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Pacific's Edge, Carmel, CA

Pacific's Edge

4.5 (3446)
$50 and over
American
120 Highlands Drive, Carmel, CA 93923

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
  • Private party facilities
    Named one of the top 20 restaurants in the United States by Wine Spectator, Pacific's Edge is ideal for every occasion; from wedding receptions to corporate events. Set high atop a cliff in Carmel overlooking Monterey's Big Sur coastline, our private dining room will enchant your guests with its warmth and beauty. Glass enclosed for privacy, our Wine Room can seat up to 40 guests and provides a personal wait staff for the ultimate in service and elegance. Contact one of our sales professionals at 831.622.5461.
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    Highway 1
  • Parking details
    Drive your car to the front steps and the friendliest valets in the world will happily park your car for you. Towards the end of your meal, have your server summon your car. Nothing could be more convenient, other than an overnight stay here at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands where you could walk to your room after dinner.
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment every Friday night in the Lobos Lounge from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Enjoy the vocal stylings of Dino Vera in the Lobos Lounge every Saturday night from 7:00pm until 10pm and Tuesdays from 5:00-9:00. Peer at the wildlife on Bird Rock at Point Lobos through the ship's telescope in the corner, then drop the lens and join the party, dancing to tunes such as "Great Balls of Fire," one of their more raucous covers that always seems to get everyone up and dancing in merriment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $156.60 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mom at Pacific’s Edge! Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet—a coastal culinary experience she won’t forget. Indulge in chef-crafted favorites, fresh seafood, and decadent desserts, all with stunning ocean views. Sunday, May 11th | 10 AM – 3 PM $120 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity Reserve your table now and treat Mom to the brunch she deserves. Pacific’s Edge – Where every bite comes with a view.

What 3,446 people are saying

Pacific's Edge 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for brunch

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • California Central Coast

    American

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pacific's Edge offers "breathtaking views" of the Pacific, making it ideal for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "fantastic" service and "delicious food," particularly during brunch. While some find the menu "uninventive," the coastal ambiance and attentive staff, including standout servers like Tony and Rosemary, enhance the overall dining experience.

3,446 Reviews
  1. Steve VIP

    Orange County22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fast, professional service. Quality food. Ciopinno was tremendous. Amazing views! Will definitely revisit.

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  2. Kerry VIP

    San Francisco95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views of the coast. Service was friendly and quick. Items we had were very good --crab cake to split, mussels and halibut were delicious. That being said, the menu has been the same for a long time. I was told there would be changes, but not yet. They are supposed to offer more fish and pasta items and a bit more affordable. We shall see.

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  3. Gina

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed Easter Brunch at Pacific’s Edge, the view is stunning. This is one of the best views around and I will go over and over for the view. The brunch was really good, I’m not a big buffet fan, but loved the chicken and waffles which I think was my favorite along with a Wellington-like salmon with veggies.

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  4. Paul

    Palm Springs10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible brunch on Sunday. Our number one go-to for special brunch from now on….!

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  5. Donalyn

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall it was a good experience. The food was good and the service was great. It was my 50th Birthday and they gave us a seat by the window, gave me a birthday card, and a beautiful birthday cake.

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  6. Lorena

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went here during lunch hour, 1:00 pm. I was super excited on experiencing this gem for my birthday. Unfortunately, it lacked in many areas, one being the service, second, the food itself, and third, how outdated the restaurant looked. The hostess was really friendly but just to get us seated took sometime. Seemed like there was only 1 server, 1 guy to pour water and that’s it, very slow service and not attentive. The menu needs some updating for sure. The food itself was mid and not memorable or tasty. I got the crab roll (pic attached) was nothing like it described, no roll or coleslaw. My mom got the seafood cioppino and she got a dry plate meaning a plate with only calamari and deep fried artichoke & shrimp, no sauce, no bread! The server also let us know no prime rib or beef was available as they were out of stock. I did however, enjoy the view, although due to some construction only a few 2 seater tables have the clear unobstructed view. In addition, even though I made a reservation and stated I was celebrating my bday; there was no acknowledgment nor treat. I did see other parties who had a treat with a candle brought out. Unfortunately this will be a one and done for me.

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  7. Melodie VIP

    Las Vegas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was very attentive, view is breath-taking. Food was like any other cafe, yogurt bowl was mostly granola, so my little one wouldn't eat it. I ended up eating it and yogurt was very minimal and watery. Fish tacos were a little too spicy foe my taste. The pancakes, my latte & calamari were great. Would go again just for the view, wouldn't crave the food.

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  8. Jim

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is our favorite place to go to for special occasions the food the service the ambience were fantastic

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  9. Scott

    San Francisco8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We didn’t ask for a certain area to be seated. It would have been nicer to be at the outside deck. We were seated in the main restaurant area which became very loud and hard to hear people speak. Service was alright, nothing special especially for the price you paid for your meal. Portions were a good size. You pay for the view!

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  10. Trevor

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Our server was fantastic and the food was so good. Mostly came here for the view but everything else was well done too.

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FAQs

Pacific's Edge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 622-5445.

Pacific's Edge is rated 4.5 stars by 3446 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Carmel

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pacific's Edge

120 Highlands Drive, Carmel, CA 93923

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Highway 1
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Drive your car to the front steps and the friendliest valets in the world will happily park your car for you. Towards the end of your meal, have your server summon your car. Nothing could be more convenient, other than an overnight stay here at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands where you could walk to your room after dinner.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live entertainment every Friday night in the Lobos Lounge from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Enjoy the vocal stylings of Dino Vera in the Lobos Lounge every Saturday night from 7:00pm until 10pm and Tuesdays from 5:00-9:00. Peer at the wildlife on Bird Rock at Point Lobos through the ship's telescope in the corner, then drop the lens and join the party, dancing to tunes such as "Great Balls of Fire," one of their more raucous covers that always seems to get everyone up and dancing in merriment.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
  • Private party facilities
    Named one of the top 20 restaurants in the United States by Wine Spectator, Pacific's Edge is ideal for every occasion; from wedding receptions to corporate events. Set high atop a cliff in Carmel overlooking Monterey's Big Sur coastline, our private dining room will enchant your guests with its warmth and beauty. Glass enclosed for privacy, our Wine Room can seat up to 40 guests and provides a personal wait staff for the ultimate in service and elegance. Contact one of our sales professionals at 831.622.5461.
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