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Grasing's, Carmel, CA
Grasing's, Carmel, CA
Grasing's, Carmel, CA

Grasing's

4.7
4.7
2768 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.
Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events.

Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.

Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 624-6562
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mario Garcia
  • Catering
    We believe that a passion for food is at the base of every event. Accomplished and inventive, Chef Grasing continually rises above the expectations of each client's palette with menus that present engaging flavors in an artful presentation. <br /><br />We pay attention to details. We know the success of your event depends on it. We attend to those details in order to achieve our goal of providing you with the perfect event.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrations at Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine dazzle the senses. With our enchanting location, rooftop patio and two separate dining rooms, Grasing’s will make your event truly memorable -- be it a corporate function, garden party, bridal shower or wedding reception. We will work closely with you to prepare a menu that is both exciting and satisfying. Starting with our seasonal Contemporary California cuisine, we can help develop a menu catered to your individual taste. We’ll also help you select wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverage selections that nicely compliment your menu. We will be happy to assist you with all of your meeting and party-planning needs. Create your own fantasy, and let Grasing’s events expert take care of every detail. Planning a holiday event? Please contact us or visit our website for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Nicole Cabantac: (831) 612-0089
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    NW Corner of Sixth Ave. and Mission Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking in Carmel is strictly 2 hours until 7:00 pm, every day. This is highly enforced.
  • Public transit
    MST Bus Stop adjacent
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,768 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • California Central Coast

    Romantic

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Service

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for fine wines

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Romantic

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

2,768 Reviews
  1. BogdanC

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, good quality food. Our server, Steve, was very professional and nice. Thank you, Grasing's. Will be back. Mioara Manta and Dan

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  2. Buktlst

    Atlanta Metro

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Four guys crossing the country needed lunch. Open table hooked us up. Wonderful food and great outdoor patio. Service was exceptional. The daily special was a delicious fish sandwich on olive sourdough. All four were very happy with their selection. Well worth a try.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Grasings for lunch to celebrate our anniversary. It was such a wonderful meal! We had the patio to ourselves and the service was awesome. We had delightful crab cakes as our starter with swordfish and a pasta special for our main. All very delicious. Recommend!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    My husband’s fish arrived raw and after trying to tear into it, he returned it to our waiter. The same fish was returned 15 mins later atop the same cold French fries. Tables are too close together! It’s hard not to hear every conversation around you. My steak was cooked well, but not up to the standard or the price - $72. This was our second visit and we won’t be back!

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  5. MichaelL

    Cleveland

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I went here twice on a recent trip to Carmel. The first time was for a work dinner with almost 40 people in their private dining room. The service, setting and food we are excellent! They have an amazing wine list so my wife and came back for lunch alone and had an equally enjoyable time! Would highly recommend!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited Grasing’s to celebrate a birthday dinner and everything was amazing! I noted in the reservation that we were there to celebrate a birthday and they surprised us so much without having to mention anything additional when we arrived. They had confetti on the table and surprised my boyfriend with a piece of cake and a candle for dessert. It was perfectly coordinated! The food and wine were also amazing. The crab cakes were so fresh and the butter lettuce salad were perfect starters. We split the NY Strip steak and Goat cheese potato gratin as our main and everything was delicious. I would highly recommend and look forward to returning on our next visit.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Highly recommend the swordfish and crème brûlée. Would have preferred a better table, but the service was great.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful. Great food and atmosphere. Celebrated our birthday with us!

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  9. Steve

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed fantastic food and service. Every appetizer, salad and main course we ordered was excellent. We were celebrating our anniversary and they made us feel very special. Special shout-outs to Cole, Juan, Michelle and Daryl in getting us a great rooftop table with our two little dogs. We dined here four days prior. It was so good we decided to go back again while on vacation in Carmel.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! Service was excellent! The server had me tried the wine to make sure my order is up to the level of my satisfaction. Will definitely go back here.

