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Village Corner California Bistro, Carmel, CA

Village Corner California Bistro

4.7
4.7
127 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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, Mimosa
Certified Green Restaurant
Local Fish Specials
Prime Steaks
Wild Foraged Mushrooms
Vegetarian Dishes
Vegan Dishes - Daily Vegan Specials
Impossible Burger
Al-fresco Dining
Outdoor Patio
Dog Friendly
Kids Menus
Gluten Free Menu, Gluten Free Corn Pasta, Gluten Free Hamburger Buns, Gluten Free Breads, Gluten Free Bagels & English Muffins, Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas.
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Wine Dinners
Full Beer Selection
We accept We Chat Pay





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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 624-3588
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Raymundo Perez

What 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Village Corner California Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "awesome food" and "great service." Guests enjoy a varied menu, cozy ambiance, and welcoming patio. The attentive staff and excellent dishes, like lamb and seafood, make it a "highly recommended" spot. Reservations are advised for this popular Carmel institution.

127 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    SH

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sehr leckeres Frühstück und ein toller Service. Immer wieder gerne

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  2. Kathy

    Central Coast

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a girls day out! We love this local corner restaurant. The owner knows how really run a good restaurant! Superior service, food and ambiance. Dog friendly patio a bonus. We love this place!

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  3. kathy

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice meal here. Food was good & the staff very attentive!!

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  4. kathy

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After several years being closed for dinner, we were excited when we saw they were open again!! We had a great time!! They were having an event but we did have reservations . They tended to us as if we were at the event!! Great food & service!!

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  5. John

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful host, server and especially the engaging owner. We were seated in the lovely space that’s the outdoor covered patio with excellent ambience … pictures, photos, objects. Food excellent, well prepared with simple ingredients. Great experience.

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  6. HollyR

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful experience! We were greeted like friends when we walked in. Our server was pleasant and the food and atmosphere was wonderful!

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  7. Michele

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! I usually eat there about once a week

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  8. James

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a group of six it was nice of the entire team to be so welcoming and accommodating. We were warmly welcomed and the team took care of all of us. We felt so welcome and the service was exceptional. The food was exceptional, a table next to us mentioned to the waiter the food was a dream. We said afterwards, it was a dream, really enjoyed everything, they had two specials which people ordered, which was described perfectly. We are so lucky we were able to book this spot at the last minute.

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  9. Michelle

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations at 9am for a group of 7 of us. We arrived on time and our table was ready and waiting for us. The restaurant is cute but small. We ate inside but the patio is beautiful and has heaters. It was a bit chilly inside and outside. The food was very good and there was a good selection of espresso, coffees, and teas. The pancakes were a little bit flat but still tasty. The homemade jam was yummy!

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  10. Cynthia

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food our table had Sand Dabs, Salmon, Chicken Marsala, Beet salad and brown butter cake. Staff was attentive. Recommend it for a wonderful dinner.

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FAQs

Village Corner California Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-3588.

Village Corner California Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

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Google Map for Village Corner California Bistro

Dolores Street &, 6th Ave NEC, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Dolores & 6th Avenue
  • Area
    Carmel
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    2 hour street parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Raymundo Perez
  • Additional
    Takeout
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