Village Gem Restaurant
Mission Street At 5th Ave Just North of, 5th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea
(831) 250-7811
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Hidden Gem is exactly that. Owners are wonderful & the food is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great and tasty veggie omelette: generous portion, packed with nutrients. Dia and Rita did a great job to the restaurant❤️?❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We sat outside with our pup. The server promptly brought him a dog bed and a bowl of water. Our server kept our glasses full and was very attentive. The food was good, we left happy.
It really is a hidden gem! A small patio back from the street. Eggs Benedict and the corned beef hash were delicious. We brought our small dog, who joined other well-behaved pets on the patio.
This is one of my favorite restaurants to go to for a quaint, romantic dinner. Dia, the host/ owner, is a delightful host. I highly recommend this place.
It was unfortunate that our group was seated outside in the cold and rain. Wait staff was quick to respond, but we were not prepared to sit outside with no prior knowledge and get rained on. Average age of our group was 66. One meal of the 6 of us was served 15 minutes earlier than the other 5 (he had fish) which also was a bummer. They short poured two glasses of vino, but made up for it with a free glass which was nice. Over all, the food was pretty damn good. The steak was prepared differently than expected, but was still good. The fish was excellent. It did take a good long time for us to get waited on. I would give it another try before the final verdict. Right now, C+. Sincerely, Principal Dan
Great food and service. Patio is nice. Inside is extremely lacking in decor. AND....I've seen cleaner bathrooms at gas stations!
Delicious as usual! Was a little chilly outside but they moved us in as soon as a table cleared.
Average food. Ordered mussels and a few did not taste fresh. The dish also was full of sour flavor without much to offset it - kind of a mess in terms of flavor profile. The other dishes we had tasted better, but no real standouts. The only thing we enjoyed was the location/ambience.
A little hard to find, but worth it. Very dog friendly... brought water, treats, and a bed. Extensive and interesting breakfast menu. Excellent hash and eggs (ask for a little crispy on the hand cut corn beef. Great service.
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This is a Real Gem a few tables, clean, nicely decorated, the food is always fresh and sources from great places, seasonal, from appetizer to main course Amir and his team are very attentive, friendly and patient. Nice wine list, the home baked bread is so tempting you can't stop eating. The meat and seafood is so fresh and cooked to perfection. A locals secret place always a pleasure to return
Truly a hidden Gem, but once you find it, you'll keep going back. I normally have their breakfast/brunch food and find it unique with tons of flavor. The service was non intrusive, but good. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars for food was the inconsistency of the eggs. The Sunny side up eggs had cooked yolks, the over medium eggs were over easy. Other than that - excellent!
I always enjoy going to this place  As well as Yafa the other restaurant, owned by Rita and Dia.  Both restaurants are welcoming. The food is excellent. They are the real deal. Phillip, Silverstein, M.D., 
Wonderful service from Amir and equally as fantastic food from the kitchen. I can't believe this place isn't packed 24/7! Truly a hidden gem, can't wait to try for brunch.
Exceptional service right from the start!!! Our reservation was for a Saturday evening, and it was fairly quiet. It is really hidden. We visit Carmel a few times a year and have visited many of the restaurants in town. This is a great addition. We would highly recommend this restaurant above many in town. It was a dining experience. We both had a special, one lamb and one seafood risotto. Both exceptional!!! We will definitely be back.
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