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mural. by bruingirl
We were there for lunch so we had sandwiches, but they were really tasty! :) Theme: AmericanPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: San Carlos between 5th and 6th.
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 by trvlrtom
Outside seating is available.
Great service, atmosphere and food.
egg benedict - there are many creative options to choose from.
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 by rjweber21
Make sure you leave Carmel by 11:15 AM in order to get to the restaurant by noon. You might even leave a little earlier in order to make sure you can get a table inside on the window, or (my favorite) outside on the deck looking South West. They have some great fish dishes, and definitely order the goat cheese and roasted garlic appetizer.
Gary Pisoni and Gary Fransconi are two of the best Pinot Noir producers in the world and their vineyards are located due east of the Big Sur coast, over the mountains, in an area called the “Santa Lucia Highlands” (SLH). I love the Pinots out of this area, and Nepenthe just happens to serve pretty much all of the Gary(s) offerings. Outstanding!
Bring a designated driver: The drive back to Carmel always seems a lot shorter, but it’s a curvy road, and I wouldn’t want to try and navigate it with more than a glass of wine in my system.
Bottom line, don’t miss this restaurant – it will be a place you return to on every future trip to Carmel / Big Sur.
The goat chees appetizer and the Ahi sandwich are great, but honestly, the wine, and the view is so good; I don't even know if I tasted the food. Theme: SeafoodPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Highway #1, Big Sur, CA. 93920Phone: 831-667-2394Directions: Nepenthe is located on California Highway One, about 30 miles south of Carmel, near the Ventana Inn and Post Ranch Inn. Look for the Nepenthe sign on the west (ocean) side of the highway.
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 Yummy, yummy food! :) by bruingirl
I had the grilled Scampi Provençale with grilled vegetables and thyme on risotto which was very good and I also tried some of the duck and feta ravioli which was pretty good as well. Theme: ItalianPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Ocean & Monte VerdePhone: 831-624-4395Directions: On Ocean Ave. between Lincoln and Monte Verde.Website: www.carmelsbest.com
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 PortaBella on Ocean Avenue by orcoastgirl
The innovative sandwiches and salads for lunch are freshly prepared and very good. Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Ocean Ave. in Carmel-By-The-Sea
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 by rjweber21
I met my wife and a couple friends at Stillwater for lunch. We sat at a table on the window and had a spectacular view of the 18th fariway, green, and Carmel beach in the distance. I really can't do the view justice in this review because it's much better than I can describe. The only view I appreciate more is the one from Nepenthe restaurant in Big Sur...but, I'll talk about that in another review.
The food at Stillwater is suprisingly good. I say suprising because it often seems that at places this popular they just kind of stop trying as hard - they have a captive audience in a way - if you want a view of the golf course, you have to eat at this restaurant. At any rate, I had the pasta with shrimp and it was outstanding. The last time I ate here I had the abolone pasta and that was also REALLY good, but 3x as expensive and the portion of abolone is tiny.
The ambience is nice, quite; makes you feel like having a couple glasses of wine at lunch and then taking a nap...actually, Carmel and Pebble Beach make me feel like that in general. All in all, this is a great place to take your wife for lunch after you play golf all morning...after this meal, she'll forgive you for being gone half the day.
shrimp pasta - it has a nice spice to it.
abolone pasta - really good, but small portion of abolone
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 by rjweber21
I don't know when the Rio Grill started, but it's been there as long as I can remember (maybe 10+ years). Actually, I just looked at their website...it's been there since 1983. The Rio has a great little bar - good martinis. The wine list is solid and not exorbitantly overpriced...so that's nice.
The Rio isn't as romantic as some spots downtown - it's definitely louder (but not too loud), and has a lot of energy. I like it because now that I have a young child, he can cry, and nobody really hears him. Don't worry, there aren't a bunch of screaming babies at this place. The wait staff is very friends, and the manager, Alexis, will go out of her way to make your experience great.
I highly recommend The Rio Grill. And, don't even bother getting any other dish than the House-Smoked Half Chicken. I'm serious! It's the best chicken I've ever had.
House-Smoked Half Chicken with mild smoked chile butter, baby artichokes and red potatoes..................18.95
The Ice Cream sandwhich for dessert.
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 Alleyway to entrance by Lhenne1
The dining room is small, but the service was great and the waitresses knew a lot about each dish. Take=out is available and the restaurant delivers within Carmel-By-The-Sea.
On our last dim sum trip we ordered the Pork Buns, pot stickers, Sesame Seed puffs and the waitress suggested the Shrimp dumplings. Everything was excellent. The Dim Sum dishes are $3.25 or $4.25 depending on what you select. We plan on returning for dinner sometime soon!
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restaurant on hwy 1. by malianrob, 1 more photosTheme: AmericanPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 10miles South of carmel on hwy 1Phone: 831-624-2933Directions: the restaurant is located cliffside. from hwy 1 all you see is the sign. we just found it by chance. the service was great and the food was good.Website: www.rocky-point.com
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San Carlos Street & Fourth Ave. P.O. Box 101, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - The Wyndham Carmel Valley Ranch
One Old Ranch Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - La Playa Hotel Carmel
Camino Real At 8th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Tally Ho
Monte Verde Street at Sixth Street PO Box 3726, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Crystal Terrace Inn
24815 Carpenter Street at Valley Way, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Candle Light Inn
San Carlos Street Between Fourth and Fifth avenues, P.O. Box 101, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - The Tradewinds At Carmel-By-The-Sea
Mission Street at Third Avenue PO Box 3403, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Best Western Carmel Bay View Inn
Junipero Street between Fifth and Sixth Street PO Box 3715, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Hofsas House Hotel
Between 3rd and 4th Avenues on San Carlos Street P.O. Box 1195, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea
Ocean Ave. & Torres Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Best Western Carmel's Town House Lodge
5th And San Carlos P.O. Box 3574, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Clarion Collection Carmel By The Sea
NE 5th & Mission, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Carmel River Inn
26600 Oliver Road Highway 1 At Carmel River Bridge, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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