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Mission Bistro, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

Mission Bistro

4.6
4.6
497 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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
    Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 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

Menu

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What 497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mission Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience in Carmel-by-the-Sea, celebrated for its "wonderful and well-trained staff" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "tomahawk pork chop" and "beef cheek pasta." The charming atmosphere and "attentive service" make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

497 Reviews

  1. Sankara

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The swordfish was a bit dry. Black cod and the noodles were out of the world. Service was excellent. The specials for dogs is a very nice touch.

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  2. Anno

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We really loved the dishes - we had the Christmas Day set menu. The highlight was the scallop main dish, lots of flavour coming through the scallop and the chanterelles. Only issue we had was that there was a mix up where our seat was mistakenly assigned to another group, causing us to wait a while despite having a reservation. But mistakes can happen!

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  3. Paul

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Christmas dinner with friends. Great food, loved every course. Prime rib was awesome!! Great service, romantic cozy ambience. Thanks for the perfect dinner!!

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  4. David

    VIP

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 6 plus a dog, service is always friendly and prompt! The food was extra fantastic and so well played for Xmas eve. Our favorite new place🎄

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  5. Karlene

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A very comfortable, friendly reception with a definite to return again

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  6. Louise

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We eat here all the time with stellar results. This time they were slammed and service was non existent. They tried but were just too busy. But everyone agreed the food was good!

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  7. Jessica

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was delicious. Great service and nice ambiance. We’ll definitely be back.

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  8. Gary

    VIP

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really a great place. Not a large menu which I like because they focus on what they do best. Food is locally grown and sourced. A lot of organic and real foods, although they don’t want to fall into that farm to table cliché. I was talking to I think the owner and he was very humble about not marketing his restaurant that way but just have good food that is healthy for all to enjoy. I thought it was great and will be back! Aloha from Hawaii.

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  9. Stella

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and wine that we selected was excellent! Service was good. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and will be coming back on our next trip, for sure!

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  10. Andy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our Anniversary and the evening was great. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and very nice. The restaurant was nicely decorated. Thanks again for a great dinner.

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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 497 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mission Bistro

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
    Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 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.
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