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Toro, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

Toro

4.6
4.6
543 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
Toro offers creative Japanese cuisine, and we believe in sourcing high quality ingredients. Our beverage program has a lovely sake and wine collection, as well as some creative sake cocktail creations. Join us soon!














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2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 574-3255
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 543 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

543 Reviews
  1. AndrewD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Sushi was good and great selection of fish. However, the service was very bad. We ordered a bottle of sake before our food. The food came, we ate a bit of it, but then waited over 30 mins for the sake. By then the sushi was room temp. It’s not due to a lack of staffing.

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  2. JohnniePV

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fresh sushi, large and good drink menu (sake, wine, and beer), friendly staff. Marty and Maddie were delightful and helpful. Great rolls, nigiri, sashimi, edamame, and appetizers.

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  3. MiguelP

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Unfortunately the service was not good, they did not have the cocktail they were offering, took forever to bring our drink, and the food was kind of dry / flavorless. The waiter has no charm, and did not seem to notice that there was a problem. They put us in the last table at the end of the restaurant on the patio to the side, right by a storefront I was expecting at least delicious food, the gyozas were dry, the secial tartar was uneventful and dry, and the seared carmel roll was ok

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Average sushi at best Great service although waitress was very unfamiliar with the menu

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  5. SilviaM

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best kept secret in Carmel. Loved the rolls and Tempura.

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  6. Debpiv

    San Francisco

    111 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been coming to Toro since they first opened. Every aspect of our dining experience has only gotten better. We like to sit at the sushi counter, which we did this time as well, so we can watch the chefs do their magic. The experience was great. Our server was attentive and fun, too. She made solid sake recommendations based upon our palette. We had a variety of sushi and sashimi: hamachi carpaccio (yellow tail) appetizer, spicey tuna, spider rolls were excellent, followed by very fresh sashimi halibut and salmon. Lastly I should mention prices are fair.

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  7. JosieS

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service. A true gem amd super charming and authentic atmosphere. Bravo!

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  8. JaneW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience and excellent food. The outdoor dining was perfect for a warm evening.

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  9. melissas

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing! Been here every time we come to Carmel and always surpasses our expectations.

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  10. Cows3

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and service was excellent. I would definitely recommend the Maine Sqeeze

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  11. JaneM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was lovely and the dog menu was perfect. The sushi was excellent

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  12. Marysia1

    Palm Springs

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Toro is great any time of the day, lunch, early afternoon meal or later dinner. My husband and I love this sushi place! For the customers who do not enjoy sushi, there are other delicious options, such as chicken teriyaki or vegetarian dishes. The servers are friendly and attentive. All dishes are delicious!

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  13. Eric

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding customer service with a nice cozy patio! Delicious food and wonderful selection of wine! Highly recommended!

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  14. GordonS

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food. A let me see when little noisy at times but worth it

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  15. Brandy

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Good but honestly not the best sushi I've had... especially for the price. Ambiance was nice and cozy, service was great but I just didnt think it was worth the cost of $175 for two (no alcohol). Depending too much on unagi sauce...fresh but eh

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a perfect evening! Everything we ordered was delicious. The ambiance was lovely, food incredible, and our server was so friendly and helpful. We will be back!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    The food didn’t taste good, even the rice was dry, , everything was tasteless.

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  18. Roxie

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Meh. Found this place on eater’s recommended. Our first table was wobbly & we switched tables. Every time they tried to sit someone at the wobbly table they’d switch, lol. The spicy edamame was greasy & needed salt. The sashimi was hard & unappetizing (!!!). The hamachi was unappealing, too. Both rolls we ordered were lame. Needless to say, we didn’t finish our food.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Not at all what I expected from such an high price restaurant.

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  20. TomS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Service was very rushed, had to ask server to come back multiple times. Once food was served, server hard to get hold of. No follow up, empty beverages not questioned, had to remind server that I had ordered a beverage. May have been an off day. Nice little restaurant, but cobwebs in ceiling window need to be removed, right above food and beverage production.

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  21. LuisR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very comfortable, clean, great service. Best sushi ever!!

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  22. Koop

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WOW - Carmel now has a legit sushi bar. Toro is the place to be. Epic wine and saki list, sashimi was off the chart and his specialty rolls hit the spot. It is a must go

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  23. Carmelgal

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Toro is our favorite Monterey peninsula Sushi restaurant. The fish is incredibly fresh and the flavors of their rolls complex and delicious. Their Tempura is delicately breaded for have a wonderful crunch but lets the vegetables and shrimps' flavors shine through. The staff is attentive and accommodating. It is a happy place. We ate indoors this time (for lunch) and it is a bit noisy but not annoyingly so. The outdoor seating is comfortable most days/ evenings with heat lamps on.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    The owner - our server was drunk - we witnessed him drinking beer - he forgot some of our order; even after asking twice. Then when we mention we never received 2 dishes and a drink he hands us the bill and says don’t worry I took them off your bill!! Major problem here.

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  25. Paola

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly this was my first time dinning at Toro sushi , it was honesty the best sushi I’ve ever had . The staff was so stupid and respectful, they were very attending to our table as well as to the other tables .I would definitely recommend …..10/10

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  26. KrisL

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place !!! Food and service is always fantastic.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in carmel! Wonderful always pleasant staff, excellent food & great value ! Our favorite & dog friendly outside!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great cozy spot for sushi; estimate 20 tables at most. Food was fresh. Servers were attentive. Noise level was low enough to have stress-free dinner conversation.

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  29. GenoB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Toro always makes us feel welcome and serves up amazing food. We tried some new dishes this time outside of our normal order and were very happy with our choices.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful and charming set up. Phenomenal food and staff. Will be back and again

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  31. Debras

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as usual! Our favorite restaurant in Carmel.

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  32. emmaw

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal at Toros, Carmel. Great food and service.

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  33. PollyB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great sushi beautifully presented and an excellent sake list. Favorites include Gyoza, Jalapeño Popper Roll and the seared Carmel Roll. The sashimi portions are generous, at least by Bay Area standards. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It’s our go to place when we’re in town.

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  34. AngelicaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and vibes! Sat inside and had a lovely meal.

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  35. JulienC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    C’était délicieux, service très sympathique et doux.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. The jalapeño popper roll was my favorite. Will be back soon!

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  37. Debras

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! We love Toro. We are addicted.

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  38. maude

    San Francisco

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dynamite roll is terrific, as are others. The sake selection is impressive and the waitstaff can help you pick just the right one. Nice spot. Best meal we had in Carmel.

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  39. MichaelJ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great ambience. Great service. Food was good but portions not as much as I’d like for the price.

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  40. IvanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sashimi is flawless! Great service and best sake list in central coast.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Toro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 574-3255.

Toro is rated 4.6 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Toro

Dolores Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th and 6th Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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