California Central Coast Restaurant Guide

Top California Central Coast Restaurants

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Anton & Michel Restaurant European

Mission St & 7th Ave Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel. $31 to $50
Anton & Michel, a landmark restaurant in Carmel since 1980 is considered to be Monterey Peninsula's most beautiful and romantic restaurant. An exceptional blend of relaxed old world elegance and modern charm. The distinctive, artistic flair of Continental-California cuisine is guided by Chef Mark Simpson, who combines traditional fare with lighter, falvorful sauces. The graciousness in this service-intensive establishment, along with a fabulous, award-winning wine list, makes Anton & Michel "...the best dining experience in downtown Carmel". (Wine Spectator)
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Andre’s Bouchée Bistro and Wine Bar French

Mission Street Carmel. Carmel. $31 to $50
Proprietors Andre and Elizabeth Lemaire want to share a Carmel favorite that lures locals and visitors with its chic style and neighborhood charm. Chef Andre Lemaire prepares authentic French Bistro cuisine with a Californian Coastal flair. Our friendly atmosphere buzzes with excitement and energy that makes you feel you're dining in one of the small neighborhoods inside Paris. Andre’s Bouchée and Wine Bar also features wine by the glass and a full wine list.
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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 Californian

NW Corner of 6th & Mission Ave. Carmel. Carmel. $31 to $50
Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. It is 120 miles south of San Francisco, 70 miles south of San Jose and 350 miles north of Los Angeles. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. Fancifully designed in warm hues and modern art work, Grasing’s sets the stage for entertaining that is at once festive and intimate. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients are only a few reasons why Grasing’s still receives rave reviews from the press. Just recently, Grasing’s was awarded “Restaurant of the Year” and “Business of the Year” by the Carmel Business Association. Chef Grasing was also honored recently by the American Culinary Federation and received an award for “Chef of the Year”. Come and see for yourself why Grasing’s is the place to dine 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 2007 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. Reservation Confirmation Message: Thank you for choosing Il Fornaio - Carmel. Should your plans change, please let us know. We look forward to serving you Grazie e Ciao
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Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel Californian

Monte Verde & 7th Ave. Carmel. Carmel. $50 and over
Executive Chef Christophe Grosjean's cooking philosophy is built on spontaneity. With farmers delivering products daily to the Aubergine kitchen, Christophe and his team focus on making the most of these natural, fresh products. The ingredients are the stars of his menu. The intimate 12-table Aubergine restaurant features an underground wine cellar that was constructed beneath the inn's courtyard to house the restaurant's 5,500 bottle collection. The wine list features great wines from around the world but especially wines from Monterey County
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Marinus - Bernardus Lodge Californian

415 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley. Carmel. $50 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 restaurant’s old-world charm. The four-star restaurant was named Zagat’s “Top Restaurant in Bay Area” 2004 and received Wine Spectator magazine’s “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 Drive Carmel. Carmel. $50 and over
Perched high atop a granite cliff overlooking Point Lobos State Reserve, migrating whales may be seen from every table in the dining room. USA Today selected us as "One of the Top 10 Restaurants in America With a View." Sunsets here are so spectacular that the entire dining room often breaks out in spontaneous applause. Pair a bottle of Domaine Bertagna Vougeot Clos de la Perriere with our Maple Glazed Smoked Duck Breast with Duck Confit and Strawberry-Rhubarb Chutney. We have just been awarded Zagat Restaurants' Guide "Best Decor" award for the entire greater Bay Area, including Napa, San Francisco, Monterey and Carmel. Amber mica lanterns, Santa Lucia fir beams and granite boulder walls evoke the local mood of the Big Sur rugged coast and mountains. This is the premier place for a special occasion when people like to dress up, look their best, and go somewhere they shall always remember. Come delight your senses in a magical setting.
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Piatti - Carmel Italian

W Corner of 6th & Junipero 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 Californian

415 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley. Carmel. $31 to $50
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 Pon’s Olympic and racecar driving feats. Al fresco dining takes place under a trellis on a patio that looks out on the resort’s 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 Californian

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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