Toro

Name: Toro
Address: Dolores Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, United States, 93921
Telephone: (831) 574-3255
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

543 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

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
Website
http://www.torosushicarmel.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Dolores Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
5th and 6th Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Healthy
Monterey / Carmel
Healthy
Monterey / Carmel
Neighborhood gem
Monterey / Carmel
Great for outdoor dining

543 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.torosushicarmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 574-3255

Toro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 543 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Toro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Toro restaurant rated?

Is Toro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information