My husband is a huge Doris Day fan. On the bucket list was to visit the hotel and Terry's. We had to stop in for a cocktail. Sat at the bar with our dog. Jacob was our bartender. Husband had the espresso martini. Described as "awesome and very good ". I had the Mai tai. Perhaps the best I have had on the mainland. This one and perhaps one other compared to the Islands. The ambience of the lounge is definitely Doris Day era. Ceilings painted to appear like drapes. Every other song or so was a Doris. read more

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We recently stayed at the Cypress Inn and while the property itself is charming and in a fantastic location, the service throughout our stay was consistently disappointing. Nothing catastrophic happened, but it felt like we were inconveniencing staff rather than being welcomed. We experienced multiple instances where basic hospitality was lacking. At meals, we often had to ask for water, request the check, and follow up on things that should have been proactive. One evening we came downstairs for dinner around 8:25 PM and were told the kitchen stopped taking orders 30 minutes before the restaurant closed. While that's certainly their policy, it wasn't communicated beforehand and the interaction felt more dismissive than apologetic. There were several small moments like this throughout our stay. Individually they may seem minor, but together they created an atmosphere that felt awkward, rushed, and inattentive. Given Carmel's reputation for hospitality and the price point of the hotel, we expected a much warmer and more polished experience. The inn itself has a lot of charm, and we enjoyed the area, but the level of service simply didn't match the setting or our expectations. read more

This should be a slam dunk. You're in the historic Cypress Inn (Doris Day's legendary dog-friendly hotel), you have a gorgeous patio, excellent location, and built-in clientele. And yet somehow, Terry's manages to squander all of it with terrible food. To be fair, our server was sweet--a nice girl who was clearly trying. But one kind server can't make up for what was coming out of the kitchen. We played it safe and both ordered the chicken piccata. Big mistake. What arrived was one of the most depressing plates I've seen in a while: basic-béarnaise sauce dumped on top of chicken. Not piccata. Not even close. Just... butter sauce on chicken. This is a meal I'll be thinking about for a long time, and not in a good way. It's genuinely sad to see a restaurant with this much going for it just completely blow it. Cypress Inn deserves better. Carmel deserves better. Skip Terry's and eat literally anywhere else. read more

This has to be our favorite place for dinner when we are in Carmel. The food is always good, the drinks are perfect, and the service is on point. We just love how comfortable and classic the dining is here. It is one of our must visit restaurants when we are here. The lounge area is also fabulous!! read more

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Very excellent service from Omar and the food was great. You can eat either inside or outside on the patio and very dog friendly (as is the entire Cypress Inn). Burger was tasty and great shoestring fries. Been here plenty of time with and without the dogs and is nice and quiet if you want to get away from what can be a congested Carmel. This will take you back to a more quaint time. read more

Terry's Restaurant + Lounge - Cheeseburger with Swiss - Lounges Near Me - Carmel, California

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Damn, they remodeled the bar a weird Moroccan theme that doesn't fit Carmel and went away from the tradition of Doris Day and her son music producer Terry. Movie cards, videos and posters gone. Sad. read more

Highly recommend Terry's! Every single thing that my friends and I ordered at Terry's restaurant and lounge for dinner was delicious. We were all so thrilled by the experience and we cannot wait to come back soon! I posted many pictures detailing all our orders. This place is dog-friendly - we loved seeing all the dogs and the dog menus! It was so special. The service was super friendly, and we loved the outdoor ambience where we were sitting warm with the heat lamps. This place has it down! read more

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We ordered 4 of the most popular dishes (shrimp scampi, sand dabs, chicken picatta and short ribs) and ell of them were delicious! The shrimp scampi amhas a subtle taste and you can taste the freshness of the shrimp. The short ribs was very tender and the mashed potatoes that came with it was made to perfection! The sand dabs of course is always a great choice. We also ordered their fresh apple cobbler. It was perfectly sweet therefore if you're expecting it to be smothered with brown sugar and cinnamon, this is not how it's served. Our group loved it! Their house red wine for $9 is a great choice as well! The staff are very attentive. DOG FRIENDLY! They allow dogs in their restaurant and outdoor patio. read more

Terry's Restaurant + Lounge - Cobbler - Lounges Near Me - Carmel, California

Simple food but done in a classy yet casual setting. The service is always warm and prompt. Their food can be on the oily side, having had the chicken piccata and sand dab entrees on two separate occasions. And they underbaked the Apple Cobbler for sure. Overall the prices are high but acceptable for this area. I recommend dining here if you want classic American fare with a touch of elegant bistro feel. read more

