Roaming Feast was a pleasure to work with! I was planning a small party for my dad's 90th…read morebirthday, and we would be at a rental house in Pajaro Dunes, so I wasn't sure what kitchen items would be available. Melissa walked me through the planning process and made it easy and hassle-free. She easily accommodated different dietary needs, and I especially appreciated that they were willing to cater a fairly small party (16 people). The food was a hit, especially the brisket sliders, German potato salad, and the spice cupcakes! Thanks to Roaming Feast, we were able to enjoy the party without having to focus on fixing the feast!

We hired Roaming Feast for our wedding and couldn't be happier with our choice. They were…read moreprofessional, friendly, and incredibly attentive to every detail. Melissa and Markus went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we felt taken care of. Most importantly, the food was delicious! We had several guests tell us it was the best wedding food they've had. If you're looking for a caterer that is organized and on top of things but also incredibly cool and personable, we definitely recommend Roaming Feast!

"A Slice of Monterey" is a cut above…read more Brad (proprietor) gets personally involved with wedding-quality event and catering details. He and his entire crew are professional, timely, economical, festive, tasteful, flexible, and experienced. The quality of the wood-oven pizza is fabulous, and impossible to otherwise obtain locally since it'd just be soggy mess by the time you drove it home or had it delivered. The pizzas are delivered hot and fresh from your driveway (where he pulls up his van and towed-oven). We enjoyed the food (and the reasonable costs!) so much for my wife's backyard birthday party, that we asked them back for a second event later this summer for Car Week. I would definitely do it again. Don't be fooled by the unpretentiousness of their pizza-value-proposition: This isn't a haughty Pebble Beach caterer for which you'd blow $10K+ for a soirée. It's better. It's elegant and authentic, sophisticated in its simplicity, and economical-enough to make any family or business event a cut above.

I highly recommend A Slice of Monterey for your next gathering. We had a great experience with Brad…read moreand his team. The service was excellent and the pizza was outstanding. We will be doing this again!

100% the best caterer experienced!…read more Not only was the food amazing, Paella, Salad, Asparagus, the service was over the top! Highly recommend if you're looking for a caterer that's passionate about food and service. Chef Bruce Finch knows how to make delicious food especially using different levels of flavors layering in herbs, spices etc. that he makes from scratch! His brownies are to die for! Really!! Oh and his rum soaked pineapples plated with delicious ice cream topped with toasted coconut! I know! Mouth is watering, right?

My husband and I hired Bruce and his team for our 20 person wedding celebration and we hands down…read morehad the best experience and would recommend them a million times over. The food was so good and our guests raved about it even after the event. We opted for a multi course plated service and everything was delicious, presented so beautifully and made fresh local ingredients that truly wowed us all. I highly recommend their short ribs, baked havarti oysters, and do not pass on Bruces famous brownies! We absolutely loved how great the team was to work with as well. From the very beginning Bruce listened to the tastes/foods that were important to us and delivered on our special day. Jordan was a true hero handling our event rentals and making sure we had everything we needed for our bar service. Both were very responsive the entire time, and even hosted us for a tasting a few months prior to the event allowing us to sample what we were getting ourselves in to. I'd like to add that we also played a round of golf with them- these guys really love what they do and the people that they get to work with and it was really special for us to gain friends along the way. Thank you guys again for such a wonderful experience and we can't wait to work with you again soon!

Bacchania and Livia Petersen not only produce carefully curated, delicious food, but also creative…read moreand irreverent experiences. From workplace luncheon in, to small plates, to formal dining, to dining al fresco in the wilds of Carmel Valley in a Bohemian paradise, Livia has you covered. The food is delicious, impeccably crafted, and no stone will be left unturned to ensure that each client receives top notch customer service and a unique dining experience. Livia is a veteran of the Monterey Peninsula fine dining, wine, and hospitality industry and is truly dedicated to her craft--she pulls from her many years of experience behind the scenes to give you the music, decor, service, and plates your heart desires. Book her, demand she make Banoffee pie, tell her your wildest event dreams, and she'll make it happen from the large moving parts to the most minute details.

From the owner: Embrace Your Alter Ego, Release the Red Shoes, Activate Theatrics, Run, Skip, Play... We'll join…read moreyou... Bacchanalia Ltd. offers catering and exclusive event craftsmanship; from formal to fantastical in a snap. Bacchanalia is born from the Roman homage to Bacchus; God of Wine, Theater, Expanded Consciousness, and Released Inhibitions. We strive to meld these historic practices into modern accessibility for our audience. Themes range from traditional black tie sit-down to bohemian festivals, corporate retirement parties to costumed masquerade. This blend of Greco-Roman Mythos, Art Nouveau, Contemporary Nature Worship, Esoterica, and Fantasy make any event an experience guests will never forget. Likewise, our attention to upcycled, repurposed, found objects integrate green practices to a glittering scene for parties large or small. Our collection of vintage table settings enables us to spotlight any era of your choosing from the first fork to the last cordial glass, and every plate in between. This care extends throughout our menu options, which are created individually with the common thread of all organic, all the time.

