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Sierra Mar vs Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel

Both establishments are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sierra Mar scores significantly better than Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel. Sierra Mar comes in at #3 in Central California Coast with praise from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.

Sierra Mar
Sierra Mar
9 / 10
Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Ocean-view dining doesn't get much better than this." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Diners gaze out on the Pacific Ocean and rocky headlands from the Post Ranch Inn’s restaurant, Sierra Mar, perched on a secluded cliff 1,200 feet above the surf in Big Sur." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Sierra Mar, located in the Post Ranch Inn, blends comfort with elegance in natural surroundings — cliffs, mountains and the ocean below." Full review
Gayot Gayot
14.0
"Contemporary cuisine in a glass-walled sanctuary by the Pacific --- the daily prix-fixe lunch won't break the bank." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The oceanview cottages and cliff-edge infinity pools here are the stuff of dream honeymoons." Full review
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Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel
8 / 10
Monte Verde & 7th Ave., Carmel, CA 93921
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Gayot Gayot
16.0
"L'Auberge Carmel restaurant featuring the cuisine of executive chef Justin Cogley." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 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
Zagat Zagat
4.5
"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