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  11. JillA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have now been to Grasing's twice, and have loved it both times. There is a great selection of different food on the menu, and it is always excellent. The service staff is very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. They are also 100% dog-friendly, and even have a special menu for dogs! We love it there, and have brought our dog both times!

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  12. Lovethisplace

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Only strange thing was the water tasted like and smelled moldy. So off putting we order a bottle of water. Don’t recall a problem like that at all the lunches.

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  13. BryanI

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    We didn't get a first acknowledgement for more 10 minutes after we were first seated. The first drinks were very slow arriving. The waiter forced us to order everything at once like we were in some sort of fast food place etc. I had to chase down a waiter to get my water refilled etc etc...

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  14. MichaelL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    For a "Fancy" restaurant the service and food was average at best.

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  15. Parker

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my go to restaurant for fine dining, great service, and friendly staff. The setting is warm and welcoming and the food superb! Thank you for making my B’day celebration memorable.

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  16. MacyC

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Grasings was the BEST food we had in Carmel! It was absolutely delicious and I would recommend it to any family or friend visiting Carmel. It always irks me slightly when an upscale restaurant charges for bread, and I didn’t love the bread at Grasings, but everything else was phenomenal. I do not typically order swordfish but I got that and it was incredible. My husband got the steak and had no complaints. The wine selection was great and the apple crumble dessert was out of this world.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing service and attention to detail. It was our wedding anniversary and a very nice card was written by the chef. Also the food was second to none.

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  18. Libra51

    Central Coast

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a lovely Sunday brunch here. The avocado/crab Benedict is especially recommended. Great wine list, as well. Seating was perfect for people-watching on a sunny day in Carmel.

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  19. ShaunL

    Bath

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sole muniere was excellent. Great service as well for

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  20. JoeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was very good. Would definitely recommend!

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  21. BobH

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience, great ambiance, we will definitely be back.

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  22. DorothyP

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening. Food delicious. In back room, so easier to hear and talk.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was perfect and also the food. The wine list is amazing but with high prices.

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  24. RichS

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a fantastic little gem! Food was outstanding, service was great, and loved seeing Chef Grasing working the room. Make sure to ask for the wine list. It is extensive and wonderful selections. The Sommelier was very knowledgeable and not stuffy at all. We are in the area for 4 days and already booked our 3rd night to come back here. Fantastic experience!!

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  25. NancyM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful experience. It was our anniversary, but we didn't mention it. Even if we had, I don't think the service could have been any better. They obviously take great care of all their gueats. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive, but not intrusive. They accommodated my gluten allergy with ease. Both our meals were flavorful and inventive. They had just run out of wine for one course. The sommelier recommended another wine that was perfect. We will be going back.

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  26. TaiaR

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is our favorite anniversary spot. The food is really good, our meat was just a little fatty this time but over 4.5/5

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  27. Foodie93420

    Austin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grasing's is always at the top of our list when visiting the area. The chef really knows what he is doing. The dishes are creative, and he uses fresh local ingredients when possible. The wine list is also amazing, and includes a nice selection of half bottles. Meaning you can try a lot of new things. Eric the Somm has curated a wonderful list that has hidden gems in almost any price range. His excitement/obsession with wine really comes through. We have never been disappointed with any of his recommendations. The staff including Eric truly have a good time if you are enjoying yourself. I love the setting as well. Its romantic, cheerful, and promotes wonderful conversations.

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  28. TerryC

    Tahoe

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visit Carmel usually twice a year for many years and we ALWAYS go to Grasings. Whether it’s full dinner, brunch, lunch or bar menu we have always been impressed with the fresh quality food and the friendly attentive service.

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  29. redhenrant

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Duck foie gras was perfection; Filet mignon cooked perfectly; vegetables were good (broccoli was undercooked for my taste but carrots were lovely); husband loved his scallops (which were the largest scallops I have ever seen); desserts were divine (raspberry tart was till warm, pavlova to die for). One thing - doesn't anyone include free bread anymore?!

