Corkscrew Cafe

The food was so good last time that I decided to come back with my family for my birthday dinner…read more There were eight of us with a 5pm reservation and the hostess kindly seated us a little bit early on the patio. The service at Cafe Rustica is outstanding. We had a waiter who took our orders, another one serving our food, and a third pouring water. All were very friendly and professional. I ordered the chicken apple sausage dish I loved so much last time. Others in the party ordered chicken, pinto bean soup, and I think the salmon. Everyone enjoyed their food. My sister surprised me with a small birthday cake she had purchased earlier from a bakery. The waiter brought us small plates and forks and we all had a piece.

My husband and I had a delightful evening at Cafe Rustica! After spending time in the hustle and…read morescene of CBTS, the vibe of this restaurant and surrounding businesses was just what we were after for a cozy, delicious, dinner. Roman took amazing care of us, efficient and friendly and making sure our plates weren't empty for long. Made great recommendations on the menu. Food was incredible, all seems to be homemade/from scratch, and had great flavors. Grilled shrimp skewers, beet salad, butter lettuce salad, lentil soup, vegetarian pizza, and passion fruit sorbet, finished with a decaf americano... would order it all again in a heartbeat! Memorably good spot for us!

Kitchen

Calamari

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Pizza Heaven

4.6(394 reviews)

11.5 mi

Charming little place off the beaten path. Owner and staff were incredibly accommodating and…read moreattentive. Excellent thin crust!!! They do it right. The Mushroom Truffle was delicious. It was my son's birthday and they surprised him with a fabulous slice of chocolate cake. We'll be back!

Called in an order for pick up. Had to wait several times as…read moremy call was interrupted for whoever answered to yell at the kitchen and waitstaff. The pizza looks nothing like what is advertised. They run the dough through a machine to flatten it rather than hand toss. The pizza was disgusting. An oily mess that made me sick. Threw most of it in the trash. Not worth 40.00 at all! The burrata I ordered was just in a lump in the middle of the pizza and not cut up, spread out, and melted on the pizza. There is no designated pick up area and I wandered around until I found someone at a register on the middle of the dining room. You can see into the kitchen where I saw a guy handling raw meat with gloves on but then grabbed a bag of cheese without changing them! The place was so loud I couldn't hear the cashier standing right next to me. Needless to say I got food poisoning and spent the night on the toilet. If this is how you want to waste a day of your vacation then this is the place for you!

Dining area inside.

1/2 hot honey olives and basil; 1/2 Greek!

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Family size suitable for two!

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This is the whole pie before I devoured it.

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We had reserved outdoor dining, but when we arrived, we were told the patio was reserved for a…read moreprivate event. It would have been helpful to know that in advance. Thankfully, the restaurant is very dog-friendly, and we were able to dine with our little dog in the lounge/bar area. The food was absolutely delicious and deserves five stars. We started with almonds, olives, and rustic bread, then enjoyed the harvest soup, halibut tacos, "Spa" salad with halibut, Caesar salad with achote prawns, and Bernardus burger with fries. Everything was excellent--high praise to the chef and kitchen team! We had two signature cocktails and two mocktails. All delicious. Wait staff service was mixed. Our first server and the person who sat us both seemed a bit ingenuine. The waiter/bar tender didn't refill our waters, though the manager kindly stepped in and did so. Our final server was warm and attentive, making sure our Americanos were hot and they looked after us through dessert. Since we visited at 2 p.m., the odd hour and perhaps shift change to dinner wait staff may have contributed to the inconsistency. Overall, a wonderful meal, with room for improvement in communication and service.

