We went to Carmel las night to celebrate my sisters birthday. I had heard of the restaurant through social media and it seemed like a nice place to celebrate! Our reservations were for 5:30pm and we walked right in and they sat us at a really nice booth in a corner. Our waiter came over and asked what type of water we would like while we looked over the menu and helped us celebrate her day with some champagne which was a really nice touch. After a couple of minutes of looking over the menu we decided that we were more interested in the second wave dishes than the mains and waited till our server came back to ask their opinion. He gave us some really great recommendations and we ended getting the lobster cannelloni, pork belly tostadas, milk bun. Out of these four the lobster cannelloni and milk buns were definitely our favorites and we even ended up ordering the milk bun again! The shrimp es okay but had an odd taste to it that we couldn't really describe and were expecting more of a curry taste when the menu said coconut-peanut broth. The pork belly tostadas were good they just weren't our top favorites but they weren't bad either. We also ordered more drinks the Baque to Baja and a glass of their sparkling rosé along with the recommended dessert the Tropical Baba which was another of the best things we ate this night! It was like a smooth circular key lime pie with a burst of a citrus sorbet on the side that went perfectly together! One of the non food related downsides was that they say that they validate parking and I went to the desk and asked the hostess confirmed and said she had entered it into the system but, when we went to leave we were still charged for parking which was a bit frustrating after such a great experience even after checking/asking twice. read more

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Wow! One of the best meals I've had in Atlanta. I was visiting from out of town and looking for a fantastic meal and this place did not disappoint. Bonus star for the bar manager, Edison, who was so knowledgeable about the menu - he convinced my rarely-meat-eating friend to order the pork belly and she loved it! Cocktails were fantastic, and highly recommend the pork belly tostada and key lime dessert! read more

Carmel - The Acapulco Way - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Went here for my birthday dinner. This is definitely a hidden gem. Its located in the Buckhead Village area. Parking was $8 in the parking deck. The decor in the restaurant is simple tranquility. Almost like you walked near a desert. Comfy seating for sure. My server India was professional and great personailty. She was attentive and made great reccomendations. My drink of choice was the Scarlet Shore Gin Cocktail. Its refreshing but not too sweet. This is the perfect place to host a bday dinner as there is plenty of seating for large parties. My appetizer of choice was the Avocado and crab tostada. It was so light and yummy. Its also shareable. For dinner I chose the Swordfish. It was grilled to perfection. The portion size was great. The sides i chose were the blackened whole okra was my favorite. I wasnt expecting the charred flavor. For dessert they surprised me with a milk cake desert and a glass of wine. Loved the wine, not the milk cake. I would of preferred they ask me which dessert since Im not a nut person. Overall loved my experience and I will be back. Thank you for an epic bday dinner. read more

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Amazing elevated coastal esthetic inside. Cocktails were delicious and delivered by friendly bartenders. Will definitely be back for dinner and drinks. Great date night spot! read more

Carmel - Lychee Martini, Low Tide Spritz - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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If I could give Carmel 10 stars I would! When you walk in you're automatically transported to a costal California oasis. The restaurant is unbelievable and beautiful. We spent 3 hours dining and left so impressed. The scallops were out of this world. I highly recommend checking out Carmel if you haven't yet! read more

Carmel - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Carmel was one of the best meal experiences I've had in a long time! From the service, to the restaurant interior and exterior it was an all around great place for dinner and even brunch! The open kitchen added an extra layer of freshness! Our server, though I forget her name took all the time we needed to explain in detail the entry and cocktail menu. I attended on my birthday and was surprised with a complimentary champagne and dessert to share for the table. read more

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Mother's Day brunch: food was terrible- hot foods were cold, food was tasteless, and poor experience. Bruch potatoes were cold. The lobster scramble had no taste and no lobster and was $28 for some scrambled eggs. Not even served with fruit or any side, just toast. Fish sandwich was overcooked and not crispy. Hamburger was nothing special. Poor ambiance. Nothing special. Not very celebratory- was offered complimentary Prosecco for Mother's Day after i had to inquire. Wouldn't return. read more

I have decided to break this review into three parts. To begin, we had an excellent waitress named Indira. She was helpful, and her product knowledge was fantastic. So, star of the show. Second on the list, Carmel is a beautiful restaurant. The interior designer did a fantastic job. Big Plus. Number 3 on the list was the food. Unfortunately, it was just okay. I would not run back based on the food. The weirdest part was that there was a hostess named Robin, who never acknowledged any patrons. She walked around somewhat cold. She never asked how our evening was or how was our food. Not sure what her role was, but not warm and fuzzy. read more

