I do really appreciate Treehouse is dog-friendly and they were kind to provide a water bowl for my pup. The patio ambiance is very nice, but other than that, the food was so basic and mediocre with not a lot of taste. I don't understand why this cafe is on so many vegetarian guides when the veggie options are actually kind of limited (hummus, lentil soup, etc.) and not very good. I don't understand the hype. Seems like other restaurants in Carmel have way more interesting and tasty vegetarian options. read more

Sat on the deck for a late lunch and some wine. We had the roasted garlic as an appetizer, and I also had the clam chowder and salad. Absolutely everything was delicious and with so much intention. My friend had the gnocchi and it was delicious as well. I would love to come back for dinner and try the Paella. This little place is so cool, I loved the atmosphere. The staff were so attentive and kind. read more

This is still one of our favorite places to eat in Carmel, but tonight, the service was s-l-o-w. They were doing their best, but they were really slammed. Our food was delicious as usual, but we had to wait a long time for dessert and for the check. The server took the dessert off the bill, which we appreciated. They allow dogs on the patio, as do many restaurants that have outdoor spaces. But the patio seating is so tight that the dog from the next table was almost in my lap. (I do like animals but I also like a bit of elbow room). So next time, I would not choose a busy Saturday evening. Still a good spot. read more

Tree House Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

I was very pleasantly surprised! My wife and I were in the area for the Monterey Jazz Festival and made plans to meet a friend for lunch. The place we originally intended to go to did not open in time for us to go there, so he suggested this spot. Aptly named... when you go up the stairs and sit in the patio, you do kind of feel like you're in a treehouse. Kitchen has Mediterranean leadings, which are always great with us. My wife had a gyro salad that she thought was fantastic. Our friend had the clam chowder, which must've been good because it was one of those "bowl tilting" moments. :) I don't know why, but for some reason, the Thai red curry caught my eye, and I had that, with chicken. It was one of the best curries I've ever had, including the time I have spent teaching and performing in Thailand. Not what I was expecting here, but a very pleasant surprise. We will absolutely be back next time we're in the area. read more

Service, food, vibes, atmosphere were all immaculate! I got the yellow curry with chicken and it was incredible! My fiancé got the salmon and subbed the spinach for veggies and he loved it! This is also a DOG friendly restaurant which I LOVE! They also have a little dog menu so cute! The decor in there is also very cute! We sat in their rooftop patio (gorgeous!) - they had an extensive wine menu but I didn't get any alcohol this go but it looked nice! DEFINITELY would recommend this place! read more

Tree House Cafe - Decor - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

Fairly pricey but we enjoyed our experience, tried the burgers and they were great. Wine was a nice full glass, they didn't skimp on the portion. Indoor seating was nicely designed but wish we could've snagged a patio seat, we were too hungry to wait for the table out there though. read more

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My gf and I came here on a cold and rainy day. This was our first time at Carmel, and we are walking around looking for a good place to eat. We climbed up these little stairs and found this place. When we got in, we were greeted by the workers and were seated very quickly. I ordered the seafood pasta, my GF ordered a vegetable pasta and we shared the roasted garlic appetizer. Everything was pretty tasty. My GF really loved the roasted garlic; we could've had just a full plate of garlic and we would've been fine. She did say that her pasta was a little oily but her plate was still clean at the end of the day. I thought my pasta was delicious. Nothing was overcooked, and there was no skimping out on the seafood. The place is a lot bigger than we thought. There is a very small outside area and a dining area to the right of the restaurant when you first walk in. We were seated on their left side of the restaurant. We gave this place four stars because the staff was super friendly and the place was clean. I recommend this spot for couples who'd want a quiet place to enjoy a great meal! read more

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I generally found the service there to just ok. Slow and rushed and forgot some things. The food was ok. Even more bothersome was that a man at the front was just rude and ignored us for a long time. Even after I smiled and said hello, he was rude. I wouldn't go back. read more

