Clam chowder with bread bowl was very creamy and flavorful! Drinks were delicious! Jonathan waiter was great! View was amazing read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - Santa Lucia Sour Espresso Martini - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

In celebration of a milestone birthday we enjoyed the beautiful drive from Monterey to Pacific Edge. The service was excellent and the food was even better. Be sure to make memories here. read more

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Giving this place 4 stars for lack of vegetarian options. This place is beautiful and has a lot to offer for a NON-vegetarian diet. I would definitely revisit, however would like to clarify that anyone looking for vegetarian options should skip (it's advertised as having vegetarian options on yelp). The food and ambiance was great and i would definitely revisit. Their garlic fries were amazing read more

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

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Beautiful ambiance. You can't beat the views. Pretty restaurant with a nice staff. The food was just okay. I got the ciopinno and my husband got a medium steak. The steak came out well done which was disappointing and my food flavor was a bit bland. The calamari appetizer was tasty though they had run out of mussels when we ordered that. The creme bruelee was tasty. It's worth going to if you're staying at the hotel or going when the sun is setting but I wouldn't come here just for the food. read more

The view is beautiful, but unfortunately that is all this restaurant has to offer. We had to wait an hour for our food, and we didn't order anything overly complicated. I got the burger, my wife ordered the Big Sur breakfast and our friend ordered the pancakes (because they had just ran out of the French toast). The Big Sur breakfast came out cold, the portion was small and we had to remind the waitress to bring out the sourdough bread that comes with the order. I ordered the burger and upon ordering the waitress made it known that the burger comes "medium-rare". Well as you can see in the picture, the burger is well-done and it was very dry and had no mayo. Overall, we did not like the experience or the food here. Save your time and money and go to First Awakening in Monterey. read more

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

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First time visiting this place and was pretty disappointing to say the least. We decided to give it a try after visiting Point Lobos Park. To begin with, we didn't get greated by hostess, which immediately started raising a red flag. Long story short, we didnt feel welcome at all! Food was not that good, really basic. Restaurant needs some remodeling, paint peeling throughout. Doesn't really match what they're trying to project which is a "High End Restaurant " Quick tip... judging someone by their attire can be misleading, as a person's outfit doesn't define wealth or character. Hopefully this feedback could be a training opportunity to the staff. For sure won't be visiting this place again. Giving it 2 stars only because I enjoyed my Paloma cocktail read more

Food, service, and view 11 out of 10! Tony was the best! My husband had the Dungeness crab Benedict and it was excellent! my halibut sandwich with aïoli was outstanding also. Best coffee ever!! read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - Yummy late with a view! - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

We have been going to this restaurant for 20 years. This is the worst. Made a reservation and we were sat at the least desirable table. After changing tables the waiter came and asked if we wanted water. Received water....and waited. The waiter came back to the table and we suggested our cocktails. Forty minutes in we received our drinks and the waiter finally took our order. The meal was ok. Cioppino was good - the halibut was mediocre. The bidder was working his best to make up for the server who was phoning it in. Hyatt I expect better. read more

This restaurant is located inside the Carmel Highlands Hyatt so there are beautiful views of the rugged coastline and ocean. We went in the evening and were able to watch the sunset. There are large windows all around the restaurant for plentiful views. However, the restaurant didn't seem to have air conditioning and it was pretty hot in the summer time as well as sunlight in our eyes. The table next to us also remarked on the heat. They didn't have window shades and only cracked open a door to deal with the heat. For such a nice hotel and restaurant, you'd think they would have AC? Service was pretty minimal and we had to look for the server a few times. The food was alright but my short rib was overcooked and tough. We were also there celebrating a birthday and did not receive any acknowledgement of that from the server despite noting that in our reservation and the hostess putting a birthday postcard on the table. After we left, we noticed the bar attached to the restaurant has happy hour and the views were just as good. The staff we spoke to also seemed friendlier and more welcoming. If we return, we might try that out instead. read more

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

Came here to enjoy the view primarily. I had to request something from the breakfast menu (as they had just started serving lunch) because they had no vegan options on the menu I was given as I recall. Service was exceptional and the place was simply beautiful. Everything was in its place. Couldn't help but admire and take more photos of the place. I would love to come back here to try other vegan options. read more

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Great view of course - that the reason to come Nice atmosphere with tasty drink Fish was overdone and no "cream sauce" Service was fine read more

