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Mission Bistro, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

Mission Bistro

4.6 (536)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Mission St. 2 SW of Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Located on Mission Street between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave, in Carmel California. Mission Bistro Restaurant is owned by Shaheen Alnuaimi. Our history-rich location is warm, charming, and above all cozy. We offer brunch, lunch, dinner, local, and import wines. Chef Matt Zimny sources from Monterey and Santa Cruz County farms and ranches with the goal of serving what is fresh and currently available. At Mission Bistro we do Seafood and Steaks right. Cheers!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 574-8344
  • Website
    http://carmelmissionbistro.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matt Zimny
  • Catering
    Mission Bistro would be honored to provide our services for your next event. Each event is bespoke to your tastes and needs, to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Not only are we professional caterers, but we are also experienced event planners. Our all-in-one packages are designed with your budget in mind, meaning all you have to do is enjoy the event.
  • 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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 536 people are saying

Mission Bistro 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mission Bistro is a culinary gem in Carmel-by-the-Sea, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere with "great seafood" and "classy ambiance." Expect "amazing" food and "top-notch" service. Highlights include the "best Cioppino in town," delicious black cod, and "perfectly crispy" calamari. A "must stop" for an unforgettable dining experience!

536 Reviews

  1. bob and debbie

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. Loved the beet salad, burger was the tastiest and perfectly cooked, and the swordfish was seasoned and cooked well. We will be back and will tell all of our friends to eat here. Met the owners who are very passionate and serious about have an excellent restaurant. Great people.

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  2. Matthew

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to host a party for 10, food was great, service was amazing, see yall next year

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  3. Bret

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood, classy ambiance. They don't have a large menu, but what they do, they do great. highly recommend any of the seafood. The bread appetizer was really good as well.

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  4. Kristin

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had high hopes but were a bit disappointed. The restaurant was pretty warm and it seemed like we started with one server but then someone else was helping so I don’t know who how server was. The beet salad was good but it needed something else. It had a good amount of goat cheese on the plate but the arugula was more of a garnish. The mussels were actually very delicious with a yummy broth. We also had the tomahawk pork chop. When we cut into it is was so incredibly overcooked it was tough and dry. We showed the waiter and he tried to explain the chef recommended medium as though we were mistaken and my husband showed him it was well done. They did bring us another very quickly and that one was cooked more appropriately. It was okay but it needed a sauce or something. Overall nothing was terrible and the service was fine. I guess I just expected more based on the reviews I had read.

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  5. John

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Highly recommended!!

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  6. Ron

    Phoenix6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing. The menu is small but the food items are amazing.

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  7. Karissa

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a special restaurant. The owner is always there to greet and thank their guests. I appreciate the warmness that the overall staff provides. I always go there for their Cioppino. It’s the best in town! Due to the season it might change a little bit but the overall consistency is much appreciated.

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  8. Rosa A. VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mission Bistro offers a great dining experience! The fried calamari were perfectly crispy, the chicken sandwich was flavorful and satisfying, and the fresh salads were a great complement. The service was top-notch—helpful, professional, and attentive. Highly recommend!

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  9. Kyla

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very dog friendly, we were seated inside. Everyone was so friendly, quick service and tasty food. I do wish the Miso Black Cod came with a bugger portion of fish and soba noodles because it was so tasty!

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  10. Suzanne VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of six and decided to share multiple dishes small plates and salads to share across the table to make a meal. All the food was delicious. Service was attentive.

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FAQs

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

Mission Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 536 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 24 times today
Google Map for Mission Bistro

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
    Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Zimny
  • 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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://carmelmissionbistro.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 574-8344
  • Catering
    Mission Bistro would be honored to provide our services for your next event. Each event is bespoke to your tastes and needs, to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Not only are we professional caterers, but we are also experienced event planners. Our all-in-one packages are designed with your budget in mind, meaning all you have to do is enjoy the event.
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