Cute restaurant but very overpriced for the quality of their food. Perhaps they cater to tourists so all of the food we ordered was quite bland, we had 2 different pasta dishes at our table, 2 falafel wraps, and a lamb kabob dish - we all seasoned the food with salt, pepper, chili flakes and hot sauce to make it flavorful. They also added a 20% gratuity to the bill - typically it's added for 6 or more in a party and we were a total of 5. Quite disappointing. read more

Crowded, very crowded for a party of 4. Food was average, nothing special. You have to squeeze through other tables to sit read more

We came here for a little snack in between lunch and dinner. We ordered the hummus as well as the garlic appetizer. It was good but not great. The hummus was chalky? Maybe they werent the best things to order to represent the cuisine of the resturant but we were definitely hoping for better. The servers were very attentive and kind. The devor and ambiance of the restaurant were nice as well! Id like to give it another chance on my next visit! read more

Mediocre food the worst service I ever had the waiter ignore me and serve the table next to us, and then made all kinds of excuses that our order was longer to cook when he had not even taken the order. The worst thing the manager came over and tried to excuse him and started making racial remarks about the table next to us. read more

Off the hook!! This restaurant makes you want to move here and go there every night to enjoy the unique variety of offerings! The red Thai curry was out of this world! I had the lamb kebab and it was cooked perfectly! The Sapphron rice, the Greek salad Taziki flavors mingled to a pinnacle of perfection! A hefty generous, pour on the wines and Port made for one of the best meals I've gladly paid for in a long time! The service was kind, quick, attentive, friendly, and professional, something that these days seem quite rare. The outdoor seating was enjoyable for a beautiful evening with our two poodles. We ordered them two hamburgers from the doggy menu, which were served in dog dishes, hot, broken up into chunks, and smelling amazing! The serving size was well worth the price. This place is so amazing. Thank you so much! read more

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Outdoor seating area was cute. Service and food were ok. My husband got the Lentil Soup and Gyro appetizer. He enjoyed both. I got the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. It did not have much flavor but did come with a decent amount of chicken. I had read somewhere that bread and oil was served...not sure if this was by request only but we did not receive or have it offered. Overall, it was ok but nothing standout that would have us return if visiting the area again. read more

The customer service here was so unbelievably rude and unprofessional that I feel obligated to warn others. I saw the sign stating reservations were required, so I went online and made one for what I believed was that evening. When I arrived, the man at the counter told me my reservation was actually for the following day. I immediately apologized for the mistake, but instead of showing even basic courtesy, he was extremely rude, dismissive, and made me feel like I was an inconvenience for simply misunderstanding a date. What happened next was even more frustrating. Within minutes of leaving, I received an email at 6:18 PM stating that my reservation for the following day had been canceled -- a reservation I never asked to cancel. They just decided for me. Then at 6:23 PM, the restaurant called asking if I wanted to keep or cancel the reservation. Why would you cancel someone's reservation first and ask questions later? It shows a complete lack of organization and respect for customers. And honestly, why would I even want to call back and go through the trouble of having the restaurant fix or remake a reservation for the following day or time, when I had already taken the time to do that myself in the first place? It felt like I was expected to jump through hoops just to maybe be allowed to dine there. As a person of color, the message I received was loud and clear: I was not welcome. Whether intentional or not, the tone, the treatment, and the assumptions made on my behalf created an incredibly uncomfortable and alienating experience. The entire interaction came off as pretentious, snobby, and unwelcoming. Mistakes happen -- and I owned mine and apologized -- but the way I was treated was completely unnecessary and frankly unacceptable. There are plenty of restaurants that require reservations and still manage to treat people with basic kindness and respect. This place clearly thinks very highly of itself, but the customer service does not match the attitude. Not worth the inhumane treatment. read more

Tree House Cafe - Reservation canceled by restaurant without my request - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

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Quaint and cozy. Food and service was awesome!!!!! Menu offered a wide range of choices and everything was delicious. Brought a complimentary dessert. read more

