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1. Anton & Michel Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3254)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 17 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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2. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1672)

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 22 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

3. Dametra Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(226)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Carmel

Booked 28 times today

Dametra Cafe is a casual Mediterranean restaurant. Here, diners can expect high-quality healthy food delivered quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor and styling of the dining room is distinctly Greek, specifically like one of the many coastal cities that the country is known for. Between that and the hearty portions and prompt service, Dametra Cafe sits nicely between an upscale restaurant and quick-service places.Dametra's Cafe features primarily Greek cuisine, with some Italian and Spanish thrown in for good measure. Appetizers include hummus with pita bread, fried calamari, grilled jumbo prawns and steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The meals are split between sandwiches, pasta and entrée offerings and features dishes such as shrimp and crab ravioli, a salmon burger with red onion and tomatoes, lamb shish kebab and a Greek style lamb shank with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

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4. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.7

Exceptional(1944)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 12 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.

5. Grasing's

4.6

Exceptional(3061)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 17 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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6. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

4.7

Exceptional(272)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Carmel

Booked 10 times today

Reservations are not needed but are recommended, Walk ins are Welcome.The newest creation from the owners of the beloved Villa Azteca in Downtown Salinas (Salinas City Center), the eatery honoring the Alvarez family patriarch will open Summer 2023 in Carmel Plaza. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will have indoor dining, bar seating and a small outdoor space, serving specialty Michoacán dishes as well as other Mexican favorites, incorporating three generations of family recipes.

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7. Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.4

Awesome(2261)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 18 times today

Il Fornaio means the Baker in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.

8. Mission Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(487)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Carmel

Booked 6 times today

Located on Mission Street between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave, in Carmel California. Mission Bistro Restaurant is owned by Shaheen Alnuaimi. Our history-rich location is warm, charming, and above all cozy. We offer brunch, lunch, dinner, local, and import wines. Chef Matt Zimny sources from Monterey and Santa Cruz County farms and ranches with the goal of serving what is fresh and currently available. At Mission Bistro we do Seafood and Steaks right. Cheers!

9. Toro

4.5

Awesome(689)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Carmel

Booked 12 times today

Toro offers creative Japanese cuisine, and we believe in sourcing high quality ingredients. Our beverage program has a lovely sake and wine collection, as well as some creative sake cocktail creations. Join us soon!

10. Il Tegamino

4.6

Exceptional(1105)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 8 times today

Just steps off Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel, California, Il Tegamino is Carmel's favorite hidden gem. Wander past Carmel's iconic candy shop to find us tucked behind boutiques in a courtyard off the beaten path. We are a tiny restaurant charmingly hidden in Carmel-by-the-Sea's first courtyard. Dine al fresco in our outdoor space within The Court of the Golden Bough courtyard complete with standing heaters and an awning or feel transported to an authentic Italian bistro in our bustling small dining room. We welcome you to come grab a glass of vino in our new wine room. As a local small business, you will often find owner Giuseppe at your table side to welcome you and serve his menu of Italian comfort food inspired by his upbringing in Southern Italy.

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lewisvip
San Francisco Bay Area •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This restaurant remains a favorite in Carmel. Very warm and professional staff. Welcoming owner. There is an extensive menu and a good wine list. Very good quality and value. This is a regular choice for us but it certainly measures up to a special occasion dining experience.
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Anton & Michel RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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4.7
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Dan
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a birthday celebration and it was wonderful. Food and service were excellent
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Carmel's Bistro GiovanniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.7
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shawn
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great place for sushi and drinks. Staff was super attentive and friendly. Sushi was super fresh and tasty
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ToroPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Carmel
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4.5
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Mike
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Really good restaurant. Good food, service reasonable prices.
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Il Fornaio - CarmelPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carmel
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Lisa
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Dec 2024
Wonderful evening….so nice to enjoy it all, the food was excellent, the scallops were light delicate and tasty, just wish we had more than 4. We paired with the carbonara, which was very nice. They added mushrooms which actually was a nice not strong addition. The ambience was lovely, relaxing and the noise levels were low, we could actually have a quiet conversation. Strolling guitar was a nice touch too
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PortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel
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4.5

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1. Anton & Michel Restaurant

2. PortaBella Restaurant

3. Dametra Cafe

4. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

5. Grasing's

6. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

7. Il Fornaio - Carmel

8. Mission Bistro

9. Toro

10. Il Tegamino

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