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!

RestaurantPhoneTypeLocation
Andres Bouche831-626-7880FrenchMission between Ocean & 7th
Anton & Michel831-624-2406ContinentalMission between Ocean & 7th
Basil831-375-7117ItalianSan Carlos between Ocean & 7th
Carmel Bistro Giovanni831-626-6003MediterraneanSan Carlos between 5th & 6th
Casanova831-625-0501French5th between Mission & San Carl
Christopher’s831-626-5800CaliforniaLincoln between 5th & 6th
Da Giovanni831-626-5800MediterraneanLincoln between 5th & 6th
Dametra831-622-7766MediterraneanLincoln & Ocean
Fifth Avenue Deli831-625-2688Deli/Picnic5th Between San Carlos & Dolores
Flying Fish Grill831-625-1962SeafoodMission between Ocean & 7th (Carmel Plaza)
Forge in the Forest831-624-2233American 5th & Junipero
Grasings831-624-6562California6th & Mission
La Bicyclette831-622-9899Country FrenchDolores at 7th
Little Napoli831-626-6335ItalianDolores at 7th
L’ Escargot831-620-1942Country FrenchMission between 4th & 5th
Mulligan’s831-620-1942Sports BarDolores between Ocean & 7th
Portabella831-624-4395MediterraneanOcean between Lincoln & Monte Verde
Vesuvio831-626-7373Italian6th and Junipero
Village Corner831-624-3588MediterraneanDolores & 6th
RestaurantPhoneInsider Tip
The Restaurant at Ventana Inn831-667-4242Huge Patio with dynamic view
Nepenthe831-667-23452 words, “Ambrosia Burgers”
Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn831-677-2200Menu changes Daily – fresh & local
Rocky Point Restaurant831-624-2933Huge Patio with marine life

Take a break from shopping or beach going at one of our favorite “Lunch Spots”

RestaurantInsider TipLocation
Stillwater GrillLodge at Pebble Beach – over looking 18th green
Roy’s RestaurantInn at Spanish Bay – Great Ocean View (stay for sunset, see the Bagpiper stroll up the Fairway)
The GalleryPebble Beach Golf Course – 1st Tee – outdoor patio
Le BicycletteHomemade Pizzas & HamburgersDolores & 7th
Forge in the ForestSomething for everyone – sit outside by the fireplacesJunipero & 5th
Patisserie BoissereLike finding buried treasureMission between Ocean & 7th
The CottageBreakfast All Day – Ask for the Crepe MenuLincoln between Ocean & 7th
5th Avenue DeliGreat picnics lunches, wines, cheeses, taco and salad bar5th between Dolores & San Carlos
RestaurantTypeLocation
5th Avenue DeliBox Lunches and Picnic Baskets5th between Dolores & San Carlos
Bruno’s MarketHuge Sandwiches, BBQJunipero & 6th
The Cheese ShopCheese, coffee, gourmet food and wineCarmel Plaza – Fountain Level