Basil Seasonal Dining

4.4

928 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

Creative and modern Californian/Mediterranean dining located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our seasonal menu is inspired by the freshest sustainable seafood the Monterey Bay has to offer and the finest organic produce from our local farmers. Compliment your experience with fun and contemporary cocktails as well as an excellent selection of California"s most sophisticated wines. Our menu includes a generous selection of vegetarian dishes as well as gluten free options. We offer outdoor seating that is dog friendly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 626-8226
Website
http://www.basilcarmel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Denis Boaro

Location
San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 928 people are saying

Basil Seasonal Dining reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Basil Seasonal Dining is a charming hidden gem in Carmel by the Sea, offering a cozy atmosphere and delightful Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "best gluten free gnocchi" and "excellent service." With a reputation for "authentic Italian" dishes and a "welcoming and hospitable" environment, it's a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

928 Reviews

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mandy
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our very favorite restaurants in Carmel. Food is wonderful and the staff is so attentive. Dennis and Ernesto were so kind!
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Amy
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A Carmel By the Sea secret. They have vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
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Greg
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best gluten free gnocchi I’ve ever had. It was celiac safe too!
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kathie VIP
New Mexico22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our anniversary dinner this evening. We had a great meal. The staff was excellent and very personable. We will come back!
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Patrick
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Wait to be seated 30 mins after reservation and then when seated needed to get attention of waitstaff for food and drink.
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Christina
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal at Basil. The staff was very kind and accomodating. The pizza was fantastic, the lasagna was ok. The bread pudding was delicious and our server even joined my partner in serenading me with a birthday song! Overall, very enjoyable experience ~ thank you Basil ✨🙏🌿
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william
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Overpriced, with a 22% built in gratuity. Food was okay. Service was a bit frantic.
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Michael VIP
Central Coast20 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place ! Excellent food! Owner was in restaurant and working the tables!
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Tracy
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A true Italian restaurant with traditional food served with a modern take. The restaurant is in a charming kind of hidden spot. If the weather is good, it's great to be outside. The restaurant is tiny, so reservations and some planning are necessary. I'm a long time Monterey Peninsula inhabitant, and this is by far, my favorite restaurant.
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Diane VIP
San Francisco23 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the meal we shared. They are short on 1/2 bottles of wine and have a very limited assortment for by the glass. Several choices of our on the menu were not available.
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FAQs

Basil Seasonal Dining does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Basil Seasonal Dining also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 626-8226.

Basil Seasonal Dining is rated 4.4 stars by 928 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

Cross street
BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Denis Boaro
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.basilcarmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 626-8226

Basil Seasonal Dining

About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Basil Pesto

Basil Oil

Basil Burger

Menu

What 928 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Basil Seasonal Dining offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Basil Seasonal Dining restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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