Enjoyed a birthday brunch here with my family and our dog on the patio. We came on a Saturday around noon and waited for about 20 minutes prior to being seated. Service was attentive and provided us waters right away, even for our dog. We ordered the chicken pesto sandwich, lentil vegetable soup, smashed burger, gyro sandwich, the treehouse burger, and a patty for our dog. The area was very cute filled with greenery and lights with a little water feature entering the patio. Our food was brought out in a timely manner, the wait wasn't too long. We each took a bite of our meals and genuinely enjoyed them all! Throughout our time there, our waters were continuously filled, and we were checked on to make sure everything was okay. The only challenge was seating on the patio was extremely tight and depending on the day, the sun can be straight on your face. read more

We will not mince words, Treehouse Cafe was an incredibly disappointing meal that sticks out like a sore thumb against the restaurant's nice setting and decent service. We went for a family dinner in the private room and were seated, ordering pretty quickly as well. They did accommodate our dog but repeatedly forgot to bring him water even though we asked three separate times. The private room was pretty, an old wood room lined with wine bottles, almost like you're in a cellar. By all accounts, it felt like we were headed towards having a decent meal, here's where it went wrong... We ordered the honey and cheese appetizer, osso buco, and their special, which was a ribeye. Let's start with the honey and cheese: it really is just bruschetta with honey and some goat cheese. It was good, nothing to write home about but a decent starter for things to come. Where it all fell off were the entrees. The osso buco was, to put it lightly, not good. It isn't supposed to be the most aesthetically pleasing dish but this looked like a bunch of slop with a lamb shank thrown on top. The mashed potatoes and veggies it came with were good but you don't order this for the veggies. The lamb shank, the best part of the meal, was incredibly gamey, even by lamb standards. Believe us when we say we can stand gamey meat but this was very gamey, just not enjoyable. It was cooked decent even though the flavor was not good. What wasn't cooked decent however was the ribeye. We requested the ribeye at a medium, we got something maybe 10 seconds away from being well done. The meat was tough, not easy to chew. The flavor was all held on the crust which made it wildy unenjoyable to eat past the initial taste you got. Again, the mashed potatoes were good but we didn't order a bowl of mashed. We didn't finish the steak, only ate about a quarter of it. The staff did knock off some of the price of the steak and gave us a bunch of free baklava, which was also way too sweet. Maybe we just had a bad day, or maybe this place is not a meat place. Either way, we were incredibly disappointed by our food, which is unfortunate because others at our table liked theirs, specifically the paella, which again makes me wonder if we should've gone down the seafood route. Regardless, we don't foresee a world where we come back here for dinner should we be in the area again. This place seems good enough that we don't want to say not to go, but based on our experience, we just wouldn't again. read more

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Food is on the pricier side. Portion sizes were decent. Chicken pesto pasta came with tender chicken. Seafood pasta was fresh. The salmon had a nice crust with sauce that paired well. Clam chowder was hearty. Dog friendly! Server was attentive. read more

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Beautiful setting and everything on the menu is well executed! Surprisingly they pull off very good Italian AND Mediterranean food and their Thai curry is so great. I enjoy the salads especially as their produce is really fresh, but today I was wanting something heartier. The lamb for their gyro is thicker than spit roasted carved lamb, but it is so tender and juicy with wonderful char in the exterior. The french fries are perfect, not to greasy and cut by hand to a perfect thickness. Iced tea game is strong ( 2 refills for me) and service both indoors and outdoor on the patio is fantastic. Clientele is a good mix of locals and tourists. Out of town guests tend to love it. Tree House is reasonably priced for downtown Carmel! read more

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We sat outside on the patio on a warm night. The service was great, food even better! We'll be back! read more

Tree House Cafe - Eggplant Pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

