After multiple failed attempts to find somewhere to eat with our dogs in tow, we arrived at Sur at…read morethe Barnyard hungry, tired, and a little defeated. What a wonderful surprise. It was just me, my two girls, and our two dogs, and from the moment we arrived, we were met with genuinely excellent service. The staff was kind, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely fantastic, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Sometimes a meal is more than just a meal. After a long day of searching for a place that would work for our little crew, Sur felt like exactly where we were meant to end up. We left happy, full, and already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend.

We dropped in to SUR today after hiking a bit. We hadn't been there before, and since Scratch was…read moreclosed and this place a great reviews, we decided to check it out - and I'll chalk this up to anther time Yelp did us wrong. TLDR:: Meh.. I wanted something to drink that wasn't sweet, so I tried their raspberry ice tea. They used a sugary syrup to flavor the tea, and that was a strike out. It was sweeter than a soda, so it went back and I swapped it out for a plain unsweetened ice tea. Then we tried the cheesy garlic bread, which we were really looking forward to. Welp, it came out with mozzarella cheese and a ton of corn. No butter. No garlic. We all looked at each other when we tried it. Ok, let's try their brussel sprouts. Those are hard to mess up - but sure enough, they managed to. They deep fried them to the point they were black and charred. There wasn't anything left of the brussel sprout itself, it was mostly crunchy charcoal. At this point, we all ordered something we assumed would be safe for our main. I got the sliders and a side salad. I had the salad but only of the sliders. The cheese on it was queso, like you use to dip chips, so it was ran all over the place and the burger was a grease ball. I won't even get into what everyone else had, but they had similar experiences. Overall, it was pretty disappointing. Maybe there are other things or other times where this place is better, but it was a swing and a miss for us.

Amazing g service! Drink was delicious! Food was amazing! Juan really takes care of his customers…read more Would definitely be coming back!

Great food and service. I had the beach bonfire. Delicious. I also ordered kal-bi short rib. Juan…read moreprovided excellent service.

Rarely does a restaurant shine in all areas of Menu options, service, ambiance and cost... Nora's…read morejust blew me away! From the greeters to the servers to the manager (Marco), Nora's is a "well oiled machine" that is there to enrich your visit, and amaze your palate! I had the opportunity to witness every order that left the kitchen, appreciate the creativity and care to each menu item being served and realize that each item ordered was a party waiting to happen. The food was unique and familiar (comfort), but striking in both taste and appearance. This restaurant has it all... what a rare treat in today's world... Prices (for Carmel) are reasonable, but the dining experience is beyond most anything else in the region. Bravo, to all of the staff at Nora's and to "the Restaurant owner" for caring to put forth such quality with everything that you offer. Thank you for what you do. Lori Howard

Amazing customer service ! 1000/10 owner makes you feel at home . Delicious food and wine, will be…read moreback soon.

The chef tonight was amazing…read more The tomato bisque with butter was so so so good Then we had to try a fun cocktail Cucumber margarita Was very summer festive We felt so special with the attention to service Cary is been one of the best best in the industry for years Always when you plan a dinner at Lucia you know it's top notch

Beautiful Ambience and Setting…read more Decent Service. Our server was a nice guy and helped with the menu selection. Good Food that was beautifully plated. - Bread service - I know it's just bread but damn this bread is a beautiful creation of dough and baked to perfection. - Harvest Vegetable Bisque is fantastic! And completely plant based so don't let the "bisque" in the name scare you away. - Red Abalone appetizer - don't bother as you don't get to taste the abalone. The brioche and sauce overpower the abalone... so all you taste is brioche and butter sauce. - The farm fowl is hearty and comforting. The quail is quite tender. Loved all the veg in the dish too. - Salmon was perfectly prepared... meaty yet tender. Sadly the low points.... outweigh what should have been a lovely dinner out. - We received our wine AFTER we were mostly done with our appetizers. We even waited to start enjoying our appetizers thinking our wine would be out at the same time. Since my soup was getting cold, I could not wait any longer and had 1 bite left when our wine finally showed up. - Our server seemed overtaxed. It appeared he was trying to help literally everyone from what I could tell and disappeared for long stretches of time. - The 1 mom (sitting at the table behind us) constantly telling her toddler to sit down (the toddler was actually quiet, it was the mom that was irritating). - The multi family, multi kid large table that sat in the middle of the patio (while not super noisy) was disruptive with the kids constantly walking around all the tables and going back and forth from the patio to the "outside" down the stairs by our table. Seriously... your kids don't care that you want to sit and drink and hang out... they want to move and play and be kids. Eat and then take them someplace else.