The decor and atmosphere of Carmel is warm and inviting! It is a unique addition to Buckhead area. The food was quite salty, although enjoyable variety of dishes. The overall winner was the smoked mushroom tagliatelle, which was generous portion and decadent. The pork belly tostata was crispy, although the crème fraiche was a bit light. The shrimp and grits was a bit underwhelming because of the shrimp tails still being on, although it was quite filling. read more

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This restaurant is a whole vibe, from the decor to the immaculate service. One of our servers Mr. Pope went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our party had everything they requested and he checked on us often just in case we needed anything else. The fall apple salad had a balance of dressing and fruit and the soft pillowy milk buns paired with seasoned butter just melts in your mouth. When I say everything is delicious, I mean it. From the bavette steak to the grilled snapper, even the veggies were impressive. The only question I asked myself is, "why did it take you so long to check out this marvelous restaurant?" So don't be like me, make reservations and your date will thank you. read more

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Food/flavors - pretty bland; Ambiance - LOUD, as if you were in a school cafeteria; Service - what gives it a 3 star review Also I would like next time, if I go back, to sit on the patio area and perhaps have a better experience. Food I would like to be surprised but as others have given it a second shot I don't have my hopes so high read more

Ambiance is great and love the vibe of the restaurant. Disappointed by the food, everything was fine- not great. Portions were very small for the price and the menu was a little out there. Would go back for drinks and appetizers, but dinner felt too $$$ for what you get. Service was great though, we loved our waitress! read more

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The food was delicious, the wines by the glass were unique (for Atlanta at least), and the service was attentive and enthusiastic. Prices, however, were teetering toward insane. I know inflation is real and costs in the restaurant industry have gone up, but $55/lb for snapper is jaw-dropping. $54 for a grouper entree was also pretty shocking. I am glad we stopped in, and I do hope to return, but at $350 for a meal, there's not much hope to make this a frequently recurring location. Side note: music was wayyyyyyyy loud, my friends and I were literally shouting to hear each other. read more

Two words to describe Carmel on the late night tip: Adobo Fries! Everything about the dish is acceptable at any level... Went on the late night tip... They had something like a DJ and the drinks were good... The ambiance was good for a date night or a time out with close friends. If you're feeling froggy, try the Aomori Sour, just ask for a different glass lol. read more

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If you're hunting for the perfect setting for a big group in Atlanta, look no further than Carmel! We rolled in with a party of ten, and every single detail of our dining experience was impeccable. Here's a breakdown of my order: * Basque to Baja - Delightful and refreshing! * Tuna Tartare - Really good! * Cobia Collar - Delicious! * Side Cauliflower - Brown butter .. Do I need to say more? * Saint~Tropez Daiquiri - I admittedly had a few of these. They were so delicious! 10/10 recommend this cocktail! Others at our table raved about the potatoes - absolutely fabulous(I stole a few and can confirm they're great!)! The oysters were a hit! And the pork loin? Two thumbs up from those who tried it. Lastly, the service was the icing on the cake - attentive, prompt, and truly made us feel at home. Carmel, you've won our hearts and our taste buds! We'll absolutely be back next time we're in town. read more

It is always nice to find a new place like Carmel. The food was exquisite and the service was great. Love the decor, pretty chic and modern! read more

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Carmel at The Shops Buckhead Words really can't describe how phenomenal this place is Great service Amazing Food Fantastic ambiance This place is an experience - This was my First time and will definitely not be the last time From appetizer to dessert everything was great and delicious read more

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I had lunch with a friend today at Carmel. We were excited to try it since it's beautiful and the newest addition to Buckhead Village.. we were the only customers there at the time. We ordered the ceviche, heirloom tomatoes, and split a mushroom sandwich. Everything was overwhelmingly bland and mediocre. Ceviche tasted like nothing. Heirloom tomatoes just tasted like oil with ricotta underneath. The mushroom sandwich had an overwhelming taste of vinegar. That was literally all you tasted in the sandwich. Everything is also extremely overpriced for what it is. Though I visited at lunch time, I don't think I will be back for dinner after reading other comments. I would not recommend. There are better restaurants in Buckhead Village. read more

Carmel - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The vibe here is upscale, sophisticated, and inviting. I would definitely recommend the Carmel Old Fashioned (it has Rum, bourbon, and tequila). The cocktail is complex, balanced, and simultaneously strong. It is a nice spin on the traditional old fashioned. The menu is wide-ranging for several palates. I highly recommend the following small plates: shrimp and baked oysters. read more

I went to this restaurant on the second week in September and would not return. I ordered the chicken on the menu when I arrived at the establishment. The restaurant is tiny and has dark lighting. You should book a reservation due to the small seating. I ordered the green circle roasted chicken. It did not have any flavor and was dry. Publix chicken has more flavor than the chicken at this restaurant. I loved the beans that came with the chicken. I ordered the greens and potatoes for the sides. The potatoes and greens had fantastic flavor. My mom had ordered the spicy squash and lentil dish, which was spicy and had hardly any squash in the dish but had a lot of beans. The meal was pitiful, and she did not advise people to get it. I recommend people try the appetizers instead of the main dishes since most people who reviewed this place said the appetizers were delicious. read more

