How much does the Aubergine menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu (longer menus to $395), plus 22% service | $285 | $368 | $570 | $735 |
| Dinner menu with wine pairing | $535 | $690 | $1,070 | $1,380 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: exploretock.com (dinner and wine). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Aubergine before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Aubergine?
Aubergine has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another two-star restaurant, listed below.
- Commis $279The cheapest two-star dinner menu in California, Modern American
Can you stay the night at Aubergine?
Yes. Aubergine is inside L’Auberge Carmel, which has 20 bedrooms.
Aubergine is at L’Auberge Carmel, a 20-room hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea; breakfast is included in the room rate.
See rooms on the hotel’s website Compare prices on Booking.com
From the hotel’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Room prices and offers change with the date, so check before you book.
Aubergine: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Aubergine have?
Two. Aubergine holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 40 two-star restaurants in the US.
Who is the chef at Aubergine?
The head chef is Justin Cogley.
Where does Aubergine rank on critics’ lists?
Aubergine is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 36 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026
- 88.5 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Modern American
- Where
- Carmel-by-the-Sea · California · United States
- Opening hours
- Mon–Tue closedWed–Sun 5pm–10:30pmFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- L'Auberge Carmel, Monte Verde at 7th Ave., Carmel-by-the-Sea, 93921Open in Google Maps
Is Aubergine expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its $285 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 13 two-star dinner menus in California with a published price. The middle price is $330, so it costs $45 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommisOakland | Modern American | $279 | – | $139 |
| AubergineCarmel-by-the-Sea | Modern American | $285 | – | $250 |
| AcquerelloNob Hill | Italian | $295 | – | $195 |
| KilnHayes Valley | Modern American | $315 | – | – |
| Lazy BearMission | Modern American | $320 | – | $175 |
| KatoArts District | Asian | $325 | – | $145 |
| Sons & DaughtersMission | Modern American | $330 | – | $185 |
| BirdsongSoMa | Modern American | $350 | – | – |
| Harbor House InnElk | American | $350 | $150 | $125 |
Other restaurants you may like
- Modern American, two starsRestaurant Pearl Morissette Lincoln, Canada · dinner CA$275 (about $196)
- Modern American, two starsLasai Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · dinner R$1,380 (about $254)
- Modern American, two starsCésar New York, United States · dinner $365
- Also two stars in CaliforniaSaison San Francisco, United States · dinner $368
- Also two stars in CaliforniaMélisse Los Angeles, United States · dinner $399
- Also two stars in CaliforniaHayato Los Angeles, United States · dinner $450
Starred restaurants near Aubergine
The 1 nearest, all within 0.2 mi.
- Chez Noir Modern American · 0.2 mi (380 m) away · dinner $165
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Sources Restaurant: auberginecarmel.com. Stars: Aubergine in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: exploretock.com (dinner and wine), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Rooms and stays: the hotel’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).