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.

This place was the cutest getaway for our weekend and celebration of a friends birthday. There…read morewasn't much parking around but you'll find one somewhere if you dont mind walking a short distance. We reserved an outdoor firepit for a friend's birthday, and as other tables left, we sat at them since there were more people than chairs. The ambiance is really chill, pet friendly, baby friendly. A nice selection of wine, beer in a can and on tap and small bites. You order food and drinks inside, if you get food, they give you a number and bring it out to you once it's done. I highly recommend their grilled cheese and tomato soup. I wasn't trying to get that, but the very kind servers recommended it of all things and pretty much sold me on it. It was a great and delicious purchase to pair with the beer that I got, (I'm not much of a wine person). It's a very relaxing and beautiful winery with tasting rooms all around, both indoor and outdoor seating. There are fire pits and heaters everywhere outside in case it gets cold. I with the heaters, it never got too cold during the night. The servers also came out to tell us about last call for food but reminded us we were welcome to stay as long as we'd like. Great service, good snacks, good wine (so I've heard) and good beer.

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.

This place is AMAZING! Literally the best BLT I've ever had in my life…read more Our friends recommended this place and when we pulled up I was a little surprised. It's up in Carmel Valley in a little area with a few other stores. The restaurant is super casual, you walk up and order and then sit down. They had a lot of different options of things to order - we opted for the BLT, the burger and the frickles. Everything was just amazing. It all came out hot, with the best flavors and seasoning. I still dream of that BLT. They have a pretty extensive wine and beer option too. Lots of beers on draft! The service was great. Everyone was really friendly, asked if we enjoyed the food, offered napkins, etc. Can't wait to go back!

BLT : 5/5 bites, Thick juicy bacon that somehow still maintains a crisp, & the usual lettuce,…read morebread,& tomato. Hot item $22 big shareable in my opinion i had half & bf had the other half. Burnt End Brisket burrito: 3/5 bites. The burnt end brisket burrito lacked Burnt ends. $14 Faction - buffer zone ipa: 4/5 sips solid. plenty of parking. good service. would return to give the Brisket Sando& other menu items a try. Brews available.

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.

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 took our family to Vin for a post birthday celebration and we had a wonderful experience (our…read morefirst visit but not our last!). We all had glasses of wine that were chosen individually per each person's taste and they were all deemed delicious. We selected multiple appetizers thinking we would also order a dinner selection however they were so spectacular we just ordered more of the same. The owner sent our daughter multiple desserts for her celebration and she mentioned that they are all made in house which was so impressive bc they all were delicious none outshining any of the others. We plan to make this our regular restaurant to visit, it was that wonderful!

We really enjoyed dining here after a day of looking at properties in the area…read more It was quiet and relaxed and the food was exceptional as was the bartender/ server. We had the Monterey Bay Black cod which was excellent and the Roasted Pork Chop which was good but portion was a bit small and needed more foraged mushrooms. All in all, a tasty meal.

This woodsy moody cocktail bar is straight out of an oldies magazine. Dimly lit, great music, and…read moreamazing vibes will make you feel like you've been transported back in time. So entertaining to sit at the bars, be waiting on, and watch creative cocktails be poured. Brenda waited on us and man I can't recommend this place more.

$28 for French fries... Not sure if this is attempting to be a deterrent? But feels criminal. Small…read moreportion, lots of Parmesan, not any noticeable "truffle"... Service was a bit somber or not very positive and upbeat Ambiance was beautiful and quaint

The restaurant was about 80% full on a Friday night, yet it still felt intimate and comfortable…read more With a capacity of only 49 people, there isn't a bad seat in the house. The fun artwork and paintings throughout the restaurant added so much personality and made the space even more enjoyable. We started with the duck pâté and bread. The pâté was silky smooth with just a hint of sweetness, paired perfectly with the toasted bread. It literally melted in your mouth. The octopus with bean and honey sauce was another standout. The sauce complemented the octopus beautifully. The octopus itself was incredibly tender and soft -- not chewy at all -- and honestly reminded me of some amazing octopus I had while visiting Portugal. The mussels came in a very generous portion, and the tomato sauce was so good you could drink it by itself. For our mains, we had the sea scallops and the seared tuna, and both dishes were excellent. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtful, and well executed. The coffee and tea cups were the Bodum brand, great quality, double-lined, and they kept the drinks warm while still being comfortable to hold. Definitely a memorable dinner in Pacific Grove, and I'd gladly come back again.

The spotted duck is a very cute restaurant here in Pacific Grove. This is a sleepy neighborhood…read moreand there is parking available in front. We enjoyed both the service and ambiance, very attentive and clean inside. What works here? The duck liver pate was excellent, so creamy and all that fat along with it. The mussels, yum also very good! We also enjoyed the recommended seafood bolognese, very flavorful! What didn't we care for? Unfortunately, the duck breast which was dry, and on the small side. We do eat probably wayyy too much duck so we are somewhat critical when we come across it. Definitely would return, always root for small businesses!

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.

Popped in on a Tuesday afternoon for a glass of wine and some peace and quiet while waiting for a…read morefriend. I was the only person in there so there were tons of options of where to sit so I opted for a table near the window. I asked the person working there what her favorite Sauvignon Blanc was and she told me but then offered to have me try both so I could decide. They were playing amazing country music the entire time. The farmer's market was starting and she mentioned that the locals usually grab food there and bring it over to Sovino for a glass of wine. It's not on a street you can drive on, it's in the Portola Plaza, but I had no trouble finding street parking. There's also a parking garage nearby. They don't have their own restroom but you can use the Portola Hotel's right across the way.

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.

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.