Mission Bistro

4.6

481 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Located on Mission Street between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave, in Carmel California. Mission Bistro Restaurant is owned by Shaheen Alnuaimi. Our history-rich location is warm, charming, and above all cozy. We offer brunch, lunch, dinner, local, and import wines. Chef Matt Zimny sources from Monterey and Santa Cruz County farms and ranches with the goal of serving what is fresh and currently available. At Mission Bistro we do Seafood and Steaks right. Cheers!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 574-8344
Website
http://carmelmissionbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matt Zimny
Catering
Mission Bistro would be honored to provide our services for your next event. Each event is bespoke to your tastes and needs, to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
Not only are we professional caterers, but we are also experienced event planners. Our all-in-one packages are designed with your budget in mind, meaning all you have to do is enjoy the event.

Location
Mission St. 2 SW of Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
Mission street, between 7th and Ocean. Across from The Plaza
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Seafood
Monterey / Carmel
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mission Bistro is a standout in Carmel-by-the-Sea, offering "phenomenal food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the tomahawk pork chop and black cod, while the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a delightful dining experience. This "family run" bistro promises a memorable visit with its delicious dishes and "gorgeous ambiance."

481 Reviews

R
Richard
New York City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just as Wonderful as always great spot great food
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Corrine
San Francisco
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful lunch and so friendly to your dog with a doggie menu too
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Terri
San Francisco
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful menu variety; chef is skilled in delicate entrees and beautiful accompanying flavors in sauces and seasonings. Great wine list to go with menu selections.
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Jacqueline
Central Coast
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing excellent service and cuisine. Friendly staff great ambience
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The soup of the day was fabulous Japanese version of Pumpkin Squash and I ordered the Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon and it was scrumptious although the bread wasn’t toasted but I he bread was really good. My wife said the chicken sandwich was great. Chicken grilled perfect so tender!
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Tamara
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We happened upon the Mission Bistro for lunch yesterday. It’s a charming smallish restaurant. From the hostess to the server to the bus staff everyone was very friendly and simply provided great service. We ordered the sausage as an appetizer, then I had the Miso Cod and my husband had the Short Rib Ravioli. All were absolutely fantastic!!!! We live in the Bay Area and come to Carmel often and this will be our new go to place!
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BobH
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere and good service. We both enjoyed the swordfish, which was a generous serving size. But the serving size of the side vegetables and sauce was lacking. They try to be artistic with the food presentation by locating all the food on one side of the plate, using about 1/3 of the area available. That was the case with the entree and dessert. Overall, serving size was too small and we walked away hungry. Disappointed in the pistachio cake dessert. Tiny cubes of cake and some funky mint flavor ruined the overall taste. You cannot share an appetizer or dessert with your mate and walk away fulfilled. Of the 4 restaurants we visited during our Carmel stay, this was the least satisfying. They could do better.
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Sandeep
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire staff was attentive and genuinely friendly. The ambiance is comfortable and classy. Their menu is to the point, so they do what they do well. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.
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Tiffany
Los Angeles
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service! Waiter is very accommodating to our friends dog. The best tea was served, music was really good and so was the food! We’ll definitely come again!
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Burt
San Francisco
102 reviews
vip
4.0
102 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Dependably good food, one of our local favorites.
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FAQs

Mission Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 574-8344.

Mission Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Mission St. 2 SW of Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

Cross street
Mission street, between 7th and Ocean. Across from The Plaza
Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Zimny
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://carmelmissionbistro.com/
Phone number
(831) 574-8344
Catering
Mission Bistro would be honored to provide our services for your next event. Each event is bespoke to your tastes and needs, to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.
Private party facilities
Not only are we professional caterers, but we are also experienced event planners. Our all-in-one packages are designed with your budget in mind, meaning all you have to do is enjoy the event.

Mission Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Monterey Bay Calamari

Black Cod

Steamboat Mussels

Menu

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mission Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mission Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Mission Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information