Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Carmel

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1. Pangaea on Ocean Ave

4.3

Awesome(245)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Carmel

Booked 23 times today

Pangaea on Ocean Ave is a Carmel-by-the-Sea restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. The restaurant's menu features a variety of Asian fusion dishes, as well as classic comfort foods. Pangaea on Ocean Ave is known for its bold flavors, ample portions, and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is located on Ocean Avenue in Downtown Carmel, California. Pangaea on Ocean Ave is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week! We also offer a special early 3-Course Sunset Dinner and Happy Hour during the week! Pangaea on Ocean Ave is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.**Please keep in mind that on busy days, our smaller restaurant may experience some delays with reservations. We truly value our guests and can't wait to show you some love!

2. Dametra Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(322)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Carmel

Booked 39 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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3. Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2336)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 20 times today

Il Fornaio means the Baker in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.

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4. Edwin's Kaona Carmel

new

4.2

Awesome(197)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Carmel

Booked 6 times today

Edwin's Carmel is a South East Asian Fusion Restaurant located in the heart of Carmel by the Sea, CA.

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5. Albatross Ridge Tasting Room - Downtown Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(88)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Winery • Carmel

Booked 3 times today

Located on Dolores St, between Ocean and 6th Avenue, our Downtown Carmel Tasting Room is conveniently located next to fine dining restaurants, lodging, and other retail stores. Albatross Ridge Winery specializes in premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown on our Estate in Carmel Valley, just seven miles from Carmel by the Sea. Our recent 2014 release was rated by Wine Enthusiast 94 & 95 points! Albatross Ridge was also recognized by Wine Enthusiast as one of the most Dramatic Vineyards in California.In the early 1930's my grandfather William Hawley Bowlus began launching his one of a kind Albatross sailplanes off the ridges of Carmel Valley. Today our family carries on his avant-garde legacy farming Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on a steep Carmel Valley ridge overlooking the Carmel Bay only seven miles in the distance.

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6. Sur at The Barnyard

4.4

Awesome(570)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 12 times today

Voted "Best Restaurant in Carmel Valley 2023"!Located in the picturesque Barnyard Shopping Village just off of HWY 1 between Rio Rd and Carmel Valley Rd. Sur at the Barnyard is where foodies, beer lovers and families escape the stresses of their day-to-day lives to enjoy a great meal!If you don't see a reservation available give us a call anytime and we will be happy to assist!Need a reservation for 7 or more? Give us a call at 831-620-5456 or email us any requests at reservations@suratthebarnyard.com

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7. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(870)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 20 times today

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

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8. Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

4.4

Awesome(7061)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 59 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

9. Sardine Factory

4.7

Exceptional(5106)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 72 times today

Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.

10. Fish Hopper

4.6

Exceptional(3834)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 28 times today

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

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Jessica
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Phenomenal. This spot is delicious and everyone was so friendly. This was our first dinner on our honeymoon and they sent us a dessert as well. Super sweet! Highly recommend the food. We had the wings and the chicken wraps to start and they were both amazing. I had the ribeye and it was cooked to perfection, my HUSBAND had a shrimp and scallop Alfredo and there was not a bite left. The restaurant sent us the mango sorbet, which we would not have ordered normally, and it was light and delicious.
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Pangaea on Ocean AvePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Carmel
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4.3
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MartinVIP
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a fabulous time celebrating our anniversary at Dametra Cafe. We enjoyed the Greek salad and a deliciously prepared halibut. The portions are very generous and shareable for 2 people. Our waiter brought us a complimentary port wine after our meal. We were too full for dessert.
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Dametra CafePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Carmel
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh / Western PA •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We love coming here when we visit Carmel. Our waitress, Hannah, was wonderful! The food is always delicious.
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Il Fornaio - CarmelPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carmel
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4.6
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DanyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
The food tasted amazing cooked perfectly! Service was superb! The live music on Thursday’s is a must!
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Edwin's Kaona CarmelPrice: Moderate• Asian• Carmel
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4.2
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GustavoVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Welcoming was very warm, attentiveness with defining the wines was on point, and ending experience was enjoyable.
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Albatross Ridge Tasting Room - Downtown CarmelPrice: Moderate• Winery• Carmel
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4.7

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