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    China Delight Restaurant

    3.1 (206 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Shrimp w/snow peas, fried rice and egg roll
    Janet S.

    Went in for lunch before tasting @ Morgan Winery. Our server was nice, but very scattered. I noticed that they offered chicken salad as a side to their lunch specials, but it wasn't on the menu. So we asked if we could get a full order of chicken salad. " we can make but you'll have to wait a long time! We ran out of food and it will take a long time to cut up the chicken!" Huh? It's 1:15 and you're out of food? Should we leave? Then she says the chicken salad comes with lunch. Uh, okay, we'll order lunch, kung pao chicken and shrimp w/snow peas. So we both got chicken salads right away, each with maybe 3 bites of chicken, so it didn't take a long time. My husband asked for hot oil and chopsticks,which never came. The food was okay,but I really can't explain what was going on with our scattered waitress.

    Almond Chicken Lunch Special (11am-3pm only)
    Nicole P.

    Excellent service, fresh food/vegetables, atmosphere is relaxed and positive. (Be sure to wear pants since the seats, though comfortable, have a plastic covering while dining in). The hot and sour soup is delicious, good flavor and spicy and the rice was simple and had a good texture. This place is conscientious about health and you can leave with a full happy belly.

    Fresh, clean Chinese food with wonderful lunch specials. My go-to is the green vegetables--I add soft tofu and almonds every time. The food feels nourishing and thoughtfully prepared, and the service is genuinely caring. It's my favorite mid-week spot to eat well, slow down, and feel completely at home.

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    10 months ago

    Old school ambiance, polite service, but food (lunch special) was barely warmed and nearly inedible. I will not be back.

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    Food is great and staff are super friendly. We do both takeout and dine in. As locals, best Chinese food in the valley for sure.

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    I have been going here for years. They have the best sizzling rice soup and hunan beef! Highly recommend!

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    They have great food and great service. The people who work there are very nice and accommodating. I've been been going there for years.

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    Dametra Cafe is a Mediterranean restaurant in Carmel-By-The-Sea. There's street parking nearby and…read moreplenty of indoor seating. The ambiance inside is eclectic, charming, and comfortable, good for small groups of 2-4 people or a family. The service was a bit slow, but our waiter was kind. They brought out the bread first, which paired well with the oil/balsamic mixture. Then, we ordered the Dametra Royal Combination, the Greek Combination platter, and the chicken shawarma sandwich. The Royal combination platter was good for sharing and gave me the chance to try all the appetizers that I was craving. The tzatziki and hummus were my favorite thing on the table overall. However, the dolmas were a bit too salty and the spanakopita was a bit soggy. The combination platter had well cooked lamb and a salad with hummus and pita. The lamb was a bit bland, but had a tender texture and was a sizable portion. The chicken shawarma sandwich was also a bit bland and difficult to eat since the outside was too hard. However, the waiters gave us free baklava when they saw we didn't really finish our meals. Overall, the prices were expensive, but the portions and ambiance were good. If you're looking for a Mediterranean meal while at Carmel-By-the-Sea, Dametra is a good option.

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