Service - 5/5 (waiter was Colin)) Ambiance- 5/5 Food - 3.5/5 Had a wonderful experience at Pacific's Edge. Our server, Colin, took great care of us for my birthday dinner. pan seared pacific halibut - really enjoyed this dish. Fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious braised short rib bourguignon - Meat was tender and flavorful. The carrots were completely bland though. read more

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Top notch spot to celebrate an occasion and watch the sunset! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, the atmosphere, and the friendliness of the wait staff! We had the halibut over risotto which was very tasty. Also the lobster bisque and salad were paired nicely. Highly recommend if you are looking for a nice evening dinner. read more

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I love out of the way places in a wooded setting with a terrific view, and the Pacific's Edge Restaurant at the Highland Inn Hyatt scores on both counts. We returned to enjoy the new menu, which offers breakfast and lunch at the same time, a perfect combination for us since I am always eating lunch right when my husband wants his big breakfast. It was a foggy day, with the Pacific ocean offering up its more somber mood, but just as lovely as full sun in its own mysterious way. The balcony was closed because of the weather, so we got a little table by a picture window looking South down the coast. We chose our favorites from the menu, the spinach and shrimp salad for me and the hearty breakfast sandwich for my husband. We had wonderful, professional service, and the food arrived almost immediately. It was perfectly cooked, the shrimp being just slightly opaque, with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. The Sauvignon Blanc was the perfect light fresh wine to match the seafood. I love hotels because they offer so much. There are event balconies overlooking the sea, a large central lounge area with a fireplace, an enclosed porch with huge windows nearby, and a private event room lined with wine bottles in glass cases. On the way out, I was fascinated by photos of the Inn in its early days. My father-in-law had stayed here in 1927 and still remembered the view and the fun he had! This place is part of the history of Carmel and Highway One, and it brings to mind the beauty of the past mixed with the present! read more

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The food was very good and the view was amazing. The service was really good and the food came out so fast and so fresh! I would come back again! Great place to eat after hiking Point Lobos! read more

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Definitely not as nice as it used to be. Way too casual a crowd, very casual menu, seems like they cater to breakfast, lunch and brunch, not nice dinner. We were one of the few wearing coats and dresses. Seems like they are using the view to suck people in but the dining is just ok. Hamburger or fish sandwich for $28???? Burratta appetizer had only 2 pieces of toast (and no bread served at the table) and the tomatoes weren't that ripe. We can't get ripe tomatoes in July? The Pan seared halibut was good, but served on a bland risotto with no vegetables. Mushroom risotto was also fairly bland. Needed more cheese and spices/herbs. The burger seemed ok but would expect an over the top experience for that price. We were able to get a wine that didn't break the budget (75% are over $100+) but didn't know it was an 8 year old Pinot until it was too late. It might have been over the hill but we let it pass. Service was the bright note. Both with Rosemary in the lounge and then with Colin at our table the service was very personable and well done. Sorry to say we'll be crossing this off our favorite places in Carmel. read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - Pam seared halibut on risotto - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Amazing views! Delicious food! Impeccable service! Chose this restaurant based on the online photos and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed their Thanksgiving lunch buffet and everything was delicious. Hoping we've started a new Thanksgiving Day tradition. read more

I begrudgingly gave 3 stars just for the view and cleanliness. The food is not good. The prices are really high so there's no excuse. I'm not saying that the food isn't great, I'm saying it's not good. Everything needed salt. My burger was dry. The cocktails were gross. The Frito Misto and Clam chowder were actually good but not worth the price. For the price, everything should have been excellent. The service was good as well, but really the only remarkable thing about the restaurant is the view. It's kind of embarrassing to have worse culinary standards than fast food restaurants, but I guess that's what you get in Pacific's Edge. read more

What can I say? The quality of food doesn't match the price. They served me raw potatoes for breakfast and when I asked why are they raw inside? The manager meanly replied we buy them already precooked. They came to us frozen. I couldn't believe my eyes. I said the Benedict is almost 30 dollars and it comes with precooked frozen potatoes? He didn't wink and said yes. He blamed it on the company that didn't cook them right. The chef apparently just roasts them to make them frozen anymore. What a shame. How hard is it to make breakfast potatoes from scratch? Never again I came there after. read more

Tony are server was amazing Very attentive and knowledgeable about the area! Gave great recommendations Cocktails and food were delicious also What an amazing view read more

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Everything was great ,, I would go back n i highly recommend it the series the environment n the food ..