Delicious. There really isn't any other word. Oh, consistency. Absolutely wonderful staff. I am…read moreconfident every time I come to The Crossroads BBQ in Carmel that I will be greeted with love, my order is taken correctly and then from there it's just mouthwatering. If you like BBQ, this is the spot to lock in. Enjoy the music while you devour your meal. Try a beer if that's your fancy or if not the Stubborn Soda's hit the spot. It's not just a place it's an experience.

Phenomenal experience, got our orders quick and gave us some great recommendations of what to try…read morenext. Would coming again.

After I tried and failed to secure a dinner reservation for my mother's birthday, I came across the…read moreidea of a private chef. With less than a week to secure someone, I contacted Elaine at Tres Bien who just happened to have a cancellation. She was so easy to work with and her expertise was key in ensuring we had a scrumptious menu that would accommodate seven adults and three kids. Leading up to the dinner event, she was in close contact with me to ensure all details were thought through. She arrived with her sous chef Brett and together they worked their magic with great efficiency. We were all so impressed with the outcome as it really elevated the experience making for a special dinner for mom and us all.

Elaine and Brett provided a dinner for 10 (7 adults, 3 kids) for our mother's 75th birthday. I…read morecontacted Elaine THE WEEK OF our event, after we tried to get reservations at a family favorite restaurant, but failed. I completely lucked out with securing her services for that same week (she had a reschedule which opened up her schedule). Leading up to our dinner, Elaine helped with all the things we needed to think of having on hand, as well as let us know what she was able to provide. She also provided her feedback on our initial choices, stating that it would've been too 'rich' in terms of flavors...the final menu was incredible: Salmon, beef loin, brussels, twice baked potatoes, grilled pear salad and three appetizers. She even provided some breaded chicken that the kids gobbled up and wanted 'seconds' (which almost NEVER happens). One of the kids (8-years old) was completely impressed that we brought the restaurant experience to us! All in all, Tres Bien provided an elevated experience that everyone enjoyed to the fullest.

Very friendly shopkeepers and a great box lunch deal for a beach picnic in Carmel. The food all…read morelooks really fresh in the display, and I had a delicious sandwich on the beach with pasta salad - saving my chips and lemon bar as hiking snacks for Point Lobos. It's not a place to dine in, but the shop itself is cute and petite with the cottage accents that Carmel is known for. Lots of wood accents and also wine for sale, plus salad bar and fresh soups.

My husband was craving a breakfast burrito as we were walking back to our hotel…read more We passed by Fifth Avenue Deli and looked at their menu, and when we saw Breakfast Burritos and the price, we decided to give it a try. Actually, let me rephrase that. We almost walked past this small market. Luckily we saw it and stopped to take a peek. There's plenty of food options in Carmel, but when you're on a budget, this is a find. What we had was a great deal and from looking at the menu, it looks like it could be worth checking out for lunch/picnic on our next trip to the area.