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We happened to be in the area and saw this has a rooftop so decided to check this place out and we were glad we did. We got here around 2:30 pm and did not have to wait. Place is very cute with indoor or outdoors seating and has kids menu. We chose to sit outside on the little rooftop and it was pretty cute with the set up. Service was great, servers checked in a few times which was really good. The kids ordered Alfredo pasta and grilled cheese and enjoyed it. We got a bowl of clam chowder to share and the clam chowder was tasty and not salty, how we like it. I ordered the seafood cioppino and my husband got the seafood pasta. The seafood pasta was a little on the salty side for us. The cioppino was more on the soupy side as compared to how I prefer- a little more thicker. I also felt there wasn't a lot of crabs in it but plenty of fish, shrimps, mussels and clams. The portion size here was okay, not as big of serving compared to other places we enjoy. They gave my husband a slice of cheesecake for his birthday and that was tasty. We will be back to try other dishes next time we are in town. read more

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Cute ambience. However, food quality is lacking (especially for the price). $49 for their braised rib special. Braised ribs were overly fatty, thick bands of gristle. Not tender and couldn't be cut with a knife. Staff failed to address the issue even though it was brought to their attention. read more

Tree House Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

We come to Carmel twice a year and make reservations for dinner here every time. The food is absolutely amazing. Alejo was our server tonight. He was outstanding. Very friendly and personable and great service. I usually get the sea bass but decided to branch out and try the yellow thai curry with prawns. BOY I am glad I tried something new . I still love the sea bass but this curry is perfectly spiced and sooooo yummy. My mom got her usually sea bass which she really enjoyed. We had appetizer of garlic fries and gyro. The fries were perfectly fried and gyro meat has best flavor.this place does not disappoint. I highly recommend trying. read more

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Ribeye was 5 stars. One of the best cuts and prepared I've ever had in a restaurant. Thick, perfectly tender, perfect medium rare, great flavor. Might feel weird paying $75 for a ribeye in a restaurant ambiance such as this one (ambiance is fine, just not where you'd expect a steak that price. And the rest of their menu is not priced like that). But that said, I've paid more for steak at fancier restaurant and this far surpassed those. I feel like ribeye is such a trap menu item, but this place is worth going to if you love steak just to get the rib eye (it was on their specials menu). The rest of the food was very good. Service was nice, super attentive. Everyone else's table the food looked great. I want to come back again, and I definitely recommend. read more

What a beautiful place. Staff are friendly, the food and service were amazing, and I loved how peaceful it was there. 10/10 would recommend.

The service here was great & the Paella amazing!! The owner greeted us and checked on us throughout the night, even brought us some panna cotta with pistachio topping to try. We sat outside to enjoy the coastal air, but it was still warm enough with the heaters. It had a cozy environment where i felt comfortable showing up in my sweatshirt and sneakers! We will definitely be back to try the steak and for more clam chowder! read more

Tree House Cafe - Outside table - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

Super cute place with great food!! Outdoor seating is amazing!! They have outside heaters if it's cold. Great servers and hostess. So friendly. We had baba ghanoush for an appetizer and it was very very good! Decided to try the lasagna for my meal. So glad I did!! It was amazing!! Great flavor and a good portion!! Lasagna and a glass of wine! Perfection!!! read more

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service, atmosphere, crowded up on top. took forever to even get the check, didn't bother to give us an umbrella even though others had and even so the waiter brought out an umbrella for a white couple when my girlfriend and i didn't get anything. seemed that we were the only POCS up there. there was a bug in her water and the waiter looked as if he wanted her to still drink it. waited 30 minutes to even get the CHECK. had to go down myself and pay up front cause it was taking so long. $46 for two sandwiches is insane work and the chicken pesto sandwich was way too dry. caused blisters in my girlfriends mouth from how dry the bread was. read more

Not very Italian at all. Good food. ONE restroom ... ONE! Always a line. Definitely a bummer

This is such a cute little restaurant. We enjoyed our lunch on the patio. We ordered calamari which is not the typical deep fried round squids but this is more of a breaded squid steak. My friend had a lentil soup that she enjoyed. We also ordered a baba ghanouj which had a slight bitter after taste for me. I was not a fan of this dish and would not reorder this again. We immensely enjoyed the Oso Buco, lamb shank braised in red wine, mashed potatoes and veggies. This dish was very filling and quite delicious! Patio was sunny and chill. It was lovely! read more

