Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Carmel Valley

Food was excellent. Wait to be seated 30 mins after reservation and then when seated needed to get attention of waitstaff for food and drink.

This is our favorite restaurant and we always return for important celebratory events. Last night, every single food item we ordered was off the charts delicious. Nancy was a lovely waitress who was also enjoyable to chat with. The only wrinkle in our experience was that our table was not ready for us despite having a reservation, so we had to wait. But it is Valentine's Day weekend and was a busy evening at Cafe Cruz. We had a lovely evening and a fabulous meal!

The food and service were terrific. Our server, Nick, was very friendly and helpful and had great suggestions for which menu items went well together, when they should be served and everything came in the order we requested , not too soon or too late. Nick also arranged for us to get some special items not on the menu. All-in - all a very special evening and a special meal. Thanks, Paul Best.

Great food and service with a beautiful atmosphere!

First time at the Restaurant, and it was EXCELLENT!!! Anna P. was absolutely wonderful; very friendly, knew all the dishes and specials, was very outgoing and talkative. Only downside was ... we left our leftovers on the table!!! Didn't realize until we were home, and we were so disappointed because both our dishes were delicious and we were looking forward to exchanging our dishes with each other to taste what the other had.