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Edwin's Kaona Carmel, Carmel-by-theSea, CA

Edwin's Kaona Carmel

4 (197)
$30 and under
Asian
San Carlos st, Carmel-by-theSea, CA 93921

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Edwin's Carmel is a South East Asian Fusion Restaurant located in the heart of Carmel by the Sea, CA.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Filipino, Indonesian / Malaysian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    6th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop down the street
  • Additional
    Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 197 people are saying

Edwin's Kaona Carmel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Good for groups

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Kid-friendly

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Innovative

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Edwin's Kaona Carmel offers an inviting ambiance with "amazing food" and friendly service. A standout feature is the "live music on Thursday's," creating a perfect setting. While some visitors have noted challenges with reservations and pricing, many rave about the "festival-like atmosphere" and exceptional host experiences.
197 Reviews
  1. Hannes

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    One person was attempting to run the whole restaurant. There were half drunk glasses and bottles from the prior night everywhere. Food looked good but tasted mediocre and was expensive.

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  2. Dany VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food tasted amazing cooked perfectly! Service was superb! The live music on Thursday’s is a must!

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  3. Virginette

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had a reservation but according to the host, we couldn’t be seated because a big party had come in. He told me he wasn’t sure when our party of 6 could be seated. What’s the point of reservations if they don’t hold tables for the people who made them? I used to like this place but I feel like they haven’t figured out how to manage their newfound popularity. We went up to Vesuvio where they were able to seat us right away.

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  4. Robert O VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our first visit to Edwin's Koana in sleepy Carmel. but Edwin's was not remotely sleepy...very busy, we were greeted by our very friendly Host (i forgot his name...my apologies) and seated at the bar by our (other name forgotten) bartender... Eventually seated at our table but embarked on a very fun and festive meal which we understand broke out to a dance party later! Kudos to Edwin, who greeted us at our table...

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  5. Naisa

    California Central Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The location was great, and the restaurant itself had a nice ambiance, though it’s on the smaller side. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience didn’t live up to expectations, especially considering the price point. We spent over $550, including drinks and desserts, but the portion sizes were quite small and not worth the cost. The food arrived at our table lukewarm, and many of the dishes were overly salty. The vegetables were especially disappointing—overcooked to the point of being mushy. While the concept of serving everything in a large woven basket was fun and made for a unique group experience, it couldn’t make up for the lackluster food quality. Desserts were tasty but again, extremely small for what we paid. Will I eat here again? Probably not. The experience was memorable for the company, not the cuisine.

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  6. Christopher

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and amazing service. Mother’s Day lunch special was delicious. Live music for a perfect setting. Will come back again.

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  7. Courtney

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had 8, including 2 marathon runners and we were taken great care of! service was great and it was suggested to us to try the “basket” and it was amazing!! Fed all of us and was an awesome way to try a little bit of everything. Their portions looked huge and their ingredients tasted great and clean. Music was a bit loud for lunch time but that’s it! Will be back next time we are in Carmel!

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  8. Rachel

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately our visit was not as hoped. We hope to try again on a future visit.

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  9. Burt VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area109 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good service. We ate early before a show so not crowded. Worried that the single server would be overwhelmed as the guests started to arrive (which they did as we were leaving) but we’ll be back!

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  10. David

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent host Jason is always informative and food was deliciously flavored !!

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FAQs

Edwin's Kaona Carmel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 250-7744.

Edwin's Kaona Carmel is rated 4 stars by 197 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Edwin's Kaona Carmel

San Carlos st, Carmel-by-theSea, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Filipino, Indonesian / Malaysian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop down the street
  • Additional
    Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
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