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    Hay's Place

    4.3 (177 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Aztec Old Fashioned
    Rick G.

    I had lunch at Hay's Place with my two adult daughters on a Monterey peninsula chilly Monday in June. For the record, this was my first visit to the Pebble Beach area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hay's Place is a casual, small restaurant, with mostly outdoor seating, overlooking the Hay golf course, with a Mexican food menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant sits fairly high on the hillside so you can see a bit of the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We chose a seat outside (near a heat lamp!).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the Aztec Old Fashioned and the Tortilla soup to warm me up. Both very good. For mains we chose the carne asada torta, the carne asada tacos and the cauliflower tacos. Everything was good. The service was friendly and efficient. We had a nice experience.

    Taquitos
    Noli P.

    If you're doing the 17mi drive, plant to stop here for lunch! This was a highlight on our trip, [[HIGHLIGHT]]amazing ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], food and service!

    Fiesta Bowl with shrimp
    Jen D.

    Food is always delicious, service superb!! This place is almost always packed so make sure to book your date but walk ins are good too. We walked in today and luckily got a table right away.

    Gorgeous spot
    Chas S.

    Gorgeous place with a huge outdoor patio complete with fire pits. Even on a cold winter night, everyone stayed warm enough. About 1/3 of the seats seem to be indoors but outside is so nice. Everyone in my group enjoyed their food, especially those of us who ordered enchiladas. My "seafood trio" of assorted enchiladas in the different sauces was fantastic. All delicious but the lobster was the standout, of course! Pricey but this is PB. Nice place, good service, quality food. You get what you pay for!

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    Wendy C.

    Amazing drive to get here, nachos, wait staff, and VIEW! A must when visiting Carmel. Make a reservation so you can get into Pebble Beach. Put and play!

    Modelo on tap
    Paddy O.

    Maybe one of the best golf course restaurants in the world. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere, the views of Pebble Beach, the friendly wait staff, & the incredible food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great beers on tap and four large screen TV so you can watch the PGA championship while you eat before or after golf.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Tacos
    Sydney B.

    This place is so amazing. The tin can nachos are a must order - beware they are huge so don't order too many other things. All of the meat and seafood is perfectly cooked. The service was great, every server is extremely attentive and they know the menu inside out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The views are perfect as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend

    Ceviche
    Victoria S.

    First time visiting, great food, beautiful scenery, friendly attentive service. It's located between the first tee and the putting green of The Hay golf course at Pebble Beach. We enjoyed Tin Can Nachos, Roasted Elote, Ceviche de Sol & The Pescado Tacos. There are no umbrellas outside, so if you're looking for shade, request the inside, although there are no doors, it's all open to the outside. Make reservations ahead of time.

    Quesabirria
    Karlee J.

    This was a perfect lunch spot for our group after a lovely day exploring 17 mile Drive and Pebble Beach! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with incredible views of the greens as well as the ocean! Food came out quickly, especially the tin can nachos and was perfect for sharing! The best item we tried was the Birria tacos along with the nachos! Very accommodating to large groups and had high chairs for a little ones! As well as crayons and kids menus. Parking is easy with lots just across from the restaurant! Next time, we'll plan ahead and get a teatime on a short par three course.

    The ledge next to our table.

    Hay's Place food has improved so much since they first opened. Really tasty and true to its goals. The service was great too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only one suggestion after our latest visit...the ledge next to the outside tables is filthy and most unappetizing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Tacos
    Tanya D.

    This place is fantastic!! The service is 5 STAR!!! We were greeted by the hostess at the stand and she sat us at a table right away with a beautiful view! Our server was very attentive. We ordered margaritas - strong and tasty. We started with guacamole to share. And then we decided to get some tacos to share as well. As I was eating mine, he noticed the taco was falling apart. He said "that definitely shouldn't happen, so save room for dessert, it's on me." So kind of him. And it was amazing!!! So glad we did save some room, lol! We had a great time visiting Pebble Beach and the extraordinary service made it even better :)

    Sopa de Tortilla

    Delicious food-- we came and the guys played on the green while we ladies ate the amazing queso and waited for our entrees. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view and the food was well worth the wait.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff were friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Some of the outdoor seating maybe could use a bit more shade, but the view was unmatched.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely coming back.

    When you walk up
    Kelley H.

    Highly recommend making a reservation, they get pretty busy. We really enjoyed the Tin Can Nachos, and had a few cocktails. I had the toasted tini, it was a creamy espresso martini with marshmallows and it was soo good! Food wise, I ordered the Catch of the Day tacos which was Rock Cod and it was pretty tasty. The staff were all nice, just again slightly busy. Overall enjoyed !!

