13 Best Cocktail Bars in Carmel By The Sea

Chez Noir Seafood
5th Ave between Dolores and, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Smoked Albacore and Citrus Tartine
Monterey Bay Abalone Skewers
Dungeness Crab Tortelloni
Chocolate Sabayon Tart
Sweet Corn Agnolotti
Grilled Oysters
Chilled Oyster
Peach Melba
Canelé
Terrine

“An excellent dining experience, from start to finish. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the flavor combinations blew our minds. The attention to detail in each dish clearly showed the tremendous passion of the staff in the kitchen. Truly an incredible 4 course meal and I highly recommend it for any special occasion. What a visit!“

4.4 Superb317 Reviews
Cultura Comida y Bebida Mexican • $$
Dolores Street, between 5th ave. & 6th ave Su Vecino Courtyard, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Chapulines GF Dairy Free Toasted & Seasoned Grasshoppers
Churros \u0026 Fondue 'Vegan
Queso Fundido GF Vegetarian
Fried Grasshopper with Lime
Cultura Black Bean Taco
Churros & Fondue 'Vegan
Oaxacan Hot Chocolate
Chicken Enchiladas GF
Smoked Mushroom Mole
Chicken Tinga Tacos

“This is one of the most unique and exciting restaurants in Carmel. Amazing cocktails and the food is both creative and authentic. Wine list is great too! Never disappoints.“

4.4 Superb320 Reviews
Brophy's Tavern Pubs • $$
San Carlos St &, 4th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Cheese Sandwich \u0026 House Made Tomato Bisque V
Grilled Cheese Sandwich & House Made Tomato Bisque V
Brophy's Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Braised Short Rib Fries
Filet Mignon Sliders
Prime Rib French Dip
French Dip Sandwich
Brophy's Cobb Salad
Tavern Burger
Fish and Chips

“Great food, wonderful service and awesome atmosphere!“

4.5 Superb404 Reviews
Barmel Supper Club Cocktail Bar • $
San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea

“Barmel Love Love Love ❤️“

3.5 Good27 Reviews
Bud's at La Playa Bar • $$
Camino Real &, 8th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Pretzel Time

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

4.5 Superb107 Reviews
A.W. Shucks Cocktail & Oyster Bar Bar • $$
Ocean Ave 3SW of, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Deep Fried Calamari & Chips
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Oysters on the Half Shell
Jumbo Prawn Caesar Salad
Seafood Sandwich Salad
Oysters Shuckefeller
Bay Shrimp Cocktail
Steamed Artichoke
Shrimp PO Boy
Fresh Oysters

“If I had to pick one place in Carmel to always eat at, this would be it. Right on Ocean Blvd so easy to get to. This place is on the small side as are so many places in Carmel, but it feels more intimate than cramped. The food and service have always been excellent and it’s good value for the price. The bar has a very high quality selection of spirits, brews, and wines. Their bloody Mary is a favorite. If you hit the place at an off hour and sit at the bar the bartenders are always engaging. We love their oysters but there are so many good choices on the menu we always like to try something new. It's one of the few coastal places that serves red clam chowder, which I love. Like every other time we've been to Carmel in recent years we dropped into A.W. Shucks at least once on each day of our trip. This week we had the benefit of Tommy serving us at our table and also tending bar for us once where he made some great recommendations for oysters. We also loved Rebecca's bubbly enthusiasm as our waitress. And tonight we had the benefit of Rowena serving us at the bar. This restaurant has such a great team, which speaks highly of the management.“

4.4 Superb375 Reviews
Rio Grill American • $$
101 The, 139 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Prime Sirloin with Green Chile Polenta Tots Spicy Green Beans
Ahi Tuna Crispy Wonton Chips
Rio Grill Full Rack of Ribs
Monterey Bay Calamari
Haystack Onion Rings
Roasted Beet Salad
Burger
Soup