Food is delicious, portions are generous, and the staff are incredibly accommodating with food…read moreallergies and intolerances. The atmosphere is so welcoming; we will definitely come back next time we're in town!

This was an amazing experience they treated my grandma to raspberry apple pie cheesecake for her…read more91st birthday and Kayla was SO friendly to us highly recommend

Great salads, pizzas, and fish tacos. The pizzas are…read moreItalian style. The fish taco with fresh cabbage on top are very delicious.. The service is average depend depending on a server. I love the outdoor seating. It's very European and quaint.

I first heard about Corkscrew Cafe on "Check Please!" and knew I had to try it when I'm in Carmel…read more We came here yesterday (4/23/26) and were not disappointed! Initially I wanted a mimosa but they were out of Prosecco. :( Instead I had the white wine honey mojito, which was sweet and not too heavy on the alcohol. We shared the elote (special!) and mushroom pizzas. The pizzas were cooked perfectly and were even better the next day. The elote pizza has a bit of a kick but not super spicy. I also tried a little of the pear blue cheese salad, which was tasty. Waitress was friendly and the food came out quickly. Plenty of indoor and outdoor dining options. We sat outside and it wasn't too chilly or noisy. Would come next I'm in Carmel!

Such a lovely, home away from home experience From the hostess stand to the chef personally…read morebringing out the dessert! Of course the food was impeccable and cooked just to our liking! The whole vibe of a Sunday night was enjoyable and I'll definitely be back for future celebrations and events

Food was fab, atmosphere is amazing, so relaxing, my wife and I feel like we are on the best…read morevacation ever when we dine here, but the best thing: the staff are exceptional. We love this place.

There is plenty of parking and many choices to choose from for food…read more We ordered Bread Bowl Clam Chowder, Calamari, Fish and Chips, 1/2 dozen Clams and it was more than enough to feed 3 of us. My favorite was the oysters and I could skip the calamari next time. They give little pagers so you can sit and know when your food is ready.

This place is rude, short, and the clam chowder was mid. I was also overcharged, after being…read moretreated poorly. Not worth the hassle in my opinion, but I led my family to the wrong restaurant and the kids were hungry so we made the best of it and just ordered to go here, but it wasn't the best of it and if you want to know why, keep reading. Let's start with the gentlemen that took our order. He asked us "for here or to go?" We say "TO GO". He asks the waiter to give us a menu, the waiter gives us a menu, the gentleman see's us looking at the menu, and then we order. I order 3 bowls of clam chowder. He fills these little cups and I say "excuse me, what are these?", "I point to the larger cups on the counter with a big label that say $13.95 (or .99 I can't remember). He says these are for soup. (Well duh, but why are we not getting the large size?) I said for all soup? He said yes. I said what size is that. He says it's bigger than a bowl. (Again still avoiding telling me what he's doing). At this point, I'm confused. I ordered a "bowl" from the menu that THEY handed us. It was $14.9 something for a LARGE in the menu, so I assumed it was that large on the counter, but he's attempting to pout me a small size for the price of the large. He says no that size (points to the large one on the counter) is for to go. I said yes we ordered to go. Then the woman comes out who I'm assuming is a manger and says. Yea these (and points to the ones on the counter) are the ones to go. I said yea, we wanted to go. And she said yea he thought because you ordered from that menu, that you wanted that size bowl (the small bowl). I said how? He's the one that told the waiter to give us that menu after he asked us for here or to go. So the gentleman is upset as if I did something wrong, but I'm even more upset because his solution is that I buy another big one and the 3 small ones. I tell him I would just like 3 big ones that are the to go ones on the counter since I ordered 3 large and they were to go. He does what I asks, but with an attitude that he didn't care to hide and he says he needs help and the same woman goes over there and checks us out, she says it's $71.35 and now I'm thinking that's a big jump, but okay maybe taxes? I look at my bank and they charged me $74.34. So please let's do the math. $13.95 x 3 =$41.85 then on their regular menu it says oysters and chips are $21.95. So $21.95 + the $41.85 came out to $63.80 and you're telling me I paid $10 in tax? Lol bye! It looks like they still charged us off their "dine in" menu, even though we clarified "to go". Even tho the label on the counter said $13.95. I guess at least we didn't have to leave with those small bowls for that price. Let me just say this too, if it was so important which menu we ordered from shouldn't the gentlemen pouring the soup, had been more specific on which menu to use? Why ask us, then give us the wrong menu?