    Chicken Nachos Mushroom Quesadilla Fiesta Bowl

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    Ask the Community - Hay's Place

    Do they do take out orders?

    Yes they do take out orders. Be sure to tip the hostess, as that is the person getting your order together! Enjoy!

    Phone number to make reservation?

    The phone number posted by Yelp is indeed correct.

    Are Dogs allowed?

    Yes, they are allowed on their very large outdoor patio area!

    Thanks, also is there a kids menu?

    Yes there is and it comes with a set a crayons menu pricing is very reasonable!

    How can i make a lunch reservation?

    You need to call Pebble Beach directly 800-877-0597, there are no online reservations making available.

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    Nicolás Cocina de Herencia

    Nicolás Cocina de Herencia

    4.2
    (350 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    Oh my gosh, I had the best meal here and I'm still thinking about it! I had the white mole with…read morebraised short rib and it was fantastic! The flavor was so amazing and nothing like I've ever eaten before. I usually don't finish my meals, but I couldn't stop eating this delicious meal! The homemade corn tortillas were so sweet and flavorful as well. I live in Southern California so, unfortunately, I can't come here very often, but I will make a special trip to come here again in the future. PS: My husband had the birria tacos and he said they were amazing as well!

    This was a tough review because there were things I really liked and things that bummed us out…read more First off, service was great, no issues there. They were incredibly nice and let us bring in our lovely puppy who behaved greatly. The ambiance was wonderful, lighting was nice, not too loud, and good vibes in general. The singular best thing we got was the Queso Fundido. Literally the best one I have ever had. I'm from Texas and have had a embarassing amount of Latin/Mexican food. We were so incredibly hopeful that everything was going to be at the same level. We also got the Salsa Trio to start which was great. We got some house margs, and a Pinada which were all great flavor, the margs seemed a little light on the alcohol, but overall good. For entree's the adults got Short Rib and Molcajete. The short rib itself was cooked great, but the sauce was very sweet and the chutney like topper was also sweet. I think it would have done a lot better with some more acid or heat or something. The Molcajete was very average and a bit overcooked. The kids got the tenders, which I wouldn't judge any restaurant on, that's just nice for kids to have. The other kiddo got the bean burrito. The flour tortilla was great but it was mostly cheese and just a few beans. We decided to send it on desert for some redemption and got Tres Leches, Flan, and Churros. The Churros tasted freezer burnt, the Flan was extremely over done and hard (not a Flan texture at all), and the Tres Leches was dense and pretty dry which was a bummer. All that being said, I would give it a shot. My sister was with me and said they had been before and really liked the enchilladas. I would go back and try some other things to give them a shot. The Queso Fundido was so incredible I would go back just for that to be honest. Anyways, we will be trying something else around the area tonight and hoping for the best!

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    Dining room
    10 oz Short Rib Mixteca w/ xoconostle glaze, mole blanco, rice, handmade corn tortillas (not shown) | $55
    10 oz Short Rib Mixteca w/ xoconostle glaze, mole blanco, rice, handmade corn tortillas (not shown) | $55
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    Cultura

    Cultura

    4.2
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I visited Cultura with my greyhound, so we sat outside in the courtyard near the firepit tables…read moreshared with Vin, next door. It was a cool, breezy night, typical when the summer marine layer moves in over Carmel, but the propane heaters kept us toasty. If you prefer dining indoors, the interior bar and dining spaces had an intimate, funky, but very cool vibe. The host and servers were all extremely friendly and helpful. Despite being outside in the courtyard, they were also incredibly attentive, checking frequently to see if we needed anything. Their recommendations were spot on, too. I was wowed by the cocktail menu. I'll have to return to try more of their bar offerings. This trip, I took advantage of Happy Hour to order the blood orange margarita, and I was not disappointed. I ordered the ceviche appetizer. My greyhound thought it smelled as wonderful as I did. He rested his head between my feet in hopes of catching any ceviche dropping from my hands. This was so tasty, he was out of luck on the table droppings. I also had the chicken enchiladas for my entree. It was one of the best enchiladas I've had in a couple of years. My server, Mario, brought me out a small cup of their take on Mexican hot chocolate, made with oat milk, as an aperitif. It was so delicious, I almost wished I'd ordered a full cup as dessert.

