This tavern was perfect for us to chill after a busy day at the jazz festival…read more Fish and chips are probably best in the area, made with halibut instead of cod. It makes a difference! Thanks for a good experience, Becca! Your attentiveness and friendliness made our night here welcoming.

We enjoyed a late lunch at Brophy's today. We waited for a table for about 10 minutes. The place…read morewas packed. It had great energy 4-5 TVs all playing Saturday college football. It looked like mostly locals, which didn't surprise me. I instantly felt like I was right at home. Aesha (sp?) was our server. She was kind and friendly. I suspect it is typical crowded Saturday afternoon and she was cool as a cucumber. My wife and I enjoyed a beer while watching a few different college football games. She ordered the Brophy cheeseburger (medium). It was cooked perfectly. The burger came with the house fries, which were super crispy, hot and fresh out of the fryer. I ordered the French dip and also served with piping hot crispy fries. It was a simple sandwich, but it was tasty. The bun was fresh, soft and toasted with butter on the flat top. The au jus was also very hot and flavorful. The thinly sliced beef was a reasonably sized portion. I only wish they would use rare to medium rare meat. This separates a super good French dip from everyone else's...including Brophys. Brophy's has a great chill vibe and is great place to watch a game and eat well-made bar food. I will be back here again before the end of the football season. If Yelp had the ability to give 4.5 stars, that is what I would have given Brophy's.

Amazing service!! Food was so great and appetizing!!Their delicious freshly baked bread was the…read morecherry on top with my chicken parmesan. Our waiter Darnell gave me and my family such a warm, welcoming experience!!along with great and honest food recommendations!! I'd come back anytime visiting Carmel‼

Beautiful and tasty drink with great service from Juan. Thank you Juan. Great ambiance in the…read morerestaurant as well.

We stopped at this cute lunch spot in a shopping building with lots of local businesses during a…read morestroll through Carmel. The ordering is done at the front counter, and while this may make people turn away, it shouldn't. The menu has sandwiches to full plated meals available for lunch which can fill anyone up depending on how hungry you are. We ordered a variety of dishes, and even though it was a busy Saturday during lunch the cooks and workers were quick to get our food out in a timely manner.

A cute cafe in the middle of a shopping plaza. There's lots of open seating with a steady stream of…read morecustomers. Our food still came out quickly though. We got the macchiato and latte and both were good. The macchiato was quite strong with just one shot so I preferred the latte. 1. Salmon pasta 5/5 The salmon is super tender and they give a decent amount of it. The pasta had a really tasty creamy sauce. I only wish the pasta had a bit more of a bite to it! 2. Philly cheesesteak 4.5/5 Good sized sandwich and the beef is very tender. The sandwich tasted a tad dry. 3. Ham and Brie sandwich 4.5/5 The ham and Brie is inside a very crispy croissant. The center of the croissant was very soft though.

The best pub food we've ever had! WOW! This is not your…read moreordinary pub food! From the first bite, we could tell there was something special about this place. We had the pleasure of being taken care of by the manager, Cesar, who shared just how much pride goes into their food. Produce is delivered fresh daily, the fish is fresh and wild-caught, sauces are made from scratch, and even the desserts are prepared in-house! And believe me, you can taste the difference! The quality of the ingredients and the care put into every dish truly set this place apart. This is restaurant-quality dining disguised as a neighborhood pub! An exceptional experience from start to finish. We can't recommend it highly enough!

$22 Fish Tacos: good! Aioli sauce over battered and fried. Many calories though which is probably…read morewhy it tasted good. Can eat again.

The restaurant completely forgets about the people they asked to wait. They told us 20 minutes (for…read moresure) and then we came back 20 minutes later and they were just giving the tables to whoever arrived in person. Then asked us to wait another 10-15. Disrespectful. Food is ok. Ambience is beautiful though very crowded.