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  30. Wow27

    Dallas

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was very attentive. Friendly and professional. Everything you expect from a establishment like this. Expensive, but you are paying for experience as well. Food was well prepared as well as presentation, just not anything that left me pining away for more.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything outstanding! We have dined here many times…mostly on the patio where we enjoy the dogs that everyone brings with them. R we were celebrating an anniversary and they made it very special.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Consistently a great restaurant! Sole Meuniere was delicious as was the Veal Piccata. Sadly the Strawberry Pavlova we ordered for dessert was not available.

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  33. KatieS

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wonderful service and a great ambiance

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  34. Pitts707

    San Francisco

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Our group had the beef filet, sea bass and veal. Love it! Thanks

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  35. GregW

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice in every respect. Great place for a high energy yet intimate anniversary dinner. thank you!!

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  36. MickR

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grasings is our go to restaurant when we come to Carmel. The food is great and the service is excellent. We always ask to sit in Mike’s section. He’s charming and has a great knowledge of the menu and the wine list.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great bunch. Love the ambiance, very charming place.

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  38. John

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Of the places we have dined in Carmel by the Sea our experience at Grasings was fantastic. Superb service. Food quality and presentation second to none.

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  39. Duskfire123

    Central Coast

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again, Grasings delivers… and I don’t mean to our house. We tend to come to Grasings when we need reliable, attentive, sometimes customized, gracious service, and scrumptious food. This was for my birthday, and we tend to celebrate with Grasings on a regular basis, and every time we do, we find more reasons to return. Frain was our waiter, and not only was he patient and understanding and attentive, but he was very pleasant, accommodating and inquisitive, but not over-solicitous. If anything got missed (and those were minor things like I need a smearing knife e.g.) there was always an acknowledgment, sincere apology, and immediate correction. We sat outside on the side of the property, and I think our only complaint was that there was a dog at the tables around the corner, and it was yapping, pretty loud fairly consistently. That doesn’t lend itself to a relaxing and peaceful evening, but that’s what you get when you eat at restaurants that allow dogs on the patio ☺️ So thank you to the chef for working with all of my food restrictions, due to my auto immune condition, to the service staff, to Nicole, the restaurant manager, who always make sure my health is a priority, and to Frain for a lovely birthday dinner. We will be back 🙏🏼☀️

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  40. KeithS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reynaldo and the rest of the service was top notch. Really well trained and delivered service beautifully. Restaurant was lovely. The food was delicious. Thanks we will be back!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Grasing's using the Order Online button. Grasing's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-6562.

Grasing's is rated 4.7 stars by 2768 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 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grasing's

NW Corner of 6th & Mission Ave., Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross street
    NW Corner of Sixth Ave. and Mission Street
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking in Carmel is strictly 2 hours until 7:00 pm, every day. This is highly enforced.
  • Public transit
    MST Bus Stop adjacent
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mario Garcia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 624-6562
  • Catering
    We believe that a passion for food is at the base of every event. Accomplished and inventive, Chef Grasing continually rises above the expectations of each client's palette with menus that present engaging flavors in an artful presentation. <br /><br />We pay attention to details. We know the success of your event depends on it. We attend to those details in order to achieve our goal of providing you with the perfect event.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrations at Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine dazzle the senses. With our enchanting location, rooftop patio and two separate dining rooms, Grasing’s will make your event truly memorable -- be it a corporate function, garden party, bridal shower or wedding reception. We will work closely with you to prepare a menu that is both exciting and satisfying. Starting with our seasonal Contemporary California cuisine, we can help develop a menu catered to your individual taste. We’ll also help you select wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverage selections that nicely compliment your menu. We will be happy to assist you with all of your meeting and party-planning needs. Create your own fantasy, and let Grasing’s events expert take care of every detail. Planning a holiday event? Please contact us or visit our website for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Nicole Cabantac: (831) 612-0089
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