Award-winning

Lucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & Spa

4.6

943 Reviews

$50 and over

Californian

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Lucia features California-regional cuisine with local organic, seasonal produce as well as regional seafood and artisan farmed meats. Taking full advantage of the resort’s pastoral location, the new design artfully combines modern comforts with the natural elegance of Carmel Valley wine country. In addition to the signature fireplace, custom chairs, linens and drapery have added texture and depth while bringing elements of the outdoors inside. A cozy outdoor terrace with firepit and heaters also complements the main dining room.

The Forbes four-star restaurant has been named Zagat’s “Top Restaurant in the Bay Area” and received Wine Spectator magazine’s “Best of Award of Excellence” since 2001 for its wine cellar. The cellar houses 1,850 different wines and a total of more than 25,000 premium bottles, including 10,000 bottles from nearby Bernardus Winery.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, French
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 658-3595
Website
https://www.bernarduslodge.com/wine-cuisine/lucia-restaurant-and-bar
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Christian Ojeda
Catering
Lucia has a distinguished reputation for our offsite catering and an amazing culinary team of talent featuring fine cuisine overseen by Executive Chef, Christian Ojeda. We offer full service offsite catering services for any size affair.
Private party facilities
Three unique venues - Magnum Room, Wine Cellar and Chef's Table. Magnum seats up to 15 guests around a large round table, or up to 12 guests can dine in the Wine Spectator award-winning wine cellar. Lastly, 5 diners can enjoy the same table that has hosted Julia Child, Eric Ripert, Leonardo DiCaprio & other notable celebrities, musicians & chefs.

Location
415 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Carmel Valley
Cross Street
Laureles Grade
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Chef's Seasonal SoupUS$12.00
Market GreensUS$15.00
heirloom carrots, radish, spiced pumpkin seeds, pickled grapes, lemongrass vinaigrette
Classic Caesar SaladUS$18.00
hearts of romaine, white anchovy, aged parmesan, garlic croûtons
Chickpea and Barley SaladUS$18.00
butternut squash, preserved cranberries, feta cheese, candied pecans, baby kale-arugula gravenstein apple cider vinaigrette
Chilled Blackened Spiced Shrimp SaladUS$24.00
meyer lemon, avocado, red onion, tomato, charred corn relish
Dungeness Crab Cake*US$26.00
pickled vegetable slaw, jalapenos, smoked pimenton gribiche
Half Dozen Market Oysters*US$24.00
pickled vegetable slaw, jalapenos, smoked pimenton gribiche

Brick Oven Pizza

Chef's Best PizzaUS$26.00
inspired daily
Garden PizzaUS$24.00
grilled red onion, cherry tomatoes, zucchini

Entree

Grilled Garden Vegetable Spinach WrapUS$20.00
squash, sweet peppers, portobello mushroom, tomato, roasted red pepper hummus market greens
Carmel Valley "Hot Chicken" Sandwich*US$26.00
spicy maple-bourbon glaze, whole grain honey mustard coleslaw, pickles, mixed greens
Bernardus Burger*US$28.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, house-made brioche bun, garlic-herb fries
Mary's Organic Chicken Breast*US$36.00
marble potatoes, baby carrots, wild mushrooms, broccolini, natural jus
Pan Seared King Salmon*US$48.00
fire roasted eggplant puree, summer succotash, blistered cherry tomatoes piquillo pepper olive relish
Market Fish*US$48.00
from the coast to the kitchen
Prime Beef Tenderloin*US$52.00
garlic-potato hash, wild mushrooms, arugula, red wine reduction

Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cookie PlateUS$13.00
Crème BrûléeUS$13.00
Classic Chocolate CakeUS$13.00
Small Batch Ice Cream & SorbetUS$13.00

What 943 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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943 Reviews