“Excellent food and great service and good live music.“

4.3 Superb578 Reviews
Stationæry Coffee & Tea • $$
San Carlos Street, 3 NE of 6th Avenue, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

French Cast Iron Pancake Seasonal Fruit Crème Fraîche Lemon Verbena Granola Maple Syrup
Avocado Soft Hen Egg Meyer Lemon Red Pepper Flake Radish Sprouts Country Bread
Chilaquiles Chorizo Crema Cotija Salsa Roja Avocado Fried Egg
Potato Pancake with Prosciutto and Egg
Avocado Toast with and Without Eggs
Yogurt Bowl with Fresh Fruit
Bread and Chive Butter
Spagetti Amatriciana
Blueberry Pancakes
Butterscotch Budino

“We had very nice anniversary dinner at Stationaery. We sat outside, since we still do not feel comfortable for an indoor seating due to pandemic. The evening was cool, but heating lamps made it comfortable for longer and leisure meal. Both food and service were excellent. We highly recommend this friendly restaurant and will be back for sure🤩“

3.8 Good462 Reviews
Seventh & Dolores Steak House
7th Avenue &, Dolores St, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Half Dozen Pacific Oysters
Valrhona Chocolate Terrine
Triple Cream Potato Puree
Hand Cut Steak Tartare
Goat Cheese Beignets
14 Oz New York Strip
Half Dozen Oysters
Daily Creme Brulee
French Onion Soup

“What another extraordinary evening at Seventh and Delores Steakhouse. We were treated so specially by our waiter Oscar and his assistant. And the restaurants owner/ general manager was one of the most congenial and welcoming I’ve met in Carmel. It was my birthday and after a perfect steak dinner, cocktails and wine—Oscar, his assistant and the GM surprised me with a cheesecake with two mini Roman candle-like sparklers. They all sang happy birthday —only a little embarrassing but kind- and the whole restaurant sang and clapped afterwards. What an evening, but then again, birthday or not—every evening at 7th and Delores Steakhouse is. Thank you Oscar, to the Owner/parter and Oscar’s assistant. A night to remember.“

4 Good280 Reviews
Pacific's Edge American
120 Highlands Dr, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut on Citrus Risotto and Rainbow Carrots
Braised Short Rib Bourguignon
Shareable Gilroy Garlic Fries
Eggs Benedict with Crab Meat
Prince Edward Island Mussels
Big Sur Breakfast Platter
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Calamari Fritto Misto
Breakfast Sandwich
Burger and Fries

“Enjoyed an amazing lunch! Delicious and the service was great 😊 👍🏻 Totally recommend this place.“

4.1 Good782 Reviews
Toro Sushi Japanese
Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Spicy or Garlic Edamame
Seared Salmon Roll
Seared Carmel Roll
Hamachi Carpaccio
Jalapeño Popper
California Roll
Seaweed Salad
Agedashi Tofu
Chicken Katsu
Hamachi Kama

“Fun sitting at the Sushi Bar! Great team, great service, and of course great food!“

4 Good385 Reviews
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Barmel

Barmel Bar • $
San Carlos between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave In, Carmel Way Courtyard, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Baja Style Tacos
Jameson

“Barmel Love Love Love ❤️“

3.8 Good180 Reviews
Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Seafood • $$
between Dolores &, 6th Avenue, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea

Customers` Favorites

Award Winning Lobster Bisque with Artichokes Tomatoes and Parmesan
English Fish & Chips with Flaherty's Coleslaw and Tartar Sauce
Flaherty's Traditional Cioppino Soup
Flaherty's Traditional Cioppino
Crispy Local Calamari Appetizer
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
English Fish \u0026 Chips
Crispy Local Calamari 1
Halibut Fish and Chips
Linguine Pescatore

“Wonderful dining experience. Food was fabulous. We shared the calamari appetizer which was delicious. Then we shared the Paella oh my goodness was it wonderful. More than enough for two. This is a favorite restaurant of ours when we come to Carmel and it never disappoints.“

3.9 Good728 Reviews