Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States
Dining guide
L’Auberge Carmel Relais Dining Guide
Dining is anchored by the One-Michelin-Starred Aubergine led by Chef Justin Cogley presenting inventive California-French tasting menus, complemented by sommelier cellar tastings and gourmet cooked-to-order European breakfasts in the courtyard.
Before you book dinner
- Aubergine serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (reservations essential).
- Breakfast is served daily from 7:30am to 10:30am.
- Afternoon wine and cookies are served in the courtyard.
Aubergine Restaurant
Michelin-starred modern California-French gastronomy & 2,500-bottle cellar
Holding One Michelin Star, serving Chef Justin Cogley’s inventive multi-course tasting menus, Monterey Bay abalone, spot prawns, wagyu, and fine wines daily from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.
Full guide →The Courtyard Salon & Wine Cellar
Gourmet French breakfast, artisan pastries, sommelier tastings & afternoon wine
Serving freshly baked croissants, cooked-to-order European breakfast, sommelier-curated Central Coast wines, and digestifs daily from 7:30am until 10:00pm.
Full guide →L’Auberge Carmel Relais dining FAQ
- What is Aubergine?
- Aubergine is the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant serving inventive California-French multi-course tasting menus.
- How many wines are in the cellar?
- The subterranean wine cellar houses over 2,500 curated international and California wine references.
- What are the dining hours for Aubergine?
- Aubergine is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Is breakfast included?
- Yes, a gourmet cooked-to-order European breakfast featuring fresh pastries and eggs is served daily.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026