    Stopped by Cultura for a light dinner takeout order after over overindulging in seafood during the…read moreday. Everything I ordered --Lime/hibiscus agua fresca, guacamole, house made tortilla chips, salsa and smoked mushroom taco, was on point and I enjoyed chatting with Gladys and Mario. Definitely plan to enjoy a full meal here the next time I'm in town.

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    Another side of the bar seating area
    Another side of the bar seating area
    NY steak, black beans, & assorted vegetables.
    NY steak, black beans, & assorted vegetables.
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    El Cantaro

    El Cantaro

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    SCW and I stopped into El Cantato while staying in Monterey Bay. This place was a priority for me…read moreas it's all plant based and Mexican. Parking is sparse in front of the restaurant but paid parking is nearby. We entered and wow, the place was busy. Not overwhelming but lots of people in the indoor dining area enjoying their food. The menu is overheard and we decided what we wanted and ordered. The employees were kind and helpful, we probably were the only people that didn't speak Spanish well in the restaurant but that wasn't an issue, SCW got the number 2 combo, I got the mole. Also ordered an appetizer. Seated and waited about 10 minutes and our order came out. Everything was freaking amazing. Such great flavors and so fresh. Even SCW who doesn't necessarily gravitate towards Mexican food made nom nom nom sounds the whole time. The mole was incredible, the best I've ever had. The whole time we were here it was an endless stream of customers, even late lunch hour. SCW was impressed by the contrast stream of people coming in. We even walked around the wharf nearby for a while and drove past again and it was still packed with people. Do yourself a favor and visit El Cantato. I know I will.

    This is an amazing Vegan restaurant. I was in the area for the day and found this place. I haven't…read morebeen to many Mexican restaurants with any vegan options let alone a full Vegan menus. It took our party (8 people) a while to decide as we were spoiled with choices. But we had time as it was pretty busy for a Friday around 1. I ended up getting the carne asada nachos and the aqua Fresca that they had that day (mango and watermelon I think). Both were absolutely spectacular. The picture included might not show the best scale but I had 2 others helping me to eat this plate and otherwise I would not have been able to finish it (even as a larger man). The crunchy jalapeños with the chips, beans and guacamole were the perfect balance. As a meat eater, the texture of the faux meat was a touch odd, but the flavor more than made up for it. The staff was helpful and attentive even as they were balancing supporting customers, answer phone orders, and taking regular orders. My wife and will definitely be stopping by here more often!!

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    Pretty mello. How I prefer it!
    Pretty mello. How I prefer it!
    Authentic Mole Negro Oaxaca Style Plate and corn tortillas
    Authentic Mole Negro Oaxaca Style Plate and corn tortillas
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    Mission Bistro

