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- JjamatovipLos Angeles •147 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent food, service, and ambiance. Our server was very helpful and well versed in the strengths of the various dishes presented on the menu. The wine offerings are extensive and the sommelier is very helpful pairing offerings and wines. Take advantage of a trip to the wine cellar if you have the inclination and time! Great place to dine in a special town…More infoCasanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel•4.6
- SCSusanCPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •7 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoPersimmon and Spinach Salads were delicious, Excellent Black Cod and Risotto entrees. Attentive service and comfortable ambiance. Will be backMore infoThe PocketPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel•4.7
- SESuzanneEvipHawaii •2 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 23, 2023we had a nice evening and enjoyed having all the courses. Food and service were excellent.More infoPortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel•4.5
- KOKevinOSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Farouk and his family always make your dinner memorable. A very thoughtfully run restaurant. We’re lucky to have them!More infoCarmel's Bistro GiovanniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel•4.6
- BCBrendaCvipWashington, D.C. Area •7 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Absolutely the best lunch in Carmel by the Sea. Food was amazing along with the service. Sea scallop salad was the best! Outdoor dining was very nice with the fountainMore infoAnton & Michel RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel•4.7
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A rising star along the California coast, Carmel-by-the-Sea is quickly making a name for itself on the dining scene. There's a European feel to Carmel, and that ambiance is reflected in the city's large number of French-influenced restaurants. As you nibble French bread and sip a glass of wine, it will be easy to imagine that you've been transported to a genuine Parisian bistro. Fresh seafood is plentiful in Carmel - no surprise given its coastal location. You'll find seafood dishes in Carmel's restaurants that range from European to Mexican in cuisine. You'll also have no trouble finding great seafood in Carmel's All-American steakhouses. The Californian commitment to healthy eating means that dishes lean heavily on produce, and vegetarian options abound in the local restaurants. Even vegans will find dishes to suit their tastes.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Carmel. Our customers recommend Anton & Michel Restaurant, Carmel's Bistro Giovanni and The Pocket
As of December 4, 2023 there are 42 restaurants in Carmel. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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