Mission Bistro

Name: Mission Bistro
Address: Mission St. 2 SW of Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States, 93921
Telephone: (831) 574-8344
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

281 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Mission Bistro is located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea featuring a wine bar, private dining room, main dining room, and outdoor patio! Our cozy restaurant is the perfect place to wine and dine with your friends, family and all well-behaved dogs.

Our menu includes dish selections from New American, Mexican, Italian, and other International options. We carry many local wines in addition to great selection of regional wines.

Mission Bistro is open daily, for lunch and dinner offering a wide variety of delectable entrees and fine wine in a casual homey atmosphere.

We look forward to offer you and your guests a great meal in our relaxing setting and cozy atmosphere.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 6, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(831) 574-8344

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 574-8344
Website
http://carmelmissionbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Middle Eastern, Women
Executive chef
Executive Chef Tim Uttaro
Catering
We do catering for Carmel & Pebble Beach areas.
Private party facilities
We offer a beautiful private wine room for special occasions, and private events! Come see it for yourself or ask us to provide you with a digital tour.

Location
Mission St. 2 SW of Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
Mission street, between 7th and Ocean. Across from The Plaza
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caesar Salad*$12.00
Napa Valley romain, white Spanish anchovy, garlic toasted crostini
Iceberg Wedge$12.00
bacon, heirloom tomato, green onion blue cheese dressing
Ahi Butter Lettuce Salad*$19.00
cucumber, cherry tomatoes, green onion, sesame soy ginger dressing
Bistro Salad$11.00
mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, candied pecans, white balsamic vinaigrette

Salads - Addition

Salmon$15.00
Tuna$14.00
Prawns$12.00
Chicken$10.00
Avocado$3.00

Starters

Monterey Bay Calamari$15.00
fried local squid, tartar sauce & cocktail sauce
Crab Cakes$16.00
lemon dill garlic aioli (Alaska)
Steamboat Mussels$16.00
red curry, lemon grass, coconut milk, Thai basil
Crispy Skin Pork Belly$12.00
watermelon radish & fennel salad, balsamic brown sugar reduction
Halibut Crudo*$14.00
sashimi grade halibut, sesame soy, radish, fresh lime, green onion, ginger (local)
Oysters Half a Dozen$21.00
daily selection
Tuna & Soba Noodles$19.00
sesame crusted seared Hawaiian Ahi, chilled thin soba, ginger soy (Hawaii)
Burrata*$15.00
creamy burrata, EVOO, heirloom tomatoes, wild arugula, fresh basil, & balsamic glaze

Fish

Black Cod$29.00
miso sake marinated local black cod, chilled soba noodles, ginger soy sesame oil
Halibut*$31.00
California halibut, whipped potatoes, spinach, lemon butter sauce (Pacific Coast)
Cioppino*$32.00
halibut, prawns, mussels, clams, salmon, housemade marinara & white wine sauce
Clam & Scallop Linguini$32.00
fresh linguini pasta, little neck clams & Peruvian bay scallops, lemon garlic butter shallot sauce
Crispy Skin Salmon*$29.00
tarragon lemon butter sauce, whipped potatoes, seasonal veggies (Pacific Coast)
Fish & Chips$28.00
Pacific halibut, crispy French fries, tartar & cocktail sauce (local)

Beef Etc...

Short Rib Ravioli$24.00
USDA Black Angus, shallot cognac cream sauce with demi-glace
Bavette Steak Frites*$29.00
charbroiled rosemary marinated Bavette steak, port wine demi-glace, & crispy French fries
Fire Grilled Ribeye$48.00
brandy green peppercorn sauce, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Bison Steak$54.00
bison N.Y. steak, blue cheese, port wine demi-glace, heirloom marble potatoes, pan roasted brussels sprouts (American buffalo)

Brunch

Avocado Toast$12.00
truffled wild mushrooms, avocado, on toast
Salmon Omelette$17.00
smoked salmon omelette, crème fraiche, wild arugula, wild mushrooms, tarragon lemon, heirloom marble potatoes
Buttermilk Chicken & Waffles$18.00
crispy waffles, fried chicken, Vermont maple syrup, whipped butter

Sandwiches

Bistro Burger$18.00
fire grilled certified Black Angus, roasted garlic aioli, choice of blue cheese, cheddar, or white American cheese
Beyond Burger$18.00
plant based patty, roasted garlic aioli, choice of blue cheese, cheddar, or white American cheese
Blackened Chicken Sandwich$18.00
fire grilled chicken, roasted garlic aioli, choice of blue cheese, cheddar, or white American cheese

What 281 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Seafood
Monterey / Carmel
Best Food
Monterey / Carmel
Great for fine wines
Monterey / Carmel
Seafood

