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

Mission Bistro

4.6
4.6
500 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 13 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 500 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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.

500 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at mission bistro. Our server was very attentive, friendly and professional and was so kind and helpful with our 1 year old baby (thank you! Sorry we forgot her name but she used to work as a home nurse for some time!) She gave great recommendations for food and also helped us talk to the chef to make something healthy under the kids menu for our baby. We ordered 2 seafood courses and both were very fresh and tasted really good. We would love to come back to visit again

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  2. David

    VIP

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our dinner, great service. Be sure to enjoy the bread service, crab cakes, beet salad and black cod were delicious!

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  3. Sankara

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days 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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  4. Joseph

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    39 reviews

    1.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our visit last year to Mission Bistro was outstanding. We arrived VERY late on Christmas night, having left a disasterous experience elsewhere (waited 1/12 hours for a 2nd appetizer to come, during which our server left and never returned. The manager offered to comp the first appetizer, but we declined and fled to the streets). We were resigned to not be eating dinner that night, it was so late. We passed Mission Bistro, looked in, and before we knew it, the owners greeted us with a warm welcome and, undaunted by the very late hour, said "if you are hungry, we have food!". Everything was perfection. The service, the food, the warm hospitality. Mission Bistro saved Christmas night that year...we've recommended and talked about them all year. Mission Bistro charmed us, prompting our return this year. We went again this year on Christmas, anticipating an outstanding experience again. Upon arrival, we tried to share this store with the owner, but he seemed confused and rushed. Our server couldn't tell us anything about the wine selections--anything. Not even what grape varietal each selection was on the "special" wine-by-the-glass menu. A second server was brought in to assist, and all they could offer was that some of them were "fruity and jammy". The fish dish arrived and was so dry that it felt like bark chips. Flavorless... dry as a bone. The quail was prepared well, but underneath was supposed to be a stuffing of sorts...it was pulverized and had the texture of baby food. It was sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. The chocolate mousse/brownie desert amounted to about (2) tablespoons...one for the mousse speared on the plate, the other for the "brownie". Tasted as expected. The ginger cake was equally microsized...both had a teaspoon of ice cream. Inexplicably, there were pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top. The couple next to us complained that their food was late, and cold. What a difference. What happened to our dear Mission Bistro???

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  5. Anno

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 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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  6. Paul

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  7. David

    VIP

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  8. Karlene

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  9. Louise

    VIP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    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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  10. 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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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 500 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 13 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
  • 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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