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Village Corner California Bistro, Carmel, CA

Village Corner California Bistro

4.8
4.8
131 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Village Corner California Bistro is a dining institution in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, that locals and travelers have been frequenting for 70 years. Experience our new menu as we work to carry on the tradition guests and Locals have enjoyed for decades.

Illy Cafe Full Espresso menu
Full Wine List featuring Local & California Wine
Enjoy Bloody Mary, Bellini, Mimosa
Certified Green Restaurant
Local Fish Specials
Prime Steaks
Wild Foraged Mushrooms
Vegetarian Dishes
Vegan Dishes - Daily Vegan Specials
Impossible Burger
Al-fresco Dining
Outdoor Patio
Dog Friendly
Kids Menus
Gluten Free Menu, Gluten Free Corn Pasta, Gluten Free Hamburger Buns, Gluten Free Breads, Gluten Free Bagels & English Muffins, Gluten-Free Flour Tortillas.
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Wine Dinners
Full Beer Selection
We accept We Chat Pay




Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 624-3588
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raymundo Perez

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Value

  • California Central Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Village Corner California Bistro is a cherished dining spot offering a "wonderful atmosphere" with its charming patio and cozy indoor seating. Diners rave about the "fantastic food" and "superb service," especially under new ownership. The bistro caters to all with a diverse menu, special attention to dietary needs, and a welcoming experience for families and groups alike.

131 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    VIP

    Central Coast

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! Enjoyed a delicious brunch. We had a table for five on the patio with our dogs. The service was perfect, the nicest servers and very attentive. Fisal, the owner stopped and spoke to the guests at every table.

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  2. Jon

    VIP

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined with a party of 10 that included 2 children under 4. The parents were concerned about whether the restaurant would be kid-friendly. It was VERY kid friendly. And we all had a delightful experience. The staff were so kind and accommodating. Owner even stopped by several times to check on us. The food was excellent and a great value for Carmel. Chicken marsala was up with the best I've ever had. We will definitely be back!

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  3. Erica

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful warm host. Great to our kiddos. Even gave my dad a hug at the end of the evening :)

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  4. Mark

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    If you like warm, cozy, quaint little restaurants with lots of food options to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters, this is the place for you. The owner is wonderful, and takes a personal interest in every table. I was impressed that he was aware my wife needed gluten free options, given we never told him that. He clearly either heard this from our waitress, or saw it as a note on our order. But he came by to see how we were doing and if my wife liked what she had available to her. Nothing over the top, just very nice. Will definitely come back.

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  5. Stephanie

    VIP

    SH

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sehr leckeres Frühstück und ein toller Service. Immer wieder gerne

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  6. Kathy

    VIP

    Central Coast

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a girls day out! We love this local corner restaurant. The owner knows how really run a good restaurant! Superior service, food and ambiance. Dog friendly patio a bonus. We love this place!

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  7. kathy

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice meal here. Food was good & the staff very attentive!!

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  8. kathy

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After several years being closed for dinner, we were excited when we saw they were open again!! We had a great time!! They were having an event but we did have reservations . They tended to us as if we were at the event!! Great food & service!!

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  9. John

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful host, server and especially the engaging owner. We were seated in the lovely space that’s the outdoor covered patio with excellent ambience … pictures, photos, objects. Food excellent, well prepared with simple ingredients. Great experience.

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  10. HollyR

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful experience! We were greeted like friends when we walked in. Our server was pleasant and the food and atmosphere was wonderful!

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FAQs

Village Corner California Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 624-3588.

Village Corner California Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 131 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 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Village Corner California Bistro

Dolores Street &, 6th Ave NEC, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dolores & 6th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    2 hour street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raymundo Perez
  • Additional
    Takeout
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