Edwin's Kaona Carmel

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   Xin

   Baltimore

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, cute location, friendly server! Also had live music- a bonus since it was unplanned-for. Since we had a group of 4, we went for the "small" island basket, which was 3 entrees and 2 appetizers on a giant woven basket / platter. Very special experience (and SO much food :-) Only downside was that we'd originally made lunch reservations but the restaurant was clearly not open when we showed up (on time for the reservation itself; half an hour after the restaurant's opening time for the day). Ended up going in for dinner instead (hence the "unplanned" part of the live music). Would highly recommend, aside from the owner's opening-up glitch.
   

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   Elvira

   Los Angeles

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We recently had the pleasure of dining at Edwin's in Carmel, and I have to say, it was truly a highlight of our trip! Our kids declared it the best meal we had during our travels, and I couldn’t agree more. We ordered a variety of dishes, including lechon kawali, chili shrimp, salmon, lumpia, and nasi goreng, and each one was a delightful treat! The flavors were vibrant and authentic, making it a feast for our taste buds. One of the things we loved most was the soothing background of Filipino music—it really set a warm and inviting atmosphere. Despite the chef not being able to make it that day, Dexter stepped in and handled everything as the waiter, chef, and bartender. He was absolutely wonderful—his passion for the food and hospitality shone through, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. And let’s not forget dessert! The ube ice cream with turon was the perfect sweet ending to our meal—creamy, delicious, and a great way to finish off such a fantastic experience. We highly recommend Edwin's to anyone looking for a delicious meal in Carmel.
   

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   Cornelis

   Columbus

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on November 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent island food, vivid live music and a great atmosphere.
   

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   Luca

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food! Not the usual stuff... tasty and light! Good service too.
   

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   Ken

   Orange County

   10 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My Girlfriend and I stopped there on our first night in Carmel by the Sea. The waiter was friendly and on top of it. You could tell it was a hit spot with the locals. They had a few live musicians, and they were all very good. The dance floor opened up later and it was fun. The local wine was fantastic. The only real bummer was that we were told the Clam Chowder was amazing and it was simply not to our liking. We don't like the runny/watery clam chowder and the potatoes were a bit undercooked. Overall a good, fun experience.
   

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   Jordan

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing and flavorful dishes that highlight fresh ingredients and unique combinations
   

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   michelle

   Denver

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good food. No one else there on a Weds evening. Apparently very busy and hopping on weekends.
   

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   Andrea

   Denver

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent meal and the kindest, friendliest service!
   

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   Mary and Chris

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on October 31, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great location and very friendly staff but the food is not worth going back for
   

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    Cheryl

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    I came here for my birthday this year, excited after seeing the restaurant during a trip to Carmel last year. I made a dinner reservation two weeks in advance, but when we arrived at our 7:30 PM reservation time, our table wasn't ready. The host mentioned that a table nearby was finishing up and should be available soon. We waited around 20 minutes, hungry and disappointed, but it was clear that no tables would be opening up anytime soon. Frustrated, we decided to leave. This experience ruined my birthday dinner. If the restaurant takes reservations, they should ensure a table is actually available when guests arrive. Additionally, the host didn't offer us a drink or any gesture of goodwill while we waited outside. I will not be returning. Very poor service.
    

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