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Basil Seasonal Dining, Carmel, CA

Basil Seasonal Dining

4.5
4.5
909 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
Creative and modern Californian/Mediterranean dining located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our seasonal menu is inspired by the freshest sustainable seafood the Monterey Bay has to offer and the finest organic produce from our local farmers. Compliment your experience with fun and contemporary cocktails as well as an excellent selection of California"s most sophisticated wines. Our menu includes a generous selection of vegetarian dishes as well as gluten free options. We offer outdoor seating that is dog friendly.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 626-8226
  • Website
    http://www.basilcarmel.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Denis Boaro
  • Location
    San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve Dinner Celebration

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Eve with us at Basil Seasonal Dining! Make a reservation to dine in and enjoy our special holiday menu, or call us at 831.626.8226 by December 21st to preorder your meal to-go. Make this season deliciously memorable! P.S. Gift cards are available at basilcarmel.com—‘tis the season to share the joy!
    Christmas Eve Dinner Celebration Photo

  • New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with us at Basil Seasonal Dining! Make a reservation to dine in and enjoy our special holiday menu, or call us at 831.626.8226 by December 21st to preorder your meal to-go. Make this season deliciously memorable! P.S. Gift cards are available at basilcarmel.com—‘tis the season to share the joy!
    New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration Photo

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What 909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basil Seasonal Dining in Carmel offers a delightful Italian experience with "excellent service" and "delicious authentic cuisine." Guests love the attentive staff and cozy ambiance. The menu features beautifully presented dishes, including standout pasta options. While some find prices high, the overall experience is often praised as "amazing" and a "wonderful gem."

909 Reviews

  1. Jim

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We used to have lunch at Basil quite a bit (always excellent) but the pandemic interrupted that. Decided we needed to revisit so two neighbors joined us for dinner last night and our expectations were exceeded! Great cocktails (superb Manhattan & Old Fashioned), delicious appetizers (small pizza & Focaccia-be SURE to get the burrata w/the Focaccia!) and 4 excellent entrees. The menu is extensive, service very good and pricing is moderate but a good value. It was a bit noisy inside because of a very large table/party of a dozen plus people & children but there is heated outside seating available. If you’re fortunate to have Fredrico as your server, you’ll have an especially fun time. Basil is as good as ever - highly recommend.

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  2. Sylvia

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed the food and thought it was excellent but the service was not good. The waiter (who may have been the owner or manager) forgot part of our order (we had no salad) and did not provide good service. There was a party of 9, one other couple and my husband and me in the restaurant and most of the service was focused on the large party. We sat for some time when we finished our meal, our dessert, our wine and our water and had to ask for our check so we could leave. We were also surprised by the $50 corkage fee. If corkage is that high, I believe it should be communicated to the customer.

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  3. Kevin

    Tallahassee

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A charming restaurant with delicious food and great service. We will definitely make Basil a restaurant we return to when we’re in Carmel.

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  4. Mike

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Nearly an hour wait for two servings of pasta - they are not properly staffed. It’s a shame given the food was great (at least I think it was although we were very hungry by the time the food arrived).

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  5. Charles

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basil is a truly excellent restaurant. First and foremost, the food is very high quality, expertly prepared. Service is prompt and friendly without an attitude, very pleasant ambiance. Relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable.

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  6. Nadia

    Central Coast

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious authentic cuisine, excellent, attentive & friendly service. A gem in Carmel. We really enjoy our dinning superb experience in beautiful atmosphere👍👏,

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining was amazing! Food tasted fantastic and service felt like we were at home!

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  8. Michael

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, nice ambience and the food was excellent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our Dinner, the pasta dishes we ordered were delicious. The wine selection was great and how can you beat the location. We will be back.

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  10. Bruce

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place to eat. Great food, and a friendly staff. Tucked away from the street, so it's very private.

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FAQs

Basil Seasonal Dining does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Basil Seasonal Dining also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 626-8226.

Basil Seasonal Dining is rated 4.5 stars by 909 OpenTable diners.

Basil Seasonal Dining does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Basil Seasonal Dining

San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross street
    BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Denis Boaro
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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