NORA'S CARMEL

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About NORA'S CARMEL

NORA'S CARMEL is a highly praised restaurant known for its warm atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food. Visitors often feel like guests in someone's home, thanks to the friendly and attentive staff, including the owner, who frequently checks on guests and makes everyone feel welcome. The restaurant is busy and popular, yet remains cozy and inviting.

The menu features a variety of tasty dishes, with many reviews highlighting favorites like the meatballs, prosciutto flatbread, lobster ravioli, and prawn scampi. The meatballs are especially recommended, and the prawn scampi, with its flavorful garlic, butter, and capers, is a standout. Other notable options include chicken pot pie, salmon, and the crème brûlée waffle. The restaurant also offers complementary touches, such as splitting dishes for sharing and providing complimentary wine while waiting.

NORA'S CARMEL offers good value for the quality of food and service, with reasonable prices that suit the Carmel by the Sea area. The overall experience is described as fantastic, with quick, warm service, a lively yet intimate vibe, and a welcoming environment for families and groups. Guests leave satisfied, eager to return, and highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Carmel or Monterey. It’s a spot that combines great food, caring service, and a memorable atmosphere.

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NORA'S CARMEL Reviews

4.3
70 ratings
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Food
4.4
Atmosphere
4.6
Service
4.5

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Amazing atmosphere , the owner is so friendly, epic food.
Absolutely amazing experience! This is one of the most atmospheric and welcoming restaurants we’ve ever been to. From the moment we walked in, it felt like we were guests in someone’s home. Everyone was so warm, kind, and attentive.

The service was incredible. Even the owner came to our table to check on us, which really shows the level of care they have for their guests. The restaurant was completely full, but we still felt very well taken care of.

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Such an amazing experience! The owner was incredibly warm and welcoming and really went above and beyond for us — from helping with our reservation to offering us complimentary wine while we waited. The food was absolutely delicious, the vibe was perfect, and the service was excellent. We had such a great time and would definitely come back!

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Hours

Monday 5 - 9PM
11:30AM - 3:30PM
Tuesday 5 - 9PM
11:30AM - 3:30PM
Wednesday 11:30AM - 3:30PM
5 - 9PM
Thursday 5 - 9PM
11:30AM - 3:30PM
Friday 5 - 9PM
11:30AM - 3:30PM
Saturday 11:30AM - 3:30PM
5 - 9PM
Sunday 11:30AM - 3:30PM
5 - 9PM
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