18 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Carmel By The Sea

“Great foods and great friends !“

“Amazing food with first class service. In a word.... WOW!!!“

“Highly recommend!! We had a 90th birthday dinner for my mom with 11 people. Everything was superb! Outstanding service, excellent food and drinks. Outside terrace is pretty and even allowed our 2 dogs. Superb! Thank you to Z and the wonderful staff, everything was perfect!!!👍“

“Amazing food and service. If you need gluten free options then this is the place! GF garlic bread, pasta, and more. soooo good!“

“Great service and food!! Fast service and cozy atmosphere“

“Route 1 was closed and I had to return to Carmel from Big Sur and took Freeway 101 instead. So another pasta at Portabella! Always going back for it.“

“Lovely setting, excellent service, food was delicious and best coffee I’ve ever tasted! I know you use Lavazza but how do you make it?? When we make it to Carmel again we’ll definitely come back!“

“—->> IMPORTANT: read the whole review. The hotel is in a weird part of the neighborhood that made me think there might be some seedy businesses nearby, the small parking lot behind the building is accessed by an extremely narrow alleyway and I was afraid I might have trouble turning the car around, and the rooms are small. —- BUT —- The hotel has tons of charm and they work hard to make your stay memorable. Our room was thoughtfully appointed with hardwood flooring and a heated tile bathroom, supportive pillows, an electric fireplace, a wireless charger, a jetted tub, and Charmin toilet paper! The window opened out to a small hint of a balcony. As we were coming and going throughout our stay I was touched to see the cleaning staff spend so much time cleaning just one room, and even at one out I saw one of them polishing the baseboards. The breakfast was delicious, with freshly baked popovers hot out of the oven accompanied by butter and homemade jam. The lemon ricotta pancakes were very good — I had no idea lemon could taste fragrant and floral without being sour. The polenta was buttery and delicious. We got to meet the owner Nick, who was very nice. Tony checked us in and served us breakfast with a smile every morning.“

“Great customer service + 1(8)(O)(5)(3)(0)(1)(7)(0)(0)(2) NO NONSENSE and GREAT ASSISTANCE!!!“

“Warm, down to earth, atmosphere. A hidden gem. Love their pizzas' Great for big parties of people or to pop in by yourself. I have always had wonderful, attentive, and authentic service. The food is plentiful and good! Ask for Rima, she will take care of you!“

“This place is a hidden gem! The falafel wrap was the best I've ever had!“

“We were a party of seven, two of them under 4 years old. One of our grandkids has food allergies. The staff was so attentive and careful with the preparation and service. It was above and beyond our expectations. We had dinner there two nights because they cared. Thank you Sea Root.“

“Had a fantastic experience at Lighthouse Bistro Global Cuisine! One of the things that stood out to us was that they offer halal lamb and chicken options. We ordered the Pomegranate Chicken and an off-the-menu lamb kabob, and both dishes were outstanding.
The chicken was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, while the lamb kabob was perfectly cooked and incredibly delicious. The seasoned vegetables were done just right, and the rice was cooked to perfection, making the entire meal feel balanced and satisfying.
The service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit, and parking was easy and convenient right outside the restaurant.
If you're looking for flavorful halal-friendly options and great hospitality, I highly recommend Lighthouse Bistro Global Cuisine. We'll definitely be back!“

“The best part of the cafe apart from the relishing food is the owner/chef. What a kind hearted soul, friendly and witty person to meet and have a chat. What makes the food so amazing is his love and passion.
Must visit and highly recommended! ❤️“

“Great food, consistent portions.“

“Dametra Fresh provided lunch for volunteers at California Roots Festival this year. The food was so fresh and mouth watering! Providing for the volunteers is so special and means the world to us! Highly recommend if you want yummy food and kind hearts.“

“Unfortunately, there are not that many Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern Markets in Monterey atea. I come from Southern California where there are ample Mediterranean supermarket but at least this place offers some Mediterranean goodies not found in regular supermarkets. The owners are very nice.“

“A long time local favorite! Amazing food!“