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- MPMaggiePvipYosemite / Mammoth Lakes •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe love everything about The Pocket! The food, cocktails, service, and warm, inviting atmosphere bring us back every weekMore infoThe PocketPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel•4.7
- JSJamesSPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoFood and service was great. Everything was set up as requested. Lori was fantastic as our server.More infoTarpy's RoadhousePrice: Moderate• American• Monterey•4.6
- KKathyatthefarmPhiladelphia / New Jersey Suburbs •6 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 27, 2023A wonderful late afternoon lunch. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and helpful. The setting is wonderful!More infoLucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & SpaPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Carmel Valley•4.7
- AVArianaV1 review5.0Dined on Aug 19, 2023Service was impeccable. My spouse & I received wonderful suggestions for wines based on our individual preferences which was much appreciated. We will be returning.More infoAlbatross Ridge Tasting Cottage - Carmel ValleyPrice: Moderate• Winery• Carmel Valley•4.7
- 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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The beach community of Carmel Valley is host to a wide variety of restaurants. Monterey runs the gambit from ultra-fine dining seafood spots and steak houses to a fun tiki bar with a Hawaiian-themed menu. Carmel Valley is just a quick drive from Monterey and features restaurants serving food options ranging from Italian cuisine to French pastries. Most restaurants feature a selection of wines from different local vineyards that diners should find as a nice complement to their meal. Carmel Valley also has a great selection of American restaurants and steak houses to choose from with iconic dishes ranging from ribeyes and pork chops to seared Diver scallops and abalone.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Carmel Valley is Albatross Ridge Tasting Cottage - Carmel Valley
The best vegan restaurants in Carmel Valley are Lucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & Spa, Baja Cantina - Carmel and Sur at The Barnyard
The best vegetarian restaurants in Carmel Valley are Lucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & Spa, Sur at The Barnyard and Baja Cantina - Carmel
The restaurants with the best service in Carmel Valley are Albatross Ridge Tasting Cottage - Carmel Valley, Lucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & Spa and Sur at The Barnyard
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Carmel Valley are Albatross Ridge Tasting Cottage - Carmel Valley, Lucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & Spa and Sur at The Barnyard
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