Great spot for a great glass of wine and relax in their courtyard we were there on a Friday evening…read morewith live music!

Love the outdoor seating options and my glass of Sauvignon Blanc was wonderful! Enjoyed my burger…read moreand loved that they had a water station set up on the patio.

Like most of the tasting rooms in Carmel Valley, they abut the main road through town, but unlike…read morethe other tasting rooms we visited once you pass through the gate in the rock wall to the front garden you won't see it. The garden is lovely with several seating areas and cornhole games to play. The tasting room itself is also lovely. We happened to be there for Easter Brunch and sat on the back patio which is equally as lovely. All of the staff were attentive, fast and friendly. We did a wine tasting after the brunch on the front patio and loved all the wine. Would def recommend.

Cute tasting room. Casual. Didn't get the feeling of being pretentious. GENEROUS pours during our…read moretasting which included 5 wines: rose, Chardonnay, 2 Pinots and a Syrah. Our host was attentive but allowed us time to enjoy the wines and chat in between, which I did appreciate. She also explained at the beginning of our tasting that they bring out new glasses for each wine. Therefore, no rush to guzzle our precious glass! Loved that she mentioned this! If you're in the Carmel Valley area, definitely book this place for a tasting!

Very cute space and good local selection of wines and California beers, with an alcoholic root beer…read moreand seltzer on tap.

As a somewhat service scarred veteran of mixology and it's host pointless absurdities, this place…read moreis a tonic to my soul. You got some good hooch and kick ass bartenders of the highest order who understand that the job is to TEND to the BAR. Or more simply, the three behind the barrier I've met know how to run a room. No ego just a damn good place to lounge with a glass in hand and a head full of cool thoughts. P.S-And I don't even drink beer. Except HERE. This joint is sneaky good.

We were on the hunt for a sandwich shop near us as we just moved to the Monterey Peninsula and Bear…read more+ Flag Roadside did not disappoint! We shared the "herb roasted turkey breast" sandwich and added avocado. Delicious and a good portion! We only ordered 1 sandwich and split it and it was perfect! What ever they do to season their shredded lettuce makes it so tasty. My boyfriend kept mentioning how delicious the sandwich bread was, maybe it was a sourdough baguette, as it tasted very fresh. Can't wait to go back and explore other options on their menu as well as explore their large selection of beverages and beers. We enjoyed the sandwich at their outdoor patio and it was a lovely casual spot. There were plenty of picnic tables to choose from under large trees which provided great shade. Highly recommend!

Just happened to be in the area for work and found this place…read more Great specials I had a roast beef sandwich friends had the brisket everything was delicious Service was outstanding great food

I absolutely love Vin! From our first stop in, we knew we had found a new wine bar that we will…read morevisit over and over again. Roslyn is the perfect host - knowledgeable and welcoming. She has curated a fantastic selection of small production boutique wines. It's obvious she is very picky about what she will serve in her establishment because honestly they are all delicious and great quality. The location itself is just gorgeous. Local art is featured on the walls. The bar seating is comfortable and there are some tables as well. Overall, just a wonderful place to hang out. The thing that makes Vin special is that every single wine is available by the glass! We are talking a lot of wines. It's a wonderful opportunity to try something you won't find in the grocery store. She offers three flights as well; Swirl which is a mix of whites and reds, Savor which is all reds and Sparkle obviously champagnes. In addition, she offers cheese and charcuterie boards curated by The Meatery and a Tahini Fudge Brownie which is baked exclusively for Vin by Sweet Reba's. What would be a more perfect pairing with a nice red....wine and chocolate are just so good together! We stopped in most recently on a Friday night and were treated to live music by Bro. Great singer who was just perfect for the wine room. Roslyn does not carry any local wines which is fine by me. If I want a local wine I can stop at Taste of Monterey or the tasting room itself. When I am in the mood for something truly special, I'll definitely be stopping in Vin. The wines rotate so there is always something new to try. If you have not yet been, run, don't walk. You are in for a real treat!

We have been here 3 times since opening, and always enjoyed ourselves, and taking our guests also…read more The last time we were only two of us, for at least 1/12 plus, enjoying ourselves. Roslyn, the owner, was there at the bar counter, never came by to say hello, how was your meal, thank you for coming, ZIP, so we won't be back, very unprofessional. My girlfriend also secretly mentioned it was a birthday celebration, to no acknowledgment, which doesn't work in a small town. Sad, but true.

This place was amazing for a bachelorette brunch celebration. We had a party of 5 with reservation…read moreand they set glitters on the table for celebration. The spot is very cute and great for photos, and the staff is amazing, accommodating, super nice. The food itself was bomb, I ordered the Louisiana chicken karaage that comes with ranch, Cole slaw, biscuit and hot honey, 10/10 combo. The drinks were reallllyyyy great too, highly recommend the vin spritz if you wanted something fruity and fresh, and the rose lemonade if you love sweets and don't love the taste of alcohol.