Easily one of our new favorite spots in Carmel!…read more My husband and I visited Nora's about two weeks ago after spending the day hiking and exploring some of our favorite trails in the area. We come out to Carmel pretty often on the weekends, and while we've eaten at different restaurants in the area before, we've sometimes felt like the food was good but a little overpriced for what you get. Nora's completely changed that for us. I had seen Nora's mentioned while looking through recommended restaurants and noticed it was newer, so we decided to take a chance on it. I am SO glad we did. From the moment we got there, the entire experience felt warm and welcoming. Our waitress was incredibly sweet, and we also had the chance to meet the owner, who was genuinely one of the nicest people. What really stood out to us was watching him interact with everyone throughout the restaurant. He wasn't just standing back overseeing things...he was greeting guests, seating people, checking on tables, helping his staff, grabbing things for customers, and making sure everyone felt taken care of. There was something so wholesome about the atmosphere and the way he treated both his staff and his guests. It felt less like being a customer and more like being welcomed into someone's home. My husband is Kurdish, so there was also something really special about seeing him connect with the owner and experiencing that familiar Middle Eastern warmth and hospitality. You could genuinely feel that sense of family in the restaurant, and it made the experience that much more meaningful for both of us. And the FOOD. We ordered one of the flatbreads and their famous chicken pot pie, and both were incredible. I was actually a little skeptical about ordering the chicken pot pie because I'd only ever had the frozen kind before, but this was on another level. Freshly baked, warm, comforting, and SO good. Even the bread they bring to the table with the balsamic and olive oil deserves its own mention. It was perfectly crunchy on the outside and ridiculously soft and fluffy on the inside. Genuinely some of the best bread I've ever been served at a restaurant. We also ordered dessert, I unfortunately cannot remember the name of it, but it came with a scoop of ice cream and this warm, waffle-like pastry situation and whatever it was, it was AMAZING. Everything from the food to the service to the atmosphere exceeded our expectations. Nora's has that rare combination of really good food and hospitality that makes you actually remember the experience afterward. It felt warm, genuine, and special. We will 1000% be back. Nora's officially has a place on our Carmel weekend rotation.

Delicious greek food!! My family stopped by this place for my mom's birthday lunch and I was very…read moreimpressed! Service was great, and the place was very quaint and comfortable, busy on a weekend lunch! The Dametra appetizer plate was such a perfect appetizer as it comes with dolmas, three dips (baba ganoush, hummus, tzatziki), pita bread, and spanakopita-- all stuff we wanted to try! The dips and pita bread were so tasty and light. I liked the flavor of the spanakopita as well- light and crispy! Dolmas was tasty too and I normally don't really like dolmas! My family shared a greek salad with falafel, combination plate, chicken shawarma wrap, gyros plate, and shrimp and crab ravioli. The shrimp and crab ravioli is a must order!!! My mom prefers eating seafood & vegetarian so we ordered this for her as an option but it really blew us away! The ravioli was filled with shrimp and crab but this pesto sauce was the STAR! We put it over everythinggg including the meats, falafel, etc! It was so so tasty! The meats and falafel were phenomenal! The falafel was crispy and tasty. The lamb/beef gyro were flavorful and tender. The chicken was a little bit dry but still tasted good with the sauces they paired with it! Would definitely come back here again!

I love the vibe of this place! I have gone over the weekends and they have someone that plays a…read moreguitar and drums and people start dancing! It's awesome! So festive. Food is great - they have the flaming cheese, which is exquisite. People are so welcoming when you come to this place - they have 2 other restaurants on Ocean Ave and all 3 of them have incredible food.

Friendly staff! Very nice inside and wasn't busy at all…read more Their soba was phenomenal!! Light yet packed with flavor. We really enjoyed their mocktails and burrata. Didn't care too much for the espresso martini but it's ok. Overall a great experience and would return

Had a lovely dinner at Mission Bistro during the Labor Day weekend…read more I had made 6:30 reservations for a party of 2. It did not seem too busy upon arrival; I am not sure if they would have accepted walk-ins. We were immediately seated. We opted for a cranberry mocktail (refreshing for ginger lovers) and a coke for libation. For starters we tried their crab cakes and Caesar salad. Both dishes were delectable. The crab cakes were hearty and packed with flakes of crab; the sauce that came with was refreshing and paired well with the crab. The Caesar salad was good too and generously dressed. As entrees, I ordered the Ora salmon in creamy risotto and my +1 order the steak and frites. The salmon was cooked very well and had a crispy crust. I wasn't expecting it to taste as delicious with the risotto but the flavors worked well. My +1's medium rare steak was cooked perfectly and the fries seemed like a bonus as the meat and appetizers were more than enough food. Service was great with friendly staff. The restaurant's atmosphere was very nice as well and a recommended for an intimate evening. It seems like it might be family friendly too and separate families from couples I. The restaurant. Only thing that I was not a fan of was the choice of music that night which was mainstream hits. As the restaurant filled, it did get a little louder but not the the point where I was yelling. Overall, we had an amazing evening and a delicious meal. I would definitely recommend friends and family to try Missio Bistro.

This place is intimate, classy, and perfect for a date night. We sat outside and they had heaters…read moreand blankets! That was awesome! Our server, Eddie, was excellent and had an impressive knowledge of the menu. He even helped us with wine-pairing suggestions for some of the dishes we ordered, which made the experience even better. The Bluefin Tuna Crudo was prepared perfectly, the tuna was incredibly fresh, seasoned just right, and beautifully garnished. The Halibut was equally impressive, cooked to the perfect doneness and complemented by excellent seasoning and garnishes. We also decided to try the Lobster Roll, and we're glad we did. It was delicious, with a perfectly toasted brioche bun that really brought everything together. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience and a great choice for date night. We're definitely glad we decided to eat here!

Stationary is a beautiful restaurant with a warm, cozy atmosphere and genuinely friendly service…read more The food and drinks were excellent overall! The only reason I'm taking off one star is the quality of the tuna in the crudo. The tuna itself didn't seem particularly high quality, which was disappointing, but the sauce was delicious and the fresh herbs were incredible. The lobster roll was also delicious! The bread was a little on the dry side, but it wasn't enough to take away from how much I enjoyed the dish. The absolute highlight of the meal, though, was the lavender blackberry Basque cheesecake. I cannot emphasize enough how incredible this dessert was. Genuinely one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had in my life! It was unbelievably creamy, perfectly balanced, and so delicious that I couldn't stop eating it. I'd come back for that cheesecake alone. Truly unforgettable!

We stopped into Mulligan's on our first night in Carmel. They have vegetarian options and are dog…read morefriendly on the patio. The patio was closed but they still let us dine in with our dog, very kind of them! The space itself is what you'd expect from a bar. There were some super drunk people, some watching a game, and some just dining at the tables like us. Service was LOVELY. Very very kind people. The food was definitely bar food, but did the job and came in pretty good portions. We had lots to take home. Expensive for the quality but that's downtown Carmel and again, shout out to the sweet staff.

So much for a hopeful chill night while on a girls trip with out of state family. Earlier in the…read moreday while we walked past this establishment we heard laughter and what seemed like chill vibes, so we made a mental note to come back later in the evening for a few drinks. Walked in, and it was busy. Not packed but busy due to shortage of staff. The waiter got to us and said there's seating outside and if we'd rather seat inside she was the only waiter so it'll be a few more minutes before she can clean the tables. We waited patiently and got a seat. Ordered drinks and waited. Waited and waited. While waiting I could see the 1 bartender just chatting away with the people sitting at the bar. Making drinks here and there but majority of the time just talking. 20-25 min passed by and our Waiter stopped by and realized we still haven't received our 2 drinks. She immediately got our attention and went to the Lady Bar Tender who looked annoyed that she was getting interrupted talking to the customers and was asked to do her job and check on our drinks. At this time we decided to walk up and sit at the bar as there were open seats. As we sat down the Bartender gave us a drink & food menu and said kitchen closes soon. We told her that we're just ordering drinks and that the waiter had already placed our drink order a while back. She went to her kiosk system and realized there were 2 drinks placed. She immediately looked at her phone and I'm sure referenced the time and actually proceeded to make one of our drink. She rimmed it and placed ice into the cup - while doing this she placed the drink back down as the customer next to us asked for another drink. She went back to the kiosk and grabbed her phone and looked like she purposefully just didn't care to make our drinks. She was on her phone with her back turned to us... for quite some time. There was enough time in between her back turning and the other customers drink order that we decide we're not going to be waisting any more of our time & leave. While doing this she actually proceeded to skip making our drink and got the drink/beer for the customer next to us. I walked on over to the waitress and said she can cancel our drink and we're leaving; she immediately apologized and said for us to stay and she'll ask to comp our 1st drink. I was very hesitant but she obviously was very apologetic and we went back and sat. She went to the bartender and told her make our drink and comp it. The bartender all of a sudden went back to making our drink and started talking to us saying she's the only bartender and the other 2 called out... never did she apologize. At this time I just told her she wasn't busy making drinks rather just talking and also skipping our drink to serve someone else. She asked if we still wanted our drinks and at this time, clearly why would anyone stay and support this kind of behavior. I told her, her customer service attitude sucks and we walked out. Waisted 45 min of our time... To the establishment: pls have your bartender working Night of 9/10 check herself & her attitude. She's the engine that runs your bar business and if she's clearly this rude, unprofessional and unapologetic about making drinks she shouldn't be working as a bartender. She left a very bad impression on your business while another worker tried to make things right just for her to give your customers attitude and purposely just choosing to not make our drinks.

Had a GREAT dinner here!…read more We chose the little patio so our dog could join us, and there was even a fire pit out there! And the cutest part? They even had a dog menu! Our pup ordered the pup patty, and he gives it 4 paws -- the highest rating a dog can give! Definitely a great spot for a meal with your furry friend!

Had a GREAT dinner here! Just walked in on a weekday with no…read morewait. We sat on the little patio with our dog, they had a fire pit there too. I had the eggplant parmesean which was really good! For a drink I wanted the flavor tea but didn't want too much sweetness and the waitress was so nice she mixed it with the regular tea for meand it came out perfect. They also had a dog menu (so cuuuute!!), so our dog ordered the pup patty. He gives 4 paws! the highest rating a dog can give. The indoor space is huuuuge. Walked in to use the bathroom and it was nice! Because we came for dinner, all the shops in the Barnyard center were closed but seemed like there was lots to see in the daytime.