The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

4.4

1027 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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 AM
Our belief is that you are what you eat.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 625-1044
Website
http://www.hogsbreathinn.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We welcome large parties and private events.

Location
San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, Carmel, CA 93921
Area
Carmel
Cross Street
San Carlos and fifth ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKEUS$22.50
wild rocket arugula, cherry tomato, Tabasco vinaigrette
CHICKEN WINGSUS$19.00
buffalo style
QUESO FUNDIDOUS$18.50
three cheese blend, peppers, fried corn tortillas
SWEET ONION RINGSUS$15.00
crispy fried
CRISPY CALAMARIUS$20.00
fresh Monterey squid, lemon-caper aioli, spicy tomato puree
BEEF OR CHICKEN NACHOSUS$19.50
pico de gallo, sour cream, corn tortillas
AHI TUNA POKEUS$21.50
edamame, cucumber, avocado, scallions, crispy wontons, wasabi peanut sauce
FRENCH FRIESUS$10.00
CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKEUS$18.50
steamed Gilroy garlic aioli
ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIPUS$18.00
castroville artichokes, spinach, peppers, toasted pita bread
QUESADILLA
monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle crème
- chickenUS$20.00
- vegetarianUS$19.00

SOUPS

CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE SOUP
- cupUS$9.00
- bowlUS$12.00
CARMEL'S BEST NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
- cupUS$10.00
- bowlUS$13.00
CHILI CON CARNEUS$15.00
slow cooked angus beef, southwest pepper blend, chili beans, croutons

SALADS

HOGS CHICKEN SALADUS$24.50
grilled chicken, romaine, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, avocados, jack & cheddar cheese, in a crispy tortilla bowl, mango citrus vinaigrette
CAESAR SALADUS$14.50
romaine, parmesan, croutons, zesty Caesar dressing
- Add ChickenUS$9.50
- Add Salmon or Crab CakeUS$14.00
ROASTED BEET SALADUS$19.50
candy beets, arugula, grapefruit, goat cheese, toasted almonds, honey-citrus vinaigrette
- Add ChickenUS$9.50
- Add Salmon or Crab CakeUS$14.00
SALINAS VALLEY GREENSUS$14.50
cherry tomato, cucumber, croutons, balsamic dressing
- Add ChickenUS$9.50
- Add Salmon or Crab CakeUS$14.00
WEDGE SALADUS$14.50
iceberg, shaved red onion, cherry tomato, applewood smoked bacon, maytag blue cheese dressing

The Hog’s Breath Inn proudly serves the freshest organic, locally sourced produce when possible, and the finest quality meats & seafood, which are sustainable and/or wild from ecologically & environmentally responsible sources.

SANDWICHES

Served with Fries. Substitute Caesar 2.50. Onion Rings 3. Cole Slaw 2

MONTEREY CHICKEN CLUBUS$21.00
grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, sourdough
TUNA MELTUS$20.00
albacore tuna, cheddar cheese, sourdough
HOUSE ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICHUS$20.50
sliced turkey breast, pepperjack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, roasted pepper aioli, herb focaccia
- Add Applewood Smoked BaconUS$2.50
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHUS$21.00
slow braised pork, pepperjack, cole slaw, house smoke bbq sauce, ciabata
STEAK SANDWICH - PHILLY STYLEUS$31.50
NY steak charbroiled, topped with sautéed onions, bell peppers, provolone cheese on a toasted hoagie roll

SPECIALTIES

HOG’S BABY BACK RIBSUS$36.00
braised & grilled, zesty, smoky house BBQ Sauce, sweet potato fries
FISH & CHIPSUS$29.50
beer batter with fries, cole slaw & malted vinegar
CHICKEN FETTUCCINEUS$29.50
chicken breast, alfredo sauce, parmesan
SAUTÉED SAND DABUS$31.00
local sand dabs, rice pilaf, chef vegetables, lemon caper butter sauce
ANGUS BEEF SLIDERSUS$24.50
grilled angus, lettuce, tomato, onion,cheddar
HOG'S JUMBO CHILI DOGUS$19.50
Jumbo all beef dog, house chili con carne, sharp cheddar
DIRTY HARRY BURGERUS$21.00
fresh ground angus chuck and brisket, lettuce, tomato, onion, toasted ciabatta bun
- Add CheeseUS$1.50
- Add BaconUS$2.50
BAJA FISH TACOSUS$21.00
Dusted with a blend of spices and flour, cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle cream sauce over corn tortillas

service charge of 18% will be added to parties of six or more

Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness.

