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.

Excited to have breakfast with the family here, and it turned out to be a great choice. I decided…read moreto order the New York Steak & Eggs, with the steak cooked medium and the eggs over hard. When the food came out, it looked absolutely scrumptious. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium, tender and flavorful. The eggs were seasoned deliciously, and the potatoes were beautifully prepared with plenty of flavor. Everything came together really well for a satisfying breakfast. Our server, Eduardo, was also fantastic. No matter how busy things got, he always made sure to check on us and attend to anything we needed. He was super friendly and made us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. The restaurant has a cozy, traditional diner-style atmosphere right in the middle of Carmel-by-the-Sea, which gives it a nice coastal feel while still delivering that classic American breakfast experience. Overall, a great family breakfast and a very enjoyable experience!

Looking for a breakfast spot at the last minute, quick search found village corner bistro good…read moreratings We had a party of 5 walked in and were seated right away Service and food was great nice little spot Will be back.

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.

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!

A quick pivot to change our lunch plans while on holiday in Carmel, CA: ended up being really great…read morefor our party of three. Founded in Monterey in 2014, Alvarado Street Brewery expanded its production and its restaurants to meet demand. This location in the Carmel Plaza Shopping Center opened in 2018, and they do produce beer here, though their main production and canning happens at their original Monterey and expanded Salinas plants. They also have a new beer garden at the new soccer stadium in Marina. We waited around at the mall until it opened at 11:30. Service was excellent all-around, with us being seated right away, and our server, Ian, providing some top-notch recommendations for both food and beer. I asked him about their flights, which were the standard 5 oz pours, and individually priced. But he mentioned that if I ordered their promotional deal (in this case, their Korean-style loco moco), it would come with a flight of their 4 core beers. He had me sold as soon as he said 'loco moco'. Everything came out on-time, and served at the right temperature as appropriate. 4 beer flight (included with loco moco plate) - flagship Monterey Beer (American Light Lager, brewed at their Salinas plant); Pilsner (German-style Pilsner, also brewed at their Salinas plant); Mai Tai (American IPA, Salinas); Howzit Punch (fruited sour, modeled after Hawaiian POG). All of the beers were really good. with the Howzit being the most liked, not only on principle (we really love Hawaii) but also on taste. Korean-Style Loco Moco ($25) - when told that the white rice on a traditional loco moco was being replaced by kimchi fried rice, my original reaction was 'Dang...why didn't I think of that'. It was a beautiful looking dish, for sure. In terms of taste, just OK. The rice wasn't great, and the hamburger patty was OK (a bit dry). But the over-easy egg added a nice level of richness and the gravy fit the dish. The strips of gim (seaweed sheets) was a great touch and appreciated. Roasted Drunken Half Chicken ($33) - another great looking dish: a cut up half chicken with a ton of crisping done on the skin. It came with two dipping sauces (a bbq and a butter based), along with pickled vegetables on the side, and a jalapeno biscuit. My wife loved the biscuit and didn't need the extra butter. The chicken looked dry though, and she confirmed it. The dark meat was OK, but the white meat was very dry, confirming that one needs to use the bbq sauce and the pickled vegetables to counteract that. Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich ($20) - my mother-in-law loved this, and she proved it by eating it all (though it could have something to do with all the walking we did in the morning). I enjoyed the fresh cole slaw (tart with a nice mix of vegetables). And all of us really enjoyed the fries...again proving that food service frozen fries can be marvelous if deep fried (and served) properly. My wife and I both agreed that the Mai Tai PA and Howzit Punch were really good and worth bringing back home so got a 4-pack of each ($16 each). Haven't had a chance to try it at home yet, but will do so when wanting to remember our trip.

Great restaurant and brewery in the heart of Carmel! Really glad we stumbled upon this place while…read morewalking around Carmel. They have such a wide beer selection that I wanted to try them all! Did a flight of 6 beers and they were all so unique and tasty! Also ordered the calamari and it was probably one of the best calamari's I've had. Crispy, great seasoning, and the kale chips was a nice touch! We also ordered the burger which came with fries. The burger was very basic and didn't really stand out. Everything about the burger was very plain. Would definitely come back to try some more beers!

