be able to be able to taste the crab. The take away gift of chocolate cookies were without a doubt the best we have ever eaten and a pleasant reminder of our wonderful dinner at Aubergine. We will return often."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate