Stopped in on a whim while passing through Carmel and so glad we did. The ambience is fantastic,…read moredimly lit with great music and TVs everywhere, the kind of place I'd love to come back to and watch a game. Service was excellent. Our waitress Rachel was great and took good care of us. We ordered the French dip (added Swiss, onions, and mushrooms) solid sandwich, though it could've used a touch more salt. The real star though, was the fish and chips. Genuinely some of the best I've ever had. Lightly battered, flaky, perfectly cooked. The vibe lands in that sweet spot of upscale casual without crossing into fine dining, comfortable but elevated. Highly recommend if you're passing through Carmel. We'll definitely be back.

Lunch after a beach walk was just what we were looking for. Walk in and find a seat. Music and…read moreambiance brought a nice vibe the whole time we were here. Food is tops. The fish and chips is the ultimate meal. The burger was savory, soft and creamy just he right amount. It perfectly paired with the Talbott pinot noir they recommended. The only comment is make is the amount of French fries that were served with the burger. The plate was a lot larger looking because a sparse amount of fries was served alongside. Maybe add a little more next time just to balance it off. The servers/bartenders knew their stuff. They provided what they could in terms of what was popular and well liked. They said both items we ordered were the most popular. The fish and chips have won best fish and chips 3 years in a row. I would agree with this since I usually am not wowed with this dish. I couldn't resist ordering a dessert. The applied tart with vanilla ice cream was so satisfying. Overall service, food quality and experience was very good. If return over and over again for this same food and experience. If I could give 10 stars I would. Carmel and Brody's is a new destination.

We ordered a dozen raw oysters, and every one was fresh and delicious. There were a few small shell…read morefragments that may have been left behind during shucking, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. The Fish Tacos were outstanding. The fish was cooked perfectly, the proportions of vegetables and avocado were spot-on, and whatever sauce they use was absolutely out-of-this-world delicious. The Kalbi Short Ribs were another highlight, cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. Our server, Jasmine, was one of the best we've had. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and somehow managed to get our food out to us very quickly without making us feel rushed. The restaurant itself also had a surprisingly great setup, especially considering how small and compact everything can feel in Carmel. Overall, this was a fantastic experience from the food to the service and atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd be happy to visit again!

Korean and Asian fusion restaurant at Carmel by the sea. We were in town and looking for lunch…read moreplace and found this restaurant. It was not a large restaurant and It was busy even in the early lunch time. It was very crowded at Carmel. We were lucky we got table when we arrived. The menu varies from Korean dishes,seafood, salad, bin/tacos. They also bar service. They have wine, Beer and cocktails. We ordered Beach Bonfire cocktail For the food, we order Clam Chowder bowl, and Korean Fusion Trio. The Clam Chowder is yummy. It is creamy with chunck of potatoes. The Korean Fusion Trio portion is ok and it is also yummy with combination of Galbi, spicy pork and Kimchi Fried Rice. The service was ok. Overall it was a nice lunch at Carmel.

Amazing place to have breakfast/lunch!! The service was fast, the food was delicious and fresh. It…read morehas become my boyfriend and i favorite place whenever we visit carmel. Rima, was amazing with coordinating with customers, she was very kind and sweet. I witnessed her addressing a rude customer and she was so calm and collected. I was even upset for Rima, but she was so sweet! She would make a wonderful impact with management if she isn't already so. I highly recommend this place! I can't wait to go back!

This is our go to spot for breakfast when we are in Carmel! We love sitting in the outside dining…read morearea near the fireplace. We have already been here 3 mornings in a row. We always receive exceptional service from all the waitstaff and Rima is amazing. She is always so sweet and checking in with all of the tables making sure everyone is having a wonderful meal. Our favorite is the Garden Eggs Benedict and the Bloody Marys are terrific! Thank you Village Corner Bistro

Good place for a beer. Never had the food but this is a place you have a beer or a bourbon. Staff…read moreis sorta friendly. Noisy but this is a bar.

So much for a hopeful chill night while on a girls trip with out of state family. Earlier in the…read moreday while we walked past this establishment we heard laughter and what seemed like chill vibes, so we made a mental note to come back later in the evening for a few drinks. Walked in, and it was busy. Not packed but busy due to shortage of staff. The waiter got to us and said there's seating outside and if we'd rather seat inside she was the only waiter so it'll be a few more minutes before she can clean the tables. We waited patiently and got a seat. Ordered drinks and waited. Waited and waited. While waiting I could see the 1 bartender just chatting away with the people sitting at the bar. Making drinks here and there but majority of the time just talking. 20-25 min passed by and our Waiter stopped by and realized we still haven't received our 2 drinks. She immediately got our attention and went to the Lady Bar Tender who looked annoyed that she was getting interrupted talking to the customers and was asked to do her job and check on our drinks. At this time we decided to walk up and sit at the bar as there were open seats. As we sat down the Bartender gave us a drink & food menu and said kitchen closes soon. We told her that we're just ordering drinks and that the waiter had already placed our drink order a while back. She went to her kiosk system and realized there were 2 drinks placed. She immediately looked at her phone and I'm sure referenced the time and actually proceeded to make one of our drink. She rimmed it and placed ice into the cup - while doing this she placed the drink back down as the customer next to us asked for another drink. She went back to the kiosk and grabbed her phone and looked like she purposefully just didn't care to make our drinks. She was on her phone with her back turned to us... for quite some time. There was enough time in between her back turning and the other customers drink order that we decide we're not going to be waisting any more of our time & leave. While doing this she actually proceeded to skip making our drink and got the drink/beer for the customer next to us. I walked on over to the waitress and said she can cancel our drink and we're leaving; she immediately apologized and said for us to stay and she'll ask to comp our 1st drink. I was very hesitant but she obviously was very apologetic and we went back and sat. She went to the bartender and told her make our drink and comp it. The bartender all of a sudden went back to making our drink and started talking to us saying she's the only bartender and the other 2 called out... never did she apologize. At this time I just told her she wasn't busy making drinks rather just talking and also skipping our drink to serve someone else. She asked if we still wanted our drinks and at this time, clearly why would anyone stay and support this kind of behavior. I told her, her customer service attitude sucks and we walked out. Waisted 45 min of our time... To the establishment: pls have your bartender working Night of 9/10 check herself & her attitude. She's the engine that runs your bar business and if she's clearly this rude, unprofessional and unapologetic about making drinks she shouldn't be working as a bartender. She left a very bad impression on your business while another worker tried to make things right just for her to give your customers attitude and purposely just choosing to not make our drinks.

This place is intimate, classy, and perfect for a date night. We sat outside and they had heaters…read moreand blankets! That was awesome! Our server, Eddie, was excellent and had an impressive knowledge of the menu. He even helped us with wine-pairing suggestions for some of the dishes we ordered, which made the experience even better. The Bluefin Tuna Crudo was prepared perfectly, the tuna was incredibly fresh, seasoned just right, and beautifully garnished. The Halibut was equally impressive, cooked to the perfect doneness and complemented by excellent seasoning and garnishes. We also decided to try the Lobster Roll, and we're glad we did. It was delicious, with a perfectly toasted brioche bun that really brought everything together. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience and a great choice for date night. We're definitely glad we decided to eat here!

I don't mind paying $100 for breakfast if the food tastes great. The atmosphere here is beautiful…read moreand the service was very good, but unfortunately, neither my wife nor I really enjoyed the taste of the food. For us, the main reason to go out for breakfast is to enjoy delicious food. Great atmosphere and service are important, but the food still has to be the highlight. Unfortunately, it wasn't for us, and that's the main reason for my two-star review.

A quick pivot to change our lunch plans while on holiday in Carmel, CA: ended up being really great…read morefor our party of three. Founded in Monterey in 2014, Alvarado Street Brewery expanded its production and its restaurants to meet demand. This location in the Carmel Plaza Shopping Center opened in 2018, and they do produce beer here, though their main production and canning happens at their original Monterey and expanded Salinas plants. They also have a new beer garden at the new soccer stadium in Marina. We waited around at the mall until it opened at 11:30. Service was excellent all-around, with us being seated right away, and our server, Ian, providing some top-notch recommendations for both food and beer. I asked him about their flights, which were the standard 5 oz pours, and individually priced. But he mentioned that if I ordered their promotional deal (in this case, their Korean-style loco moco), it would come with a flight of their 4 core beers. He had me sold as soon as he said 'loco moco'. Everything came out on-time, and served at the right temperature as appropriate. 4 beer flight (included with loco moco plate) - flagship Monterey Beer (American Light Lager, brewed at their Salinas plant); Pilsner (German-style Pilsner, also brewed at their Salinas plant); Mai Tai (American IPA, Salinas); Howzit Punch (fruited sour, modeled after Hawaiian POG). All of the beers were really good. with the Howzit being the most liked, not only on principle (we really love Hawaii) but also on taste. Korean-Style Loco Moco ($25) - when told that the white rice on a traditional loco moco was being replaced by kimchi fried rice, my original reaction was 'Dang...why didn't I think of that'. It was a beautiful looking dish, for sure. In terms of taste, just OK. The rice wasn't great, and the hamburger patty was OK (a bit dry). But the over-easy egg added a nice level of richness and the gravy fit the dish. The strips of gim (seaweed sheets) was a great touch and appreciated. Roasted Drunken Half Chicken ($33) - another great looking dish: a cut up half chicken with a ton of crisping done on the skin. It came with two dipping sauces (a bbq and a butter based), along with pickled vegetables on the side, and a jalapeno biscuit. My wife loved the biscuit and didn't need the extra butter. The chicken looked dry though, and she confirmed it. The dark meat was OK, but the white meat was very dry, confirming that one needs to use the bbq sauce and the pickled vegetables to counteract that. Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich ($20) - my mother-in-law loved this, and she proved it by eating it all (though it could have something to do with all the walking we did in the morning). I enjoyed the fresh cole slaw (tart with a nice mix of vegetables). And all of us really enjoyed the fries...again proving that food service frozen fries can be marvelous if deep fried (and served) properly. My wife and I both agreed that the Mai Tai PA and Howzit Punch were really good and worth bringing back home so got a 4-pack of each ($16 each). Haven't had a chance to try it at home yet, but will do so when wanting to remember our trip.

Great restaurant and brewery in the heart of Carmel! Really glad we stumbled upon this place while…read morewalking around Carmel. They have such a wide beer selection that I wanted to try them all! Did a flight of 6 beers and they were all so unique and tasty! Also ordered the calamari and it was probably one of the best calamari's I've had. Crispy, great seasoning, and the kale chips was a nice touch! We also ordered the burger which came with fries. The burger was very basic and didn't really stand out. Everything about the burger was very plain. Would definitely come back to try some more beers!

We stopped by Bruno's Market & Deli on a Wednesday for dinner after hearing it was a local…read morefavorite, and it definitely lived up to the hype! I filled out the order form, and the kind gentleman working at the deli let me know they were out of the hot chicken. No big deal at all. I asked if he had any recommendations, and he suggested the tri tip. I hadn't even noticed it was one of the options, so I was actually glad he pointed it out! I told him to make it however he thought it would taste best since I'm not a picky eater, and he absolutely delivered. The tri tip sandwich was so good! It was packed with flavor, the meat was tender and delicious, and the bread was just right. It ended up being such a great choice, and I'm so glad I took his recommendation. The sandwiches were made quickly, and the customer service was outstanding. He was so attentive, acknowledging everyone who came up to the deli counter while keeping orders moving efficiently. You could tell they genuinely care about their customers. When we checked out, the cashier up front was just as friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Between the amazing service and the delicious sandwich, we'll definitely be back to try more of the deli menu. If you're in Carmel by the Sea, Bruno's is absolutely worth a stop!

Very popular spot for buying sandwiches both hot and cold. Need to take a number, fill out a…read moresandwich order form and wait for your number to be called. (We waited about 30-40 minutes for our number to be called so that we could place our order.) Sandwich is made within about 10-15 minutes once order is taken. We ordered two sandwiches: one with turkey and the other with pastrami. Ingredients are fresh and ample amounts of ingredients are placed on each sandwich. Taste is decent. Sandwiches are $11.99 each and made to your specifications with wide variety of condiments (veggies, sauces and so forth.). If you add extra meat, avocado, cheese and so on, price increases. Parking lot is available for customers and 2 hour street parking (if you can find it).

Husband and I were spending a long weekend in Carmel with our dog. We were able to make a…read morereservation ahead of time online- the system only does indoor reservations, so make sure you email them to let them know if you are bringing a pup and need a patio seat! The restaurant is located on the lowest level of the Carmel Plaza, I really loved the location because there are plenty of places to park right around there. Between the two of us, we shared: - Miso cacio e pepe: we came specifically for this! It's one of their most well known dishes, and I highly highly recommend! So creamy and savory, and the mafaldine pasta has such a nice texture, the ruffled edges hold on to sauce perfectly. We also added a bit of gochujang that came with the bibimbap and it was so good with some spice. - Dolsot bibimbap: my husband's favorite Korean dish so of course we had to get it! An excellent variety of veggies, which was nice since we barely got any veg on vacation. The kalbi beef was so juicy and delicious, and not overcooked. - Matcha Tiramisu: absolute must get, so unique. The cake layers were soaked in matcha, and topped off with some fresh fruit. - Grapefruit sake spritz: I was on the fence between this cocktail and the yuzu champagne spritz. Our waitress said that the grapefruit spritz was much less sweet, and I am so glad I decided to go with that option! It was the perfect amount of sweetness, not overwhelming. Overall, my husband and I agreed that the matcha tiramisu was the best bite either of us had all weekend!

We had some recommend us Jeju Kitchen, and prior to coming, I definitely did my Yelp research as to…read morewhat to order. Yelpers... thank you for recommending the creamy miso cacio e pepe. The noodles were both chewy and perfectly al dente. Such a fantastic texture. We also added pork belly, and that was a marvelous addition with allll of the fats and flavor. That was the only Korean aspect of our meal, which is why I rated Jeju a 4. Even though it's a Korean restaurant, I unfortunately didn't get any Korean flavors. Because we had stuffed ourselves with pastries beforehand, we opted for the Jeju garden salad. The salad comes with Ad Astra bread: pro tip... dip it in the cacio e pepe sauce. We loved the Ad Astra bread so much that I bought the same seed and drain bread the following morning at Ad Astra. I LOVE how the restaurants partner with the local bakeries and shops. What a lovely community. Back to the salad: it has a bit of everything, and was exactly what we needed. Quinoa, fruit, avocado, tomato's, lettuce. Great dish. The ambiance here is perfect: sit outside and enjoy some live music, and people watch! Highly recommend coming here if you're in the area! Overall, loved the food

Sur Burger is a very good place to eat if you want hamburgers! There french fries are amazing and…read morethere hamburgers are also amazing! The service is also excellent but i would not recommend bringing in any outside food. The Ambiance is also great it really feels like your in Monterey especially when you are looking out the window! When i went to sur burger it was a very good experience, I don't know what the one star reviews are talking about! But if you are planning to go to sur burger I would not recommend ordering any but there burgers the chicken strips ate not as good.

This place was REALLY good. If you're looking for a great burger, look no further. Seriously, this…read moreis probably the best burger I've had in a long time.Three of us ordered the Sur Bacon Burger, which is basically their regular cheeseburger with bacon added. The patty was a solid size, not too thick and not too thin. It was the perfect thickness, giving you a great balance of meat, cheese, and toppings in every bite. Everything is made fresh to order, and you can tell. The lettuce was crisp, the tomatoes were fresh, the grilled onions were perfect, and the whole thing was put together so well. It wasn't messy, just a quality burger from the first bite to the last.My son got The Works, and if you saw his burger, you'd understand why he cleaned his plate. The food came out fresh, hot, and looked amazing. They really take the time to make everything look picture-worthy. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, the wait wasn't long at all, and they have self-serve fountain drinks, which is always a plus. The menu is simple and easy to order from. They have salads, chicken burgers, hamburgers, and you can customize your burger however you like. Their burgers are cooked medium-well by default, but I asked for mine well-done and they got it exactly right. The customer service was cool.They weren't over the top trying to impress you, but they definitely weren't underperforming either. Everyone was chill, friendly, and got the job done. The portions are generous. I only finished half my burger and took the rest home. I reheated it later and it was still just as delicious. Overall Rating: 8.7/ 10. This place has officially earned a spot on my list of go-to burger spots. I'll definitely be back!

This was our favorite meal during our week in Carmel. We had an 11a lunch reservation. The oysters…read morewith mignonette and cucumber was simple yet super tasty. The gnocchi, as others have pointed out, was delicate and had a wonderful texture. My duck was out of this world. It had a Thai cream sauce with a medley of nicely cut julienne veg. Pizza was wonderful (perfect crust) and a tomato salad was very much enjoyed by our group. Service: quick and responsive to requests. This is Michelin-rated for good reason and should be on your program while visiting. On our next visit, we'll go for breakfast, which is only Friday-Sunday.

I came here for my friends bday celebration- it is one of her fav places - I was able to get…read moreopentable reservation for it - yay! Much better experience compared to last time. The servers were so happy and delightful! Felt like you were in Italy - tight seatings - inside decor was like someone sitting inside a home with a window - super cute & adorable! Things that will make me come back again with my family: - truffle & fig pizza - best pizza in Carmel - oysters - so smooth and tasty - spicy oil - OMG! - bread and butter - service of the waiters Things that were good but didn't blow my mind: - roasted cauliflower - gnocchi Thank god for Open Table - will come back again to try other dishes! Yummy!!