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Toro

4.0 (540 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Ladies and gentlemen, introducing $15 Philly roll, featuring hard grains of rice and poorly packed... And a long wait
Bryan Y.

Came here for dinner and ordered the $125 moriawase, which was described as featuring "premium fish."(with belly and toro) Unfortunately, the fish quality did not match that description. Most of the selections were fairly standard, and the only item that truly stood out was the beef. We weren't really full afterwards, so we ordered a Philly roll ($15), which is typically a $8-10 item elsewhere. Some of the rice was actually hard, which is something I've never experienced at a sushi restaurant before and is unacceptable at this price point. It's clear you're paying mostly for location and atmosphere. The bayfront setting is nice, and many diners seem willing to eat outside even in drizzle, but if you're looking for sushi quality that matches the pricing, this place is very overpriced and overrated. Might be fine for vibes, but not for serious sushi.

Bill
Krissy R.

Service was great. Our server Kristen was very friendly and accommodating to our dog. Food quality was missing. The rolls were decent but came in small portions. Geisha- cucumber was refreshing Carmel-too much sauce, didn't get to taste the spicy tuna My partner who loves sushi ordered a poke bowl and that was one of the worst bowls ever she had. The fish wasn't fresh at all, it tasted like it came from a freezer and thawed. The rice was cooked well and the bowl ended up looking mushy. We don't mind paying for high quality sushi but this wasn't it. The price is above average but failed to deliver.

Beef and Beef specialty roll and Chefs  special
Rosie P.

The sushi was amazing and fresh. We had the Chefs Special and it did not disappoint. We also had the specialty roll Beef and reef, it was sooooo gooood!!!

Laila K.

I've been to this spot a few times and it's quite a hit! Great selection of delicious Japanese food and often with a modern twist. The sashimi is my favorite and is extremely tasty. The tempura had a good vegetable variety and I enjoyed the dipping sauce it came with. The crispy rice with salmon was a lot more intricate than I was expecting and took the enjoyment out of it for me unfortunately. The servers are great - knowledgeable, friendly, and so attentive! There's indoor seating or a nice upstairs outdoor patio for larger groups. Will be back next time I'm in the area :)

NIGIRI SUSHI 8 PC
Mary N.

The place was cute and service was good. The food itself was subpar. 8 piece Nigiri combo was bland and some of the fish was dry. Definitely did not taste fresh or high quality. Tasted like grocery store pre made sushi at best. I was quite surprised given that the place had an overall 4 star Yelp rating.

Miso soup
Lizz P.

Great patio, great service, great food! Checked all the boxes. Heaters on the patio felt great, even on an otherwise cool day

Saki and Sapporo...
Suzanne S.

Cute sushi place in the heart of Carmel By The Sea. We stored by since my husband was craving sushi- good choice for us because the sushi was fresh and delicious. I can't remember the names of the sushi that we had- probably had too much sale at that time,lol but overall, good food and service. Not too pretentious or over the top. I would eat here again

Outdoor seating pets allowed.  Yay
Tina N.

First time visiting here and decided to try it for our 16th wedding anniversary. Carmel was where I wanted to "locally" go (it was about an hour drive). I was craving for sushi and unfortunately against all the good sounding reviews, this place did not fulfill my itch. Appetizer: 1. shishito peppers and calamari (The dipping sauce didn't hit. It was a little muted. Decent but nothing memorable. ) 2. Hampshire Carpaccio (The presentation did not allow for each piece of Hamachi to stand alone and perform. I didn't like the rose petal layout.) Drinks: Shi: this had egg white and blackberry among a few other ingredients. (They had me at egg white. ) It was a pretty drink. Meal: Nigiri Sushi - standard. Nothing exciting. Our server was attentive and sweet. We had a good day in Carmel *my first time visiting*. (I did appreciate they had outside seating and allowed pets. )

Lily N.

