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Baja Cantina - Carmel
$$$$•Mexican / Southwestern•4.7(667)Baja Cantina is a fun and energetic place that is known for its exceptional automotive memorabilia collection and excellent food. We have a large outdoor patio that is perfect to sit and relax on a sunny afternoon with one of our award winning margaritas. We have special events all year round, including our famous classic car gatherings, holiday parties, tequila tastings, and sporting events. ****We only accept online reservations during off-peak times. If you can’t find a time you want online, please give us a call.***Lucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & Spa
$$$$•Californian•4.5(1,007)Lucia features California-regional cuisine with local organic, seasonal produce as well as regional seafood and artisan farmed meats. Taking full advantage of the resort’s pastoral location, the new design artfully combines modern comforts with the natural elegance of Carmel Valley wine country. In addition to the signature fireplace, custom chairs, linens and drapery have added texture and depth while bringing elements of the outdoors inside. A cozy outdoor terrace with firepit and heaters also complements the main dining room.
The Forbes four-star restaurant has been named Zagat’s “Top Restaurant in the Bay Area” and received Wine Spectator magazine’s “Best of Award of Excellence” since 2001 for its wine cellar. The cellar houses 1,850 different wines and a total of more than 5,000 premium bottles.
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- RRichardGoldGreater Boston •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHad a delicious lunch with three family members. Service was great along with Ambience of the place. It felt like we were in a small French restaurant in Paris. Highly recommend.More infoLa Bicyclette$$$$• French• Carmel•4.8
- PPatrickSan Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent service and great food. Highly recommend!More infoLucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & Spa$$$$• Californian• Carmel Valley•4.5
- TTimothyGoldDallas - Fort Worth •13 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoUnique presentations of delicious dishes in old world rustic atmosphere.More infoCasanova Restaurant Carmel$$$$• Italian• Carmel•4.7
- GGGoldCalifornia Central Coast •14 reviews5.0Dined on 10 Oct 2026The food was delicious. The service was even better! Gio was excellent in his service and attentiveness. It was way above bar! Coming back soon!More infoThe Valley Kitchen$$$$• Contemporary American• Carmel Valley•4.6
- CCaroleGoldCalifornia Central Coast •3 reviews5.0Dined on 1 Oct 2026The CVR wine dinners are really lovely affairs, especially when weather allows for dinner on the outside terrace.More infoCarmel Valley Ranch Events$$$$• American• Carmel Valley•4.9
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The beach community of Carmel Valley is host to a wide variety of restaurants. Monterey runs the gambit from ultra-fine dining seafood spots and steak houses to a fun tiki bar with a Hawaiian-themed menu. Carmel Valley is just a quick drive from Monterey and features restaurants serving food options ranging from Italian cuisine to French pastries. Most restaurants feature a selection of wines from different local vineyards that diners should find as a nice complement to their meal. Carmel Valley also has a great selection of American restaurants and steak houses to choose from with iconic dishes ranging from ribeyes and pork chops to seared Diver scallops and abalone.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Carmel Valley is Carmel Valley Ranch Events
The restaurants with the best service in Carmel Valley are Carmel Valley Ranch Events, Baja Cantina - Carmel and Sur at The Barnyard
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Carmel Valley are Carmel Valley Ranch Events, Lucia Restaurant & Bar - Bernardus Lodge & Spa and The Valley Kitchen
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