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jillc
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting on the patio. Celebrated my daughter’s birthday. We both a nice and relaxing lunch. I will definitely come again.
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SethF
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aside from the comparatively high prices (which were expected)l and the blah mocktails, we have no disagreeable things to report about this fantastic restaurant. The service was impeccable, the ambiance was casual yet sophisticated, the menu variety was impressive, and the dishes were absolutely delicious.
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VillaBiz05
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a great place for dinner. Service is very attentive and food is very good(consistent)
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lucia is a great restaurant with a very attentive and accommodating staff. Clearly the best in Carmel Valley and certainly among the best on the Peninsula. Great menu and service. First class. They handle gluten free requests with ease, and also with innovation. Prices are reasonable considering the overall quality of the menu, the service, and venue.
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CarmelHome
VIP
Central Coast
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 22 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here since “new” chef. Tasting menu was really inventive and well crafted. We will be back for the next one!
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StacyA
VIP
Central Texas
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the food! And the service was impeccable. We also enjoyed the outdoor music though we might have been sitting too close to the music as we had older adults in our party and we had difficulty hearing. But other than that - we absolutely loved the dining experience - and the shopping ;-)
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 16 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good but terribly overpriced for what you received. Our server was great.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view and great food 🥘 definitely be back . the beef is amazing
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Eggs Benedict was overcooked, not poached but soft boiled. Toast was never delivered to our table with the omelette we ordered. Our water glasses were never re-filled. We had to ask for condiments ( Tabasco and ketchup for our potatoes and it came when the potatoes were cold). When our server FINALLY showed up to leave the check, he asked if we would like another gin fizz. Really! Even though it was Mother’s Day, that is not an excuse! We had an early reservation at 10:15 out on the terrace where there were three empty tables the entire hour. Lucia- you are better than this! We usually have a cappuccino, but we were so disappointed we just wanted to get out of there. Not one person checked during or after our meal to see how things were. We have been going here for three years every month and will not be here for a while until they retrain their serving staff.
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Awful
VIP
San Francisco
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We keep hoping that Bernardus will return to its days of glory. The setting is idlyic but they continue to fall short of providing outstanding cuisine. However, they price their food / drinks as if they were a 5 star Michelin establishment. Not likely to return
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415 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
Laureles Grade
Area
Carmel Valley
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Californian, French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Christian Ojeda
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.bernarduslodge.com/wine-cuisine/lucia-restaurant-and-bar
Phone number
(831) 658-3595
Catering
Lucia has a distinguished reputation for our offsite catering and an amazing culinary team of talent featuring fine cuisine overseen by Executive Chef, Christian Ojeda. We offer full service offsite catering services for any size affair.
Private party facilities
Three unique venues - Magnum Room, Wine Cellar and Chef's Table. Magnum seats up to 15 guests around a large round table, or up to 12 guests can dine in the Wine Spectator award-winning wine cellar. Lastly, 5 diners can enjoy the same table that has hosted Julia Child, Eric Ripert, Leonardo DiCaprio & other notable celebrities, musicians & chefs.

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Lucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & Spa

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22 California Central Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

crème brûlée

classic chocolate cake

smoked salmon

Soup, Salad & Light Fare

Chef's Seasonal SoupUS$12.00

Market GreensUS$15.00

Classic Caesar SaladUS$18.00

Chickpea and Barley SaladUS$18.00

Chilled Blackened Spiced Shrimp SaladUS$24.00

Dungeness Crab Cake*US$26.00

Half Dozen Market Oysters*US$24.00

Brick Oven Pizza

Chef's Best PizzaUS$26.00

Garden PizzaUS$24.00

Entree

Grilled Garden Vegetable Spinach WrapUS$20.00

Carmel Valley "Hot Chicken" Sandwich*US$26.00

Bernardus Burger*US$28.00

Mary's Organic Chicken Breast*US$36.00

Pan Seared King Salmon*US$48.00

Market Fish*US$48.00

Prime Beef Tenderloin*US$52.00

Dessert

Chocolate Chip Cookie PlateUS$13.00

Crème BrûléeUS$13.00

Classic Chocolate CakeUS$13.00

Small Batch Ice Cream & SorbetUS$13.00

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