We stopped by Bruno's Market & Deli on a Wednesday for dinner after hearing it was a local…read morefavorite, and it definitely lived up to the hype! I filled out the order form, and the kind gentleman working at the deli let me know they were out of the hot chicken. No big deal at all. I asked if he had any recommendations, and he suggested the tri tip. I hadn't even noticed it was one of the options, so I was actually glad he pointed it out! I told him to make it however he thought it would taste best since I'm not a picky eater, and he absolutely delivered. The tri tip sandwich was so good! It was packed with flavor, the meat was tender and delicious, and the bread was just right. It ended up being such a great choice, and I'm so glad I took his recommendation. The sandwiches were made quickly, and the customer service was outstanding. He was so attentive, acknowledging everyone who came up to the deli counter while keeping orders moving efficiently. You could tell they genuinely care about their customers. When we checked out, the cashier up front was just as friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Between the amazing service and the delicious sandwich, we'll definitely be back to try more of the deli menu. If you're in Carmel by the Sea, Bruno's is absolutely worth a stop!

Very popular spot for buying sandwiches both hot and cold. Need to take a number, fill out a…read moresandwich order form and wait for your number to be called. (We waited about 30-40 minutes for our number to be called so that we could place our order.) Sandwich is made within about 10-15 minutes once order is taken. We ordered two sandwiches: one with turkey and the other with pastrami. Ingredients are fresh and ample amounts of ingredients are placed on each sandwich. Taste is decent. Sandwiches are $11.99 each and made to your specifications with wide variety of condiments (veggies, sauces and so forth.). If you add extra meat, avocado, cheese and so on, price increases. Parking lot is available for customers and 2 hour street parking (if you can find it).

My wife and I just wanted a quick snack so we shared the chili oil wontons and cacio pepe with pork…read morebelly. Both were amazing! Nicole gave us great service and had super helpful recommendations for our trip to Carmel!

Husband and I were spending a long weekend in Carmel with our dog. We were able to make a…read morereservation ahead of time online- the system only does indoor reservations, so make sure you email them to let them know if you are bringing a pup and need a patio seat! The restaurant is located on the lowest level of the Carmel Plaza, I really loved the location because there are plenty of places to park right around there. Between the two of us, we shared: - Miso cacio e pepe: we came specifically for this! It's one of their most well known dishes, and I highly highly recommend! So creamy and savory, and the mafaldine pasta has such a nice texture, the ruffled edges hold on to sauce perfectly. We also added a bit of gochujang that came with the bibimbap and it was so good with some spice. - Dolsot bibimbap: my husband's favorite Korean dish so of course we had to get it! An excellent variety of veggies, which was nice since we barely got any veg on vacation. The kalbi beef was so juicy and delicious, and not overcooked. - Matcha Tiramisu: absolute must get, so unique. The cake layers were soaked in matcha, and topped off with some fresh fruit. - Grapefruit sake spritz: I was on the fence between this cocktail and the yuzu champagne spritz. Our waitress said that the grapefruit spritz was much less sweet, and I am so glad I decided to go with that option! It was the perfect amount of sweetness, not overwhelming. Overall, my husband and I agreed that the matcha tiramisu was the best bite either of us had all weekend!

Sur Burger is a very good place to eat if you want hamburgers! There french fries are amazing and…read morethere hamburgers are also amazing! The service is also excellent but i would not recommend bringing in any outside food. The Ambiance is also great it really feels like your in Monterey especially when you are looking out the window! When i went to sur burger it was a very good experience, I don't know what the one star reviews are talking about! But if you are planning to go to sur burger I would not recommend ordering any but there burgers the chicken strips ate not as good.

What a missed opportunity. My wife and I are locals sitting in the restaurant right now…read more We ordered their hotdogs. The hotdogs were under cooked. The buns were straight out of the bag. The onions were not sautéed but merely steamed and the mushrooms were straight out of a can. Food hint to the cook. Split the dogs length wise and grill them. Sautée the onions until caramelized. Use fresh mushrooms sautéed in butter. Bring it up a notch.

La Bicyclette came highly recommended by some friends as well as a few Carmel locals, so it was…read moreHIGH on our list. We arrived about 20 minutes before opening and waiting in the (short but growing) line and were seated promptly. The inside is charming and casual, nice without feeling stuffy. Our server was kind and attentive and gave helpful recommendations on how much to order since we were splitting items. My mom and I ended up trying a seasonal pizza and the spinach gnocchi. The flavor of the pizza was exceptional (I loved how the figs helped cut the richness of the cheese), and the dough was perfectly chewy. And the gnocchi!! Each was so fluffy and flavorful. We ended up dipping our pizza crusts in the leftover sauce, it was delicious. If I could rate a restaurant 6/5, this would be one of those times. I wish we could have made it back to do dinner here as well, but it will definitely be top of the list for the next time we are in the area! This is a spot worth waiting in line for.

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.