Beautiful Ambience and Setting…read more Decent Service. Our server was a nice guy and helped with the menu selection. Good Food that was beautifully plated. - Bread service - I know it's just bread but damn this bread is a beautiful creation of dough and baked to perfection. - Harvest Vegetable Bisque is fantastic! And completely plant based so don't let the "bisque" in the name scare you away. - Red Abalone appetizer - don't bother as you don't get to taste the abalone. The brioche and sauce overpower the abalone... so all you taste is brioche and butter sauce. - The farm fowl is hearty and comforting. The quail is quite tender. Loved all the veg in the dish too. - Salmon was perfectly prepared... meaty yet tender. Sadly the low points.... outweigh what should have been a lovely dinner out. - We received our wine AFTER we were mostly done with our appetizers. We even waited to start enjoying our appetizers thinking our wine would be out at the same time. Since my soup was getting cold, I could not wait any longer and had 1 bite left when our wine finally showed up. - Our server seemed overtaxed. It appeared he was trying to help literally everyone from what I could tell and disappeared for long stretches of time. - The 1 mom (sitting at the table behind us) constantly telling her toddler to sit down (the toddler was actually quiet, it was the mom that was irritating). - The multi family, multi kid large table that sat in the middle of the patio (while not super noisy) was disruptive with the kids constantly walking around all the tables and going back and forth from the patio to the "outside" down the stairs by our table. Seriously... your kids don't care that you want to sit and drink and hang out... they want to move and play and be kids. Eat and then take them someplace else.

Lobby. Beautiful and full of fresh flowers.

Kids Plate

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BERNARDUS BLOODY MARY

Stirrup Cup Pizza

3.8(58 reviews)

0.3 mi

Super friendly people who work there to make a delicious pizza. Fast and easy service.read more

This is a great family owned pizza restaurant in Carmel Valley. I enjoyed the attentiveness and…read morefriendly atmosphere provided by Mary, who was clearly in charge. The restaurant has ample seating to dine in at the restaurant with a full bar shared with the Running Iron restaurant next door. Great photos and western gear decorating the restaurant. This feels like it's been a local staple restaurant for a generation. I really enjoyed this experience. We ordered a medium thin crust 1/2 Stirrup combo and 1/2 Meateater. We ordered their ranch sauce in lieu of tomato sauce, as well substituting jalapeños in lieu of green bell peppers. The crust was crunchy and held the abundant toppings. They are very generous with their toppings. The ham and sausage were large flavorful chunks of meat like they were made locally. This is no mass produced Pizza Hut or domino's experience. This is a great place for families with kids. They have 4 or 5 arcade type machines that kids love. A dad was there with 3 kids and gave his kids a handful of quarters. Clearly giving his wife a break from the kids I enjoyed our first experience at the Stirrup Cup. We will be back...and bring our grand children.

Entertainment

Vegetarian all veggies

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Inside decor

La Bicyclette

4.1(2.7k reviews)

11.6 mi

Came in right before they closed for the change to dinner service. You could tell the host was…read moretrying so hard to make sure we could get in (a party of two) and waiting for service inside took a while understandably, but the food truly was worth the wait. We sat in the 'neighborhood looking' side, and everything was quite packed and small, but not unenjoyable. And above all, I'd be back for the food anytime.

Such a good dinner. My husband let me try his minestrone, and that broth was a winner. We shared…read morethe gnocchi and the steak au poivre and everything was a 10/10. The fries were good, and that aoli.... I was dipping my steak in it it is was SO GOOD. I don't love the fact that there are just waiters carrying around hot pans of soup everywhere... Also there are two halves of the restaurant and when I went to use the bathroom (only one) I found out that we got seated on the half that looks like a high school theater set. I didn't love that. I would have liked to sit on the other side. They lost a star for service. Our server was a nice guy, but it seems like once we were done, he dipped. We probably sat for an extra 10-15 minutes when we wanted to leave because he wouldn't come back. And he definitely passed us. We found during our trip people were very pushy about dessert. Also, no mention of our anniversary, very disappointing. We were in Carmel for our 20th wedding anniversary and I mentioned that for all our reservations.

