Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Carmel

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Grasing's

4.6

Exceptional(3048)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 15 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. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.6

Exceptional(1936)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 20 times today

Do you love Italian food? A world famous restaurant executive chef says it all by saying, “the best meals in California are at Carmel Bistro Giovanni!” An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread. *Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.* For parties of 6 or more we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $25 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. *We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.

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4. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1665)

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 28 times today

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

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5. Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.4

Awesome(2255)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 20 times today

Il Fornaio means the Baker in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.

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6. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2345)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 15 times today

Our current hours are as follows.Monday - Thursday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:00pmFriday- Saturday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:30pmPolicies: We do require a credit card for reservations. We reserve the right to charge guests who do not show up for their reservations or cancel within a 24 hour notice. The charge for NO SHOW is $25 per guest. We will hold your table for 15min max, and will automatically allot 2hrs for your dining pleasure.Parties of 5 or more will need to make special accommodations with the hostess.Thank you for your continuous support!

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7. Schooners Monterey

4.5

Awesome(3016)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 30 times today

Schooners, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a stunning restaurant featuring sustainable seafood and approachable, contemporary American cuisine. The ideal location for celebrating the Central Coast and the spectacular coastal region, the Schooners team commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood is reflected in the creative menu which features a variety of seafood options, both raw and cooked, as well as appetizers, soups, salads and main courses. A creative cocktail menu is served alongside an impressive wine list highlighting Monterey County vintners.

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8. Sur at The Barnyard

4.4

Awesome(496)

Price: Expensive

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 20 times today

Voted "Best Restaurant in Carmel Valley 2023"!Located in the picturesque Barnyard Shopping Village just off of HWY 1 between Rio Rd and Carmel Valley Rd. Sur at the Barnyard is where foodies, beer lovers and families escape the stresses of their day-to-day lives to enjoy a great meal!If you don't see a reservation available give us a call anytime and we will be happy to assist!Need a reservation for 7 or more? Give us a call at 831-250-7188 or email us any requests at reservations@suratthebarnyard.com

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9. Rosine's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(562)

Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey

Booked 17 times today

Rosine's Restaurant turns traditional American comfort food into an art form. This local family-owned and operated casual dining restaurant has been open for 43+ years. The Culcasi family, owners of Rosine's, have received a bit of national fame as it has appeared on Guy Fieri's show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Rosine's offers indoor and outdoor (pet friendly) dining serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, beer wine and signature craft cocktails. Breakfast offers include Eggs Benedicts, Omelets and a variety of other breakfast specialities. As for lunch and dinner, there is a mix of American and Italian dishes. Some of the most popular dishes on the menu include their Beef Minestrone soup, Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna. Scrumptious sandwiches, fresh salads and burgers are also elevated. They are known world wide for their award-winning house made desserts. A consistent winner with the locals for Best Comfort Food, Best Family Restaurant, Best Desserts + more.

10. Pacific's Edge

4.5

Awesome(3370)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Carmel

Booked 22 times today

Nestled on the craggy bluffs of Carmel Highlands and offering spectacular views of the California coastline, Pacific’s Edge lives up to a well-earned reputation as a destination restaurant. Using ingredients inspired by the local bounty from land and sea, a creative culinary team curates seasonal menus complemented by a storied wine list. Where California casual meets refined dining in a one-of-a-kind location, Pacific’s Edge will surely delight all the senses.

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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
THE BEST MEAL WE HAVE EVER HAD!! My husband had lobster ravioli that was terrific & I had a seafood dish that had with 7 different seafoods .. crab, mussels. Clams,white fish, shrimp, prawns. All in a yummy ragu sauce with linguine! BOTH OUTSTANDINGLY DELICIOUS! Also shared a great Caesar salad with slices of homemade sourdough with olive oil & balsamic for dipping '!' This is our new go to When we visit Carmel!' The hand painted murals on the walls & background Italian music added to the mood! We had a great server who topped off our amazing experience ‼️👍🌈
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Carmel's Bistro GiovanniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.6
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Judyvip
Texas Panhandle •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Porta Bella was a fabulous dining experience! Cozy atmosphere, attentive staff provided excellent service, and amazing food. Highly recommend this restaurant in the heart of beautiful Carmel!
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PortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel
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4.5
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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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Sue
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Our waitress Sierra was phenomenal! Explained all the dishes and helped us choose our favorites-Very attentive-It made the meal so special having her help us!
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Il Fornaio - CarmelPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carmel
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4.4

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Grasing's

2. Anton & Michel Restaurant

3. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4. PortaBella Restaurant

5. Il Fornaio - Carmel

6. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

7. Schooners Monterey

8. Sur at The Barnyard

9. Rosine's Restaurant

10. Pacific's Edge

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