Restaurants near Carmel Center Shopping Center

52 restaurants available nearby

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1. Sur at The Barnyard

4.5

Price: Expensive

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 24 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

2. Rio Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2468)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 22 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.

3. Shearwater Tavern

4.2

Awesome(100)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Carmel

Booked 3 times today

Located in the idyllic seaside community of Carmel, Shearwater Tavern features breakfast and dinner within the Carmel Mission Inn. Our dinner menu has a selection of smaller plates to share along with some larger individual plates. We have partnered with a local dairy, coffee roaster, honey purveyor and bakery. Our Chef Fabian Di Paolo's menu is New American with Influences from his Argentinian, Italian, Floribbean roots. Our cocktail program features beautiful classic and specialty cocktails along with craft beer and California wines. You must try his House made Parker House rolls.

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4. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

4.5

Awesome(2366)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 14 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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5. Anton & Michel Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3263)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 21 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”.

6. Grasing's

4.6

Exceptional(3065)

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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7. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1676)

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 54 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

8. Dametra Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(229)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Carmel

Booked 36 times today

Dametra Cafe is a casual Mediterranean restaurant. Here, diners can expect high-quality healthy food delivered quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor and styling of the dining room is distinctly Greek, specifically like one of the many coastal cities that the country is known for. Between that and the hearty portions and prompt service, Dametra Cafe sits nicely between an upscale restaurant and quick-service places.Dametra's Cafe features primarily Greek cuisine, with some Italian and Spanish thrown in for good measure. Appetizers include hummus with pita bread, fried calamari, grilled jumbo prawns and steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The meals are split between sandwiches, pasta and entrée offerings and features dishes such as shrimp and crab ravioli, a salmon burger with red onion and tomatoes, lamb shish kebab and a Greek style lamb shank with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

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9. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

4.7

Exceptional(280)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Carmel

Booked 11 times today

Reservations are not needed but are recommended, Walk ins are Welcome.The newest creation from the owners of the beloved Villa Azteca in Downtown Salinas (Salinas City Center), the eatery honoring the Alvarez family patriarch will open Summer 2023 in Carmel Plaza. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will have indoor dining, bar seating and a small outdoor space, serving specialty Michoacán dishes as well as other Mexican favorites, incorporating three generations of family recipes.

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10. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.7

Exceptional(1949)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 28 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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Nicole
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our dinner was very nice and the service was great. It’s a quaint little spot with a nice outdoor patio. We started with the cheese plate - which was lovely and a mushroom soup. Our main dishes were the sanddabs, seafood pasta, salmon and the bolognese pasta. Everything was delicious except for the kids pizza my nephew ordered. It wasn’t good and the waiter noticed my nephew didn’t eat any of it so he took it off of our bill (we didn’t ask). Overall nice meal and great service.
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PortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel
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4.5
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Ani
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place for cozy night out with family, friends, or date night. Food was delicious and a decent selection of options for happy hour too.
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Shearwater TavernPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Carmel
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Leslie
California Central Coast •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food is always good here and the atmosphere very friendly. Service prompt and reasonable prices.
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Rio GrillPrice: Moderate• Californian• Carmel
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4.6
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LouiseVIP
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent meal! Great options and well prepared and displayed. Austin was energetic, attentive and downright entertaining! Finished the meal with the Arctic Bomb. Not to be missed!
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Sur at The BarnyardPrice: Expensive• American• Carmel Valley
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4.5
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EdieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •183 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great, creative menu. Our food was great and the wine menu was incredibly extensive with something for everyone to love (especially this wine lover). Knowledgable and friendly staff made the evening even more enjoyable,
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Casanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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1. Sur at The Barnyard

2. Rio Grill

3. Shearwater Tavern

4. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

5. Anton & Michel Restaurant

6. Grasing's

7. PortaBella Restaurant

8. Dametra Cafe

9. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

10. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

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