Workers look down on you so unprofessional !! I got a burger and the patty was so raw

Was staying at Hyatt Carmel Highlands and this was the in house restaurant. We received 10% off. I wouldn't come back. 1) no hostess, was wondering if it was self seating 2) clam chowder legit had 4 clams, the potatoes were mushy, lack of seafood flavoring in the chowder, and the bread was blah(!) 3) every dish is $20+ and the quality of food doesn't match the price Eggs Benedict wasn't half bad. The English muffin could've been more fresh. Potatoes had nicely crispy edges. Save your money. Go somewhere else locally. read more

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Great views, delicious dishes and fantastic service. Our server, Freddie was very attentive! Try to get there early enough to enjoy the sunset in the bar area! read more

From the valet to the food to the service. All were horrible. The view was fine but not worth the pain and awkwardness. Save yourself money here.... read more

Heard of this place on TikTok so I absolutely had to come verify it for myself! I decided to do my birthday dinner here and I'm so glad it exceeded my expectations! From the friendliest hosts and servers to the food itself, I was beyond impressed. The calamari was BOMB (coming from my best friend who is a self-proclaimed calamari connoisseur). Good sized and cooked well! We ordered the lobster ravioli and the pan seared pacific halibut. The halibut was the star of the show! The ravioli is good if you want something a little more heavier. Would love to come back and try their brunch menu one day! read more

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This hilly location provides a birds eye view of the Pacific Ocean. The view is amazing. The food was ok, service was attentive and everything you would expect at a high end hotel restaurant. Inflated prices for the food. It is clear you are paying for the view. The clam chowder was ok. A little too thick for my taste and should have been served hotter. The salad with crab added was very pedestrian. The burger was good but a little small for the cost. Beverages we ordered - just coffee and iced tea. The check was $106. read more

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I wish I had a better review to write but unfortunately my experience here was ruined by at least 20 flies flying around my table. (That's not a joke either. There were at least 3 on our window, 2 flying on and off of my boyfriend's back and a swarm next to him! I'm getting itchy and irritated again just by thinking about it smh.) The view was so beautiful, but it was incredibly hard to enjoy because flies kept landing on us, our window and table. It was so bad, and so irritating, I took my food to go because I didn't have a moment of peace. We even switched tables and in doing so, a fly landed on my boyfriend's food, making it inedible. The only redeeming quality this place has are the employees. The hostess and our waiter were very nice and tried their best to help us and explained that it's been a problem due to their patio. For such a beautiful place, you would think they would be eager to fix this. Thank you to our waiter who discounted my boyfriend's food since he couldn't finish it, but it's a shame that our experience was ruined. I seriously cannot explain how frustrated I was. Having to eat a $30 sandwich in the car because the restaurant has flies flying around is unacceptable. I am extremely grateful I didn't go there for dinner because I would have demanded for the entire thing to be comped. I think we were there no more than 30 minutes. What a shame. We definitely won't be back, and I suggest finding another place with a pretty view unless you want to defend your food from flies the entire time. read more

Pacific's Edge Restaurant - The food I had to eat in the car - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, California

Dined in the lounge this evening. Enjoyed a couple appetizers from the lounge menu. The calamari was very fresh and delicious. Garlic fries were also tasty and portion huge. Decent selection of wines by the glass. Casual and unhurried atmosphere with million dollar views overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Service was good. read more

SO SO breathtkaking! The beautiful view is what caught my eye at first. I am obsessed with anywhere that has pretty views. I chose to sit outside on their patio so I could have views of the ocean while I ate. It did not disappoint! I love the fact that they made their seating glass. It really makes for a beautiful view.  As for the food and drinks, they were so good! I got the pancakes with berries, a mimosa, and a margarita. I also tried the açaí bowl with was really light and refreshing. Our server was super nice and attentive, always checking on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Parking is a but tough to find since the restaurant is in a hotel. I had to park a bit of a ways away, but then again I did go at peak time on a Saturday. Give yourself time to find parking if you go during brunch read more

