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1. Grasing's
4.7
Exceptional(3096)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 28 times today
DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events. Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.
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2. Casanova Restaurant Carmel
4.6
Exceptional(2410)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 29 times today
Casanova Restaurant Carmel is a special place for celebrations, as seen in the glowing reviews. It's described as a 'romantic and charming spot' with 'excellent food and service'. Many patrons celebrate their special occasions here, including birthdays, anniversaries, and even 46th wedding anniversaries. The staff is also praised for their helpfulness in making special arrangements for these events. The atmosphere is described as 'Old World' and the food as 'perfectly orchestrated and seasoned'. The restaurant's extensive wine list is also a hit.
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3. Fish Hopper
4.5
Awesome(3786)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 82 times today
Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.
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4. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni
4.7
Exceptional(1998)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 36 times today
An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread. *Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.* For parties of 6 or more and special events we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $40 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. We will hold your table for 10 minutes.*We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.
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5. Il Fornaio - Carmel
4.6
Exceptional(2300)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 32 times today
Il Fornaio in Carmel is a go-to spot for special occasions. Its authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service are highly praised by customers. Reviewers celebrate their anniversaries and birthdays here, and the restaurant even surprised a guest with a special dessert on their anniversary. With a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and a lovely ambiance, Il Fornaio is a perfect choice for a memorable dining experience.
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6. Anton & Michel Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3311)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 30 times today
Anton and Michel is now open INDOORS and OUTDOORS at the COURT of the FOUNTAINS.LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM / DINNER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended.If you are having any difficulty making reservations online, please call the restaurant directly at 831-624-2406 or send us an email.Since 1980, Anton and Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. A complete interior remodel was recently completed features handset stonework throughout the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the Court of the Fountains. Zagat Survey calls it: Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out. Along with updated and contemporary changes to the menus, ultimate table side service flambé desserts remain. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton and Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.
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7. Stokes Adobe Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(805)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Monterey
Booked 27 times today
Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.
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8. PortaBella Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1705)
Price: Expensive
• French • Carmel
Booked 61 times today
Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic
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9. Schooners Monterey
4.6
Exceptional(3044)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Monterey
Booked 53 times today
Schooners Monterey is a special occasion restaurant that offers a stunning waterfront setting and fresh, sustainable seafood. Many customers have praised the exceptional service, beautiful views, and delicious food. It's a place where you can celebrate special events, like anniversaries, birthdays, and even propose. The attentive staff makes guests feel like royalty, making every dining experience unforgettable.
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10. Passionfish
4.7
Exceptional(7279)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pacific Grove
Booked 41 times today
Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and realistically priced wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list priced nearly to retail. Passionfish is proudly owned and operated by Chef Meral Alpay and her son, Berk Guvenc. As pioneers in sustainable dining, Passionfish became the first restaurant in Monterey County to earn official ‘Green’ certification, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable seafood education.
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  • Elizabeth
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Everything was wonderful - food, wine, ambiance, and especially service. One tiny quibble was that they did not dumb the table between dinner and dessert, but maybe they were slightly understaffed that night. Our server was otherwise perfectly attentive and knowledgeable!
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    Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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    4.7
  • Dan
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Got there early at 6: pm table res was 6:30pm had drink at bar Manager said thanks for my service as veteran and gave us a appetizer : Thank you all Staff and manger was great valentine Dinner. If get back there will make a reservation for sure the was place pack . Again great place Recommend to all
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    Fish HopperPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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    4.5
  • Mary
    California Central Coast •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Couldn’t have been better! Food was excellent- service excellent. Brought friends who had never been there and they were talking about who else they wanted to experience this with because it was so amazing! Thank you for a wonderful time!
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    Carmel's Bistro GiovanniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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    4.7
  • KathyVIP
    California Central Coast •66 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We celebrated Valentines Day with a wonderful dinner and superb service. Our server - Aeden was so attentive and professional, it just made the evening more perfect for us. We have never been disappointed in anything we’ve ordered- this is our neighborhood go to and we just love the ambience and menu, also a great cocktail and wine selection.
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    Il Fornaio - CarmelPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carmel
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    4.6
  • Elias
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I choose this place due to other reviews saying it’s a very romantic ambiance and they were right, we were seated outside in the back and i looks like every table had a heater which was so nice. For sure recommend the bread service, I will be coming back for sure!
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    Casanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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    4.6

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