Here for the views! The food was good but it's the views that made this restaurant my favorite this trip.

Excellent food options from breakfast to dinner. We enjoyed the steak frites for a lite dinner. The yogurt parfait and avocado toast were excellent as was the Big Sur breakfast for those with a bigger appetite. All staff were very kind and friendly. The Sous Vide Old Fashioned are smooth and the view provided great ambience. read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - Yogurt Parfait - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

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Came here for dessert. The creme brulee was lovely. The peanut butter dessert was not good. The view is amazing. read more

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Okay so honestly the food here is mediocre but the VIEW is a 11/10! My fiance and I stumbled upon this place when we were driving down to Monterey and I wanted to stop for food. We just happened to be close by so we decided to get brunch here. The drive up was admitting kind of difficult with steep narrow roads but once you make it to the top it's all good! We were early so we sat outside on their patio and the view was just BREATHTAKING. Honestly such a romantic and beautiful place to dine! My fiance ordered the point lobos eggs benedict and I ordered a custom omelette and both were good but you can probably get the same quality food at any decent brunch place. But I'm still giving this place a 4/5 just for the views, honestly just so beautiful! read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - View from my patio table - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

The restaurant is up on a hill with a breathtaking view of the ocean. Highly recommend to sit outside or right by the windows indoors! The food was delicious and the service was amazing. read more

Great service from the moment you walk in. The view was beautiful. We got one of each Benedict and they were all so yummy. It was a really pleasant brunch overall read more

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Visited for brunch on a Thursday morning and it was so empty and quiet! Almost too quiet, felt very bougie. The view was beautiful as the tables were right next to the window, looking down at the ocean. Parking is a little strange as everywhere says guest parking. But the man at the front informed us that we were able to park anywhere even if we weren't the hotel/inn guests. What we ordered: Point Lobos: 5/5 soo creamy and delicious. This had real crab meat which was an amazing addition to the classic eggs Benedict. PEI Mussels and Farm Bread: 5/5 we loved this too. There were plenty of mussels and the juice/sauce or whatever it is called is decadent and tasty, amazing with the bread. My boyfriend and I kept eating each other's food LOL. We also asked for extra bread :p Yogurt parfait: 5/5 the fruit was sweet and the yogurt was refreshing to cut the savory-ness of our main entrees. Probably one of our favorite places we ate while visiting Big Sur! read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - Point Lobos - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

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The view was great but the service was not up to par. We made a reservation but had to wait 15 minutes to get seated. After 1 full hour we got our food. We were barely checked on throughout the dinning experience and notice the folks that ordered after us got their food right away. We were celebrating a birthday and noted that in our reservation but received nothing. Looking at the reviews looks like some other folks got birthday treats. At the end of our experience they told us they had to take our credit card to the front desk to make the payment because their machine was down. We waited another 15 minutes for them to come back to our table to only let us know that we must put in the tip total for them to authorize the food at their front desk. At this point we've already spent enough time waiting on their staff for service that we went up to the front desk to get this resolved ourselves. Would not recommend coming here base on the service. You will have to continually flag down the host and waitress to get any type of service. The food was mediocre as well. read more

A fantastic dinner with an AMAZING view. The staff are impeccable - be prepared to be wowed. read more

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Food is very tasty and pleasantly served.. service is good ambience nice the view it's outstanding .. I love this place I coming here the last 25 years.. when I'm vacationing ones a year.. read more