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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Interested items on the menu, and what we ordered was well prepared. Service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, friendly staff. We enjoyed our mail. The quality of thee food is good, prices are very reasonable. We will come back here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped here for a late lunch and had exceptional service. We had the ahi salad, the chicken sandwich, kids steak and fries. Everything was tasty and fresh. It was a great lunch. Highly recommend!
CR
CarolineR
San Francisco
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was an amazing dinner. We’ve only been there for lunch and loved it. Dinner was exceptional and lovely to meet the owner and the executive chef. They came to our table to check on things we can’t wait to go back!
JK
JKSJ
Central Coast
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family owned restaurant that makes you feel at home from the start. The ambience was casual and cozy. The burrata appetizer was very good and the the entrees were as well. My son ordered the ribeye and it was quite good , and my wife had the swordfish and it was very fresh and flaky. The salmon was also very fresh and tasty and my Clam and Pancetta linguine was excellent. One of the owners was our server and she was very friendly and attentive. A nice variety of wines to choose from. The bread pudding is also a must. Highly recommend this restaurant.
AD
AndrewD
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great bistro with super food and great service - lovely place to have dinner with friends fe as we did
T
Tresora
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved Mission Bistro so much during our brief visit to Carmel that we decided to eat dinner there two nights in a row. They were extremely dog friendly and offered a pup menu, which our mutt appreciated. Food and wine were lovely and the service second to none. We’ll be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for Mother’s Day and it was a great choice. For starters we had the carpaccio and the pork belly, they were both great. The little salad that comes with the pork belly was AMAZING! As entrees we got the burger which my daughter really enjoyed, the fries were great and the aioli was yummy. My sister got the pork tomahawk, the pork was juicy and the fingerling potatoes were perfectly salty and crispy. I ordered the Cioppino, it did not disappoint. I’ll definitely go back!
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Bumpkinepicurean
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat outside with our dog and were treated like royalty. I love this restaurant and will be back often. The menu is varied and interesting, the food is outstanding and the service is impeccable. Shaheen and his wife are fantastic hosts and will make you feel welcome. Chef Tim Uttaro wows us with culinary style and locally sourced ingredients. So nice to have a restaurant of this quality in Carmel. Thank you!
MO
MO76
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
I booked the restaurant after reading all the good reviews. We ordered the calamari, crab cake for appetizers, and sea bass and short rib ravioli for main entrees. While the calamari was pretty fresh and the short rib ravioli was decent, the crab cakes and sea bass were not quite fresh, with the latter being way too salty. The service and ambience were good, but didn't make up for the quality of the food. It was overall a disappointment.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was AMAZING - the pork belly appetizer was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten. The restaurant is cozy, and service was very attentive but not intrusive. Cannot recommend this place more!
HD
HazelD
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! Food was really good and fresh. Place is clean and nice decor. Service was excellent. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
This was hilarious bad. We thought we were saving money by going to a two $ instead of 3 and deeply regret it. Service was bad and the food was sub par. The staff knew the service was bad and were super kind. Even gave us a free entree and I still would never go back
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Dinner
Sacramento
398 reviews
vip
5.0
398 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding meal and service. Great ambiance in this restaurant. Loved it and would definitely go back.
H
Haddock53
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, excellent service, very good choice of wines in half bottle size which is extremely unusual. Prices are in line with the quality. We will return.
L
Lemecquiaimelevin
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My boyfriend and I dined here after having down the Big Sur marathon. The manager and wait staff could not have been more attentive and helpful! and the dishes were incredibly good as well. I will definitely want to revisit Mission Bistro next time in Carmel.
MS
MS111
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience2
They had a large party in the restaurant and apparently they couldn’t serve them and the rest of the restaurant at the same time. It was 30+ minutes after I finished my salad that my entree finally arrived. I had to eat it quickly in order to make it to my next event on time. I would have enjoyed coffee and to at least peruse the dessert menu, but there was no time for that.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was excellent. The chef and manager always add the extra touch! Best ribeye I’ve ever had!
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CHUCKE
Oklahoma City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was sooooo D!! Awesome food & presentation!! Steaks and seafood selections , wine & cocktails were wonderful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with good friends and the food and service was excellent. One of our very favorite restaurants and we are locals who know where to dine! The owner, Shaheen, is always on hand to make sure everything is perfect .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Amarillo
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Lovely salads and beef. We enjoyed the location. The service was good except the salt and pepper we requested took a while to arrive. They allow dogs indoors here which is a Carmel thing. However, at no fault of the restaurant, one dog barked throughout our meal. At the end of the meal, the dog was licking the plate of the owner/patron. For a $100+ meal, we were a little taken back by this being allowed. Exploring Carmel restaurants is the thing to do. So many fabulous choices.
M
Mikej
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the staff was very tentative and very friendly. I would definitely recommend Mission Bistro to all of my friends and family.
B
Bryan
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent bistro steak and salmon. We have eaten at Mission Bistro 3 times and every time excellent. One time was with a group of 16.
JG
JoriG
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly hostess and server, nice atmosphere. Our meal was outstanding. The crab cakes were delicious and perfectly prepared, the wedge salad was delicious and the scallops were incredible. The purée that accompanied these was amazing! Husband had the spare rib raviolis with another excellent sauce. The chef came out to our table to inquire of our dinner, I love this practice! We highly recommend Mission Bistro!
CW
CharlesW
Denver
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Excellent food. Noise was a little high but tolerable. Very good service and ambience.
CS
CatherineS
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
EXCELLENT Bison, Crispy skinned Salmon. wonderful service. we always have great food & experiences here. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. wine, no bar.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great! Friendly, attentive service, great food, thank you!
Y
Youngprofdiner
Sacramento
127 reviews
vip
5.0
127 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had brunch here on an anniversary weekend trip. Lovely meal. Wonderful food and service. Dog friendly
A
Auggiesman
San Francisco
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
OK one of our new top 5 in Carmel. Everything was outstanding. Staff very personable including owner and chef. Friends found it as it was only place with a generator during power outage and we returned to check it out. So glad we did. Go there. Now
o
osaxica
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, nice options. The pork belly appetizer is fantastic!! Love taking friends there and a local favorite. Nice list of wines too. Service was really nice and not overly attentive. May book the wine room for my next special occasion. Have recommended to others and they were not disappointed. Would like to see more zero options for mocktails for my non-alcoholic friends and family.
A
Anon
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chef has done an excellent job of finding new approaches to well known bistro dishes. The mussels were fantastic as was our seafood entree. We will certainly be going back.
CB
CouldBeBetter
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Good ambience with adequate food. Service needs to improve. Was there at a relatively low traffic period and still had to wait for server to bring water. Forgot bread that we were told was coming. Sever never offered a dessert menu. Just handed us the bill. We went next door to a bakery that had some great pastry.
M
Mary
London
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had fun and enjoyed our meal, but it was not outstanding, just good.
MI
MIchael
Phoenix
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful evening. Great good and atmosphere. Terrific server. We were treated like regulars. A definite must for our next Carmel trip,
r
rickw
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reviews can be tricky setting up expectations that may not be matched for the next customer. I found the food to be outstanding, more importantly, the hospitality and passion for wines that are reasonably priced made a very strong impression on me.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Impromptu trip to Carmel. The burrata was the best item we had, it was really good! The pork belly was a little dry compared to others we’ve had. Overall really nice place and we would go back for sure.
WR
WendieR
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are all locals and love to come here. Mission Bistro never disappoints
CB
CharleneB
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was excellent. My crispy salmon was cooked perfectly. The mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts were really good. The blue cheese wedge was super crisp and tasty. The bavette was expertly prepared. We will definitely return.
k
kimk
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience5
Great food. The Crudo was fabulous. I’d go again. The service wasn’t the best. Our server kept forgetting about us. Kept our wine by table but never refilled our glasses. A little pricey but worth it.
B
Bettysue
Central Coast
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday for a dear friend