    Mission Bistro

    4.5
    (594 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Pet friendly

    I almost didn't make it to my 7:30 reservation. Another frou-frou establishment with lackluster…read moreexecution and catchy titles like "locally sourced", blah blah blah. Send me home hungry and bill me $$$ for 2, at least i get to stay in my PJs. I'm glad I stuck through with the original plan and was blown away by the endless mindfuck of plates that permanently altered my brain chemistry. In all seriousness, the menu itself doesnt seem too special: crabcakes, ceasar salad, creme brulee. Very unassuming and no real twists to it. BUT -- everything was executed to PER-FECT-SHUN and I found myself just shy of licking every. frikkin'. plate clean. No stone left unturned - in this case, not a single kernel of corn or garnish was left uneaten. I'll jump right to the food: - Half dozen raw oysters: honestly might be the more underwhelming dish of the meal only because the oysters didn't have much flavor. No brine. No sweet. The mignonette was so great though! it gave the oysters what it needed. Add a flake of salt and we're cookin'. - Caesar salad: Good all around. The assembly is what made it so over-the-top. The classic caesar but with ribbons of parm, light and fresh anchovies, whole thinly sliced loaf of crouton that held that salad up like a house of cards but crumbles to touch. I was picking up every crumb that tumbled off to the table and was audibly slurping the ribbons of parmesan. - Crabcakes: Not just another crabcake. The batter was crunchy but didn't make the dish heavy. a cooling and smooth avo creme. but OH MY GOD the grilled corn on the plate really made the dish shine! It added a nice sweet pop and smokiness that made the dish more complex. Not even assembled in a cute pile, just scattered little kernels on a plate got me out here picking them up one-by-one like a mere peasant dusting the sidewalk for nickels. yes, humble me chef. I had to apologize to the waitress who cleared my plate for how embarrassingly clean my plate was. - Thai mussels: A cliche of a mussel dish on every modern menu. I've had a lot of versions of this dish and this plate wowed me in that the mussels were simply cooked perfectly. the sauce was not thin, not too pulpy nor salty. The sauce actually penetrated the mussels. The mussels were fresh, and no empty shells, which is a low bar but so common to see these days. There might even be a couple straggling that i was able to fish from the bottom. Just a clean dish overall. The fries were the perfect accompaniment. The walls of the extra starchy and crispy fries grabbed alot of the sauce for dipping. So smart. - Beef cheeks: Perfect textures all around. It feels wrong to complain at this point but I wanted more unctuousness from the protein. The beef was actually a backdrop to the polenta and mushrooms. i wanted more fat, more melty gelatinous tendon bites. what it produced though was a perfect fancy gravy for the polenta - so creamy and perfectly seasoned. A leafy green here and there. The maitaki mushrooms were cooked perfectly, not greasy. I was really just scraping the plate for the polenta and grabbing a bite of beef cheeks as sauce. Not a bad way to live by any means. - Acai sorbet: I almost never order dessert at a restaurant. It tends to disspoint and overpriced but i have never trusted a chef so much with a full meal so of course i got TWO desserts. The acai was accompanied with raspberries and granola. Super fresh and light. The acai broke apart upon touch, didnt slide around eventhough it's on a plate, but the plate choice was nicely textured to grip the icy sorbet (WHY AM I THINKING ABOUT THEIR PLATE CHOICE??) Gronola was not clunky and added a (rice) crispiness rarely found in granola. Such great care and attention to detail. - Orange and Tarragon Creme Brulee: I looked at the creme brulee with distain. Why did we order a 2nd dessert when the acai sorbet was already perfect. Orange and tarragon sounds like they're trying to sound "complex" but rarely delivers on balance and impact. I cracked the torched sugar top and gave it a chance, knowing that i havent been dissapointed tonight yet... and CUE the hallelujah angels choirs. I looked my partner in the eye and audibly said "YUMMMM... TRY. THIS. NAOOO.". We switched from the acai to the creme brulee and never stopped until the sides were hallowed out and every crystal of torched sugar was scraped off the walls. The torched sugar top cracked with ease and stayed CRISPYYYY the whole time. The custard was smooth, thick but light, and packed with orange flavor that was fiercely tempered by the herbaceous tarragon. The one sliver of orange peel candy was not supposed to wow me with it's texture and left me wondering how they managed to get the cracker-like crackle without too much sugar and not leave it leathery?? What a way to end a meal. On my way home, I got a twinge of the orange peel left in my teeth and it instantly brought me back to the magic that was the Mission Bistro. and it was HOT.

    Cute quaint dinner spot in Carmel. I'd give it between a 3.5 - 4 stars, depending on what you…read moreorder. Food: charcuterie board (jalapeño pepper jam was the best I've ever had), burrata appetizer & beet salad were excellent. Mussels were amazingly good. The steak frites & uni pasta were mediocre. Felt like it was missing something. Service: waitress was a little odd and unpleasant. She questioned some things we ordered and seemed judge mental. I would come back for the mussels! Everything else was good but for the price, could be better.

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    Crab + Pea Risotto
    Crab + Pea Risotto
    Heirloom Leaf Salad
    Heirloom Leaf Salad
    Mission Bistro

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    Sur at The Barnyard

    Sur at The Barnyard

    4.4
    (2.1k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$

    We have been here twice now, and this time brought some friends who absolutely loved it. Between…read morethe group, the seafood pasta (one with each type of sauce) was a huge hit. I had the rice bowl with tempura tofu and it was amazing. The sauce was perfect and the vegetables were flavorful and it was a great vegetarian option. Our friend had jambalaya and loved it, and my oldest had a burger and fries which was perfect, good size and great quality. They have a really fun (and delicious) dessert with chocolate dipped ice cream scoops with toppings on the side that are served with a dry ice effect that everyone loved. The restaurant has a family friendly feel and great service with some fun drink options as well. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town.

    After multiple failed attempts to find somewhere to eat with our dogs in tow, we arrived at Sur at…read morethe Barnyard hungry, tired, and a little defeated. What a wonderful surprise. It was just me, my two girls, and our two dogs, and from the moment we arrived, we were met with genuinely excellent service. The staff was kind, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely fantastic, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Sometimes a meal is more than just a meal. After a long day of searching for a place that would work for our little crew, Sur felt like exactly where we were meant to end up. We left happy, full, and already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend.

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    Inside
    Signature Beet Salad and Fried Artichokes
    Signature Beet Salad and Fried Artichokes
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