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1. Grasing's
4.6
Exceptional(3052)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 10 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. Casanova Restaurant Carmel
4.6
Exceptional(2348)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 27 times today
Casanova Restaurant Carmel is a special place for celebrations, as seen in the glowing reviews. It's described as a 'romantic and charming spot' with 'excellent food and service'. Many patrons celebrate their special occasions here, including birthdays, anniversaries, and even 46th wedding anniversaries. The staff is also praised for their helpfulness in making special arrangements for these events. The atmosphere is described as 'Old World' and the food as 'perfectly orchestrated and seasoned'. The restaurant's extensive wine list is also a hit.
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3. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
4.6
Exceptional(1939)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 13 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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4. Schooners Monterey
4.6
Exceptional(3019)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Monterey
Booked 18 times today
Schooners Monterey is a special occasion restaurant that offers a stunning waterfront setting and fresh, sustainable seafood. Many customers have praised the exceptional service, beautiful views, and delicious food. It's a place where you can celebrate special events, like anniversaries, birthdays, and even propose. The attentive staff makes guests feel like royalty, making every dining experience unforgettable.
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5. Anton & Michel Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3238)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 27 times today
Anton and Michel is now open INDOORS and OUTDOORS at the COURT of the FOUNTAINS.LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM / DINNER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended.If you are having any difficulty making reservations online, please call the restaurant directly at 831-624-2406 or send us an email.Since 1980, Anton and Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. A complete interior remodel was recently completed features handset stonework throughout the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the Court of the Fountains. Zagat Survey calls it: Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out. Along with updated and contemporary changes to the menus, ultimate table side service flambé desserts remain. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton and Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.
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6. Il Fornaio - Carmel
4.4
Awesome(2257)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 27 times today
Il Fornaio in Carmel is a go-to spot for special occasions. Its authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service are highly praised by customers. Reviewers celebrate their anniversaries and birthdays here, and the restaurant even surprised a guest with a special dessert on their anniversary. With a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and a lovely ambiance, Il Fornaio is a perfect choice for a memorable dining experience.
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7. PortaBella Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1669)
Price: Expensive
• French • Carmel
Booked 41 times today
Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic
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8. Stokes Adobe Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(748)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Monterey
Booked 20 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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9. The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel
4.4
Awesome(1027)
Price: Moderate
• American • Carmel
Booked 5 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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10. Passionfish
4.8
Exceptional(7211)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pacific Grove
Booked 17 times today
Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and realistically priced wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list priced nearly to retail. Passionfish is proudly owned and operated by Chef Meral Alpay and her son, Berk Guvenc. As pioneers in sustainable dining, Passionfish became the first restaurant in Monterey County to earn official ‘Green’ certification, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable seafood education.
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  • Julie
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time here, and loved the outside seating. Service was great, and the food was wonderful! Will definitely return!
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    Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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    4.6
  • Stephanievip
    San Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always a favorite…whether a casual bite in the bar, a special occasion or anything in between.
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    Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
    •
    4.6
  • Sylvia
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Anton & Michel’s is one of the best restaurants in Carmel! The ambience, the food and the service was outstanding! We celebrated our 35th anniversary at the restaurant and they made it very special from wishing us a happy anniversary when we walked in the door to the wonderful dessert we had at the end of the meal! We recommend this restaurant to all for special occasions or when you want a great meal with great service!
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    Anton & Michel RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
    •
    4.7
  • nicholas
    Edmonton / Northern Alberta •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Food was 10/10, really good. Only draw back was the higher price range. Service was really good as well, awesome recommendations by our server.
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    Casanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel
    •
    4.6
  • grtfoodvip
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    THE BEST MEAL WE HAVE EVER HAD!! My husband had lobster ravioli that was terrific & I had a seafood dish that had with 7 different seafoods .. crab, mussels. Clams,white fish, shrimp, prawns. All in a yummy ragu sauce with linguine! BOTH OUTSTANDINGLY DELICIOUS! Also shared a great Caesar salad with slices of homemade sourdough with olive oil & balsamic for dipping '!' This is our new go to When we visit Carmel!' The hand painted murals on the walls & background Italian music added to the mood! We had a great server who topped off our amazing experience ‼️👍🌈
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    Carmel's Bistro GiovanniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
    •
    4.6

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