Oysters du Jour

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Celebratory Profiterole

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3.8(552 reviews)

10.5 mi

I dined at this Italian spot located in The Barnyard Shopping Village, with family and a friend for…read morelunch. The interior was lovely and cozy. There was also plenty of outdoor seating. We were served complimentary focaccia. Focaccia was soft, fluffy, topped with herbs and onion. It tasted even better dipped in olive oil and vinegar. However, there were some issues with the vinegar bottle, as it kept leaking. For our appetizer, we had the Mediterranean Chicken Salad. The Salad consisted of crunchy romaine lettuce, red onion, cucumber, with a generous helping of chicken topped with an olives and capers. There was dressing on the side. Salad was fresh, while the chicken was tender with great flavor. The pizzas we ordered were Meat and Combination. The Meat one had pepperoni, sausage, ham, salami, with cheese shavings on top. Combination pizza had the addition of meatballs, green peppers, onion, mushroom, and olives. Both were delicious! The pizzas were thin crust, full of toppings, satisfyingly cheesy, and well seasoned. Service was solid. Our waiter was super welcoming and attentive. I would return to try the Baja Shrimp Pizza, Calamari Picatta, and Garlic Fries.

By looking at my photos the results is outstandingly delicious, bountiful amounts of vegetables &…read moregreat crust. What can I say I will definitely order more

Ham & Cannellini Bean soup

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Chicken Pesto Pizza (Med)

Little Napoli

4.0(2.3k reviews)

11.6 mi

This place was delicious! When you walk into the restaurant you just seat yourself and someone will…read morecome and help you. We ordered the crab ravioli and diavola pizza, it was plenty of food for the two of us, we were so full after. The crab ravioli were huge, filled with crab meat and the sauce had a hint of sweetness to it. It got quite filling as we were eating it so pizza to pair with it was perfect. The diavola pizza was also delicious, the crust was perfectly crunchy and bouncy. It had a slight spicy kick to it to balance out the savory. The spicy salami on it was very good too.

Celebrating my niece's going away to UCLA!…read more I was able to reserve the private library room for our party of 8 with no extra charge. It was nice to have the room all to ourselves. Their apps are the strongpoint at Little Napoli: my niece loved the truffled gnocchi. The garlic bread, calamari and meatballs were good too. I got the lamb osso bucco and my fiancé got the cioppino and added on the spaghetti. The portions here are very healthy. I could barely touch my osso bucco, but thought it was ok. The mashed potatoes were fluffy and creamy. The osso bucco was actually way better leftover two days later when it all melded together. The others thought their entrees were alright too, I didn't try them even though they offered. :) You'll be stuffed, but get the dessert anyways! We got a creme brûlée which was creamy and nicely caramelized, but the big winner here was the Carmel bakery brownie. So rich and decadent! Service was friendly and quick. Street parking only. I'd come back for apps and dessert.

Outside the restaurant

Asparagus with bread crumbs

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Doc Pepe Old Fashioned

Running Iron

3.5(209 reviews)

0.3 mi

RUNNING IRON: GOOD BURGERS & A LITTLE OLD-WEST CHARM…read more The Running Iron in Carmel Valley is a fun, casual saloon with a great old-Western atmosphere. It's casual, comfortable and exactly the kind of place where you can sit back and enjoy a burger without taking things too seriously. We stopped in for burgers. Portions were generous, the burgers were satisfying, and the fries were tasty. The patty melt was the standout--really well done. The onion rings, unfortunately, were disappointing, and the coleslaw was nothing special. Service was excellent--pleasant, attentive and readily available. One minor annoyance: an extra charge for a small side of Thousand Island dressing seemed a little like nickel-and-diming. The Tommy B Restaurant Scale of A = Outstanding or F = Forgettable - a "solid" B+. A solid choice for a casual burger and a good patty melt. I'd go back.

Being local, I always want to support and root for the success of local businesses. Unfortunately…read morethe kitchen at the Running Iron let my wife and I down yesterday for lunch. We both ordered burgers. I ordered the patty melt (2/5) and my wife ordered a spicy Mexi burger (2/5). Our friendly server (5/5) asked what temperature we wanted our burgers cooked. We both ordered 'medium'. My philosophy at all restaurants is...'If they ask you what temperature you want your grilled meat prepared, the kitchen should be able to cook to that request'. Unfortunately, both burgers came out well done and totally hammered. The restaurant was not busy so there's no excuse. The Running Iron needs a new cook. We will wait a year or so before going back so hopefully this bad cook will be out of the kitchen by then. The only reason I didn't give 2 stars was the fun and friendly service. Enough said!

