Carmel Valley Restaurants

Located in a quaint courtyard on Lincoln Ave, this restaurant creates a warm atmosphere with just the right lighting and comfort food to sooth the soul. Owner and Chef, Christopher Caul's menu has a definite Californian influen... more

This eatery combines French, Italian and Spanish cuisines with bold California flavors. Situated in an historic adobe building that has gone through many incarnations since 1833, the restaurant caters mostly to locals who come... more

With tiled floors, straw chairs and polished wood, this family-owned restaurant offers traditional Italian food at a great price. Pasta entrees hover around $11 and $12 while the pizzas go for around $10. A spectacular choice i... more

The dining experience here is superb. On the walls inside, find license plates, skillets, signs, toys, and all sorts of collectibles. On the patio outside is a stone rotisserie that cooks many of the meats. The menu has an exce... more

This place has been a local favorite for more than 20 years and its friendly service attracts a wide array of locals and tourists. With colorful booths and an overall lively decor, it welcomes huge groups of people to sample th... more

With its comfortingly clubby atmosphere, polished wood tables and carnivore-friendly menu, this place is the opposite of neighboring Club XIX in nearly every aspect. It claims to offer "casual dining," but unless your concept o... more

Culinary influences from everywhere have played a part in this restaurant's menu. Some dishes, such as Spiced Prawns and Shoestring Potatoes, can only be classified as California Cuisine. The breakfast menu is simple yet immens... more

Vaguely nautical from the outside and quite contemporary from the inside, this restaurant is one of four ventures by Peninsula celebrity chef John Pisto. The interior is white on white on white with a few indoor trees and potte... more

A Bay Area native, executive Chef Cal Stamenov honed his culinary skills at a three-star-rated restaurant in the Hotel de Paris in Monaco. His innovative California-Continental style borrows the best from both regions. His menu... more

The restaurant has traditional Japanese decor and cuisine. The sushi bar is run by a master sushi chef with years of training. He concocts over 30 different kinds of sushi with the accuracy of a fine jeweler. In addition to the... more