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L’Escargot’s menu is inspired by the cuisine offered at restaurants in villages and small towns throughout rural France. The very definition of “farm to table” the ingredients are fresh, seasonal, and local; preparations are simple, and straight forward, allowing the ingredients to shine. 

SEasonal Specials

Each night Chef Loutas prepares three to four seasonal specials in addition to the regular menu. These could include,Beef Wellington, Seared Fresh Diver Scallops on Seasonal Risotto, Cassoulet, Goat Bolognese, Atlantic Lobster Risotto, Panko Encrusted Baked Sand Dabs, Coq Au Vin, Steamed Mussels in Saffron Garlic Broth among others. If you are interested in a specific special please call regarding availability on a particular night.

Local Sourcing

Carmel-by- the-Sea is situated on the Central Coast of California, perfect for local sourcing. The Monterey Bay fishery is bountiful and well managed, offering a tremendous variety of sustainable fresh seafood, Petrale Sole, Sand Dabs, Calamari, farmed Red Abalone, to name a few. Carmel is surrounded by the farms of Salinas, Watsonville, Castroville, and Carmel Valley, where small growers produce an amazing array of all kinds of organic fruits and vegetables. Chef Loutas takes full advantage of these resources in designing the menu. He will travel to local Farmer’s Markets two or three times a week to select the finest produce available for the L’Escargot kitchen.

Appetizers

Caramelized Onion and Sonoma Goat Cheese Tart / Tossed Field Greens, Balsamic Vinaigrette | 18.95

Home Made Duck and Pork Plate / Corichons, Olives, Tomatoes | 19.95

Frogs’ Legs Provencal / Lemon, Garlic Herb Butter |23.95

Veal Sweetbreads and Wild Mushrooms Vol a Vent/Madeira Cream 24.95

Frogs’ Legs Provancale/Garlic, White Wine, Parsley and Butter 23.95

House Cured Olive Blend 9.50

Hand Cut Pommes Frites 8.50

Escargots

Classic In The Shell / Parsley Garlic Butter | 23.95

Stuffed in Mushroom Caps / Garlic Butter, Herb Bread Crumbs | 23.95

Salads

Parisian Organic Red Butter Lettuce / Toy Tomatoes, Cucumber, Garlic Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette | 14.95

Romaine Hearts / Shaved Parma Cheese, Garlic Croutons Caesar Dressing | 16.95

Mixed Greens, Summer Pear,Ricotta Salata / Pecans, Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette | 18.95

Soups

French Onion Gratinee | 16.95

Soup Du Jour | 12.95

Entrees

Duckling Prepared Two Ways / Pan Roasted Brest, Leg and Thigh Confit, Seasonal Sauce | 46.95

Pork Medallions / Mixed Wild Mushrooms and White Wine | 38.95

Organic Chicken Medalions Dijonaise/Chardonnay-Dijon Mustard Cream 38.95

Steak Frites / New York Steak with Cognac Green Peppercorn Sauce and Fresh Cut French Fries | 62.95

Fresh Local Petrale Sole D’Or / Lemon Beurre Blanc |42.95

Rack of Lamb /Garlic, Rosemary Cabernet Reduction | 58.95

Imported North Sea Dover Sole/Presented Whole, Boned and Plated Tableside /Market Price