Restaurants near Carmel Garden Inn

71 restaurants available nearby

1. Grasing's

4.7

Exceptional(3079)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 12 times today

DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events. Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.

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2. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.7

Exceptional(1971)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 15 times today

Do you love Italian food? A world famous restaurant executive chef says it all by saying, “the best meals in California are at Carmel Bistro Giovanni!” An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread. *Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.* For parties of 6 or more we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $25 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. *We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.

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3. Pangaea on Ocean Ave

4.3

Awesome(180)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Carmel

Booked 19 times today

Pangaea Grill 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 Grill is known for its bold flavors, ample portions, and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is located on Ocean Avenue in Carmel, California. Pangaea Grill is open for lunch and dinner, and also offers a happy hour menu. The restaurant is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

4. Mission Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(501)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Carmel

Booked 5 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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5. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

4.6

Exceptional(291)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Carmel

Booked 14 times today

Reservations are not needed but are recommended, Walk ins are Welcome.The newest creation from the owners of the beloved Villa Azteca in Downtown Salinas (Salinas City Center), the eatery honoring the Alvarez family patriarch will open Summer 2023 in Carmel Plaza. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will have indoor dining, bar seating and a small outdoor space, serving specialty Michoacán dishes as well as other Mexican favorites, incorporating three generations of family recipes.

6. Toro

4.6

Exceptional(697)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Carmel

Booked 10 times today

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!

7. Il Tegamino

4.5

Awesome(1119)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 8 times today

Just steps off Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel, California, Il Tegamino is Carmel's favorite hidden gem. Wander past Carmel's iconic candy shop to find us tucked behind boutiques in a courtyard off the beaten path. We are a tiny restaurant charmingly hidden in Carmel-by-the-Sea's first courtyard. Dine al fresco in our outdoor space within The Court of the Golden Bough courtyard complete with standing heaters and an awning or feel transported to an authentic Italian bistro in our bustling small dining room. We welcome you to come grab a glass of vino in our new wine room. As a local small business, you will often find owner Giuseppe at your table side to welcome you and serve his menu of Italian comfort food inspired by his upbringing in Southern Italy.

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8. L'Escargot - Carmel

4.8

Exceptional(1255)

Price: Moderate

• French • Carmel

Booked 6 times today

Nestled in a residential neighborhood on Mission Street, three blocks north of Ocean Avenue lies a slice of “Old Carmel”. Originally founded in 1958 by Yvan Nopert and his family, Chef – Owner Kericos Loutas carries on the traditions of superb Country French Cuisine and personalized friendly service. A local favorite for casual fine dining in a romantic atmosphere, L’Escargot offers visitors an alternative to the “tourist experience”. The menu changes frequently, as do the specials. A three-course prix fixed Bistro Menu is offered nightly.

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9. Village Corner California Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(134)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Carmel

Booked 1 time today

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, MimosaCertified Green RestaurantLocal Fish SpecialsPrime SteaksWild Foraged MushroomsVegetarian Dishes Vegan Dishes - Daily Vegan SpecialsImpossible BurgerAl-fresco DiningOutdoor PatioDog FriendlyKids MenusGluten Free Menu, Gluten Free Corn Pasta, Gluten Free Hamburger Buns, Gluten Free Breads, Gluten Free Bagels & English Muffins, Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas. BrunchBreakfastLunch Dinner Wine DinnersFull Beer SelectionWe accept We Chat Pay

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10. The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

4.3

Awesome(1039)

Price: Moderate

• American • Carmel

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to the famous Hog's Breath Inn, Carmel.Formerly owned by Clint Eastwood, and sold to a good family friend, Kaiser Morcus,a seasoned restaurateur, hotelier, grocer, butcher and entrepreneur.PATIO DINING, LUNCH & DINNER, OPEN 11 AMOur belief is that you are what you eat.

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AndrewVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •163 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A fantastic find in Carmel. Food, service and setting all excellent. Wine list is pricey but comprehensive. It was my wife’s birthday and they gave her a card and decorated the table. Nice touches.
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Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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MikeVIP
Monterrey •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Carmel Bistro Giovanni has been our go to place in Carmel. Preparation of food has always been consistent and recipes never change. Service is one of the best in town.
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Carmel's Bistro GiovanniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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NeilVIP
California Central Coast •67 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time there and went for breakfast. It was great, we will go back!
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Pangaea on Ocean AvePrice: Moderate• Asian• Carmel
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Gowri
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Beautiful restaurant! Highly recommend the mushroom queso fundido and miatake birria. Worth a visit :)
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Nicolas Cocina de HerenciaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Carmel
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4.6
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lilian
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Absolutely amazing experience!! Good food food vibes and my dog was so happy
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Mission BistroPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Carmel
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4.6

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71 restaurants available nearby

1. Grasing's

2. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

3. Pangaea on Ocean Ave

4. Mission Bistro

5. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

6. Toro

7. Il Tegamino

8. L'Escargot - Carmel

9. Village Corner California Bistro

10. The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

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