Best Restaurants for Lunch in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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

Explore best restaurants for lunch in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, with the meal between a busy morning and the rest of the day in mind. Before visiting, decide how much time you want at the table before choosing between a quick meeting and a longer lunch. For more ideas, compare Best for Business Dining in Carmel-by-the-Sea or broaden the search through Best Lunch in California.

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#4

Tuck Box

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

62.4
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#5

Carmel's Hidden Gem Restaurant

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

57.7
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#6

Pangaea On Ocean Ave

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

73.4
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#7

El Bistro by the Sea

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.6
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#8

Patisserie Boissiere Restaurant

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

79.1
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#9

Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

76.0
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#10

Hog's Breath Inn

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

73.8
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#11

Treehouse Café

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.1
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#12

Mulligan Public House

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

75.2
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#13

Village Gem Restaurant

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

54.9
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#14

NORA'S CARMEL

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

74.7
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#15

Sushi Heaven

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.4
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#16

Grasings

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

79.4
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#17

Promesa

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

14.9
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#18

Pizza Heaven

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

74.9
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#19

Café Luna

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.6
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#20

Little Napoli

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

79.1
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#21

Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

81.8
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#22

Akaoni

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

55.3
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#23

Dametra Cafe

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

80.3
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#24

Cultura Comida y Bebida

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

70.2
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#25

Catch

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

68.7
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