California Central Coast Restaurant Guide

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Anton & Michel Restaurant European

Court of the Fountains Carmel. Carmel. $31 to $50
Anton & Michel, a landmark restaurant in Carmel for over 20 years, is an elegant and romantic restaurant. The cuisine, ambiance and service are a hallmark blend of Old World elegance and modern charm. The menu offers a creative continental cuisine, guided by the distinctive and artistic flair of Chef Max Muramatsu, who was trained at Maxim's in Paris and Tokyo. Anton & Michel is "probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel" as quoted by the Wine Spectator in March of 1998.
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Bouchee - Carmel California

Mission Carmel. Carmel. $31 to $50
Located in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, Bouchee restaurant, wine bar and wine merchants is a destination for food and wine enthusiasts. The wine list is priced slightly over retail. Executive chef Walter Manzke, formerly of Patina in L.A., produces exquisite contemporary California cuisine.
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Carmel Chophouse American

5th & San Carlos St. Carmel. Carmel. $31 to $50
Chef's Kurt Grasing and Narsai David welcome you to Kurt's Carmel Chophouse. After many years of friendship, Kurt and Narsai have become partners to create an impressive contemporary menu, offering the finest Prime Beef and Chops, the freshest seafood and impressive pastas, all paired with the harvest of the central coast.
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Grasing's California

NW Corner of 6th & Mission Ave. Carmel. Carmel. $31 to $50
Friendly, professional service, outstanding wine list and cocktails, fresh local ingredients and celebrity chef partners Kurt Grasing and Narsai David are a few reasons this local restaurant is getting rave reviews from the press. Go and see for yourself why Grasing's is the place to eat in Carmel.
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Il Fornaio - Carmel Italian

Ocean Avenue & Monte Verde St Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel. $30 and under
Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2005 wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.
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L'Auberge Carmel California

Monte Verde Carmel. Carmel. $51 and over
A new landmark for accommodations, dining and gracious architecture. The inns 12 table restaurant is overseen by executive chef Walter Manzke of Carmel's noted Bouchée restaurant, who prepares contemporary California cuisine with European influences in a dining experience akin to a Michelin starred restaurant. The total renovation of the restaurant and kitchen includes a wine cellar especially built under the inn's brick courtyard to house a 5,000 bottle collection.
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Marinus - Bernardus Lodge California

415 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley. Carmel. $51 and over
Marinus features California-natural cuisine, created by celebrated chef Cal Stamenov, featuring local organic, seasonal produce as well as regional seafood and artisan farmed meats. Guests enjoy magnificent garden and mountain views as they dine either in the restaurant or on the outdoor terrace. A stunning, 12-foot-wide fireplace with a raised hearth adds to the restaurants old-world charm. The four-star restaurant was named Zagats Top Restaurant in Bay Area 2004 and received Wine Spectator magazines Grand Award since 2001 for its wine cellar, an honor bestowed every three years. The cellar houses 1,850 different wines and a total of more than 30,000 premium bottles, including 10,000 bottles from the Bernardus Winery & Vineyard near the resort. Be sure to inquire about the dining opportunities located at the Chef's table where you are in the middle of all the action or dine in our spectacular wine cellar.
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Pacific's Edge Restaurant American

120 Highlands Dr. Carmel. Carmel. $51 and over
Pacific's Edge offers a romantic, softly lit dining room with awe-inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean. Its design of rich earth tones, natural woods and stone blends wonderfully with the enchanting beauty of the Big Sur coastline.
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Piatti - Carmel Italian

W Corner of 6th & Juniper Carmel. Carmel. $30 and under
Piatti is a casually elegant restaurant featuring moderately priced regional Italian cuisine. Entrees include wood-fired pizzas, spit-roasted rotisserie chicken, fresh local fish and fine grilled meats. Enjoy dining by the cozy fireplace or on the rooftop, heated patio.
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Wickets Bistro - Bernardus Lodge California

415 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley. Carmel. $51 and over
Those seeking a casual meal or beverage can find just that at Wickets Bistro, where Chef Cal Stamenov also presides. Guests can enjoy such savory bistro classics as Sonoma Chicken, Steak Frites and a range of fresh seafood. A feeling of intimacy is accentuated by photographs and mementos of Lodge creator, Holland native, Bernardus Pons Olympic and racecar driving feats. Al fresco dining takes place under a trellis on a patio that looks out on the resorts manicured croquet lawn, with an outdoor fireplace for cooler weather. A full bar features live jazz on selected evenings.
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Stokes Restaurant and Bar California

500 Hartnell St. Monterey. Monterey. $31 to $50
Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, this 8-year old restaurant in a beautiful 1833 adobe provides the perfect setting for acclaimed Chef Brandon Miller's rustic California Mediterranean food. Enjoy their Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Corkage fee applies.
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