Edwin's Carmel
$$ • Filipino, American
Hours:
Corner of 6th Avenue &, San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea
(831) 250-7744
About Edwin's Carmel
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Hours
Monday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Tuesday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Wednesday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Thursday | 5:30 - 10PM |
Friday | 5:30 - 11PM 12:30 - 3:30PM |
Saturday | 12:30 - 3:30PM 5:30 - 11PM |
Sunday | 12:30 - 3:30PM 5:30 - 10PM |
Edwin's Carmel is a restaurant that offers unique and excellent food with innovative flavors, including a notable pork belly dish. The service is attentive, and the atmosphere is lively, especially during open mic nights with a live band. The interior is casual and not overly fancy, creating a positive dining experience that makes it worth a return visit.
The restaurant has received positive reviews, with customers praising the delicious food, including the oxtail with anchovy paste, prawns, and fried rice. The owner, who is a sommelier, has been commended for recommending a great wine at a reasonable price. Customers have also enjoyed the desserts, such as the ube ice cream, shaved ice, and fried banana, although some felt the desserts could be improved, mentioning the ube ice cream served with Costco cookies.
The staff has been described as helpful in navigating the menu and making recommendations. The restaurant features a Balinese Fried Chicken dish, which has been praised as one of the best by customers. The Monterey Mackerel, caught that morning, was noted for its incredible presentation and flavor. The restaurant's Filipino and Indonesian fusion cuisine, along with the live music, creates an incredibly memorable dining experience that keeps customers coming back, even as some mention the pricing may be on the higher side. Overall, it is a family restaurant with amazing authentic flavor and impeccable service, making it worth a try.