Must-see restaurants in Carmel-by-the-Sea

  • Cultura Comida y Bebida

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    In a brick-lined courtyard, this vivaciously elegant restaurant pairs art and candlelight with food inspired by Oaxacan flavors and an entire library's…

  • Corkscrew Cafe

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Just possibly Carmel Valley's coziest eatery, the Corkscrew Cafe combines a rustic wine-country vibe and a Mediterranean-influenced menu – think wood…

  • La Bicyclette

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Rustic French comfort food using seasonal local ingredients and an open kitchen baking wood-fired-oven pizzas packs couples into this bistro. Excellent…

  • ROUX

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    ROUX combines French and Spanish flavors amid their shaded garden setting. Try the 'Surf & Turf' paella for two people. Reservations are recommended for…

  • Bruno's Market & Deli

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Small supermarket deli counter makes a saucy sandwich of oakwood-grilled tri-tip beef and stocks all the accoutrements for a beach picnic, including…

  • Katy's Place

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    It's pricey, but what isn't in Carmel? Start your day with an apple-cinnamon Belgian waffle, Swedish pancakes or one of 20 Californicized variations on…

  • Pebble Beach Market

    Carmel-by-the-Sea

    Made-to-order deli sandwiches and salads are good-value options at this cheaper alternative at Pebble Beach.

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