Restaurants with the Best Food in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Guest praise · Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Explore restaurants with the best food in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, with flavour, balance, and care on the plate in mind. Before visiting, choose for the dishes you are excited to try rather than the most familiar restaurant name. For more ideas, compare Freshest Food in Carmel-by-the-Sea or broaden the search through Best Food in California.

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#4

NORA'S CARMEL

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

74.7
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#5

Dametra Cafe

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

80.3
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#6

Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

81.8
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#7

L'Escargot

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

69.5
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#8

Flying Fish Grill

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

73.3
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#9

Akaoni

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

55.3
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#10

Anton & Michel Restaurant

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

71.9
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#11

A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

73.8
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#12

Vesuvio Restaurant

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

71.2
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#13

Il Tegamino

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

79.0
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#14

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

79.1
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#15

Village Gem Restaurant

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

54.9
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#16

Treehouse Café

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.1
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#17

Sushi Heaven

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.4
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#18

El Bistro by the Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.6
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#19

Chez Noir

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

65.7
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#20

Little Napoli

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

79.1
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#21

5th Avenue Deli & Catering Co

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.0
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#22

La Bicyclette Restaurant

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

69.5
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#23

Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

61.1
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#24

Café Luna

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.6
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#25

Grasings

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

79.4
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