I came here as part of the Carmel Wine Walk activity where you can do a tasting of 3 wine "routes"…read moreand get a complementary light bite. The routes you can choose are reds, whites, or sparkling (3 of each). And your bite is either olives or fries. I also got a small portion of yummy popcorn. I picked the "sparkling" route. There are so many options. I really liked the Cremant de loire chenin brut nature as it was the driest and lightest out of the 3 I had. I then had a Chardonnay from Monterey which of course was dry but had a deeper flavor. Lastly was their driest champagne but it was more fruit/tart forward than the former 2. The inside is beautiful. Although it's a darker color scheme they have the wall of the street-facing side opened up to give a bigger feeling. Then there are a few smaller tables outside in the courtyard. There are heaters too in case it gets chilly. It was so peaceful and quiet the afternoon we came. Away from the bustling streets. It's very dog friendly as the owner's dog also resides at the restaurant to pleasantly greet guests. Service was great. So friendly and Very knowledgeable about their wines. Checked on me frequent enough. Helped fill up the water bottle for my dogs. This is a lovely little spot and I do recommend it.

Absolute hidden gem!! We were in town and I asked the local bartender at a restaurant where to go…read morefor a drink. He suggested Buds and it totally made our night! Swanky spot in a gorgeous hotel and the cocktails and bar bites were on point! Love the vibe but also loved learning about their history and the renovation that was done. Will for sure be back any time we're in town!

Looked like cool ambiance initially, but I was under the impression this was more like laid back,…read moreold school, not pretentious and kinda stuffy? We sat at the bar, the hostess was very nice and helpful, but once we took our seats it took forever for the bartenders to say anything to us or even acknowledge us, which I found very rude. Cocktails were good but bartenders seemed annoyed, not solely at us, but just their overall vibe.. it was very strange. I'd expect this type of service in a NYC, popular-scene, swanky bar but this attitude seems out of place. Even asking the bartender about a drink we saw him make, because it looked good and we were about to order, he responded like we were bothering him. It was totally uncalled for. There is nothing wrong with questions or small talk, and a good bartender should know this. We were there Saturday evening around 7pm if you all want to retrain your staff. I wouldn't go again, but fine to try once.

The Spotted Duck is a small restaurant with the dining area on the main floor, with a cozy bar…read morearea, a few tables as well as the kitchen upstairs. Upon entry, we were heartily greeted by the owner and staff. There were only a couple tables left on the main floor as there was a large party of fifteen people seated in most of the main dining area. It was extremely loud with voices reverberating because of the gregarious group. The owner invited us upstairs to see if a high-bar table would be suitable. The table was quite small even though it overlooked the entire first level, so we declined as another table by the front windows had become available. The Charcuterie + Cheese board was a wonderful start to the evening. It consisted of prosciutto di parma, sopressata, duck prosciutto, bella vitano, triple cream brie, chèvre, almonds, and fig jam served with sliced grilled sourdough. Delish. We enjoyed their Sauteed Rock Cod entrée which consisted of pan-fried cod served with potato puree, artichokes + capers in a Meyer lemon brown butter sauce. The portion was of moderate size, and the dish was excellently prepared and plated. In addition, we had the Drunken Skillet Seared Octopus, which was a nice portion of octopus in a preserved black-bean honey sauce, along with Chef Jerry's seasoning. I recommend this starter as an appetizer or as a main entrée for a light appetite. All was quite delicious. This is an intimate venue for wonderfully prepared meal. The atmosphere of the restaurant is a little lacking which could account for the bad acoustic issue. The service is outstanding as the staff was attentive and watchful without interrupting the customer's dining experience. A serious negative would be that the restrooms are not located on the main dining level, and could pose a problem for patrons who need assistance. Food 4.9 Atmosphere 3.7 Service 4.9

Very nice meal. Nothing bad to say. Wine as great, food was good, service was good. If I had to…read morechange one thing it would be the lighting, it was very bright in here for dinner, felt like a lunch spot. We ordered the duck confit fries and the octopus, both were very nice. For entrées we shared the scallops and the braised lamb shoulder. Both were cooked perfectly. The best thing I ate here were the Brussels sprouts as a side and it was perfect. I don't know if I'd come back, but I had a nice time and the service was speedy.

Small wine shop that allows you to sample certain wines before purchase. We walked in looking to…read morepurchase a bottle of wine for dinner, and found a decently priced red. Selection is fairly limited though! It was fairly quiet inside, but there's some tables indoors and outdoors if you want to drink your wine there. I also saw some board games in the corner.

Great place! Went to Monterey for a small day trip and was looking for a good place to have a…read moredrink. This was the place to hang and have a good glass of wine and a pint of beer. The servers were amazing and kind, would definitely be back!

The open air ambiance in the quiet courtyard off the main road was lovely. The interior is…read moreuniquely and nicely decorated with indoor, outdoor and bar seating. Service was fast and friendly. The staff was knowledgeable about the wines and the winemaker. I loved that the winemaker is a woman, but we only loved one of the wines and didn't buy anything unfortunately.

My wife and I love visiting Scratch Wines. Today we were greeted by Maria who remembered us from…read moreprevious visits. She's tended the wine bar for years on and off and is always such a pleasure. The wines are definitely good for the price, and on hot days is an ideal Venus to cool off with a frozé. They have caviar, snacks and just a very open and welcoming atmosphere among the Wine House location in Carmel Valley. Thank you so much for always making ours a welcoming and memorable experience! Highly recommended.