10 Best Bars in Carmel By The Sea

“We enjoyed cocktails and wine at Bud’s during our stay at LaPlaya last weekend!“

“Great staff, food, and beer! A group of us (11) finished a memorial hike for our friend, and we gathered at Post No Bills in Carmel for lunch. Cooper was the only one working in front of the house when we arrived. He was GREAT!! Very accommodating to our group. So friendly, too. He also accommodated our request for separate checks (we wouldn't ask if it was too busy). We were impressed that he remembered who ordered what as we moved around, and some of us were couples and some were singles. Each check was 100% accurate. Definitely going back! Great service, yummy food, great beer, nice vibe, and a lot of parking.“

“OMG!!! For 7 years that I have live in Downtown Carmel-by-the-sea by the sea and I have never experienced A.W Shucks so guess what! ... new Place Unlocked from now on every Monday ill be here, the rest of my week is booked, but!! But the service, the Bartender make me the best Cocktail ever. And WAIT!! Does get Better. Have You EVER seen the Cleannest bathroom i have ever Been. I walked into and I feel Heaven! 10/10 I wanna have my own seat on this bathroom, I'm very happy
Get a drink and go to the Bathroom!!!!!!“

“yummy food and great atmosphere my sliders were epic and the wine choices were great,Andrew was really attentive thank you“

“My wife and I had a wonderful time during a day-trip last Sunday, 4/12/26. Our server did a great job of attending to our every whim and request! The ambience was fantastic and even though it rained a little, moving into the bar area was another experience in itself. We can't thank em enough for giving us such a memorable experience!“

“Barmel Love Love Love ❤️“

“Delicious pizza & drinks.“

“Wonderful experience! We had a delicious breakfast. We ordered the classic breakfast and the kids had pancakes. Everything was so fresh and tasty and the atmosphere and service were impeccable. As one of my son’s exclaimed “this is the best breakfast ever!”“

“When I made a reservation at Covey Grill, I did so out of convenience as we were arriving to The Quail lodge late and I thought dinner at the hotel would be best after a long travel day. My family and I arrived to the restaurant at our reserved time and were seated immediately. The hostess even provided us the option to sit inside or outside on the deck. We opted for an indoor window seat. We began with the ahi grade tuna and satsuma starter. It was delcious. The tuna was so fresh. My husband and I each ordered the halibut market fish for the evening. The fish was prepared nicely and served with mashed butternut squash and asparagus. Our boys enjoyed their Shirley Temples, hot dogs and French fries. I must say the French fries were legit. We were impressed by the service provided and the quality of the dishes served. While we were disappointed to find out the restaurant would not be open for the regular menu the remainder of our stay, we were able to try their three course menu night via room service the final night of our stay. Be sure to check the days and times of operation and book a reservation as you will not be disappointed. Covey Grill is not your typical hotel restaurant.“

“The place is small but friendly. I had the crab encrusted halibut. I didn't care for it. I love a good fish meal, bilut it had a beef stew type sauce with potatoes that didn't seen to match well. The crab part didn't taste like crab. The dish could have been a lot better with a cream sauce. It's a cute set up but I don't think I would be back.“