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California, United States Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Carmel
Best Bar restaurants nearby. Discover the best Bar food in Carmel. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Bar restaurants near you.. The first thing you need to know about Carmel: Clint Eastwood used to be the mayor, so don’t come here if you’re a hooligan. But if you’re after a romantic getaway to a seaside, art-filled village, Carmel might be perfect for you. You can even bring your dog—Carmel’s hotels, restaurants and galleries are remarkably Fido-friendly.
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10. Edgar's - Quail Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Local93921
Nice atmosphere and good food in mid-Carmel-Valley. Been here for a number of catered events and couples dinner. Pleasant wood grained interior. Dining tables set apart, some with barrier walls and fireplaces, so it is quieter than the average restaurant. Good bartender. Good wait staff.
9. Flanagan's Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 103 reviews
Irish-American pub featuring great food that includes fish-n-chips, burgers, and wings. Flanagan's also has a dog friendly patio with a fire pit, darts, and a pool table.
Reviewed By 673patp
Popped into this pub for a beer after a very nice Pizza downstairs in Allegro's. The bar folks we're friendly and fun and the atmosphere welcoming. Really great little pub
8. Cultura - comida y bebida
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
A Unique Carmel Restaurant & MezcalerÃa/Agave Bar: Offering Culinary Inspirations from Modern-Contemporary Mexican Cuisine, with a Oaxacan lens. Heavily Influenced by our Muse and Passion--Oaxaca. Menu's Change with the Seasons and Creative Whims. Expansi
Reviewed By CA49
Really enjoyed the meal at Cultura. Staff were knowledgeable & passionate about what they were cooking. Would thoroughly recommend the tacos & steak. The margaritas were also good.
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7. Hog's Breath Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1062 reviews
The legend of Carmel. Formerly owned by Clint Eastwood, he still owns the building-who knows when he will stop by? Kept intact to keep the charm that is the cozy Carmel of yesteryear.
Reviewed By Allinclusivefan0330
We had dinner here in July. The menu offered a nice variety, the service was great and we really liked the atmosphere.
Where to eat European food in Carmel: The Best Restaurants and Bars
6. Vesuvio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 549 reviews
Reviewed By BHartMich
Had a very nice dinner here in Carmel. Wide ranging menu offers many choices. I had the osso buco which was good, but not great. My wife had a fish entree which was very good. The wine list had many nice choices and we took the waiter's recommendations and were happy with the choice.Prices are high, but that is expected in Carmel. Overall, a nice experience.
Where to eat American food in Carmel: The Best Restaurants and Bars
5. Baja Cantina & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By totomau
During our stay at the Quail Lodge we noticed this place across the street. Since we arrived late we went for a late lunch during a beautiful day - picked a nice table outside. Service came immediately and guided us with menu. They say that when get served chips immediately - check itâs freshness and it will tell you something about their food - well it was a crisp of Chip one can have without all the grease - salsa was even better!Mauros Burrito caught my attention as itâs a wrap Burrito (having my name on it made even more interesting). It was bigger then I thought and equally delicious. Wife had a Rosemary Quesadilla along with a basket of onion rings. A note on Burritos - if you order one - make sure itâs not a wet Burrito unless you like the sauce on the top - my daughter was surprised it came that way without notice. Otherwise this is a fine place to eat and enjoy the atmosphere! We will be back for sure !
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4. A W Shucks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 571 reviews
Reviewed By Strozzapreti
Frankly, other than the beach--which is a great beach--the small city of Carmel is awful. Stuffed with art galleries of bland, over-priced work no one with any taste will ever buy, block after block of boring architecture, and almost nowhere reasonable to eat. As such, A.W.Shucks was a real find (recommended by a local shopkeeper when we were about to give up searching for spot where we could relax and eat dinner). It's a typical American bar; dark, plush, sports on TV, and generally tasteless beer. But the waitress was friendly and the food (we ate fish, meat and vegetarian dishes) was very tasty. So, if you have to stop at Carmel, stop here.
3. Terry's Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 412 reviews
Reviewed By Michael C
This was a really nice experience, made better by the dog-friendly environment. A couple commented on our two dogs while we were walking thru town. They recommended we try Terry's Lounge at the Cypress Inn, where they were staying while in town. We'd not been there and are very thankful for their referral.The lounge area has two sections - one that allows/encourages dog owners to bring their pets and the other section that is a no-pet zone, which is great. Having our two large "children" with us, we opted for the dog-friendly area. We were seated quickly for late afternoon appetizers/early dinner. It was a busy area but that just meant more people stopping by to swap dog stories. Our server, Marc, greeted us quickly and had two glasses of wine at our table in just a couple of minutes.We opted for the bar menu burger (Foursquare) and fish tacos. Both were very good. The burger was a bit overcooked but was still very tasty. Fish tacos - don't change a thing !!! A mixed green salad topped off our meal - fresh mesclun greens, sweet grape tomatoes, just delicious. Dessert was salted caramel gelato and coffee - both of which were made in-house and were excellent.We also ordered the "Doggie Chicken" which was a full grilled chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces served in a dog bowl. Our two "kids" loved it - they ate every single bite (naturally) and then continued wagging their tails at every passerby.Marc, our server, could not possibly have been more polite, professional, attentive and personable - the epitome of a gentleman. We enjoyed our first visit to Terry's and, thanks to the recommendation we received from strangers, we will be back soon !!
2. Billy Quon's Sur At The Barnyard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By BBcarmel
This is another Bill and Teresa Quan success restaurant. The menu is solid, the prices are reasonable, and the service and the food is exceptional.
1. Brophy's Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 198 reviews
Centrally located on the corner of 4th & San Carlos in downtown Carmel, Brophy's offers hand-crafted cocktails, cold draft beer, 7 large screen tvs and the best pub fare in town! A perennial favorite of neighbors and visitors alike, Brophyâs Tavern is an
Reviewed By 516bobt
We stopped her with a group for my daughters birthday. Nice laid back comfortable place to eat with decent prices for great food. The male server/bartender was a wonderful and thoughtful person. He answered all questions, presented our drinks quickly and accurately and served our food with flair. Will go back. Thank you for stopping by for such a special occasion. I appreciate your compliments regarding our menu and especially our service. Our associates work hard to take care of each of our guests, and I will be sure to share your gratitude with the team. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We cannot wait to welcome you back for your next visit!
