Carmel restaurants and bars—despite boasting among them some of the world’s landmark establishments—remain pleasantly undefined. The town’s charming eateries feature a full range of international, regional and local cuisines, all benefiting from their proximity to the bounties provided by the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley. Taken together, Carmel restaurants have a hallmark blend of Old World elegance and modern charm, all with an artistic flair.
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Ocean Avenue between Lincoln & Monte Verde
831-624-5659 | website
Offering fresh, colorful cuisine of California's wine country, Merlot Bistro has become a popular stop for locals, visitors and families. Entering... [more] |
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Dolores Street between Ocean and Seventh
831.625.0264 | website
With a passion for making his own or sourcing the best available artisanal products, Executive Chef and Partner Jason Balestrieri has created a... [more] |
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Mission between Ocean & 7th
831-624-5008 | website
Fifty years ago Elaine and Pierre Boissiere established their eponymous restaurant at its current location, years before Carmel Plaza shopping center... [more] |
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Carmel Plaza (Ocean Ave. and Mission St.)
831-624-5600 | website
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Music on the Patio. Holiday Parties. And Gift Cards for Sale! This "Art Cafe" with a pet-friendly patio offers alfresco... [more] |
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San Carlos & 5th Ave
(831) 626-6003 | website
Romantic Dinners. Holiday Parties. Family and Friend Gatherings. Carmels' Bistro Giovanni is on San Carlos opposite the Clint Eastwood building. We... [more] |
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Dolores between Ocean & Seventh
831-625-6500 | website
Cantinetta Luca offers casual, informal dining, featuring menu items such as delicious pizza, baked in an authentic, Italian, no gas, wood-burning... [more] |
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Monte Verde and Seventh
831.624.8578 | website
The restaurant offers sophisticated modern California cuisine by Executive Chef Justin Cogley. Executive Chef Justin Cogley's and Executive Pastry... [more] |
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Ocean Avenue between Lincoln & Monte Verde
831-624-4395 | website
PortaBella's cuisine features beautiful specialties from Italy, France and Spain...the dishes are rich in color and flavor. This picturesque... [more] |
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Mission Street between Ocean & 7th.
831-624-2406 | website
Since 1980, Anton & Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. Fashionable... [more] |
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Dolores St @ 7th Ave
831-622-9899 | website
Serving Rustic European Family Style cuisine for Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week. |
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Dolores St. between 5th & 6th Ave
831-625-6780 | website
Em Le's is Carmel's second oldest restaurant. A longtime local's favorite, Em Le's is known to serve the best breakfast in Carmel.
Located in the... [more] |
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Corner of Mission and Seventh
831.244.0040 | website
Located in Carmel Plaza on the corner of Mission and Seventh Street, the new restaurant's menu was created by Executive Chef and Partner Jason... [more] |
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Ocean Avenue between Dolores & Lincoln
831-624-2569 | website
Bathed in a comforting blend of light, tapestry, mirrors, fire, and
warm oak, The Grill is located in the heart of fashionable Ocean Avenue. It... [more] |
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Corner of Dolores & 6th.
831-624-3588 | website
This longtime local favorite is the essence of Carmel: tasteful, charming, and lively by day; romantic, exotic, and elegant by night. Experience the... [more] |
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6th between Dolores and San Carlos
831-625-1500 | website
At Flaherty's … Fish is Everything!
We Know Seafood...
We know good seafood, we know how to buy it and we know how to prepare it. Unlike most... [more] |
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Ocean Ave & Mission St
800.979.3370 | website
Our Downtown Food Tour is a three-hour, guided tour of Carmel's most interesting attractions. Our tour offers food tastings from seven unique eateries... [more] |
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Dolores between Ocean & Seventh
831 624 8977 | website
-The quintessential neighborhood French Restaurant-
Live the warmth and family style of the French Riviera and taste the "Cuisine of the Sun."
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Lincoln Between 5th and 6th upstairs
831-626-5800 | website
Ocean views and spectacular sunsets. Dining at romantic tables in cliffside Mediterranean cafes. Firok Shield and his staff operate this family-owned... [more] |
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