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1. Dametra Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(301)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Carmel
Booked 30 times today
Dametra Cafe is a casual Mediterranean restaurant. Here, diners can expect high-quality healthy food delivered quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor and styling of the dining room is distinctly Greek, specifically like one of the many coastal cities that the country is known for. Between that and the hearty portions and prompt service, Dametra Cafe sits nicely between an upscale restaurant and quick-service places.Dametra's Cafe features primarily Greek cuisine, with some Italian and Spanish thrown in for good measure. Appetizers include hummus with pita bread, fried calamari, grilled jumbo prawns and steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The meals are split between sandwiches, pasta and entrée offerings and features dishes such as shrimp and crab ravioli, a salmon burger with red onion and tomatoes, lamb shish kebab and a Greek style lamb shank with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.
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2. Il Tegamino
4.6
Exceptional(1158)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 10 times today
Just steps off Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel, California, Il Tegamino is Carmel's favorite hidden gem. Wander past Carmel's iconic candy shop to find us tucked behind boutiques in a courtyard off the beaten path. We are a tiny restaurant charmingly hidden in Carmel-by-the-Sea's first courtyard. Dine al fresco in our outdoor space within The Court of the Golden Bough courtyard complete with standing heaters and an awning or feel transported to an authentic Italian bistro in our bustling small dining room. We welcome you to come grab a glass of vino in our new wine room. As a local small business, you will often find owner Giuseppe at your table side to welcome you and serve his menu of Italian comfort food inspired by his upbringing in Southern Italy.
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3. Catch
4.5
Awesome(558)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Carmel
Booked 9 times today
Welcome to Catch!.............................................
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4. Treehouse Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(294)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Carmel
Booked 25 times today
Treehouse Cafe offers global fare in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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5. Toro
4.7
Exceptional(731)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Carmel
Booked 21 times today
Toro offers creative Japanese cuisine, and we believe in sourcing high quality ingredients. Our beverage program has a lovely sake and wine collection, as well as some creative sake cocktail creations. Join us soon!
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6. Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(112)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Carmel
Booked 2 times today
Situated in the Carmel Plaza in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, our bistro offers beers from our R&D program crafted on a pilot five barrel brewhouse - the only of its kind in one of the most picturesque and famed coastal towns in the country. Featuring an expansive, 60+ seat outdoor patio and a full bar, along with an ample dining room that can be sectionalized for private events. And the food! The Bistro offers California coastal cuisine with a regional twist, utilizing locally sourced ingredients that vary with the season.
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7. Enzo Ristorante Italiano
4.2
Awesome(463)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 4 times today
If a Western Mediterranean version of life exists, you will find it nestled between Ocean ave and Seventh st on San Carlos Street in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The European style village nestled above a picturesque white sandy beach is the perfect backdrop to "ENZO". At Enzo, you will be beckoned by the rustically charming patios surrounded by draping bougainvillea on a sundrenched day or the cozy and simplistic interior warmed by the fireplace when the cool fog blankets the coast.Calabria is a southern region in Italy where the owner, Enzo, comes from. Calabria is a place where life is still slow. It's the beauty, the passion, the family, the love...this is what you will find at Enzo...simplicity, love, comfort, family!
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8. Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
4.2
Awesome(1477)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Carmel
Booked 12 times today
We know good seafood, we know how to buy it and we know how to prepare it. Unlike most restaurants (even the best of them) where fish is often a secondary item on the menu. at Flaherty's it's all about seafood.
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9. Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(462)
Price: Moderate
• French • Carmel
Booked 1 time today
Walk-ins' are taken starting at 11:30 am. Reservations accepted for dinner only, and walk-ins' accepted when possible.Fifty eight years ago, Elaine and Pierre Boissiere established their eponymous restaurant at its current location, years before Carmel Plaza shopping center was built around it. They sought to offer the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea a relaxing and comforting venue modeled after a European chateau where tables are thoughtfully spaced and fresh flowers, fireplace, candles and soothing musical notes are integral part of the dining experience. The ambience sets the tone for French country food served with a great deal of care for detail and pastries baked daily on premises. It is a testament to their far sightedness that Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant continues to fulfill their vision to this day.
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10. The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel
4.2
Awesome(1046)
Price: Expensive
• American • Carmel
Welcome to the famous Hog’s Breath Inn, Carmel—established by Clint Eastwood in 1970. A Carmel legend for 55 years.We are currently closed for renovations as we give this iconic landmark the exciting updates it deserves—preserving its soul while enhancing your future experience. We owe this to Mr. Eastwood, our guests, and our community. We aim to reopen in June 2025.The patio now offers a full, open view of our signature mural, and a brand-new mural is underway—extending the Carmel Valley vistas with a few surprises. We’re also expanding the grand fireplace and redesigning the outdoor layout for a more inviting, comfortable setting beneath the stars.As Clint once said, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” At Hog’s Breath, we know how to evolve without losing what makes us legendary.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or our website for updates.For private or group events, please email: groups@kaisercorp.comWe can’t wait to welcome you back.

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