The town’s charming eateries feature a full range of international, regional, and local cuisines, all benefiting from their proximity to the bounties provided by the Monterey Bay and Salinas Valley. Choose from local Coastal Cuisine, Seafood, French, Italian, Mediterranean, or a cozy bar setting for light fare, all within walking distance. There are also many dog-friendly restaurants in Carmel that will welcome your four-legged friend!
| Restaurant | Phone | Type | Location |
|---|
| Andres Bouche | 831-626-7880 | French | Mission between Ocean & 7th |
| Anton & Michel | 831-624-2406 | Continental | Mission between Ocean & 7th |
| Basil | 831-375-7117 | Italian | San Carlos between Ocean & 7th |
| Carmel Bistro Giovanni | 831-626-6003 | Mediterranean | San Carlos between 5th & 6th |
| Casanova | 831-625-0501 | French | 5th between Mission & San Carl |
| Christopher’s | 831-626-5800 | California | Lincoln between 5th & 6th |
| Da Giovanni | 831-626-5800 | Mediterranean | Lincoln between 5th & 6th |
| Dametra | 831-622-7766 | Mediterranean | Lincoln & Ocean |
| Fifth Avenue Deli | 831-625-2688 | Deli/Picnic | 5th Between San Carlos & Dolores |
| Flying Fish Grill | 831-625-1962 | Seafood | Mission between Ocean & 7th (Carmel Plaza) |
| Forge in the Forest | 831-624-2233 | | American 5th & Junipero |
| Grasings | 831-624-6562 | California | 6th & Mission |
| La Bicyclette | 831-622-9899 | Country French | Dolores at 7th |
| Little Napoli | 831-626-6335 | Italian | Dolores at 7th |
| L’ Escargot | 831-620-1942 | Country French | Mission between 4th & 5th |
| Mulligan’s | 831-620-1942 | Sports Bar | Dolores between Ocean & 7th |
| Portabella | 831-624-4395 | Mediterranean | Ocean between Lincoln & Monte Verde |
| Vesuvio | 831-626-7373 | Italian | 6th and Junipero |
| Village Corner | 831-624-3588 | Mediterranean | Dolores & 6th |
| Restaurant | Phone | Insider Tip |
|---|
| The Restaurant at Ventana Inn | 831-667-4242 | Huge Patio with dynamic view |
| Nepenthe | 831-667-2345 | 2 words, “Ambrosia Burgers” |
| Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn | 831-677-2200 | Menu changes Daily – fresh & local |
| Rocky Point Restaurant | 831-624-2933 | Huge Patio with marine life |
Take a break from shopping or beach going at one of our favorite “Lunch Spots”
| Restaurant | Insider Tip | Location |
|---|
| Stillwater Grill | Lodge at Pebble Beach – over looking 18th green | |
| Roy’s Restaurant | Inn at Spanish Bay – Great Ocean View (stay for sunset, see the Bagpiper stroll up the Fairway) | |
| The Gallery | Pebble Beach Golf Course – 1st Tee – outdoor patio | |
| Le Bicyclette | Homemade Pizzas & Hamburgers | Dolores & 7th |
| Forge in the Forest | Something for everyone – sit outside by the fireplaces | Junipero & 5th |
| Patisserie Boissere | Like finding buried treasure | Mission between Ocean & 7th |
| The Cottage | Breakfast All Day – Ask for the Crepe Menu | Lincoln between Ocean & 7th |
| 5th Avenue Deli | Great picnics lunches, wines, cheeses, taco and salad bar | 5th between Dolores & San Carlos |
| Restaurant | Type | Location |
|---|
| 5th Avenue Deli | Box Lunches and Picnic Baskets | 5th between Dolores & San Carlos |
| Bruno’s Market | Huge Sandwiches, BBQ | Junipero & 6th |
| The Cheese Shop | Cheese, coffee, gourmet food and wine | Carmel Plaza – Fountain Level |