Dog friendly indoor motel lounge! Service and ambiance were great. All the staffs were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the happy hour specials in a beautiful lounge. We enjoyed glasses of wine with some bar snacks. The green hummus appetizer is a healthy and yummy treat. I would skip the meatballs next time. read more

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This was a fun experience with my little 5 pound baby! I ordered off the pups menu for her first experience and when her food arrived it was enough for a Great Daneneedless to say she had food for another 4 days! I ordered the special that night which was Salmon, mushroom risotto, and asparagus. It was over the moon excellent! This place was fun watching all the dogs coming in and made great conversation with others. Definitely will be back! The staff were amazing and super attentive! Great experience overall! read more

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Good food and prices are great for the area. We would definitely come back. Service was great, not pretentious like some places. We come to this city once a year and always try new dog friendly places since The Forge closed down. read more

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I actually dined here for dinner on my last night in town. I sat outside and the courtyard is very cute and quaint. I was by myself so I didn't order much but the server was still very attentive. I got fries, soup and an order of the stuffed mushrooms. I did not like the mushrooms as there was a grainy texture but I sent them back and the staff was very gracious. They had live music and I had a very nice experience. read more

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Have been to this bar at least a handful of times and the service just sucks. Don't know why we go back. With the exception of once, every bartender (and surrounding staff) just give off the vibe/attitude that they don't want to work there and actually provide any good, welcoming, helpful, friendly service. They treat you like you're inconveniencing them by being there and I've gotten better service at a fast food restaurant. To top it off the drinks are overpriced and meh. Just skip this place there's so many other, much better experiences to enjoy a drink/food in Carmel! read more

We stayed at the Cypress-Inn and we ended up eating dinner at Terry's mostly every night that we were there because it was just so convenient that it was at the hotel. The food was good and they were so nice and accommodating to our 75 lbs Bernedoodle that we just decided to keep eating there for the comfort and convenience. The outdoor space had heaters so it was okay sitting outside even though it was cold. They had a good amount of food varieties for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is free if you are a hotel guest. They had hot breakfast serving eggs, bacon, sausages and pastries. Since we were there a lot, the staff already knew to bring out the condiments we wanted without asking for it anymore. They also have a dog menu for lunch and dinner which was great because we wanted to include our little pup with every meal that we had at Terry's. Overall, I would eat at Terry's again when I return to Carmel. read more

Terry's Restaurant + Lounge - Their ground beef dog menu. - Lounges Near Me - Carmel, California

We had dinner tonight at Terry's Place at The Cypress Inn. The atmosphere is classy, yet casual and dogs are welcome inside and out. There is even a dog menu if your pup is hungry. We passed on the dog menu even though it included Nathan's hot dogs and burgers! For dinner we started with the Prawn Martini- 5 poached prawns with spicy horseradish cocktail sauce which was very good. We also had the special Butternut Squash soup that my husband proclaimed, "delicious." We followed this with mains- Shrimp Scampi- wild shrimp sauteed in garlic butter, diced tomato, red pepper flakes, and fresh parmesan over linguini. We also had the Monterey Sand Dabs that were breaded and pan-seared with a tarragon cream sauce and fingerling potatoes, carrots, and asparagus. For dessert we enjoyed the vanilla bean gelato with chocolate sauce. Service was very efficient and friendly. Since we love the Cypress Inn, we will definitely be back! read more

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Lovely quaint spot in our hotel! Can't wait to come back and visit. Service was always lovely. The food was tasty and hot!

Service was fantastic! Food and drinks overall were good - starters and desert were the best part. That cookie with ice cream was to die for! My only criticism of the entree was that the filet just wasn't seared enough or at a high enough temp. The overall cook was okay for medium rare - closer to rare, which is fine for meS It's just the sear lacked that salty, peppery crust that I expect in a filet especially from a nicer establishment. read more

What a hidden gem inside Cypress Inn. We stayed at the Cypress Inn so we ate here often. They had a Christmas Day pre-fix that was amazon and what stood out the most was their burgers. We ended up getting it twice for room service. I never knew perfect fries existed until this place. Give them a go and make sure to bring your pups!! read more

