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Woodys at Del Mesa

4.6 (41 reviews)
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Dexter F.

I was headed into Carmel for an afternoon performance at the Forest Theater and turned around to go to Woody's at Del Mesa after missing the turn off via Carmel Valley Road. The restaurant is located inside a private condominium complex. Just roll up to the guard booth and let them know you are going to Woody's. They will give you a 4-hour parking pass. Spacious main dining room, bar area and outdoor patio. It has great atmosphere and decoration to match the season. I was seated in the main dining room with a view of the condominiums and the valley. I was promptly served water and asked if I would like a cocktail (it's like brunch). I ordered a Kir Royale for starters and followed up with a McIntyre Merlot to pair with my entree. I ordered Woody's Ranch Burger (bacon strips and all the trimmings) and a choice of fries (or salad). The burger was huge, and I was satisfied for the rest of the day. The lunch and dinner prices are similar. The service was great. The Del Mesa community is friendly. Also, I got to see an Open House on this visit as well. Darn, it is a 55 and older community.

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Deana M.

We had heard good things about this restaurant and decided to try it out. My husband started with a glass of the Daou Cabernet Sauvignon and I had the Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc. My husband ordered the Steak Frites and I had the Salmon. Our dinners were excellent. We finished with a half baked chocolate chip cookie accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream. It was so good!! Our server did a great job and was very attentive.

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Roxy L.

This place is nice! Feels like you are with family. Good food. The waitress was very helpful and make us feel welcome and he made a huge difference in our visit. He also speak Spanish, my friend really appreciate!! Good place to go !!

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Deary L.

Omg what a delight! Personal disclosure, I wanted to go to this retirement community Del Mesa in Carmel for 30 years. It's a gated community up a very long hill, and when Woodys opened, I knew it was a place I had to see. The restaurant is very old world, upscale, elegant yet we felt very much at home. A sheer delight that the menu is the same as Woody's at the airport, which is phenomenal. I had the Cobb salad, which was enough for four people. Seriously my guest had their famous.BLAT bacon, lettuce, and tomato with a side salad. We also ordered onion rings because we have to order onion rings. They've got a great wine list. Natalie was our server she was super turns out she had come from the airport Woody's I actually found a typo on one of the menus for the wine, which Henry, the maître d' Natalie and myself had a good chuckle over, Chef Tim Ward delivered our meal. I was happy to congratulate him and I highly recommend going to Woody's. If if you've got a special occasion, I'll bet dinner there is something else and the prices are very reasonable We opted for the New York cheesecake, which was so rich the crust was like a cookie. It was so delicious. I also had a glass of the Chesbro Albarino. A huge thumbs up.

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I've been here several times and each time the food has been great. The staff is always friendly and attentive.

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Really lovely space. Food was great, staff even better. We had steak/frites. It was perfection.

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The food is incredible and there is a lot to choose from. Our favorite was the steak bites. The service is really good. Highly recommend.

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More like a dining room in a retirement home, which is pretty close. Food mediocre. Service ok but not first class.

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Tim is amazing and his food is so spot delicious omg..and you get alot of food on your plate..

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Came here to visit an old friend and decided to eat here at Woodys. Best idea ever! Great good, service, and ambiance. 10/10

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