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Top rated restaurants in Carmel
Map viewExperience the best that Carmel has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. Ratings are based from 99 places in Carmel.
Aabha Indian Cuisine
3690 The Barnyard Alvarado Street, Monterey CA 93923-7001
"Authentic indian delicacy Good service great food Cozy environment with good music Delicious food always"
Tommy's Wok
Mission Street between Ocean & 7th 93921
"This is the place for cheap, good eats in Carmel. Beer is cold and for a good price. Family style Chinese food and the tea is served hot. My favorite is the walnut and prawns but everything is good on..."
Cottage of Sweets
Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde 93921
"This quaint sweet shop is located in one of the cutest cottages in Carmel. Large selection of hard candies, lollies, licorice, cookies, pralines, and chocolate covered nuts.There can be quite a line b..."
Enzo
San Carlos Street 93921
"Yesterday was our first time we came to that place. But It is absolutely not the last time. We enjoyed the evening very much with the attentive service, with the exceptional cooking and wine and with..."
Pangaea Grill
North Side Of Ocean Avenue Between Lincoln and Dolores Streets 93923
"This little restaurant has an amazing ambiance. Any place you sit is a good spot and you get a glimpse of that romantic lighting and painting decor with the looks of a lively photograph (very mesmeriz..."
California Market
120 Highland Dr at Highlands Inn, Park Hyatt 93923-9607
"Dinner with a view!!!One of my favorite places to go, especially on the way to Big Sur. The views are amazing!! and the food even better!!. Slightly on the pricey though, but you get what you pay for."
Little Napoli
Dolores St AT 7th Ave 93922
"Im almost in love with this restaurant. Its been years that we go for sightseeing to Carmel-by-the-sea and this time it was a great experience in this place.The food was really fabulous, the staff wer..."
Salumeria Luca
Dolores Street between Ocean and Seventh, Next Door to Cantinetta Luca 93921
"Got a italian sandwich on fresh bread to go. My car is fragrant of bread, can't wait to eat my lunch..bought pasta and pizza!"
Jeffrey's Grill & Catering
112 Mid Valley Ctr 93923-8500
"So delicious so testy worm place we had so much fun, service they are very nice staff. Ask for the baby ribs it is soooo testy ... prices are so good .. Enjoy"
Hahn Carmel Tasting Room
Ocean Ave, The Carmel Plaza
"It was the 1st time to Carmel love it cute town"
A W Shucks
Ocean Ave AT San Carlos St 93921
"Soooo much fun! I sat at the bar met a charming young lady. Service wasn't what I expected but everyone was so kind I figured she just must be very busy... all I know is I'm coming back! If you like k..."
Forge in the Forest Restaurant
Fifth Ave and Junipero Ave 93921
"nice meal here, awesome patio, had the portobello crab cakes and the lamb chops, both were really good as well as we had a nice bottle of wine."
Etats-Unis French American Bistro
Dolores between 5th & 6th
"Charmer bistro with sandwiches, salads, crepes, entrees and small plate starters. French onion soup, dumplings and salads are all tempting. Cauliflower soup and ham panini are a delight. Alert, friend..."
Carmel Coffee House
Ocean Avenue between San Carlos & Dolores 93923
"A perfect execution of a California coffee house. Everything is perfect. My only recommendation would be to have less potatoes in the breakfast burrito and more eggs."
Edgar's - Quail Lodge
8000 Valley Greens Dr 93923-9515
"Coffe, soup and Italian bread were delicious. Calm, really cozy place."
Brophy's Tavern
4th Ave & San Carlos St. 93921
"Good pub food. Service spot on....good peeps.Decent to get to driving or walking.Good bar...and barkeep wasn't short on drinks."
Katy's Place
Mission St. between 5th and 6th 93921
"What's not to like? Okay, cash only is kind of a downer, but not an end of the world situation. You can't take large dogs in. But it's a tight stinging area. I can't imagine servers being able to..."
Little Swiss Cafe
6th Avenue And Dolores Between Lincoln and Mission 93922
"This restaurant is obviously one of the most pleasant restaurants in the neighborhood. Anytime I come there I am deeply happy. They always keep their very high standard service and the topmost level..."