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
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mission Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 574-8344.

Mission Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 281 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 6, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(831) 574-8344

Mission St. 2 SW of Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

Cross street
Mission street, between 7th and Ocean. Across from The Plaza
Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Middle Eastern, Women
Executive chef
Executive Chef Tim Uttaro
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://carmelmissionbistro.com/
Phone number
(831) 574-8344
Catering
We do catering for Carmel & Pebble Beach areas.
Private party facilities
We offer a beautiful private wine room for special occasions, and private events! Come see it for yourself or ask us to provide you with a digital tour.

Mission Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Crispy Skin Pork Belly

Salmon

Cioppino

Salads

Caesar Salad*$12.00

Iceberg Wedge$12.00

Ahi Butter Lettuce Salad*$19.00

Bistro Salad$11.00

Salads - Addition

Salmon$15.00

Tuna$14.00

Prawns$12.00

Chicken$10.00

Avocado$3.00

Starters

Monterey Bay Calamari$15.00

Crab Cakes$16.00

Steamboat Mussels$16.00

Crispy Skin Pork Belly$12.00

Halibut Crudo*$14.00

Oysters Half a Dozen$21.00

Tuna & Soba Noodles$19.00

Burrata*$15.00

Fish

Black Cod$29.00

Halibut*$31.00

Cioppino*$32.00

Clam & Scallop Linguini$32.00

Crispy Skin Salmon*$29.00

Fish & Chips$28.00

Beef Etc...

Short Rib Ravioli$24.00

Bavette Steak Frites*$29.00

Fire Grilled Ribeye$48.00

Bison Steak$54.00

Brunch

Avocado Toast$12.00

Salmon Omelette$17.00

Buttermilk Chicken & Waffles$18.00

Sandwiches

Bistro Burger$18.00

Beyond Burger$18.00

Blackened Chicken Sandwich$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Mission Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mission Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Mission Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information