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Anton & Michel Restaurant, Carmel, CA

Anton & Michel Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2709 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Contemporary European, Continental

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (831) 624-2406

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Executive chef

    Fernando Tostado

  • Private party facilities

    Anton & Michel can accommodate parties of 10 to 100. The semi private Fireplace Rooms seats up to 26 guests and the Fountain Room seats up to 50 guests. The whole restaurant can seat 100 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Bert Simpson: (831) 624-2406

  • Neighborhood

    Carmel

  • Cross street

    Mission Street between Ocean & 7th.

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,709 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

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  1. jayl

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was great. But had to send my husband’s food back due to temperature issue.
  2. NancyD

    Orange County

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed dinner here. The new big eye tuna appetizer is delicious. We also loved the diver scallops with risotto and the trout. The service is excellent. Great wine list. The chef came out to talk with our table. It was a very nice experience.
  3. Tourist

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We loved the restaurant and our evening. It is gorgeous inside. The host is a trained pianist and serenaded us at one point. It was a real treat!
  4. Betty

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and fabulous service! The bar is such a great environment with the fireplace!
  5. MikeG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So enjoyable as always over the several decades we’ve been able to visit the Monterey peninsula. The salmon was perfect. I loved the filet which you haven’t had for some time, although it’s been a few years since we’ve gotten back. Both done perfectly!
  6. thedream

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Such a nice lunch dinning experience! Now that we have found this gem my wife and I enjoy a lunch and a dinner here on each visit to Carmel. A very inviting experience with great food.
  7. thedream

    San Francisco

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    What a nice welcoming and inviting restaurant to enjoy great meals. Top Notch!
  8. DawnL

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had a very quiet dinner with excellent service and probably the best meal we’ve eaten during our stay in Carmel. This restaurant is very romantic and has an incredible wine list!
  9. NadiaM

    Central Coast

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    beautiful venue, great services, delicious cuisine! Our favorite!
  10. Lostweekend

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    A waiter sometimes can make someone’s experience that much better however our waiter last night did the opposite. Sadly, while we was enjoying our cocktails we ordered our main entree and asked the waiter if he could choose the appropriate wine pairing for our entrees and bring them glasses of wine when the main entree came . Not before the entree because we didn’t want to drink it before the entree. The waiter brought it to us immediately and said he didn’t want to wait because he may forget ! Food was also very mediocre.
  11. DavidM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anton & Michel is upscale. I had Abalone for the first time. Its a place to judge other restaurants in Carmel against. We ate at some very good places on our visit. Anton and Michel in in the top four. David M
  12. JRCH

    Austin

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very good service and two great main courses. Restaurant was not busy or noisy. We will book again!
  13. Andrea

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a birthday last night at Anton et Michel. Our experience was extraordinary: the ambiance, the pleasing personalities of the staff and the exceptional quality of the food !!
  14. SuzanneH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was exquisite, I started with the crab cakes accompanied with a small arugula salad, both were superb in flavor. My partner had the Wild Mushroom Risotto and Caesar salad, he absolutely loved them both as he savored every moment of his meal. My main course was the Alaskan Halibut on a bed of sauteed spinach and garlic mashed potatoes surrounded by a red wine reduction, and topped with a corn chutney, what an amazing presentation and unbelievably delicious. The service was excellent and the ambience is very relaxing and pleasing to the eye. Thank you Anton & Michel and I promise to return to your magnificent restaurant the next time I travel to beautiful Carmel by the sea.
  15. Malia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening! Everything was perfect for my birthday celebration!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great selection of wine, amazing soup, and fabulous main entries. And did I mention super attentive service!
  17. food4life

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time but definitely not our last. We dined here for our 25th anniversary and I can’t thank the host and staff for making it special for us. Food was superb and perfectly cooked. My husband and I are salt sensitive, and we were grateful that the food was perfectly seasoned for our taste. I started with the French onion soup and my husband has wedge salad. My husband’s duck was tender and one of the best I’ve ever eaten. My seafood fricasee was delicious with an added kick. Large portions for petite me. So, we opted for only one dessert. Wait staff is extremely and genuinely attentive without being intrusive. A special thank you to Mirscha (spelling?). I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to dining here again.
  18. LendyH

    Central Coast

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner ! Terrific service !
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous and in particular the appetizers were amazing. Great service and ambiance
  20. CarmelL

