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Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

4.2
4.2
1466 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Kid-friendly
We know good seafood, we know how to buy it and we know how to prepare it. Unlike most restaurants (even the best of them) where fish is often a secondary item on the menu. at Flaherty's it's all about seafood.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 625-1500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    On Site Catering for private company (two rooms available)Menu can be fresh fish or meat or poultry (all free range)We will adjust the menu to your liking - our talented chef can provide any type of meal.
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    On 6th Ave. between Dolores & San Carlos
  • Parking details
    Please allow 15-20 extra minutes before your reservation to find street parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,466 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar offers "terrific cioppino" and "some of the best" clam chowder in the United States. The small, cozy venue ensures a delightful seafood experience with fresh offerings and a friendly staff. Rodney, a standout server, enhances the dining experience, making guests feel welcome.

1,467 Reviews
  1. laura

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thank you , our dinners were delicious, we had the prawn lobster gnocchi, the prawn tacos, and prawns italiano, our server was very patient as we asked her a lot of questions, we forgot her name sorry

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  2. Ana

    VIP

    Monterrey

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Did not expect everything to be fried / oily… wanted something fresher
    Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded today
    Hi Ana, we're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. If you have the opportunity to share more about your visit with our manager next time you're here, it would be incredibly helpful for us as we strive to enhance our offerings. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future!

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  3. rowena

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, excellent food and service. We love the fish and chips.

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  4. Terry

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great time and an all-around lovely evening!

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  5. Amy

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good. However, with a reservation they did not save you a table. You were given a choice of what was available which was a seat outside, a seat at the bar or a seat in the middle of a long table in-between two other parties. The choice of seating was disappointing.
    Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded today
    Hi Amy, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we sincerely apologize for the seating arrangement issues you encountered despite having a reservation. This isn't our standard practice, and we're committed to ensuring all guests feel valued and comfortable. We appreciate your feedback and hope you'll consider giving us another chance so we can provide you with a more enjoyable overall dining experience next time!

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  6. Heather

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Hostess was a little rude. Bartender great. If bar is open seating then why can’t we have a drink at the bar before seating? Very confusing
    Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded today
    Hi Heather, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that our hostess was not as welcoming as we strive for. We'll be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure a smoother experience in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback, and we hope you'll consider visiting us again soon!

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  7. Peter

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice little place. Small and cosy. We have shrimp quesadilla which was more than enough for two people. It came with beans and salsa.
    Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on January 13, 2025
    Thank you for the kind review, Peter! We're delighted that you found our shrimp quesadilla more than satisfying. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to impressing you even more on your next visit. See you soon!

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  8. Scott

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server Rodney made the night. Happy New Year Rodney that’s for a great night.
    Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster BarResponded on January 2, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words, Scott! We're thrilled to hear that Rodney made your night special. Happy New Year to you as well! We look forward to having you back for more fantastic dining experiences in the future.

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  9. Paul

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was friendly and the food tasted good. Nothing special with the vibe, kinda cozy. However, we and all other people waited at least 3-40min for our reserved tables. Why receive reservations if customers were to be kept standing outside for that much time.

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  10. Walid

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food quality in this restaurant used to be better! My mixed seafood grill came oily and salty … the calamari appetizer didn’t taste like calamri, and it arrived cold to the table! The seared tuna appetizer looked like a dish that has been sitting in their fridge for days; it didn’t taste fresh!

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FAQs

Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 625-1500.

Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 1466 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

6th Avenue between Dolores &, San Carlos St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On 6th Ave. between Dolores & San Carlos
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Please allow 15-20 extra minutes before your reservation to find street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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