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Food was good, but very overpriced for the serving size. Bone marrow and pork belly tostadas were amazing. We didn't expect the amount of oysters to be so small for how much it was. Don't recommend the arroz negro w/ grilled squid because it's mainly just rice and also was hard to remove if you accidentally get some on your clothes. Lighting was very dim and the interior was very coastal. read more

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Can't believe a 30 dollars per head count surcharge on a cake we brought which in total charged 120 dollars. Although after arguing with manager, we only pay 30dollars...But still.... read more

Arguably one of the most beautiful new restaurants with really okay food. I'll start with the setting. The restaurant is gorgeous. Most of the staff is very kind. Our waitress was lovely and attentive. It took them about 30 minutes to seat our table of 4 with a reservation. The hostess offered a half hearted "what can you do?" apology. Wasn't a great start to our night. Drinks were okay. Not the worst. Not the best. They were priced at $18 each which usually indicates some sort of innovation or creativity. We had a sample of drinks with gin, tequila, and even ended with an espresso martini (not even close to Storico's) They weren't bad. But weren't great. Now onto starters. My friends and I ordered the hamachi, tuna tartare, oysters, and a crab fritter. The hamachi was flavorful and fresh. As for the rest I could have done with out. The crab fritters were so tough you'd need a steak knife to cut them. The tuna tartare wasn't anything to write home about. For mains, we ordered the roasted chicken, grilled squid, the steak, and a fish dish I can't remember. We ordered a few sides as well. The mains are priced between $35-85. And for that price point we were expecting really great food. Again really meh. The fish was probably the best thing we ordered. Honorable mention to the sides. For dessert, we ordered the doughnuts and a fruity dessert. Skip them both. Absolutely not worth it. We ended with an okay espresso martini. To wrap this up. This place reminds me a little of the Garden Room. Beautiful ambiance, luck of the dice service, okay food, high prices. Don't get me wrong my friends and I are willing to spend money on good food. Our total bill for 4 amounted to $600 and we all left with the feeling like we probably wouldn't come back. This restaurant is supposed to have coastal inspired dishes. I honestly don't know why you would eat here when Storico Vino is just around the corner, offering really delicious coastal food and great espresso martinis. I know they've just opened so perhaps they'll experiment with the menu. It is a cute place so might be worth a quick stop for drinks and apps before you begin your night. read more

We went for New Years Day brunch. What a great place and a great choice! Mimosas and afternoon cocktails were fabulous. Food was even better and the service was amazing! Definitely will come back! read more

It took almost an hour to bring our food out. The restaurant had to be, at maximum, 25% occupied. read more

Carmel - 6:54 and still no food. As you can see on the watch, I had a reservation at 6pm, and the empty table, that there is still no food. - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

2nd day after the opening. The food does not taste as it looks. Service was average. Ambiance was ok. The restaurant has curtains that separate you from other tables. We ask for 2 cocktails ($18 each) - Acapulco Way and Welchman Hall. Cocktails were weak, with no flavor. My husband exchange his cocktail for a beer, and they did not bring a cold glass, we had to ask for one (little things make the difference) We ordered 4 appetizers and 1 entree. Nothing outstanding for the price. This is not a restaurant that I will remember for good food, good cocktails nor service! read more

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Before I start, and incase you guys don't read this detailed review, I would say I DONT RECOMMEND EATING HERE. Save your money eat something else. I honestly rarely write any type of review but I wish I knew! So I'm doing my part to talk about my experience I had a girl's night out at this restaurant. The ambience was nice. And our server was extremely attentive and nice. However the food was such a disappointment. The best thing we had was probably the oyster ($36) the one thing they didn't cook. Our broccoli ($12) was so burnt we couldn't even finish it. The mussel ($19) was soooo fishy. The broccoli and the mussels is honestly the reason for me writing this review!! It was just that bad 0/10. The ribeye steak that we got for $152 was so bland, even with sauce it didn't bring much flavor. The milk bun ($8) was good 7/10 but wasn't something extremely amazing for me to come back for. It was like Hawaiian bread with butter. We also order: -Roasted octopus 6/10; wasn't bad but wasn't amazing ($16) -pork belly totada: the pork belly was so freak dry. It was like I was eat pork Rines. 3/10 ($36 for just 2 tacos) -lobster cannelloni ($28): 4/10. Just wouldn't really order it again -hamachi pastor ($12): 7/10 one of the few dishes I actually enjoy. It stand out compare to the other dishes -smoked mushroom tagliatelle ($26): 7/10 wasn't bad. But not much to say about it. -fries ($8): 4/10: it was over season. Tasted mostly powder from the seasoning. But dipping sauce made slight better. -side potatoes: ($12): 3/10: over seasoned, tasted like you bit in a ball of crush powder chili. We barley touch that. The drinks we order was pretty basic, $14-18 per drink,some of the girls just order straight up shots, but I just didn't order any more drinks because it really wasn't even worth it. But a group of 8 girls paying $105 per person. The food was just so disappointing & expensive. We did finish most of our food because we don't waste food around here, especially not when we're paying that much for it Will I be back? Never.... But we got to try to know. And we did, so now we know. Our server was so nice though. It's hard to get good services in Atlanta as is so that's why I wanted to add some stars for that read more