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We dined at Pacific' s Edge last evening, April 10, 2022. It was a very special occasion...our 45th anniversary. We are staying at The Tickle pink Inn. Our table was wonderful, at the window looking out to the ocean and eventual sunset. We ordered two perfect manhattans, with Knob Creek bourbon, our favorite drink as we served them at our rehearsal dinner. We brought our own wine and the waiter kindly put it in an ice bucket. that was the extent of our surly waiter's kindness. As we were relaxing, reviewing what we experienced as a very disappointing menu selection, he kept trying to rush us along, asking 3 times if he could open the wine and pour. Our drinks were barely touched! the menu had few choices in all categories. Not what we hoped for to celebrate our 45th. One online menu showed they served steak and lobster and I so wanted that! https://www.allmenus.com/ca/carmel/267048-pacifics-edge-restaurant/menu/ But nope! Not on the menu. I tithe scallops would do, but nope, they were out of scallops at 6:30 pm! My husband finally said, "screw it!" I'll just get the darned hamburger!!! I finally selected braised beef short ribs. We shared a beautiful beet salad. my dinner was ok, but I can make that at home. The hamburger wasn't anything special. not what we hoped for. Frankly this menu selection felt like we were at a high end McDonald's. They catered more to children with their selections. Surely dessert would be better? nope, nothing special..cheesecake, chocolate mousse and some other bland selection. Again, just what kids might eat I drank all y water and My water glass remained empty the entire meal. Thanks to the surly waiter's poor service attitude. $163.00 for our. Wry u special 45th anniversary celebration. Oh, and we did mention our special occasion. No one at this restaurant gave a hoot. DO NOT BOTHERWITH THIS RESTAURANT IF YOU WANT SOMETHING SPECIAL. We won't return and we won't recommend to anyone. Have a drink in the bar if you want to enjoy the view. SKIP THE RESTAURANT!!!! read more

It was kinda expensive for breakfast, but it was worth it. The view is spectacular. The breakfast food was good. The service was excellent. read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Omg, the view is spectacular. The food is good and the service is great. Carmel is so pretty.

We went for Sunday brunch! Views are amazing. We had reservations and were greeted and seated immediately. The food was really tasty. Several mimosa options. Would definitely recommend and love to return. read more

Came in here twice while staying at the Hyatt, as others have pointed out, the view is priceless. First time in I had two drinks the first of which was whiskey drink that was pre-made and just poured out from a bottle. It was very strong, not a fan. Next asked for a slice of cheesecake. First bite tasted like it came frozen from a cheap supermarket. Second bite, found a large dead fly in it so away that went. Asked for a chocolate martini instead, finally a drink made by hand. First experience , 2*. Came back for breakfast which was much better though so 4* for that. Had the breakfast sandwich which tasted very fresh though the potatoes were soggy instead of crispy. read more

Amazing breakfast and views. Service was excellent, very warm, appreciative and friendly. A great way to end our trip.

A great dining experience with an exceptional view! Came here as the first customer for a 7am breakfast and was treated with spectacular ocean views and their most requested corner table! As expected for a luxury hotel restaurant in California, the menu is pricy. We're talking $6 for block coffee and an $18 avocado toast, the stuff of deep millennial existential financial anxiety. That being said, it was a delicious avocado toast with thick slices of fresh tomatoes. My husband had the Big Sur Breakfast Platter (standard eggs, toast, potatoes, sausage and bacon) and everything was expertly seasoned and well cooked. Service was outstanding. Overall, although pricy Pacific Edge is worth a visit! read more

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They have new Chef and re-opened since Covid, the service is impeccable and the food delicious. The cocktails were mediocre. I highly recommend this place. We had dinner and Easter brunch. You can't beat the view and there was dancing after dinner in the bar. read more

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Most gorgeous view with amazing service. The entire staff was so kind and helpful and the food was delicious. We visited just for the restaurant experience but hope to stay as a guest one day soon. read more

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Such a beautiful location!!! Our dinner was absolutely delicious and the staff was INCREDIBLY friendly and welcoming! Looking forward to dining at Pacific's Edge again, and again and again Think I've found my new ocean front favorite read more

