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1. Pangaea on Ocean Ave
4.5
Awesome(205)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Carmel
Booked 14 times today
Pangaea on Ocean Ave is a Carmel-by-the-Sea restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. The restaurant's menu features a variety of Asian fusion dishes, as well as classic comfort foods. Pangaea on Ocean Ave is known for its bold flavors, ample portions, and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is located on Ocean Avenue in Downtown Carmel, California. Pangaea on Ocean Ave is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week! We also offer a special early 3-Course Sunset Dinner and Happy Hour during the week! Pangaea on Ocean Ave is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.**Please keep in mind that on busy days, our smaller restaurant may experience some delays with reservations. We truly value our guests and can't wait to show you some love!
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2. Mission Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(523)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Carmel
Booked 15 times today
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!
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3. Il Fornaio - Carmel
4.6
Exceptional(2310)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 24 times today
Il Fornaio means the Baker in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.
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4. Edwin's Kaona Carmel
3.9
Excellent(186)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Carmel
Edwin's Carmel is a South East Asian Fusion Restaurant located in the heart of Carmel by the Sea, CA.
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5. Albatross Ridge Tasting Room - Downtown Carmel
4.7
Exceptional(88)
Price: Moderate
• Winery • Carmel
Booked 3 times today
Located on Dolores St, between Ocean and 6th Avenue, our Downtown Carmel Tasting Room is conveniently located next to fine dining restaurants, lodging, and other retail stores. Albatross Ridge Winery specializes in premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown on our Estate in Carmel Valley, just seven miles from Carmel by the Sea. Our recent 2014 release was rated by Wine Enthusiast 94 & 95 points! Albatross Ridge was also recognized by Wine Enthusiast as one of the most Dramatic Vineyards in California.In the early 1930's my grandfather William Hawley Bowlus began launching his one of a kind Albatross sailplanes off the ridges of Carmel Valley. Today our family carries on his avant-garde legacy farming Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on a steep Carmel Valley ridge overlooking the Carmel Bay only seven miles in the distance.
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6. Sur at The Barnyard
4.3
Awesome(536)
Price: Expensive
• American • Carmel Valley
Booked 19 times today
Voted "Best Restaurant in Carmel Valley 2023"!Located in the picturesque Barnyard Shopping Village just off of HWY 1 between Rio Rd and Carmel Valley Rd. Sur at the Barnyard is where foodies, beer lovers and families escape the stresses of their day-to-day lives to enjoy a great meal!If you don't see a reservation available give us a call anytime and we will be happy to assist!Need a reservation for 7 or more? Give us a call at 831-250-7188 or email us any requests at reservations@suratthebarnyard.com
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7. Stokes Adobe Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(826)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Monterey
Booked 19 times today
Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.
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8. Chart House Restaurant - Monterey
4.5
Awesome(6978)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 55 times today
Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.
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9. Sardine Factory
4.7
Exceptional(5029)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 41 times today
Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.
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10. Fish Hopper
4.5
Awesome(3790)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 21 times today
Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

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  • Casey1199VIP
    Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined today
    Mission was very lovely. We showed up a little early for our reservation and it seemed like we were the only people who were not regulars. The host was charming and sat us at a lovely window seat. My family was hungry from traveling and we started with a Caesar salad and the bone marrow app. Both excellent. There are not cocktails available so I had a nice red wine rec by our server after some discussion about what I like. We had fad several fish dishes ( cod and swordfish ) and wagyu beef cheek pasta and also steak frites. All were delish. Would recommend this restaurant with out hesitation. Get a reservation. Only downside was the fact that they don’t have a bar but don’t let that discourage you from coming here. Excellent
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    Mission BistroPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Carmel
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    4.6
  • Michele
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This is the second time I have visited this establishment. Food, service and ambiance was great! Excellent mushroom raviolis, artichoke and beet salad was wonderful!
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    Pangaea on Ocean AvePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Carmel
    •
    4.5
  • DebbieVIP
    Orange County •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing service. Everyone was so kind and the food was amazing. Thank you for a great birthday dinner.
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    Il Fornaio - CarmelPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carmel
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    4.6
  • GustavoVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Feb 2025
    Welcoming was very warm, attentiveness with defining the wines was on point, and ending experience was enjoyable.
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    Albatross Ridge Tasting Room - Downtown CarmelPrice: Moderate• Winery• Carmel
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    4.7
  • Pete
    Virginia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 31 Jan 2025
    Excellent! Exceptional food and service. Can’t wait to go back.
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    Edwin's Kaona CarmelPrice: Moderate• Asian• Carmel
    •
    3.9

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