Area Dining
No matter what you’re in the mood for, there is a restaurant to fit the bill in the Carmel and Monterey Bay area. Ask the helpful staff at the Carmel Mission Inn if you need directions or would like suggestions.
Dining in Carmel
Bahama Billy’s
3690 The Barnyard, Carmel CA 93923 / 831-626-0430
Fresh seafood, steaks & pasta with a Caribbean Flair. Voted Carmel's Local Favorite! Enjoy a 3-course "Caribbean Feast" with Alaskan king crab legs & Steak for Two. Full bar, great wine list! Reservations advised. Lunch & Dinner served 7 days a week! New Happy Hour Lunch Menu everyday! Heated Fireplace Patio (pet friendly). Groups Welcome!
Casanova Restaurant
5th Avenue & Mission, Carmel CA 93923 / 831-625-0501
Casanova is a culinary experience that echoes the South of France & Northern Italy in the center of Carmel, California. The style and ambiance is matched by a standard of excellence in food and service that has brought them worldwide acclaim. The hand-dug wine cellar has received numerous awards for its outstanding selection of wines from all over the world.
Rio Grill
The Crossroads Hwy 1 & Rio Road, Carmel CA 93923 / 831-625-5436
The comfortable lounge and full bar, serving their famous "Rio Rita," is lined with colorful caricatures of local faces and celebrities. Bar patrons can also order from the full menu while sitting by the fireplace or at the bar. Rio Grill's award-winning wine list features more than 160 labels including an extensive selection available by the glass. Rio Grill is truly the place for people of all ages who enjoy great food, a dynamic environment and outstanding service.
Robata Grill and Sake Bar
3658 The Barnyard, Carmel CA / 831-624-2643
This charming restaurant is located in a small shopping center, making diners feel as if they've stepped into a restaurant in Japan. The space is authentically decorated with Japanese decor, including shoji screens, sake drums, Japanese lanterns, fans, and umbrellas. The sushi bar is a fun place to sit, or diners can get cozy in one of the booths.
Forge in the Forest
5th Avenue & Junipero Avenue, Carmel CA 93923 / 831-624-2233
The Forge in the Forest offers an extensive menu of American cuisine. Whether you are looking to dine inside or out, there is no shortage of atmosphere for you to choose from. From the brick and stone fire pits, lush gardens and redwood tables on the outside patios to the casual comfort of the copper walled Forge Saloon to the white linen elegance of the Oak Tree Room, there is an atmosphere perfect for everyone at The Forge.
Dining in Monterey
Whaling Station
763 Wave Street, Monterey CA 93940 / 831-373-3778
The famed Whaling Station, Monterey County’s prime steak dinner house, has a fresh new look for the 21st Century. International television chef, John Pisto, has taken the best of the 28-year tradition and made it even better. The restaurant décor now reflects a more casual, yet sophisticated dining experience featuring the County’s finest selection of USDA Prime beef and fresh seafood as well as specialties created by the celebrity chef himself. Located in a historic building, perched above famed Cannery Row, this totally fresh dining experience will bring you back again and again.
Willy’s Smokehouse BBQ & Grill
95 Prescott Avenue, Monterey CA 93940 / 831-372-8880
Looking for something different? Housed in a cool remodeled historic building, Willy's is a barbecue restaurant and grill with a large selection of smoked entrees, fun southern classics, fresh seafood and produce, outstanding desserts and a fun kids menu. Gather with family, celebrate with friends or enjoy a drink in their expansive bar.
Bubba Gumps Shrimp Co.
720 Cannery Row, Monterey CA 93940 / 831-373-1884
The first Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant and Market opened in 1996 on Cannery Row in Monterey, California. They’ve since grown to include many notable locations throughout the United States and internationally. Food is the hero at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. The menu features shrimp, of course, but they’ve won awards for their dixie-style baby back ribs and drink menu. Once you've had one of their margaritas hand-shaken at your table, you’re sure to be a fan.
Fandango’s Restaurant
223 17th, Pacific Grove CA / 831-372-3456
The Fandango Restaurant is located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, in the heart of Pacific Grove, featuring Mediterranean & European Style cuisine. Enjoy their fresh seafood, Black Angus steak, and their famous rack of lamb...all on their wood burning grill, in addition to their hearty pastas, paella, lamb shank, osso bucco, and bouillabaisse.
Sardine Factory
701 Wave Street, Monterey CA 93940 / 831-373-3775
Every city has that one restaurant you can't miss, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. The Sardine Factory has that cache - world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons have made a tradition of dining in their historic Cannery Row setting. The service is so warm and friendly you'll feel like a regular, and after just one visit, you will be. A choice from the wine collection complements any dish--after all, they won the 2006 Best Wine List in America award from Restaurant Hospitality Magazine