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The food was delicious best I've ever had. We ordered the chicken piccata and the Monterey San dabs. It was mouth watering, hot, and fresh. The French martini was nice. Customer service was great! Very friendly and fast. The outside seating area was so pretty they had an umbrellas to keep the sun out of our faces. However, the people next to us had loud dogs so you might have the same problem when going. Overall, it was awesome and I can't wait to go back again! read more

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Try the salmon it is so good! I ordered chicken piccata and it didn't disappoint! Service was good so was ambience

Food, ambiance, and service amazing!! Our waitress was perfectly attentive and made the evening extra special.. read more

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Located in the Cypress Inn, this is like a local hangout and visitors . Great vibe, very busy, great service. I loved the bar area, where there are also dining tables also. They have a great cocktail list, we loved their espresso martinis. Made Perfectly, a great pre or post dinner drink. They also serve food, but we just came here pre dinner for the espresso's, and we did have the truffle fries and the hummus dip with pita which were both great. They have live music several days of the week, we loved the singer the night we went, sang alot of classics and you can get up and dance too. Every part of this place is dog friendly. Which to me was kinda annoying as I'm not dog friendly lol. Many drinking spots other than the bar, you can order drinks in the room where they have the music, out on the patio. A lot of people were just mingling walking around. Great location near all restaurants and town. Go have a espresso martini here! read more

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Honestly, I never go to this place for the food, just to watch the dogs and have a drink. The food is good but I usually sit at the bar and watch the parade of pets. This time I had Inmar as my bartender. He's a good guy. It was in between the busy hours so we had some good laughs. read more

Terry's Restaurant and Lounge is in the Cypress Hotel in beautiful Carmel by the Sea. The cozy ambiance of Terry's is known for their canine friendly vibe and retro cocktails. Locals and visitors frequent Terry's, the bartenders are friendly and will gladly recount the history behind the classic cocktails. Excellent place to stop after walking back from a sunset on Carmel Beach. read more

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Still loving Terry's Lounge. We found a shaded table for two on the patio. Our other option was next to the fireplace ... too hot. As we were seated we were warned that they only had two servers. The heads up was appreciated, but not needed. Maria was our pleasant and efficient server. I started with a smooth glass of prosecco which paired nicely with Doris Day's Favorite Chicken Salad. My favorite, too. The portion of chicken salad was what I remembered from past visits. But the serving bowl with a bed of butter lettuce seemed smaller with only a few cherry tomatoes, red grapes, olives, and a small quartered hard boiled egg. I asked for bread and was delighted with four slices of tasty sourdough. I shouldn't have, but I ate it all. DH surprised me by ordering the fish tacos instead of his usual club sandwich. He is not a fan of black beans so didn't mind that the ramkin of beans was tiny -- held just a few tablespoons. In contrast the serving of rice was so large that he was not able to finish it. All in all, a relaxing meal. Decent price for touristy Carmel. read more

Terry's Restaurant + Lounge - Fish Tacos! - Lounges Near Me - Carmel, California

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Lovely dog-friendly restaurant with delicious drinks and yummy food. Live music on the weekends. Brunch is a must.

We had an excellent dinner at Terry's Restaurant after checking into the Cypress Inn. The food was excellent. The ahi tuna crusted in sesame was some of the best I've had. Perfectly cooked, beautifully served, and so tender. I asked for vegetables in place of the noodles and the waiter checked with the chef to see what could be done and told me. I love that. My husband had the shrimp scampi and it had amazingly beautiful prawns. We ate in the indoor dining area where dogs are allowed, as we're traveling with our dog. In hindsight, we should have asked for the courtyard. Inside was crowded and noisy, but the prompt service allowed us to eat and get our pup upstairs quickly. Since we return to the same area for breakfast, it is interesting to see that people bring their dogs who don't like other dogs and then sit in the traffic routes. Not the restaurant's issue, nor the hotel's, but makes me wonder why people do that to their dogs. read more

Great food in a very dog friendly environment. My favorites are the burger, chicken piccata, brussel sprouts, hummus app & sweet potato fries- yum. Plus my pups really like their doggie menu. ;-) read more

We didn't order much in the way of food.. just snacks... but what we had (the french fries and the hummus plate) was good. The garlic fries are really strong so be ready! Service wasn't as good as it could be. Not understanding what a digestif is, for example. Even when explained twice. Beautiful patio and well made cocktails, though. I would stop in for that again. read more