Bar area

Grilled cheese with onion rings

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Cowgirl Winery

4.0(172 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great little winery with excellent Wine choices. We're not…read moresuper knowledgeable when it comes to wine but we're not beginners either. Great friendly service, awesome ambiance and a great lace to spend the day relaxing and having wine.. This place has everything we love. We'll definitely be back

I've been to this lovely winery a few times over the years, including their previous location, and…read moretheir new spot is absolutely lovely. It's like walking into the secret garden, flowers and trees and water fountains around. If you're a girlie like me and into this aesthetic, you're going to love it! They have multiple little areas where you can sit in groups (they take reservations) & host little brunches/parties. The staff has always been kind. You can also order food from the restaurant. The wine, I must say, I don't like all of their wines, but there are a nice few. I personally prefer their cold whites and rose on a warm summer day. Their little shop is also super cute and makes for a cute photo op or to shop for some nice pieces. So, Grab your girlies and hit the valley for a nice time.

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Justine L.

Elite 25

256

1058

2 years ago

We recently met up with a local friend who recommended Corkscrew Cafe, and I am so glad he did! The parking lot is small, but the parking was plentiful when we came around 4. The vibe is warm and homey, and I loved walking in to see them making fresh wood fired pizzas right inside the front door. We had the roasted garlic and goat cheese to start, which was simple and delicious. The pizzas were absolutely perfect - the perfect balance of crispy, chewy, and charred. I've had a lot of pizza in my life, and the margherita here was easily top 3. That combined with the local Georis wine was an absolutely perfect meal. Colt, our server, was fantastic and made the experience even better! We told him we were a little bummed we didn't order the squash pizza, and he hooked us up with a sample. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving great food and a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Lisa L.

2 years ago

Corkscrew Cafe was recommended to us by a friend, and we decided to try it. The outside patio was full when we arrived, but we had a private seating room indoors with chalkboard walls for the kids to draw on, which made for a fun and unique experience. The food was delicious, with lots of fresh fruits and veggies and unique flavor combinations. The authentic Mexican glass-bottle Coca-Cola was a hit with our kids, and we had top-notch service. The ambience was rustic, cute and cozy and the cafe is the perfect spot to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends and family, bonding over a delicious meal and a bottle of wine. The scenic drive to the cafe through the beautiful countryside further enhanced our experience. We will definitely return to this gem! read more

Lorring H.

13 years ago

Great place for wine tasting as well as an enjoyable meal. The food is really, really good and the service is the best. The food is excellent as are the wines. The patio is beautiful and it is very relaxing to sit outside, whether you are eating a meal in the restaurant or wine tasting. The pizzas are really good and so are the fish tacos. The patio is beautiful, with fountains and flowers. We went wine tasting there on Saturday and it was so much fun, we came back for lunch the next day. We will be coming back! read more

Nicole V.

192

10 years ago

Love love love!! Half price pizzas from 5-6 every night? Plus delicious pizzas? Yes please! I'll come over and over again for this! We tried the duck pizza, burrata and the one with prosciutto. I recommend the duck but can't go wrong. Wonderful service. Adorable and rustic atmosphere. I shall return many many times!! read more

Sally H.

2 years ago

Sorry Corkscrew, got your name mixed up with another establishment. Saw the review of your restaurant on the Bay area restaurant review show when they were reviewing restaurants in the Monterey area. Food looks amazing and the reviewers were all happy and said they'd be back as I recall read more

Daniel W.

5 months ago

I u worked there recently there are nice and rats. I have seen them myself. Stay away......not kidding there may more scat everywhere. I literally saw them running around. Go there and any employee. The the owners Syllvia and Walter will deny this....the health department needs to be aware read more

Jay D.

11 years ago

Very bummed, they cancelled the happy hour pizzas to go, way to hit the locals... We loved buying pizzas on a Friday night, after a working all week. Last thing I want to do on a Friday is go sit in a restaurant. You guys are going to loose a lot business.... Wish you all the best... read more

jesse p.

