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Big Sur BakeryvsAubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Both restaurants are praised by writers. On balance, Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant. Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel comes in at #6 in Central California Coast with accolades from 2 reviewers like Gayot, Forbes Travel Guide.
Big Sur Bakery
Gayot
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
47540 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Gayot14.0
"Peace, love and simple, tasty food reign in the kitchen of this Big Sur restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Big Sur Bakery and Restaurant serves housemade granola, ginger scones, and seasonal fruit strudels in a cabin built in 1937." Full review
Afar Magazine "The view from the Big Sur Bakery is right on par with the food." Full review
Afar Magazine "At breakfast, lunch, and dinner, perfectly seasoned dishes emerge from the wood-fired oven. Chef Michelle Rizzolo has devoted herself to making the best chicken anyone’s ever had." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Its “limited” yet “creative” American comfort-food menu is “surprisingly good” too... “rustic” and “laid-back” with “reasonable” prices, it's ideal for sitting outside." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If starting from the north, kick off your Big Sur trip with phenomenal pastries (and even better coffee) at Big Sur Bakery, located about an hour south of Carmel-by-the-Sea"
Big Sur Travel Guide
March 10, 2022
Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide Zagat
Fodor's
Monte Verde & 7th Ave., Carmel, CA 93921
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Gayot16.0
"L'Auberge Carmel restaurant featuring the cuisine of executive chef Justin Cogley." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Aubergine is the fine-dining jewel of L’Auberge Carmel, a Relais & Châteaux hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, steps away from the ocean in this romantic hamlet." Full review
Zagat4.5
"This “fantastic” Californian is known for its “incredible”, “innovative” tasting menus...“beautiful, relaxing atmosphere” help make it the “number one” choice for celebrating “special occasions.”" Full review
Fodor's "Chef Justin Cogley's nine-course prix-fixe tasting menu is a gastronomical experience unrivaled in the region." Full review