California Market at Pacific's Edge is a restaurant within the Hyatt Carmel Highlands hotel that has floor to ceiling windows providing breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. We came for brunch with a reservation and it was worth it for the food and view. Food: Excellent. Food was tasty with large portions and fair prices ($12-20 per dish). We ordered the Cinnamon French toast, Point Lobos Benedict (with dungeness crab), and the Seafood Cioppino. All were delicious. The french toast was large enough to share for two people and piled on with fresh fruit, benedict had fresh seafood, and the seafood cioppino had fresh mixed seafood in a light tomato broth. Service: As the other reviewers noted, service was slow and inattentive. This is a high class restaurant in ambiance but not in service. It took 10+ minutes to get our drink order, even longer to get our order out, and even longer to get our bill. Subtracting one star for the slow service. Ambiance: View is better in some parts of the restaurant (left side corner) because other areas have obstructed views from large trees. In general, you'll get a view of the ocean no matter where you are in the restaurant but the window tables will bring you closer to the water. The actual interior has a diner feel with purple carpet and needs to be updated ASAP. Valet parking is free at the front of the hotel. Don't try to find parking yourself, it's a windy mountain road that has tons of apartment complexes, other hotels, and lots of confusion mixed in with the hotel property. Just pull up to the front, valet, and tip the guys. read more

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Great ocean views. Great service. Nice atmosphere. Friendly workers. Tables spread out reasonably. Menu is really skimpy. Pricy. Won't likely return. read more

Outstanding dinner and service amazing staff great view the food is #OMG love the place

Amazing views! Delicious burger and fries! The perfect place for a scenic pit stop on a coastal drive from Monterrey to LA. They also have a nice convenience store connected to get water and snacks. read more

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The view was great. The food was not. Both of our mains were very dry like they were reheated. Our desserts were completely frozen. read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - Braised Short Rib Bourguignon* - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

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Wow! What a stunning location for a restaurant! Such a Gem! I stopped by for dinner recently and had a great time!I Thankfully I got a good glimpse of the sunset before it was too late. I had a few cocktails, tried a few appetizers and had my main course. The crab cake was phenomenal! My dinner entree, the short rib, was also very tender and delicious! Rosemary was my server. Thank you to her for making my dining experience special. She was very attentive, great personality and knowledgeable of the menu and the hotel! I definitely will be back! read more

Awesome restaurant, a part of the Hyatt Highlands Inn, this is no chain ordinary hotel restaurant. Food places with a view have a bad rap and sometimes rightly so. But this place has the view--and the food to back it up. Due to the pandemic, they're operating with restricted hours--Breakfast, lunch, and "light bites" during evening, but the latter is filling. The preparations are refined and use fresh ingredients. We got a breakfast egg bacon arugula aioli sandwich with potatoes and cuz we didn't feel like driving out the rain, stayed here and got clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl along with their loaded hummus. The service is excellent, they went out of their way to seat us in front of the fireplace. A gentleman named Frederic built the fire so it would stay warm--it felt special and romantic. It's not cheap but worth it for the flavors, service, ambience. Just beautiful. read more

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Service is amazing. Alex, our bartender served us promptly. Spectacular views of the ocean. read more

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Stopped in at the old Highlands Inn to see how the Hyatt recreated it, and it's awesome! While walking through the lobby and gazebo and taking in the inspiring views of the coast, we saw this restaurant high above. It was a busy Saturday morning but decided to get brunch here. The corned beef hash and poached eggs was excellent. The Eggs Benedict was an outstanding classic! My Bloody Mary was perfectly spiced, and the mimosa was the perfect mix of fresh squeezed orange juice and champagne. And of course, this restaurant had the best view of anywhere in the new Highlands Inn! read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

We（2 of us) only choose this restaurant because there wasn't any other restaurants close by are open. We arrived there at 8:17pm ordered our food right away, had our first appetizers at around 8:50pm which I thought the wait was still acceptable. But then after that, there were nothing In between, we waited another 50mins just with water in front of us. I actually ordered a fries. It didn't came until we almost finished our entry meal. And while waiting no one ever came check on us ? Is this normal? Or am I expecting too much with that price ? The street corn was the only okay dish, the rest was so bad. And our waiter was being so strange, he keeps asking the food is good? The food is good ?so many times and winks at us at the same time ? What do you want ? Just let me eat my meal, I am starving already, and clearly he didn't know what good food taste like. The Fries didn't come until we were about to finish, so I didn't even bother to take a photo. So I am urging you, if you have other choices around, please don't come here. read more

