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1. Grasing's
4.6
Exceptional(2995)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 24 times today
DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events. Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.
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2. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia
4.6
Exceptional(223)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Carmel
Booked 19 times today
Reservations are not needed but are recommended, Walk ins are Welcome.The newest creation from the owners of the beloved Villa Azteca in Downtown Salinas (Salinas City Center), the eatery honoring the Alvarez family patriarch will open Summer 2023 in Carmel Plaza. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will have indoor dining, bar seating and a small outdoor space, serving specialty Michoacán dishes as well as other Mexican favorites, incorporating three generations of family recipes.
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3. PortaBella Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1617)
Price: Expensive
• French • Carmel
Booked 63 times today
Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic
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4. Anton & Michel Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3190)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 20 times today
Anton and Michel is now open INDOORS and OUTDOORS at the COURT of the FOUNTAINS.LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM / DINNER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended.If you are having any difficulty making reservations online, please call the restaurant directly at 831-624-2406 or send us an email.Since 1980, Anton and Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. A complete interior remodel was recently completed features handset stonework throughout the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the Court of the Fountains. Zagat Survey calls it: Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out. Along with updated and contemporary changes to the menus, ultimate table side service flambé desserts remain. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton and Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.
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5. Mission Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(459)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Carmel
Booked 33 times today
Located on Mission Street between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave, in Carmel California. Mission Bistro Restaurant is owned by Shaheen Alnuaimi. Our history-rich location is warm, charming, and above all cozy. We offer brunch, lunch, dinner, local, and import wines. Chef Matt Zimny sources from Monterey and Santa Cruz County farms and ranches with the goal of serving what is fresh and currently available. At Mission Bistro we do Seafood and Steaks right. Cheers!
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6. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
4.6
Exceptional(1892)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 24 times today
Do you love Italian food? A world famous restaurant executive chef says it all by saying, “the best meals in California are at Carmel Bistro Giovanni!” An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread. *Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.* For parties of 6 or more we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $25 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. *We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.
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7. Toro
4.5
Awesome(659)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Carmel
Booked 16 times today
Toro offers creative Japanese cuisine, and we believe in sourcing high quality ingredients. Our beverage program has a lovely sake and wine collection, as well as some creative sake cocktail creations. Join us soon!
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8. Il Fornaio - Carmel
4.3
Awesome(2240)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 27 times today
Il Fornaio means the Baker in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.
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9. Pangaea Grill
4.6
Exceptional(147)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Carmel
Booked 22 times today
Welcome to Pangaea Grill, where culinary excellence meets coastal charm! We take immense pride in announcing that we have been honored with the prestigious title of "Best Restaurant of 2022 and 2023 in Carmel-by-the-Sea."This remarkable achievement reflects our relentless commitment to providing an extraordinary dining experience that delights the senses and captures the essence of this beautiful coastal town. From our exquisite menu crafted with the finest local ingredients to our impeccable service, we strive to create memorable moments for every guest. Join us and indulge in an award-winning culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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10. Treehouse Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(244)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Carmel
Booked 10 times today
Treehouse Cafe offers global fare in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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  • Bernie
    Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Menu is very different. This is not your normal mexican restaurant. We has the shrimp bone marrow and the marrow was delicious. Paola was our server and she was fabulous. Very pricey. Ambience is nice and decor is comfortable.
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    Nicolas Cocina de HerenciaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Carmel
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    4.6
  • David
    San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Wonderful location and each of the rooms, including the front outdoor patio, are different from each other but warm and welcoming. Lovely staff with easy and not rushed service. Menu a manageable size with something for everyone.
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    PortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel
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    4.5
  • Johnvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Anton & Michel has been a must for dinner on every trip to Carmel over the last 30+ years. The quality continues to be excellent on all fronts! You will not go wrong with any dish. The service beats any rival in town. And, the bartender is an expert when it comes to making my martini. We look forward to our next visit. This restaurant has my highest recommendation...
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    Anton & Michel RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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    4.7
  • Sheilavip
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    If you are looking for something special, this is the place. Excellent service and food. Don’t miss the potatoes au gratin. Our server made this a special birthday celebration for my husband. Everything was perfect.
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    Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
    •
    4.6
  • Carol
    Hawaii •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 7, 2024
    Our party of 9 were delighted to find our table ready early in a private room with a warm welcome and stellar service. Menu choices all wonderful with excellent timing and presentation. Our evening included celebrating an 18th birthday with a complementary lighted candle desert before the oh-so-rich chocolate mousse and adffogato service. Cannot wait to return for a repeat experience!
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    Mission BistroPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Carmel
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    4.6

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