Restaurants & Bars in Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Explore Carmel's
60 restaurants & 18 wine tasting rooms
all within walking distance
Taste your way through Carmel-by-the-Sea's vibrant food and wine scene with an impressive array of inspiring restaurants and award-winning wines. The town's charming eateries feature a full range of international, regional and local cuisines. Plus, Carmel is a top-rated wine tasting destination - all benefiting from the bounty of Monterey County's fresh produce, locally sourced seafood, and California's largest premium wine region.
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Image about Katy's Place(Carmel's Breakfast Tradition)

Katy's Place

Carmel's Breakfast Tradition

Image about Akaoni

Akaoni

Japanese, Sushi

Image about Carmel's Hidden Gem

Carmel's Hidden Gem

Californian, North American

Image about Hog's Breath Inn(40 years of legendary food)

Hog's Breath Inn

40 years of legendary food

Image about Bud's at La Playa Hotel

Bud's at La Playa Hotel

Bar/Lounge, Californian

Image about Chez Noir(Coastal California Cuisine)

Chez Noir

Coastal California Cuisine

Image about Barmel(Classic Cocktail Bar)

Barmel

Classic Cocktail Bar

Image about The Tree House Café(Mediterranean, Greek & Thai Cuisines)

The Tree House Café

Mediterranean, Greek & Thai Cuisines

Image about Vesuvio & Star Bar(Italian Cuisine by the Pèpe Family)

Vesuvio & Star Bar

Italian Cuisine by the Pèpe Family

Image about Casanova(French-Italian cuisine in the heart of Carmel)

Casanova

French-Italian cuisine in the heart of Carmel

Image about Village Corner(California Bistro)

Village Corner

California Bistro

Image about Aubergine(Eight-Course Tasting Menu)

Aubergine

Eight-Course Tasting Menu

Image about Carmel Belle(Organic Californian Cafe & Juicery)

Carmel Belle

Organic Californian Cafe & Juicery

Image about Stationæry(California Comfort Cuisine)

Stationæry

California Comfort Cuisine

Image about Le Souffle(Traditional French Souffle Restaurant)

Le Souffle

Traditional French Souffle Restaurant

Image about Carmel's Bistro Giovanni(Italian/Mediterranean)

Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

Italian/Mediterranean

Image about Yafa(Mediterranean Cuisine)

Yafa

Mediterranean Cuisine

Image about IL Fornaio(Award-Winning Italian Cuisine)

IL Fornaio

Award-Winning Italian Cuisine

Image about Cafe Dal Mare

Cafe Dal Mare

Bakery/Cafe

Image about Mission Bistro(Seafood and Steaks)

Mission Bistro

Seafood and Steaks

Image about Anton & Michel(California Cuisine with a Classic Touch)

Anton & Michel

California Cuisine with a Classic Touch

Image about Links Club(Sports Bar & Entertainment Venue)

Links Club

Sports Bar & Entertainment Venue

Image about The Grill on Ocean Ave(California Fusion Cuisine)

The Grill on Ocean Ave

California Fusion Cuisine

Image about La Bicyclette(European Country Cuisine)

La Bicyclette

European Country Cuisine

Image about Forge in the Forest(California Fusion)

Forge in the Forest

California Fusion

Image about PortaBella(Intercontinental European)

PortaBella

Intercontinental European

Image about The Annex(at Seventh & Dolores)

The Annex

at Seventh & Dolores

Image about Foray(Modern Coastal Cuisine)

Foray

Modern Coastal Cuisine

Image about Basil(Monterey County Inspired Italian)

Basil

Monterey County Inspired Italian

Image about Flying Fish Grill(Japanese Seafood)

Flying Fish Grill

Japanese Seafood

Image about Sushi Heaven(Japanese Cuisine)

Sushi Heaven

Japanese Cuisine

Image about Rise + Roam(Bakery & Bistro)

Rise + Roam

Bakery & Bistro

Image about Nicolás Cocina de Herencia(Specialty Michoacán & Mexican Favorites)

Nicolás Cocina de Herencia

Specialty Michoacán & Mexican Favorites

Image about Grasing's(California Cuisine Meets Prime Steakhouse)

Grasing's

California Cuisine Meets Prime Steakhouse

Image about Cultura Carmel(Oaxacan-Mexican)

Cultura Carmel

Oaxacan-Mexican

Image about Carmel Burger Bar/Jeju Kitchen

Carmel Burger Bar/Jeju Kitchen

Asian, Brewery/Pub, North American

Image about Little Napoli & Bar Napoli(Rustic Italian Cuisine)

Little Napoli & Bar Napoli

Rustic Italian Cuisine

Image about Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant(French Dining and Bakery)

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant

French Dining and Bakery

Image about Dametra Café(Mediterranean Cuisine)

Dametra Café

Mediterranean Cuisine

Image about IL Tegamino(Italian Comfort Food)

IL Tegamino

Italian Comfort Food

Image about The Pocket(Personal Passion & Perfect Pairings)

The Pocket

Personal Passion & Perfect Pairings

Image about La Balena(Cucina Toscana)

La Balena

Cucina Toscana

Image about Edwin's Carmel(New American Fusion)

Edwin's Carmel

New American Fusion

Image about Toro(Sushi and Sake)

Toro

Sushi and Sake

Image about Pangaea Grill(Asian Fusion)

Pangaea Grill

Asian Fusion

Image about Cafe Luna

Cafe Luna

Asian, Bakery/Cafe, Chinese

Image about Mulligan Public House(Convivial Neighborhood Gastropub)

Mulligan Public House

Convivial Neighborhood Gastropub

Image about Catch(Carmel's Fish House)

Catch

Carmel's Fish House