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The food was great! I had the gyro and it's a lot of food! The patio really feels up in the tree. It's beautiful and casual

Lovely place. Great ambience. Food is great. Service was also soo good. Very nice aesthetic place for a date

Tree House Cafe in Carmel-by-the-Sea is such a cozy, charming spot. The food is fresh and flavorful, the coffee is excellent, and the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming--perfect for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Friendly service and a great location make it a must-stop when visiting Carmel. Would absolutely come back! read more

Tree House Cafe - Calamari - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

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Great little place in Carmel! Dog friendly which was awesome. My wife and I shared the Dolmas, Clam Chowder, and Treehouse Burger. Dolmas, speechless, wow Skip the chowder, in my opinion. Less of a chowder, more of a soup. Treehouse Burger so tasty. Their take on a smash burger... must try Service was quick and friendly. Attentive as well! Will be back! read more

Tree house cafe was a great find for a dinner spot to celebrate my brother's birthday! We came in on a Sunday around 7pm without a reservation and they were able to seat us after 10 minutes. To ensure you get a table, I would recommend getting a reservation to be safe since the place did fill up pretty fast. They have a mix of indoor and outdoor seating here and a small bar inside as well. They start you with some bread (which was very good) and for our table we ordered the Chicken Kebab plate, yellow chicken curry, and Chicken Alfredo. The food was all around delicious. I enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir with my dinner and we loved how cozy the restaurant felt. Our server was attentive and often came back to check on us and refill our waters. Only good things to say about Tree House cafe! I would return again. read more

Tree House Cafe - Chicken Kebabs plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

Food was good and ready promptly. We were fortunate to sit outside. Restaurant seemed very popular and expect a waiting list time. Although you might need to call ahead for time waiting approximately. I ordered the yellow shrimp curry and it comes with rice. A suggestion for the restaurant is to allow more people to eat is to minimize the bar section due to no one using it during the daytime. Perhaps make the inside bar area into a seating area for a party of two or 3. read more

We visited the Tree House Cafe last month and it was great! We were a group of 6 so we were unfortunately unable to sit outside as there was already another large group. Since it's a smaller patio, they were not able to accommodate another large party at that time which was understandable as we did not call ahead and did not want to wait. The menu had a lot of great sounding options and specials so it was hard to choose what to order. I ordered the chicken kebab plate which I should have split with my husband as we had a long drive ahead of us and could not take leftovers and it came out as a huge portion! My young boys each ordered the alfredo pasta which they enjoyed. Each employee was very accommodating and very welcoming. They even brought us baklava on the house for dessert! I highly recommend! read more

I have made it a point to come here every year for my birthday since I am new to the area. GREAT location and atmosphere where you feel like you are dining on top of a tree (hence the name "Treehouse"). The outdoor deck is warm and well lit which gives a friendly and romantic vibe right from the start! And the staff were all smiles when they led us to the table and took our orders. We were treated like family even though we just showed up and did not have a reservation. And let us talk about how DELICIOUS the food is! Great wine selection and appetizers/main course dishes that not only have a flavourful taste but would also look just as lovely hanging in the Louvre! The chefs go out of their way to make even the smallest garnish adorning your plate to look like fine art. Alex, the GM, came over to us and introduced himself at the end of the night which was very charming! We both had a nice conversation with him too which was a great way to end the evening. If you are in the area, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this hidden gem! - Neil read more

Tree House Cafe - Fun date night - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

Been coming to Tree House Cafe for a few years now when I'm in town for a work event. I have always really enjoyed the ambiance, food and service. Went back today for a salad and decided on the Mediterranean salad with salmon, it was amazing! Perfectly cooked salmon and fresh crisp romaine with lots of feta and olives. Received a on the house baklava sample which was not just beautifully presented by was delicious. I'm a sucker for baklava. Would definitely recommend and come back again and again. read more

Tree House Cafe - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Carmel, California

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