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  1. Aubergine

    In a historic hotel on Carmel's main drag, Justin Cogley orchestrates a tasting menu that marries classical discipline with contemporary flair—think cabbage tacos layered with caviar and braised treviso, or dry-aged beef brushed with wagyu XO. The dining room hums with understated refinement, and the wine list rewards close attention. It's cooking that feels rooted in place yet stubbornly its own.

    Forbes Travel Guide
    5 Stars
    AAA
    2026 · Four Diamonds
    Michelin Guide
    2026 · 2 Stars
    Address
    Monte Verde & 7th Ave, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA · Carmel
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