This was my first time here at Carmel, the environment was really nice. The music was a vibe and the atmosphere was amazing. For the appetizers i had the mussels amazing. Then i had the side fries that is even better. I know what you're thinking.. fries ?? Really?? ... yes they are good lol. Moving to the service, the appetizer came really fast but it took about 2 hrs for the entree to get there. I had the seafood pappardelle and it was not worth the wait. The pasta stuck together and the sauce isn't worth mentioning. The pasta itself was hard to chew, I had a piece of my friends New York strip and that was really good. Thank god for real friends. At the end of the day would i ever come back ? Yes i wouldn't allow this experience to be my final say about this restaurant. Next time i may even bring a date. It's really a nice place, but do not order the seafood pappardelle it wasn't worth it. read more

Carmel - Birthday Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great service, ambience and food but totally misses food. I really enjoyed the drinks too but the food I would rate 2/10 unfortunately read more

Dined in last night for my friends birthday dinner! The ambiance is extremely cute with a classy feeling. We were dolled up in dresses and heels but the dress code is pretty classy casual. Our server was super sweet and was very attentive to us, and even gave us this lovely rounded booth table when we asked if we could be seated there instead of a table in the middle of the restaurant. The food was good, I wouldn't say there was anything memorable about it, however the mussels were amazing! It also comes with a good amount even though it's listed as an appetizer! Overall I would probably come here again if I was to celebrate something, or for drinks at their bar. We did get our parking validated at the hostess stand but for some reason we were still charged $5 as we were leaving the garage, so not sure how that works. read more

Service was terrible.Our server (Indra) took 15 minutes to greet us and we sat there all night with empty cocktails and water.She also was very unfamiliar with the menu.Looks like she needs to be retrained.The food was good but wouldn't go back because of the service.Too many other options in Buckhead. read more

Carmel is amazing I love the chef victor !! The steak is amazing, lentils were perfectly done. read more

staff was super knowledgeable and friendly. food was good, and it had a great ambiance. Perfect spot for a date night

Food and service was 10/10. Such a fun lively place with that coastal vibe makes it feel like your on the coast.

They charge 30 usd/person cafe fee!! And lie!! Make sure you get it clear and record when you ask!!!

Debated between a 3 or 4 star rating. My main complaint is the low value-- 1) very short wine pours and small food servings. The most frustrating example was the bread service--one milk bun for $10 (that's not a typo). When I complained they brought my wife and I one more. 2) very high prices 3) extremely loud On the positive side, the food is very good and I guess that's the most important thing. The pork belly tostada was delicious (and quite small) as was their cabbage dish and the potatoes. Bring a thick wallet--three apps, a cocktail and three glasses of the least expensive wine = $160 read more

I went here with close friends for dinner. From the start the hostess was very welcoming. The ambiance and interior design was beautiful. It looked very Scandinavian / modern coastal with indoor and outdoor seating. I got the milk bun appetizer which was very warm, soft, and perfect touch of togarashi butter on the side. The main wagyu dish (medium well) was supplemented with a tangy savory sauce. The flavor was vibrant. The meat itself melted and easy to chew. The desserts were my favorite part. The donuts were warm and flavorful with strawberries/vanilla and pistachio ice cream in the center. The tropical baba was beautifully made and FRESH. Overall the experience was 5/5. I would definitely come back. The food was delicious. The presentation itself was creative/ elegant. Our server was super attentive, sweet, and quick. Leaving the restaurant, they have little souvenirs of a postcard and match box! read more

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Very pretty interior but the food wasn't anything special. I can't even remember what I ate there. Cocktails and the service were good tho.

Loved the vibe of this place! Felt like I was transported to a bar in California in the 70s with a modern twist. Service was awesome, drinks were great, food was also very good but I would give it a 3/5 on the tuna tartare. 5/5 on the pork belly appetizer, 4/5 on the whole fish entree. I would definitely go back for drinks and food again if they have different menu items periodically read more

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worth food and service ever . the food is so salty and the service is null , our cups of water were smelling bad . The seating is terrible. I don't advise anyone to go there . read more