Chez Noir

Tucked among the enchanting buildings of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Chez Noir opened its doors in the fall of 2022. The restaurant is uniquely situated in one of the city’s newest buildings, designed to blend seamlessly with the charm of the surrounding downtown.

At just 2,000 square feet, the dining room serves as the heart of the restaurant, providing access to the bar, kitchen, and outdoor areas. Our architects designed an L-shaped kitchen to maximize every inch of available space and incorporated booth-to-ceiling windows along all exterior walls to visually expand and elevate the dining experience. In the main dining room, an open section reveals a portion of the kitchen, offering guests a view of the chefs at work and creating an intimate, engaging connection between the diner and their meal.

Outside, guests can enjoy Carmel’s temperate weather on a paved patio surrounded on all sides by planter boxes, trees, and various shrubs. An arbor extends along the retaining wall and wraps around the front of the property, clearly defining the space as an extension of Chez Noir. The overall atmosphere is deeply connected to the timeless architecture of the building itself.