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Village Corner California Bistro, Carmel, CA

Village Corner California Bistro

4.3 (143)
$30 and under
Bistro
Dolores Street &, 6th Ave NEC, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Village Corner California Bistro is a dining institution in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, that locals and travelers have been frequenting for 70 years. Experience our new menu as we work to carry on the tradition guests and Locals have enjoyed for decades.

Illy Cafe Full Espresso menu
Full Wine List featuring Local & California Wine
Enjoy Bloody Mary, Bellini, Mimosa
Certified Green Restaurant
Local Fish Specials
Prime Steaks
Wild Foraged Mushrooms
Vegetarian Dishes
Vegan Dishes - Daily Vegan Specials
Impossible Burger
Al-fresco Dining
Outdoor Patio
Dog Friendly
Kids Menus
Gluten Free Menu, Gluten Free Corn Pasta, Gluten Free Hamburger Buns, Gluten Free Breads, Gluten Free Bagels & English Muffins, Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas.
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Wine Dinners
Full Beer Selection
We accept We Chat Pay




Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raymundo Perez

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What 143 people are saying

Village Corner California 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for brunch

  • California Central Coast

    Good for groups

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • California Central Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Village Corner California Bistro offers a "lively spot" with a welcoming host and an array of delicious options. Standout meals include vegetarian pasta and cioppino, with breakfast praised for its "amazing choice" and cozy outdoor seating. "Superior service" and a dog-friendly patio enhance the experience, making it a must-visit.

143 Reviews
  1. patricia VIP

    Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, excellent service and food, a fun and very friendly place to eat

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  2. LOGAN

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really glad to have eaten here. Definitely a lively spot with a wonderful host (possibly the owner). My vegetarian pasta was different in a really good way. A definite go to for me whenever in Carmel.

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  3. Rupert VIP

    Gloucestershire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited after 25 Years and it is still my favourite place for Breakfast with a lovely cosy outside area. Amazing choice of breakfast options that was superbly cooked. I hope I get back sooner.

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  4. Paula VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, menu, service and atmosphere. Will be back. Love the new feel and menu.

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  5. Walter VIP

    Tahoe8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute, good brunch but not particularly creative, very crowded, service does the best they can. Worth a visit

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  6. Abigail

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They didn’t see that we had made a reservation so we had to wait for 45 minutes. Then service was quite slow.

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  7. lynne VIP

    San Francisco205 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The single worst experience I've had in 10 years in Carmel. After a good dinner for 2 there, with nice live music, I decided to take some friends, one of whom was having a birthday. After we sat and ordered we waited, and waited, and waited, while others around us seated after us ate their dinners. We couldn't even get drinks, and the drinks that finally came were wrong (Mohito instead of Margarita). Then the food came at last, not with first courses first, but happenstance, with my birthday friend sitting with NOTHING while everyone else finished. And when they finally rushed her spaghetti after my complaint it was inedible, she ate one bite and left it. The owner was apologetic but so what, it was a terrible experience, and they should have warned us when seating us that they were short handed, we wouldn't have been so confused. As the host I was mortified, and unhappy about a large bill for bad food and service. At the least they should have taken her dish off, because it was perfectly clear she ate virtually none of it and didn't want to take it. Carmel has many iffy restaurants but I've never seen this level of bad service.

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  8. Erin

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience. The owner is so kind and welcoming. Delicious food!

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  9. ashley

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was so friendly and the good was delicious. We highly recommend going. We will be going back next time we are in town.

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  10. Michael

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I noticed this restaurant on Friday night as we were strolling Carmel-by-the-Sea. We made reservations for Saturday. This was the perfect place for us that night. We wanted a relaxed environment with a fireplace. Village Corner delivered perfectly. We sat directly next to the fireplace. My Cioppino was fantastic and ton of food for my hearty appetite. The live music was nice and the musicians were fun and polite. Will definitely be back again.

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FAQs

Village Corner California Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-3588.

Village Corner California Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 143 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
7:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Village Corner California Bistro

Dolores Street &, 6th Ave NEC, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dolores & 6th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    2 hour street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raymundo Perez
  • Additional
    Takeout
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