Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Carmel

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Grasing's

4.6

Exceptional(3048)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 17 times today

DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events. Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.

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2. Anton & Michel Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3236)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 20 times today

Anton and Michel is now open INDOORS and OUTDOORS at the COURT of the FOUNTAINS.LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM / DINNER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended.If you are having any difficulty making reservations online, please call the restaurant directly at 831-624-2406 or send us an email.Since 1980, Anton and Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. A complete interior remodel was recently completed features handset stonework throughout the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the Court of the Fountains. Zagat Survey calls it: Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out. Along with updated and contemporary changes to the menus, ultimate table side service flambé desserts remain. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton and Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.

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3. L'Escargot - Carmel

4.8

Exceptional(1238)

Price: Moderate

• French • Carmel

Booked 5 times today

Nestled in a residential neighborhood on Mission Street, three blocks north of Ocean Avenue lies a slice of “Old Carmel”. Originally founded in 1958 by Yvan Nopert and his family, Chef – Owner Kericos Loutas carries on the traditions of superb Country French Cuisine and personalized friendly service. A local favorite for casual fine dining in a romantic atmosphere, L’Escargot offers visitors an alternative to the “tourist experience”. The menu changes frequently, as do the specials. A three-course prix fixed Bistro Menu is offered nightly.

4. Le Soufflé

4.9

Exceptional(446)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 2 times today

**LUNCH ONLY MONDAY-FRIDAY STARTING AT 11:30AM- CLOSED SAT/SUN**We are located in CARMEL, CALIFORNIA, USA. Reservations are only available through OpenTable up to 3 weeks in advance. Intimate indoor dining room can accommodate parties up to 4 guests- Menu changes seasonally- see website for current menu.Le Soufflé is a fine dining restaurant serving a traditional French soufflé lunch menu. Everything is exclusively prepared by our Executive Chef/Co-Owner creating a very unique and finely crafted dining experience. The wine list offers a selection of wines from exquisite boutique producers in France and are all available by the glass or bottle. Our guests can look forward to an elegant escape when they step into our intimate and luxurious dining room. We are located on Dolores Street, just two blocks off Ocean Avenue in the beautiful village of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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5. Albatross Ridge Tasting Room - Downtown Carmel

4.8

Exceptional(85)

Price: Moderate

• Winery • Carmel

Booked 1 time today

Located on Dolores St, between Ocean and 6th Avenue, our Downtown Carmel Tasting Room is conveniently located next to fine dining restaurants, lodging, and other retail stores. Albatross Ridge Winery specializes in premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown on our Estate in Carmel Valley, just seven miles from Carmel by the Sea. Our recent 2014 release was rated by Wine Enthusiast 94 & 95 points! Albatross Ridge was also recognized by Wine Enthusiast as one of the most Dramatic Vineyards in California.In the early 1930's my grandfather William Hawley Bowlus began launching his one of a kind Albatross sailplanes off the ridges of Carmel Valley. Today our family carries on his avant-garde legacy farming Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on a steep Carmel Valley ridge overlooking the Carmel Bay only seven miles in the distance.

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6. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(743)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 25 times today

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

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7. Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.7

Exceptional(1598)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 17 times today

Nestled on the historic Fisherman's Wharf, overlooking the picturesque Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a must-visit dining destination. Renowned worldwide for its exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and charming ambiance, the Grotto offers a culinary experience like no other. Our menu showcases fresh seafood sourced sustainably, USDA prime beef, and an extensive wine selection with over 200 choices recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. With a commitment to providing an intimate dining atmosphere, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for excessive noise levels, ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests. We kindly ask patrons to keep noise levels moderate to respect others' dining experiences.

8. Rio Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2462)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 14 times today

Rio Grill, located in the Crossroads in Carmel, has been the place to meet friends, enjoy tasty, flavorful food and relax with a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine for over 38 Years.Chef Luis Osorio creative American dishes are some of the most flavorful, colorful and vibrant on the Monterey Peninsula and celebrate flavor in every mouthwatering bite!In addition to the main dining room, Rio Grill has a comfortable lounge and full bar serving refreshing libations including the restaurant’s famous "Rio Rita.” The bar is lined with colorful caricatures of local faces and celebrities. Rio Grill's award-winning wine list by Wine Director, Gabe de la Vega, features more than 250 labels featuring a ton of local wineries and an extensive selection available by the glass.

9. Passionfish

4.8

Exceptional(7203)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Grove

Booked 18 times today

Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and realistically priced wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list priced nearly to retail. Passionfish is proudly owned and operated by Chef Meral Alpay and her son, Berk Guvenc. As pioneers in sustainable dining, Passionfish became the first restaurant in Monterey County to earn official ‘Green’ certification, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable seafood education.

10. Montrio

4.6

Exceptional(4196)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 26 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, Montrio offers a comfortable yet classic dining experience, featuring fine European inspired-American cuisine. For the past 25 years, Montrio has worked to showcase sustainable seafood, fine quality meat, and Monterey County’s best produce in all of its dishes has made this renovated 1910 firehouse a local favorite.We feature a variety of appetizers, award-winning small bites, enticing entrees, and indulgent seasonal desserts made by our in house pastry chef. Choose from Montrio's extensive wine list, or try one of our signature cocktails. Come see what everyone is talking about!

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Steve
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was a very fun evening great wine, great food, and a very fun staff. Not been for years and thoroughly enjoyed it. We hope to return soon
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L'Escargot - CarmelPrice: Moderate• French• Carmel
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4.8
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Michael
California Central Coast •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent dinner. Fantastic service. Be back soon
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Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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4.6
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Connie
San Diego •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Must come and vist Anton & Michel. Excellent service, menu, and ambience. This is one of my favorite restaurant and my friends and I come here regularly. Returning on the 27th for a birthday luncheon for 5 ladies.
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Anton & Michel RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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4.7
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Maryvip
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Really nice lunch out. Lovely setting and wonder service. It is a three course prix fix menu with two soufflé courses (one savory, one sweet). One regret is I made the mistake of eating breakfast so was not hungry enough to finish everything. Soufflés were delicious. Only serve lunches, wish I could try it for dinner.
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Le SouffléPrice: Very Expensive• French• Carmel
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4.9
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Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 5, 2024
Sarah was our server and she was so nice and knowledgeable. Also very accommodating! We had the best time!
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Albatross Ridge Tasting Room - Downtown CarmelPrice: Moderate• Winery• Carmel
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4.8

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Grasing's

2. Anton & Michel Restaurant

3. L'Escargot - Carmel

4. Le Soufflé

5. Albatross Ridge Tasting Room - Downtown Carmel

6. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

7. Old Fisherman's Grotto

8. Rio Grill

9. Passionfish

10. Montrio

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