I almost didn't make it to my 7:30 reservation. Another frou-frou establishment with lackluster…read moreexecution and catchy titles like "locally sourced", blah blah blah. Send me home hungry and bill me $$$ for 2, at least i get to stay in my PJs. I'm glad I stuck through with the original plan and was blown away by the endless mindfuck of plates that permanently altered my brain chemistry. In all seriousness, the menu itself doesnt seem too special: crabcakes, ceasar salad, creme brulee. Very unassuming and no real twists to it. BUT -- everything was executed to PER-FECT-SHUN and I found myself just shy of licking every. frikkin'. plate clean. No stone left unturned - in this case, not a single kernel of corn or garnish was left uneaten. I'll jump right to the food: - Half dozen raw oysters: honestly might be the more underwhelming dish of the meal only because the oysters didn't have much flavor. No brine. No sweet. The mignonette was so great though! it gave the oysters what it needed. Add a flake of salt and we're cookin'. - Caesar salad: Good all around. The assembly is what made it so over-the-top. The classic caesar but with ribbons of parm, light and fresh anchovies, whole thinly sliced loaf of crouton that held that salad up like a house of cards but crumbles to touch. I was picking up every crumb that tumbled off to the table and was audibly slurping the ribbons of parmesan. - Crabcakes: Not just another crabcake. The batter was crunchy but didn't make the dish heavy. a cooling and smooth avo creme. but OH MY GOD the grilled corn on the plate really made the dish shine! It added a nice sweet pop and smokiness that made the dish more complex. Not even assembled in a cute pile, just scattered little kernels on a plate got me out here picking them up one-by-one like a mere peasant dusting the sidewalk for nickels. yes, humble me chef. I had to apologize to the waitress who cleared my plate for how embarrassingly clean my plate was. - Thai mussels: A cliche of a mussel dish on every modern menu. I've had a lot of versions of this dish and this plate wowed me in that the mussels were simply cooked perfectly. the sauce was not thin, not too pulpy nor salty. The sauce actually penetrated the mussels. The mussels were fresh, and no empty shells, which is a low bar but so common to see these days. There might even be a couple straggling that i was able to fish from the bottom. Just a clean dish overall. The fries were the perfect accompaniment. The walls of the extra starchy and crispy fries grabbed alot of the sauce for dipping. So smart. - Beef cheeks: Perfect textures all around. It feels wrong to complain at this point but I wanted more unctuousness from the protein. The beef was actually a backdrop to the polenta and mushrooms. i wanted more fat, more melty gelatinous tendon bites. what it produced though was a perfect fancy gravy for the polenta - so creamy and perfectly seasoned. A leafy green here and there. The maitaki mushrooms were cooked perfectly, not greasy. I was really just scraping the plate for the polenta and grabbing a bite of beef cheeks as sauce. Not a bad way to live by any means. - Acai sorbet: I almost never order dessert at a restaurant. It tends to disspoint and overpriced but i have never trusted a chef so much with a full meal so of course i got TWO desserts. The acai was accompanied with raspberries and granola. Super fresh and light. The acai broke apart upon touch, didnt slide around eventhough it's on a plate, but the plate choice was nicely textured to grip the icy sorbet (WHY AM I THINKING ABOUT THEIR PLATE CHOICE??) Gronola was not clunky and added a (rice) crispiness rarely found in granola. Such great care and attention to detail. - Orange and Tarragon Creme Brulee: I looked at the creme brulee with distain. Why did we order a 2nd dessert when the acai sorbet was already perfect. Orange and tarragon sounds like they're trying to sound "complex" but rarely delivers on balance and impact. I cracked the torched sugar top and gave it a chance, knowing that i havent been dissapointed tonight yet... and CUE the hallelujah angels choirs. I looked my partner in the eye and audibly said "YUMMMM... TRY. THIS. NAOOO.". We switched from the acai to the creme brulee and never stopped until the sides were hallowed out and every crystal of torched sugar was scraped off the walls. The torched sugar top cracked with ease and stayed CRISPYYYY the whole time. The custard was smooth, thick but light, and packed with orange flavor that was fiercely tempered by the herbaceous tarragon. The one sliver of orange peel candy was not supposed to wow me with it's texture and left me wondering how they managed to get the cracker-like crackle without too much sugar and not leave it leathery?? What a way to end a meal. On my way home, I got a twinge of the orange peel left in my teeth and it instantly brought me back to the magic that was the Mission Bistro. and it was HOT.

Cute quaint dinner spot in Carmel. I'd give it between a 3.5 - 4 stars, depending on what you…read moreorder. Food: charcuterie board (jalapeño pepper jam was the best I've ever had), burrata appetizer & beet salad were excellent. Mussels were amazingly good. The steak frites & uni pasta were mediocre. Felt like it was missing something. Service: waitress was a little odd and unpleasant. She questioned some things we ordered and seemed judge mental. I would come back for the mussels! Everything else was good but for the price, could be better.

WOW!! Food is outstanding. My monthly Diner Group (6) went to Jeffrey's Grill for Brunch. Food…read morewas so delicious. I had their Huevos Rancheros, my wife had Eggs and Ham, our friends had Buttermilk Pancakes, a Salad Nicoise, two eggs and sausage and two eggs with bacon. All very simple orders but amazing in their prep and presentation. Service was over the top by our waiter Leo and the Ambiance is very relaxed and casual and you can dine outside in the Mid Valley Center, Carmel. This is a hidden treasure!!

The food was fantastic and most of the staff were friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, one of the…read moreladies delivering food came across as rude to us during the meal. She raised her voice at us a couple of times, mentioned that the plates were "too heavy," and when I politely reminded her about a few forgotten items, she responded with a sarcastic and dismissive comment that caught me off guard. It stood out because everyone else we interacted with was very kind and professional. To be fair, it was close to closing time, so she may have been feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Despite that experience, I still really enjoyed the food and appreciated spending time with my wife and mom on Mother's Day in their relaxing outdoor seating area.

The carne asada taco had tiny bits of meat (think bacon bits) tiny and it tasted so bad. I couldn't…read morepinpoint at first what it tasted like; something similar to fish taste and it's not the good kind. It was like they used the same chopping board and knife to cut fish and never washed it. Sorry but I won't waste my hard earned money here.

Best tacos in the known universe. Carnitas to die for! And everyone who works here is super…read morefriendly.