What 1,027 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Monterey / Carmel
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hog's Breath Inn in Carmel offers a "beautiful ambiance" with its charming outdoor fireplaces and Clint Eastwood memorabilia. Diners appreciate the "delicious food," especially the seafood pasta and sand dabs, and "excellent service." The restaurant is also praised for being dog-friendly with a dedicated menu for pets.

1,027 Reviews

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kate
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy Hog’s Breath. Great spot with dogs. Spacious enough that we weren’t sitting on top of our neighbor table and our dog had space. We had kids with us and we appreciated the kids menu. Once the sun set, it gets chilly and our kids were pretty cold even though we were under a heater, but it wasn’t pumping out heat too well. My daughter went over and ate her dinner in front of a fire place that had a bench for hanging. Overall, great ambiance. The bar is cute, small, and has a western cabin feel. There’s indoor dining too. Food was good. Clam chowder was great, steamed artichoke was very basic and the aioli im pretty sure was plain mayo but still good enough to eat. Calamari was the best I’ve had in a while. Soft, squid, not overly chewy. The breading was just as it should be. Overall we’d return and recommend!
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Doug
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food, service and experience. Buy a recipe book!!
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Maryanne
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
we brought our black lab Lucy and sat outside by the fireplace. Service was good, food delicious and Lucy loved her chicken and rice plate. we were very happy! thank you.
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Tina
Tallahassee
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Heard a number of positive stories about Clint Eastwood Super bartender and food! Wonderful ambiance
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Ewan
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Ordered the Baby back ribs. Server brought the ribs but no knife to cut them, no plate to store the bones, no additional knapkins etc. Had to go searching for the waiter and ask for these items, poor service to be honest. One rack of ribs were perfect, the other chewy and tough. My third time here and probably my last, plenty of other places to eat in town.
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suer
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere! Cool night sitting by the fireplace eating the BEST seafood pasta - so yummy!
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Colette
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a charming restaurant. Lots of reminders of Clint Eastwood, the former owner, in the decor. 8 girlfriends from college gathered for dinner. Everyone’s food was delicious. I had sanddabs for the first time and they were awesome. Would highly recommend. Hardest part is finding parking.
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KRIZIC
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant sur la cuisine américaine, italienne et mexicaine. Les frites de patates douces sont excellentes. Les pâtes servies avec une sauce tomate simple. La "clam chowder" est excellente aussi. De plus? Clint Eastwood est partout présent. Open Table n'indique pas l'adresse exacte avec le point GPS.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the atmosphere and our food was so good. We sat on the patio by one of the fire places. Great evening
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Arthur
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lupe did a terrific job hosting us We celebrated my wifes B-Day with my kids. All of us loved the atmosphere and Huge Clint Eastwood fans
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FAQs

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 625-1044.

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel is rated 4.4 stars by 1027 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

Cross Street
San Carlos and fifth ave
Area
Carmel
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.hogsbreathinn.net/
Phone number
(831) 625-1044
Private party facilities
We welcome large parties and private events.

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chicken Wings

Filet Mignon

Artichoke Dip

STARTERS

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKEUS$22.50

CHICKEN WINGSUS$19.00

QUESO FUNDIDOUS$18.50

SWEET ONION RINGSUS$15.00

CRISPY CALAMARIUS$20.00

BEEF OR CHICKEN NACHOSUS$19.50

AHI TUNA POKEUS$21.50

FRENCH FRIESUS$10.00

CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKEUS$18.50

ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIPUS$18.00

QUESADILLA

SOUPS

CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE SOUP

CARMEL'S BEST NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

CHILI CON CARNEUS$15.00

SALADS

HOGS CHICKEN SALADUS$24.50

CAESAR SALADUS$14.50

ROASTED BEET SALADUS$19.50

SALINAS VALLEY GREENSUS$14.50

WEDGE SALADUS$14.50

The Hog’s Breath Inn proudly serves the freshest organic, locally sourced produce when possible, and the finest quality meats & seafood, which are sustainable and/or wild from ecologically & environmentally responsible sources.

SANDWICHES

MONTEREY CHICKEN CLUBUS$21.00

TUNA MELTUS$20.00

HOUSE ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICHUS$20.50

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHUS$21.00

STEAK SANDWICH - PHILLY STYLEUS$31.50

SPECIALTIES

HOG’S BABY BACK RIBSUS$36.00

FISH & CHIPSUS$29.50

CHICKEN FETTUCCINEUS$29.50

SAUTÉED SAND DABUS$31.00

ANGUS BEEF SLIDERSUS$24.50

HOG'S JUMBO CHILI DOGUS$19.50

DIRTY HARRY BURGERUS$21.00

BAJA FISH TACOSUS$21.00

service charge of 18% will be added to parties of six or more

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel restaurant rated?

Is The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

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