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- KKentSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGrasing’s is a gem. This was our first time eating here and we will come back anytime we are in Carmel. The dining room is a beautiful, comfortable, quiet space. The service fun, attentive and professional and the food extremely good. The wine list is extensive and well chosen with a nice selection of half bottles. There was also an excellent selection of wine by the glass. We enjoyed our time here so much that we decided to move to the bar after dinner for a night cap and the bartender made that a fun way to end our evening. Give Grasing’s a try. You won’t be disappointed.More infoGrasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel•4.7
- DDonVIPDallas - Fort Worth •136 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoCountry French setting creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Wait staff was attentive and efficient. Menu choices were limited. Loved the roasted corn chowder and crab bisque. The dijon lemon chicken was tasty with the cream sauce, but would have been better using a chicken breast instead of a leg and partial thigh. That would have made it easier to eat and cut with a knife. Toasted bread was served with a delicious pesto sauce on the side. Very nice place for a gathering with friends.More infoPortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel•4.5
- KKevinCalifornia Central Coast •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat experience.Food and service was outstanding as well as the entertainment and lively atmosphere.More infoDametra CafePrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Carmel•4.7
- NNeilVIPCalifornia Central Coast •67 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFirst time there and went for breakfast. It was great, we will go back!More infoPangaea on Ocean AvePrice: Moderate• Asian• Carmel•4.3
- GGowriCleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoBeautiful restaurant! Highly recommend the mushroom queso fundido and miatake birria. Worth a visit :)More infoNicolas Cocina de HerenciaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Carmel•4.6
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A rising star along the California coast, Carmel-by-the-Sea is quickly making a name for itself on the dining scene. There's a European feel to Carmel, and that ambiance is reflected in the city's large number of French-influenced restaurants. As you nibble French bread and sip a glass of wine, it will be easy to imagine that you've been transported to a genuine Parisian bistro. Fresh seafood is plentiful in Carmel - no surprise given its coastal location. You'll find seafood dishes in Carmel's restaurants that range from European to Mexican in cuisine. You'll also have no trouble finding great seafood in Carmel's All-American steakhouses. The Californian commitment to healthy eating means that dishes lean heavily on produce, and vegetarian options abound in the local restaurants. Even vegans will find dishes to suit their tastes.
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