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We went there for dinner, as it recently reopened for their dinner service. I had been at the restaurant before several years ago, and was curious as to how it had changed from the last time I was there. Going into the restaurant, you are greeted with this otherwordly, 360 degree view of the surrounding area, overlooking the nearby forest area, and extending to the craggy coast outwards to the ocean, which certainly left an impression on me. After being seated, we were served refreshments, with the Voss water and the vast, different wine selections being a particular highlight. Soon after, we were greeted by the chef, which was a very pleasant experience. After scavenging through the menu, we decided to order a plethora of dishes in order to test the new seasonal menu. Having ordered the burrata here on previous visits, I already knew that it was excellent, as it was the best burrata that I had ever had. This time I decided to try the hamburger. While waiting for our main courses, we were served bread, which to my understanding was encrusted with rosemary and locally baked. It came as a nice surprise, as it was very fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of salt. Although the wait for the hamburger was not particularly longevous, it was more than comfortable, given that one could take in that astounding view for hours on end. Moving on to the main course, the burger did not particularly distinguish itself flavour-wise, and personally seemed to be very close to a typical Marriott burger. While I appreciate its simplicity, I would say that it did require more of a wow-factor. Nevertheless, I did still enjoy it, as it was poor by no means. read more

The atmosphere, service, and food was amazing! I strongly recommend the restaurant. It was a great experience!

We went on 4/30/23 and the service was horrible. Not sure if it was because we didn't "dress like we had money" but our waiter barely payed any attention to us and constantly shined us on. When we were finished we asked for the check and he seemed like he couldn't care less then dropped it off without mentioning anything. He then proceeded to attend to the table next to us and offered them desserts, water, and asked if they needed anything else before finishing up however, he did not offer us the same quality of service. We will not be going back and were extremely disappointed since we were also guests at the Hyatt that's connected to the restaurant. read more

Beautiful/ amazing spectacular view. Service is great. We did breakfast and dinner both service was outstanding. Wide range of wine and food. Amenity is beautiful very clean. This is definitely a must try and If I'm in area again will make a stop here. read more

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Greatest views in Carmel Highlands! Good menu but pricey. Worth every penny! Top shelf service. We live for dinner at Sunset ! read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - View - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

I was quite excited to try this restaurant, as it is in the Michelin Guide 2019 and right by the Point Lobos State Park, boasting seaside views with glass walls. True to its marketing, the views here are spectacular, with the coast and residential area on full display as you eat your meal. There are is no bad seating here; although it may be preferable to be seated at a table right by the glass walls. The food was good, although I expected better ingredients based off of the high prices. The caprese was underwhelming, with beefsteak tomato slices that had no flavor and wilted basil, although the mozzarella balls were very fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed by turkey sandwich, and the fries are crispy and yummy. The garlic fries did not have enough garlic, and were not as crunchy as we would have liked. I did enjoy the clam chowder, although it was more rich than I would have liked, and it could have had more of a seafood broth base. What we were most disappointed about was the really slow service. The greeter at the front ended up having to take our order because our server was busy. It took forever for us to get our bill as well, and we had to flag down our server. Food: 3/5 Views: 5/5 Service: 2/5 read more

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Had a birthday lunch for my wife Great location with fantastic view. Unfortunately, the food was less than spectacular. The prime rib was supposed to be medium, but I got totally burnt, dry piece of meat that tastes like ones from bad college cafeteria or worse. Well, folks were nice and the view was great, so I give three stars. read more

Amazing views and service, the food was fantastic and the restaurant overall was excellent!

We came here for brunch on Sunday afternoon. We got seated at the corner looking over the cliff. It was such a beautiful view. Brunch menu was simple yet very delicious. We ordered poke bowl, egg Benedict, caprease salad, clam chowder, cinnamon French toast and breakfast sandwich. Food was delicious. Service was great. Beautiful day hung out with beautiful friends and good food. Nothing much we could ask for. read more

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I really enjoyed my evening at Pacifics edge. It definitely seems like it deserves a higher rating here. The views are amazing. Service was perfect. Great wine selection. I had the lobster ravioli. It was delicious. The chef must have learned in France because the sauce was wonderful. My partner had the crab cakes. I had a few bites. They were excellent too. Highly recommend. read more