The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

4.3

1033 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Dog-friendly

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 1,033 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
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 charming ambiance with a rich history tied to Clint Eastwood. Guests appreciate the "wonderful atmosphere" and outdoor seating with fireplaces. While the "service is excellent," the food receives mixed reviews, with standout dishes like seafood pasta and calamari. Ideal for a cozy dining experience.

1,033 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is consistently delish...great service and ambiance 100%. Our go-to place when in Carmel.
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John
VIP
Houston
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Hog's Breath is a Carmel icon. Casual atmosphere, nice staff, good food, and cozy outdoor patio. Can be loud on the patio but great for groups.
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Joseph
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
A disgusting restaurant with a stupid name. It was genuinely shocking how bad the food and drinks were. We left with every cocktail untouched. The food was clearly frozen and still very expensive. First time in my life I've chosen not to eat a $50 steak. It was cold, tough, flavorless, and covered in some awfu sauce. After an hour of discussion, our group could not fathom not a single redeeming quality in this boondoggle of a restaurant. Whoever runs this place needs to look themselves hard in the mirror and reconsider their value to society. Clint should stick to racist yet somewhat endearing movies. The fries weren't bad.
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Dom
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our waiter Lucio was great, attentive, personable, and understanding as to what customer service is all about. He made our dining experience very enjoyable.
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Sarah
Las Vegas
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
There were 4 of us who had dinner at Hogsbreath on a very slow night (Monday). The other three had burgers which were not on the dinner menu, so they kindly accommodated us. I had the pasta with marinara sauce which was delicious. Everyone liked their burgers too! For dessert we ordered a cobbler and there was absolutely no flavor to it. It was like the person who baked it forgot to add the sugar or something. Anyway, they didn't charge for it after I sent it back. Service was okay, I think because it was slow we didn't get the best service (which seems strange, but not out of the ordinary in my experience).
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Ed
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Everyone in our party of 8 were overjoyed. Thank you.
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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
VIP
San Francisco
27 reviews
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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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 4.3 stars by 1033 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 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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