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    The Caledonian

    3.8 (33 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    High prices, lousy service.
    G R.

    I eagerly watched the Kimpton Hotel be built near a church I attend. A welcome boost to downtown PG. My dad and I went for Sunday brunch and a gracious hostess sat us. The place was busy and having worked in Carmel restaurants growing up I know how hard the work is. Five minutes went by. Then ten. No coffee. No "I'll be right with you" from a server. At fifteen minutes we walked out and went to the Victorian Corner a block away for a tasty brunch well served. The website states "At The Caledonian locals and guests alike gather in our convivial dining room." This one local won't be back. PG has many other options with more reasonable prices and better service.

    Oysters
    Lucia L.

    I was lucky enough to be staying in the newly opened Kimpton, and even luckier to snag a walk-in dinner on a busy Friday night! Despite being newly opened as well, this spot is already bustling - with a 45 minute to 1 hour wait for walk-in's like me. We ended up ordering some cocktails at the bar and sitting outside in the courtyard, where there's plenty of couches, tables and fire pits to wait by. The Caledonian offers a menu of elevated, American cuisine crafted from fresh, local ingredients by a bustling open-concept kitchen where you can watch the chefs (if you're lucky to get a table nearby). My favorite items were the whole fish branzino (although I wish they took out all the bones), the Hokkaido scallops, and their sticky toffee pudding (which we literally came back the next night for). Every dish was well-thought out and cooked to culinary precision, with the exception of the yellowtail crudo, which arrived warm and not very fresh. Overall, I was very impressed with this beautiful, new spot, and I highly recommend stopping by if you're looking to celebrate a special occasion or have a memorable date!

    Mirador martini service and carmelized onion dip
    April L.

    Visited shortly after they opened with a couple of friends for happy hour. The food and drinks were yummy! Service was a bit wonky but that's to be expected for a new place. Music was overly loud for the setting but I appreciate the live music. Perhaps a different location or set up for the band would work better. I'll give it a little more time and will be excited to return and see how things have evolved! Love that we have this new classy spot in town.

    Eggs Mirador Benedict and breakfast essentials
    M W.

    Our server was quick to greet us and super friendly. Both our eggs benedict and breakfast essentials were great!

    Bar
    Jonathan M.

    The Caledonian at Mirador is aiming squarely at the top of the local market--and in some ways it gets there--but a few early warning signs keep it from sticking the landing. We visited during happy hour and sat at a table in the bar area. The room was comfortably humming: good energy, attractive space, the kind of ambiance that makes you want to settle in for a drink. That part works. The problem is execution. They've only been open a few weeks, and it shows in the service. Server orchestration felt clumsy--not disastrous, but not dialed. The kind of thing you forgive early on, but only briefly. The oysters were fresh and well-shucked, clean and cold--but oddly missing a spoon for the mignonette. A small detail, yet at this price point it matters. The Hokkaido scallops were genuinely good: fresh, nicely handled, finished with a bright citrus oil that respected the product rather than burying it. That dish suggested the kitchen can do things right. Then there was the baked pretzel. At $21, it was a stale, undersized abomination--clearly old, paired with a cheese sauce that was just as bad. It didn't feel like a miss so much as a red flag. Sysco-adjacent execution at a luxury price is not a great look, and it raises questions about consistency elsewhere on the menu. Cocktails, however, are a strength. The bar is above average for the area, and I'd happily return just for drinks. The Vesper martini was solid and confident--exactly what you want in this setting. The tension here is value. The Caledonian is priced to be top-of-market, but for the same money you can eat better locally--just without the ambiance. If they tighten service and fix the basics, this could become a reliable coastal bar-and-bites destination. Until then, it's a place I'd recommend for cocktails and atmosphere, with caution around the food. Strong room. Good energy. Drinks worth ordering. But at these prices, the pretzel shouldn't be a warning label. I'll head back for dinner and give it another go and another review.

    Roasted Chicken
    Merina V.

    We recently visited and overall had an enjoyable experience. The chicken was good, the salmon was well prepared, and the chips and dip were a great start to the meal. The wine selection was lovely, and the ambiance is beautiful. The sticky toffee pudding was the standout of the night and absolutely worth ordering. The reason for the 3 stars comes down to how an issue with one entrée was handled. One person in our party ordered the pork chop, and when it arrived, it was noticeably pink in the center. We brought it to the server's attention, and he acknowledged that he could see what we were referring to and offered to have it remade. However, by that point, the guest had lost their appetite and was understandably concerned about the dish being undercooked, so it was taken back. What was disappointing was what happened afterward. When the check arrived, the pork chop was still fully included. We were told it would not be removed because the chef believed it was cooked properly. This led to an uncomfortable back-and-forth discussion with the sever. From our perspective, we were worried about the possibility of getting sick from undercooked pork, while at the same time having to debate whether it should be taken off the bill. While half the charge was eventually removed, it felt inappropriate given that the dish was taken away and the concern had been acknowledged. Additionally, the steak we ordered was good quality, though for a $50+ entrée, the amount of sauce felt excessive almost like a dressed-up A1. At that price point, the steak should stand on its own. This is a newer restaurant, and we truly hope they continue refining both their food execution and how situations like this are handled.

    Brittney and Jackie We just love this new place Everyone is so so nice Jackie greeted us and put us at the most beautiful table Brittney was our server So detailed So accommodating The best server are the ones that know what you wanted before you have to ask The food was even better then last time A must to try

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    Lovely ambience, warm and professional service from Connor, truly memorable cuisine. highly recommend.

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