3 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Carmel

3 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Village Corner California Bistro restaurant

1. Village Corner California Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(136)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Carmel

Booked 5 times today

Village Corner California Bistro is a dining institution in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, that locals and travelers have been frequenting for 70 years. Experience our new menu as we work to carry on the tradition guests and Locals have enjoyed for decades. Illy Cafe Full Espresso menu Full Wine List featuring Local & California Wine Enjoy Bloody Mary, Bellini, MimosaCertified Green RestaurantLocal Fish SpecialsPrime SteaksWild Foraged MushroomsVegetarian Dishes Vegan Dishes - Daily Vegan SpecialsImpossible BurgerAl-fresco DiningOutdoor PatioDog FriendlyKids MenusGluten Free Menu, Gluten Free Corn Pasta, Gluten Free Hamburger Buns, Gluten Free Breads, Gluten Free Bagels & English Muffins, Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas. BrunchBreakfastLunch Dinner Wine DinnersFull Beer SelectionWe accept We Chat Pay

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2. the C restaurant + bar

4.6

Exceptional(1225)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 19 times today

Our family-friendly Monterey Bay restaurant is close to the Aquarium, situated over sapphire waters and immersed in the natural beauty of the California coast. The C restaurant features only seafood endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The delicious Arctic Char featured on Executive Chef Matt Bolton's menus is similar to salmon in taste, texture and color, but is available year-round, and is rated a "best choice" by Seafood Watch. Located at the upscale InterContinental The Clement Monterey hotel on Monterey Bay. Every table at the C restaurant has a view of the pristine and scenic Monterey Bay. Marine life sightings abound, including dolphins, whales, harbor seals and sea otters. Enjoy the parade of sea creatures and shore birds as you savor the finest in California regional cuisine.

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3. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

4.1

Excellent(42)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Monterey

The Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill, located in historic downtown Monterey, CA., is a brewery and New American restaurant offering locally sourced and thoughtfully created, approachable food and artisan craft beer. We operate primarily as a walk in business with no private dining space. Our bar & beer garden are communal seating areas available on a first come first served basis. We do offer limited reservations for groups of 5-14 in our main dining room. Please call (831) 655-2337 or email monterey@asb.beer for more information.Our mission is to provide our guests, both local and visitor alike, a unique yet casual environment. We look forward to seeing you and inviting your family to become a part of ours at the Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill.

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3 restaurants available nearby

1. Village Corner California Bistro

2. the C restaurant + bar

3. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

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