The Valley Kitchen

$$$ • American, Pet Friendly, New American

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About The Valley Kitchen

The Valley Kitchen is a restaurant located in the lobby of Carmel Valley Ranch, offering beautiful views of the golf course and surrounding oak trees. The atmosphere is lovely, making it a perfect spot for breakfast or dinner. Breakfast options like oatmeal and granola are popular with families, while the dinner menu includes items like veal, mussels, and a wedge salad. The salmon dish was noted to be a bit plain, but the kimchi rice was delicious. The restaurant is known for its top-notch service, with attentive waitstaff like Giovani who goes above and beyond to make guests feel at home. The Valley Kitchen is dog-friendly and offers a covered outdoor patio for dining. Prices are reasonable for a hotel restaurant, with a buffet option available for breakfast that includes a variety of menu items. Overall, it's a convenient and family-friendly spot for guests staying at Carmel Valley Ranch. For those in the Monterey/Carmel area, it is highly recommended for enjoying food and drinks without needing to drive into Carmel.

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The Valley Kitchen Reviews

3.8
179 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
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4
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Food
3.9
Atmosphere
4.3
Service
4.2

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Gorgeous!! I came to the ranch for a conference, and will definitely be coming back again. Could not ask for more lovely scenery, more activities (hiking! golf! archery!), or more considerate staff.

Went for Father's Day and had a delightful meal. Matt was our server and was incredible...highly recommend him!!! I had the filet mignon and my husband had the charred ceasar salad and fried chicken and said both were excellent. A very nice evening.

The brilliant work of Chef Andrew. It's clear that the chef loves food, has a huge heart, and cooks with joy and passion. We've been to Valley Kitchen dozens of times and the food gets better and tastier. It's evident that the chef and team explores how to incorporate fresh, local, and fine ingredients and bring to life the best of CVR's and California's identity to its dishes. Our favorites are the steaks, cod and salmon dishes, and fun appetizers. Chef Andrew uses seasonal ingredients...read full review

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 10PM
Tuesday 7AM - 10PM
Wednesday 7AM - 10PM
Thursday 7AM - 10PM
Friday 7AM - 10PM
Saturday 7AM - 10PM
Sunday 7AM - 10PM
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