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My friends and I come here very often, all of the bartenders have been so sweet and helpful. Today the manger Cynthia, was very unwelcoming at the bar, didn't greet us and just shrugged her shoulders as we asked to sit at the bar. Very unpleasant experience, luckily there are many other options in town and they're not the only bar. Her attitude can highly improve. read more

Came to Carmel for a mini spring break getaway, and a local recommended this place, since it was dog friendly as well. I ordered the Sand Dabs (5 stars), my husband, the filet mignon, and our two teen boys had the hamburger with garlic fries. for dessert, we had the crème brûlée with coconut milk, and the tiramisu. Service was excellent. The food was very good. Outside the patio ambience was nice and quiet. It was perfect weather in April. When it got a little chilly after dark, the waiter turned on the heating lamp for us. Definitely would recommend. read more

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Amazing food and service was top notch. Very friendly staff and very prompt. Very elegant dinning experience. read more

Doggy friendly. The drinks are their best item! Pricy but very worth it. I had a Mai tai which was the best I've had in awhile. Then a French 75 which I haven't had in awhile and it was really perfect. App was calamari. Good , but not the best ever. A very nice fish taco - a la cart and 1 was enough. Really full and well sauced. Pup friendly! There were 5 other dogs on the patio. All well behaved. Outside is a lovely courtyard - adorable romantic and warmed with heaters. The service seemed a bit off tonight. The manager was actively helping deliver - so that's nice. Pups are allowed inside even. I came for a drink before going down to the beach to watch the sunset. I'm very impressed with the lounge! Definitely recommend - for a romantic evening or an evening worth your pup! Pricey Also, there is live lounge calming music. read more

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I love the Doris Day chicken salad but note that is only serviced during lunch. The fries are fried to perfection with garlic!

After all the years coming to Carmel, Terry's Lounge at the Cypress Inn is still our favorite place to hang out for a night cap, listen to some music, chat with people who work (or sit) at the bar or just watch some old Doris Day movie clips over a glass of wine (or two) During our most recent Carmel visit we stopped by Terry's every night. Drinks are wonderful. If you feel like having a bite they have a great bar menu (with the best burger in town). They also have a regular menu as well as lovely table seating service inside & outside, we just prefer the bar. Employees are always joyful & pleasure to talk to. Special mentions from our last visit go to Dalal & Carlos. read more

We stopped in for happy hour in the bar (not available on the patio). The fish taco $14 was fairly large, in a flour tortilla with deep fried cod bits, rather overcooked but it was ok. The crab cakes were ok, $22, nothing served with them, just two rather small & flat cakes, super crispy. Would not order either again. Service was good. read more

Although this wasn't my first trip to the Cypress Inn, it was my first visit to the restaurant. What a cute little place! The food was great. I ordered the Crab Benedict and it was delicious. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but I do recommend the outdoor seating as it's located in a little terrace style patio. On Sundays, they have a little folk-jazz band from 11-2 that was really nice. I definitely recommend this place, especially if you're a Doris fan like me! read more

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The food is solid, the burger had a thick patty, and the fries were good. The only thing is that there is not alot of dinner options, but there seems to be alot of options when it comes to lunch and breakfast. When it came to the dessert, it was pretty good. read more

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We descended out of the hills of Carmel where we finally found parking and settled on Terry's Lounge for two traveling vegetarians and their hungry host. The menu checked all the boxes. Blinded by the high art and higher sticker prices at the shops downtown, we stumbled through the patio entrance to try and find someone to seat us. Suddenly we were in a hotel lobby as several servers grabbed menus and avoided eye contact. Dogs on leashes walked in with their owners. We learned about the Doris Day connection while exploring inside the bar and hotel lobby. Once seated on the patio, we asked to be moved to a more comfortable table with shade. They easily accommodated us after checking with Doris, I assumed. We then met Coco, our server, who earned the 5 stars for this review. We had the greatest service and she made stellar menu recommendations. The sand dab plate and cocktail I had was a smash. Prices seemed to be fair for downtown Carmel. The Vegetarians were as excited as can be with just quinoa and salad. I'll definitely return to Terry's Lounge. I need to find out the name of the cocktail--something with a smoky mezcal and pineapple. Also curious to find out why it's not called Doris', or even better, The Day Lounge? Willing to try other drinks and offerings, and see what else Coco recommends. Que sera, until then. read more

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