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Duck pâté was fantastic. Our entrees were ok, nothing spectacular for the price point. Crepe Suzette was excellent but we missed the table side display as the area we were seated didn’t have the space to accommodate. Service was excellent, very attentive and friendly staff.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All food choices were served in a timely manner and very well prepared. Quality, freshness and temp were excellent. We had 3 courses, including appetizer, entree and dessert. Service was friendly and we wanted for nothing, as they were all over it! An excellent choice to dine if ever in Carmel by the Sea.
  22. AceC

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good food as always! Relaxing Court of Fountains.
  23. StJohnHalfpenny

    London

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our appetizer, entrees, and wine were exceptional; and our waiter service was outstanding.
  24. ConnieM

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and the service was good. Would love to return someday!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and atmosphere was excellent. Our server was friendly and gave us good info to help with our choices
  26. Nonickname

    Sacramento

    120 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Our first courses were great but our entrees had been way overcooked. We both ordered medium rate but both came out well done. They gave us new entrees and compensated more than fairly for the error. But I feel they have a huge training issue with timing the entrees. I feel they had fired off the entrees well before we were finished with our first courses then put them in an oven to keep warm but also continued to cook.
  27. EdwardG

    Tucson

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Elegant restaurant with a good menu selection of food...well prepared. Very broad wine list with a full page of 1/2 bottles.
  28. AucFan

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, selection, service, and friendliness. The owner was circulating around all of the tables, greeting each guest.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    For Valentine’s Day , me And my husband had a late lunch. The food was very good, the staff amazing! Don’t even talk about the deserts (that’s my favorite part lol) and good prices.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service followed by amazing food. Couldn’t have been happier!!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very comfortable and inviting atmosphere with top notch attentive service. The food was superb.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    I was very disappointed in the food at this restaurant that I had heard so many good things about. My dinner consisted of a piece of salmon with a piece of lemon on a fork and a small pile of puréed sweet potato. Even my guest was shocked at how little food it was on my plate. The salad tasted like a coleslaw that didn’t have dressing. I’m just glad that my guests dinner was better than mine. There was no music except for about five minutes a very nice piano playing and then it was over. What is all the hype about? It was certainly missing on the night we had dinner there.
  33. Lovethewinecountry

    San Francisco

    181 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    181 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We go to Anton & Michel at least once a year when we visit Carmel. We were there last year in July and again last weekend during the AT&T golf tournament. I am sad to say that the food just isn’t what it used to be. My husband had the rack of lamb and said it wasn’t good - didn’t even taste like lamb. I had red snapper that was Ok but came with an salad that didn’t taste good and the presentation was poor. The plates used to be beautifully presented. We had similar experiences both times so we don’t know if there has been a change in chefs or what but it hasn’t lived up to the wonderful experiences we had over the years. The service was good but again felt off. Perhaps the Managment has changed and there isn’t as much attention to details. We aren’t sure if we will go back on our next visit. Hoping there will be some changes before our next visit.
  34. Skein1

    Central Coast

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the lamb chops, was excellent, great food, service and atmosphere
  35. Joan88

    San Francisco

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful day for a late lunch outside on the lovely patio. Friendly and gracious service. Delicious special grilled vegetable wrap and perfect sweet potato fries. My husband finished every bite and I saved half for dinner! Superb food! Our go to spot when we are in town!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always delicious.
  37. rickthau

    Monterrey

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always dependable... never fails me. a great place to bring friends...
  38. ChiefBob

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is always a great evening and outstanding food as well as service
  39. EOLCarmel

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love their Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad and the ambience outside is nice too.
  40. ChrisV

    San Antonio

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    There for wife’s birthday. Nice restaurant/ambiance/service. Food was extremely below par. Worst wedge salad I’ve ever had. $69 for a ribeye that Texas Roadhouse could have done better. Wife’s got her pork chop comped because it was raw in center. Worst meal we’ve had in a week in California.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Anton & Michel Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-2406.

Anton & Michel Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2709 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Anton & Michel Restaurant

Mission St & 7th Ave, Carmel, CA 93921-4917

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Mission Street between Ocean & 7th.

  • Neighborhood

    Carmel

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Contemporary European, Continental

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Fernando Tostado

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (831) 624-2406

  • Private party facilities

    Anton & Michel can accommodate parties of 10 to 100. The semi private Fireplace Rooms seats up to 26 guests and the Fountain Room seats up to 50 guests. The whole restaurant can seat 100 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Bert Simpson: (831) 624-2406

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