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This place ticks every box according to Conrad Hilton - "location, location, location". Unfortunately the two stars were only for the location. It seemed like every single person working there was just sad to be a part of it which fed into the negative experience. The clam chowder was cold, gloopy and tasteless like there was too much cornflour or arrowroot - lazy. The main courses were also served cold and were flavorless. Crabmeat didn't taste as fresh as we had hoped. Overall it just made us feel sad - because of the price we were charged and that the staff seemed so fed up to even be there. From the valet parking attendant (totally unhelpful) to the hostess (passive aggressive and rude) and all of the wait staff, who were just miserable and under experienced. This is the first bad review I've ever felt compelled to write. :( read more

We ordered a 48 prime rib rare. It came out small thin. All the crust was overcooked and only had any pink around the fatty middle. Not one speck of hens added for taste. Waiter never came back to see how we liked our food. Mashed potatoes were straight out of a box. No flavor no butter no salt. Had to flag someone down for horse radish. Nice view of the ocean but food was a big disappointment along with our waiter. read more

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I had heard and seen about this place on social media recently and wanted to try it for my special birthday lunch with my best friend. The pictures online looked amazing the food looked pretty decent as well. When we first approached the hostess desk she asked if we had reservations or were staying at the hotel. We said no and she then asked for a phone number and then sat us down right away. We were puzzled on why she needed our phone number if we weren't waiting. We just rolled with and sat down. Our waitress was not welcoming at all when we sat down and asked us for drinks. We asked for a drink menu and said "sorry there's no cocktails, only wine and beer". We asked why and she said someone had taken the liquor key home and they can't access it. I was so bummed because I really wanted a birthday drink! I had looked up drinks online and already been planning to splurge. We then were irked they didn't say anything about this before seating us. I ended up getting a mimosa that didn't even taste like there was much sparkling wine in it. I never got a buzz and it was a small glass for the price. The food was ok... we shared garlic truffle fries which were pretty much just garlic fries, and not much truffle taste. We both got clam chowder which was decent but took a long time considering there were only 2 other tables in the whole restaurant. As we were finishing our meal, we heard a cocktail shaker and we saw someone making a drink at the bar. We flagged down our waitress and we asked if he was making drinks. She replied "yes they came in a bit ago". My friend and I looked at each other and were like what the heck? She knew we wanted drinks, she didn't think to tell us? And she didn't say sorry or even seemed like she cares. She also never checked in on us. At the end of the meal we asked for a check and she hands the bill over and says "no cash, card only". Again... she didn't think to tell us at the very beginning of the meal??? We had a card but the point is what if I only had cash for that meal? She didn't tell us until the bill came? Overall the whole experience was 1/10. The bill was expensive for experience we got. The only positive I can say is the views were amazing. read more

Beautiful spot for a nice brunch or lunch with gorgeous floor to ceiling views of the coastline. We chose to sit outside on a Monday for brunch. The heaters were on and we still needed blankets that they easily gave us. Service was excellent and very sweet and non-intrusive. I had to ask for water and that reminded me of our drought situation. The clam chowder is creamy and tasty. I had the halibut sandwich on delicious brioche bun. The halibut was fresh but a little dry although no complaints at all! Bloody mary was good and strong enough for 11am. All in all a great spot to see the views and have a bite. No more valet parking, just hang a left before driving up to the entrance and park in the lot even of it says reserved for guests. This was the current state on 6/21/21. read more

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

Went here for brunch. Service was fast and very attentive. Food was good. I highly recommend the bacon jam. We sat out in the patio for the views (whole point why we went). The glass could use some cleaning! read more

Always great service and a beautiful view. The food is pretty normal, but I think the location takes everything over the top. Dianna, the hostess it's always positive and in a good mood, which is a great start to a good meal read more

The halibut was delicious and the service was great. The sunset was amazing!!! Happy 87th Birthday!!! read more

Although the views are breathtaking, the service was absolutely terrible. Other than the waiter taking our order, he did not check on us once. Our table never even received water refills. Because we were a party of 8 unfortunately the tip was already included. If that was nice the case, he did not deserve a tip. The food was also mediocre. The sort rib was super dry, the clams were not thoroughly cleaned and had sand in them as well as the sauce not having much flavor. I would not come here again. Not worth the money. read more

The entrees were perfect & Frederic provided outstanding service. Really enjoyed the pace of the service. Thank you very much !

Food was good . Service was not so well , didn't feel welcomed the minute we walked in . We weren't greeted until a couple minutes later . We wanted outdoor seating and was seated indoors until asked a few times to be seated outdoors . Maybe because we came from a hike and weren't dressed to there liking . Overall it was ok. read more