15 years ago

Such a cute place to take your favorite friend. Very impressive decor, delightful dishes, friendly service, charming in all respects. Now if they could reduce their prices a bit, or give a discount for locals during the dead part of the week, they would really be a 5 star. read more

Melissa K.

3 months ago

Love this place for over 20 years. Recently, a server named Holly left a harsh impression on us back in Jan 26 and again today 8/26. Rude, dismissive and curt. We will definitely return but, as locals, we will always request a different server. FYI read more

John E.

270

10 years ago

Nathan B.

4 years ago

I was eager to try this restaurant, but I would not recommend dining here. I had the most dreadful experience. Anna, the waitress, was extremely rude. I expected better service from the staff given Carmel's prestige. read more

Sophia M.

13 years ago

My sweetie and I go to the Corkscrew almost every week on our date day. We love to sit by the fountain and sip wine and enjoy the wonderful food. The staff is so attentive and really take care of us. read more

Kathryn W.

192

7 years ago

Great pizza. Wouldn't mind more menu options. Warm atmosphere. The service was great. Great option for after wine tasting and if you don't have a reservation at the other restaurants read more

ed w.

15 years ago

Tried it again-very good and consistent. I like it when a restaurant doesn't wander all over the place on quality from one visit to the next. We will go back often. read more

Dustin M.

11 years ago

Can only speak for their pizza and if you're going for pizza go during their happy hour and get it half off! You won't be disappointed.

Kersten E.

15 years ago

Great food and a pleasant experience sitting out in their sunny patio and looking back at the fog bank in Carmel . . :)

Stephane M.

219

244

6 years ago

extremely pleasant. Nice food , freshly prepared. good music good staff, will definitely stop by again thank you read more

Juan H.

9 years ago

Best place ever to eat. Quant. Romantic. Great food and fair prices. Love the garden area. Open Thursday to Monday

peter t.

8 years ago

What happened to the 1/2 off pizza from 5-6pm??!' That was our go-to move Haven't been here much since read more

Sarah S.

8 years ago

Delicious food! I also had my rehearsal dinner there and it was fantastic! Would definitely recommend.

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4.0

(41 reviews)

Food has been good and rather generous portions, but wine pour is no way 5 ounces. You can get a…read moremuch better pour across the street at the Brass Tap.

It's so nice to have a Lalla Grill in Marina. The location at The Dunes makes it convenient to meet…read moreup with friends. I've been here for casual catch-ups and book club gatherings. I've tried the Grilled Argentine Chicken and the Blackened Mahi Mahi, and both are delicious. They also have an extensive mocktails menu. This location doesn't offer a happy hour menu. There's a bar area with TVs showing sports, as well as outdoor patio seating.

Sunrise Cafe

4.6

(170 reviews)

Great experience from start to finish! I got the New York steak and eggs, and she got the country…read morefried steak and eggs. Both meals were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. Everything from the food to the service was exceptional. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

Surprisingly such a cute spot! We were waiting to get called into another cafe nearby and stumbled…read moreinto this coffee shop just to get some caffeine in. It was surprisingly so cute in the back! We didn't end up getting food but coffee and service was great.

Gallery Cafe

3.8

(116 reviews)

We were happy they still offered egg dishes even though we arrived after the 11am breakfast cutoff…read more Since we'd been up early and rushed out of the house, my husband ordered an Irish coffee cocktail while I went with the bacon spicy Bloody Mary. He got the breakfast wrap and I ordered the breakfast skillet. The kids went with the hot dog and mac & cheese from the kids' menu. The hot dog came with fries, while the mac & cheese came with fruit. Everything was good and hit the spot after our early morning. And then there was the lemonade. Being the generous parents we are, we ordered one lemonade for the kids to share. When the server brought it out, they had already split it into two cups for us. Such a small gesture, but definitely appreciated! Good food, kid-friendly options, and thoughtful service made this an easy brunch stop during our Pebble Beach visit

BEST BLOODY MARYS EVER! Omg! Loved making my own! Our server Alida was spectacular! Will be coming…read moreback to be served by her and Sanjana! Caesar salad was delicious!

Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden

3.7

(268 reviews)