I came here for lunch with friends, and we decided to sit outside since the server told us it would be an hour wait for indoor seating. That was totally fine with us because the weather was nice. Unfortunately, the service really missed the mark. It took a while for our server to greet us and bring water, and when we finally got it, one of the glasses had a piece of hair in it. We couldn't even let her know right away because she didn't come back to check on us, we had to flag down a different server to get a clean glass. Then, when our food finally came out, one of the dishes, the Sake Braised Short Ribs was missing the mashed potatoes, which it normally comes with. The server casually mentioned there weren't any mashed potatoes after bringing the plate out, instead of giving us a heads-up so we could choose something else. My boyfriend was especially disappointed since he was really looking forward to them. Overall, our server seemed uninterested and like she didn't want to be there at all. The service was honestly pretty bad, and it really affected our experience. I don't think I'll be coming back.

Avocado roll, tofu skin, veggies hand roll
Jasmine E.

Visited Toro in Carmel with a group of friends during our weekend getaway--and even though I'm not typically a seafood fan, this spot totally won me over! I stuck to their non-seafood dishes, and wow--every bite was full of flavor and beautifully presented. Seriously impressive. I couldn't resist trying a tiny piece of their fried salmon roll ( not sure what it had but it had spicy mayo and tempura inside) after hearing all the buzz--one bite, and I was convinced. The salmon was high-grade, fresh, and perfectly cooked. I never thought I'd say this, but I might officially be a sushi lover now! The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and attentive--without being over the top. I left full, happy, and already planning my return visit. Would definitely recommend - whether you're a seafood skeptic like me or a sushi aficionado, you'll leave satisfied. I know I'll be back next time I'm in town! They have teriyaki chicken bowl options too! I def will try next time!!

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Michael S.

Toro was "omg." Uni was "woaaaaah." Every single bite at this gem was "supercalifragil..." well, you get it. In 2 words - Simply AMAZING! Felt as if we were eating at a Michelin recognized restaurant, like a Bib Gourmand! Parking is typically at Carmel downtown - find whatever spot nearby is available and walk from there. This restaurant was surprisingly right next to Carmel's Secret Garden that we couldn't find! How lucky is that?! Hidden gem for sure. Ample seating both inside and outside with heaters to keep you warm (gets cold and windy at Carmel by the Sea, as I'm sure you're aware), excellent service and friendly staff, ambience perfect for all occasions, and savory bites from start to finish! We had the Sashimi Moriawase, Toro nigiri, Uni nigiri, and Hawaiian Pokémon Bowl with salmon (for our 2 girls - well more than enough to split between a 3 and 4 or old). Toro and Uni? Prestige quality and Bib Gourmand worthy! My wife and I split the Sashimi Moriawase - was such a delicacy of top quality fish variety that we were practically in sushi heaven! It comes with 2 bowls of sushi rice and 2 miso soups so don't fret about that. Highly recommended to stop by this gem and will absolutely be a pit stop every time we visit Carmel by the Sea!

Spider Roll, SEARED SALMON ROLL, spicy tuna roll
Lauren L.

Get your reservation!!!! They get extremely busy even if it doesn't feel like it. We had a reservation and still had to wait outside for 20 mins, when there were open seats throughout so most likely was a staffing but we still came during the lunch rush, so it is what it is. I don't think service was amazing, again maybe because there is understaffing. They were polite and friendly, but we didn't have sauce plates and thought maybe they don't have them here. So we went through a whole meal with our soy sauce all over our plates which is fine, but when another couple sat down next to us, before they even ordered someone noticed and gave them the sauce bowls. Rolls were great, but definitely feel like you can get the same quality elsewhere for a fraction of the cost. Also got the edemamme and agedashi tofu (definitely get some appetizers).

Dynamite
Anthony N.

My brothers and i came here after going to the aquarium, its a little messed up but tasted so good. The dynamite roll had a lot of sauce and blended into the spicy tuna the greasiness tasted so good to me. I didnt eat the hamachi but my siblings thought it tasted ok. The salmon seared roll is my favorite, it has a really strong balance and it was so good.

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Ask the Community - Toro

Is this restaurant dog friendly on the outside patio?

Yes! Brought my pup. They're very dog friendly, brought him water, and have a dog menu. Simple, just rice and chicken, but much appreciated

Any vegan gluten free options?

Yes! We are happy to make custom vegan or vegetarian rolls from the sushi bar. Other vegetarian items include: edamame & vegetable gyoza, edamame, house salad, sunomono, seaweed salad, futomaki roll.

Is this restaurant kid/baby friendly for dinner?

Absolutely! (:

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