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1. Tarpy's Roadhouse
4.6
Exceptional(3675)
Price: Moderate
• American • Monterey
Booked 39 times today
Relax in this 1917 Roadhouse and enjoy creative, Five Star American Country Cuisine. The wood-burning grill provides wonderful flavors for the freshest seafood and prime steaks. Set on five landscaped acres, the patios and extensive gardens provide a refreshing backdrop for hearty sandwiches, vegetarian entrees and tempting salads. Reservations are recommended.We are limited to outdoor seating. Please wear warm clothes for dinner. Not all tables have heat. All tables of 4 we allow 1 hour 30 minutes. Parties of 6 or more 2 hours. If you need more time please let us know. We require credit cards for parties over 6. All guests must wear a mask while entering the restaurant. You may take it off once seated. If your late for your reservation, please call we allow 15 minute grace period. Tarpy's also offers affordable off-site catering drop offs
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2. Baja Cantina - Carmel
4.6
Exceptional(622)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican / Southwestern • Carmel Valley
Booked 17 times today
Baja Cantina is a fun and energetic place that is known for its exceptional automotive memorabilia collection and excellent food. We have a large outdoor patio that is perfect to sit and relax on a sunny afternoon with one of our award winning margaritas. We have special events all year round, including our famous classic car gatherings, holiday parties, tequila tastings, and sporting events. ****We only accept online reservations during off-peak times. If you can’t find a time you want online, please give us a call.***
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3. Casanova Restaurant Carmel
4.6
Exceptional(2485)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 33 times today
Our current hours are as follows.Monday - Thursday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:00pmFriday- Saturday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:30pmPolicies: We do require a credit card for reservations. We reserve the right to charge guests who do not show up for their reservations or cancel within a 24 hour notice. The charge for NO SHOW is $35 per guest. We will hold your table for 15min max, and will automatically allot 2hrs for your dining pleasure.Parties of 5 or more will need to make special accommodations with the hostess.Thank you for your continuous support!
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4. Sur at The Barnyard
4.3
Awesome(567)
Price: Expensive
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 30 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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5. Pacific's Edge
4.5
Awesome(3475)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Carmel
Booked 61 times today
Nestled on the craggy bluffs of Carmel Highlands and offering spectacular views of the California coastline, Pacific’s Edge lives up to a well-earned reputation as a destination restaurant. Using ingredients inspired by the local bounty from land and sea, a creative culinary team curates seasonal menus complemented by a storied wine list. Where California casual meets refined dining in a one-of-a-kind location, Pacific’s Edge will surely delight all the senses.
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6. Grasing's
4.8
Exceptional(3170)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 21 times today
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.
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7. Chez Noir
4.9
Exceptional(41)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Carmel
Booked 24 times today
Chez Noir is Jonny and Monique’s love letter to Monterey County, celebrating its finest ingredients. We offer a $165 four-course menu in the dining room and on our patio. Our wine program focuses on independent producers, with an all California wine pairing, and select bottles from the West Coast, Spain and France. A no-show fee of $165 per person will be charged to parties who cancel less than 48 hours before their reservation. This policy applies to reductions in party size.Please note that Chez Noir is designed for adults. While we leave the decision to bring children up to the discretion of the parents, it is essential that all guests, no matter how small, be included in the guest count. We do not offer off-menu dishes or high chairs. We do not have a phone; for more info, please email info@cheznoircarmel.com.
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8. Covey Grill
4.4
Awesome(357)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 4 times today
Taste the fresh ingredients harvested from local organic farms that are hand selected by Executive Chef Goran Basarov and exquisitely prepared by his culinary team into the savory dishes available on our new menus. Covey Grill features a casual elegance with its indoor and outdoor dining located alongside the natural backdrop of Quail's sparkling pond and lush gardens. Our Carmel, CA restaurant is proudly guided in the principles of sustainability by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and focuses on local farm to table options.We offer a variety of menus throughout the week between our two restaurants, Covey Grill and Edgar's Restaurant. Wednesday Dinners Chef Goran exquisitely curates our Love Thy Neighbor menu each week, a unique three-course pre-fixe dinner for $59++. 5PM-9PM every Wednesday.
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9. Anton & Michel Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3378)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 21 times today
Anton and Michel is now open INDOORS and OUTDOORS at the COURT of the FOUNTAINS.LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM / DINNER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended.If you are having any difficulty making reservations online, please call the restaurant directly at 831-624-2406 or send us an email.Since 1980, Anton and Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. A complete interior remodel was recently completed features handset stonework throughout the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the Court of the Fountains. Zagat Survey calls it: Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out. Along with updated and contemporary changes to the menus, ultimate table side service flambé desserts remain. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton and Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.
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10. Dametra Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(317)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Carmel
Booked 36 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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  • Bethany
    Utah •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Absolutely delicious! Service was wonderful and food was amazing.
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    Tarpy's RoadhousePrice: Moderate• American• Monterey
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    4.6
  • Craig
    Tahoe / Reno Area •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We went there to celebrate our birthdays, our waitress was very friendly and nice. Food arrived in a moderate time. We received a complimentary mudpie to help celebrate our day.
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    Chart House Restaurant - MontereyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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    4.4
  • SamaVIP
    Las Vegas •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The BEST food in Monterey!! Beats out the other Top restaurants!! We were shocked to how good the food continues to be at this Hotels casual resturant! Trust me…and you can’t beat the view💦
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    Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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    4.6
  • Ann Marie
    California Central Coast •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food and service were excellent as usual. We so enjoy this restaurant every time we visit.
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    Sur at The BarnyardPrice: Expensive• American• Carmel Valley
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    4.3
  • KarenVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Casanova’s interior is rustic , chic and romantic, whether you’re seated inside the house or in the back courtyard. The service was top notch and our dinner was superb. My husband had the carrot salad to start followed by the sole diver sole, cooked to perfection and skillfully flirted by our capable server. I had the bursts cheese served with asparagus and lightly drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I had the white sea bass filet as my main course which was seared and served with a very light, and just enough cream sauce with a side of asparagus and morel mushrooms. I fell in love with the Gorius family’s Chardonnay, bright at first turning to creamy and rich. Perfect for me! A little pricey, but with every penny!
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    Casanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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    4.6

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