WOW... words can't even begin to describe. I had the best meal of my life and Luis made all the…read moredifference. His smile was contagious and attentiveness was above and beyond. If I didn't already have 6 children and 15 grandchildren I would have adopted him on the spot. Definitely going back just to see Luis!!!re

The brilliant work of Chef Andrew. It's clear that the chef loves food, has a huge heart, and cooks…read morewith joy and passion. We've been to Valley Kitchen dozens of times and the food gets better and tastier. It's evident that the chef and team explores how to incorporate fresh, local, and fine ingredients and bring to life the best of CVR's and California's identity to its dishes. Our favorites are the smoked salmon sourced from Santa Cruz and smoked at Valley Kitchen, Upside Down Hot Honey Cornbread .. and love how he uses the honey, cheese, and garden ingredients. At one point, we had strict diet restrictions and asked Chef Andrew to cook without sugar and to keep our meals below 5g of carb. Not only did we stick to our strict keto diet while traveling but we also fell in love with every single dish he made. Chef Andrew embraced this opportunity to test and adjust to meet our diet needs AND introduce us to new ingredients to include into our diet. We are forever grateful. On this trip, although we asked for his avocado dessert, he politely recommended Chef Molly's desserts. I love how he puts the entire team at the center of the experience. It's a team effort and the desserts were unique to Carmel -- especially with CVR lavender curd. The people who work at CVR and Valley Kitchen are top notch. They are extremely attentive, respectful, and friendly. Many of the servers have been there for years and it shows that when there is a good work culture that it translates to better customer service. The ambiance brings a combination of natural beauty, warmth and coziness (especially with the fireplace), and Californian modern and sleek. I love the Zafferano Pina lamps that provide an intimate experience and enough light to the table (need to see what we're eating!). Thank you, Chef Andrew and team for letting us experience culinary excellence while we rest and heal at our happy place.

Amazing staff! We came in without a reservation but the host was really kind and managed to squeeze…read moreus in after about a 20 minute wait, which we were really grateful for. Their salsa is amazing! Magic! It's sweet yet savory and kinda fruity. I have no clue what's in it or how to describe it. We also ordered the halibut and steak which were delicious and light. The steak was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed the sauce. Ramsey and host were truly amazing. This place is like a well oiled machine, everyone seemed so in sync! Atmosphere is great as well. If you come here, definitely make a reservation.

The Flying Fish Grill is a must-visit when you're in Carmel. From the moment we walked in, we were…read moregreeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, followed by delicious food and excellent service. My daughter and I started with the calamari, which was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. For my entrée, I had the sea bass, easily one of the best I've had in a long time. It was crispy on the outside, moist and flaky on the inside, and the accompanying sauce took it to another level of flavor. Whenever I see sea bass on a menu, I never pass it up, and I have to say Flying Fish Grill's version is now one of my all-time favorites. My daughter's seafood pasta was equally impressive, packed with fresh seafood and wonderful flavor. Thank you to the entire team for a memorable dining experience. We can't wait to come back!