Carmen's Lunch Bar & Tapas

I love the food here. The soda bread and amazing. It has limited seating; my favorite spot is the bar seating. I don't care to sit in front of the window outside, because there are tables inside facing the window...so those people's view is watching you eat :)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was average, especially microwaved chocolate cake. Server was good but another older lady who worked at the restaurant was rude.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

One of my favorite spots for lunch. I especially enjoy their thai curry crab soup.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kudos to Chef Orion at Carmen’s!
The food was outstanding—don’t miss the carrot cake and cheesecake (both a MUST), and the kale salad was fresh and flavorful. What truly set the experience apart was Chef Orion himself. He went out of his way to accommodate our group, especially since one of us is vegan, and he made us all feel like VIPs. Exceptional food and even better hospitality. Chef Orion made our experience warm and welcoming—highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Did a to-go order of tikka masala. Delish! I will definitely be trying other menu items.

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is my wife's absolute favorite Downtown lunch spot. The Thai Curry Crab Chowder is amazing although their Soup of the Day is always a banger too. Go try that Crab Cazuela!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab Cazuela, Stracotto Slow-Roasted Beef Sandwich, Horseradish Potato Salad

Great lunch spot! Stop by here after the blue angels and got lucky with a table being available. It’s worth the wait if there is a line.

Split the chicken salad and get an entree!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Looking for a quaint, but not too pricey lunch option. This is the place. Lots of menu options. Very friendly and helpful staff. They have sandwiches, salads, tapas, and many other fun options.....even vegan. We will be returning soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was mind blowingly good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A midweek lunch with Spanish Crab melt and a side of Soda Bread. Really good food a small inside area with outside seating. Friendly service, inviting atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was the most delicious chicken salad sandwich I have ever tasted!! And the side salad was fresh! Gorgeously moody setting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

great food. really recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The restaurant is good and the food very tasty. However there is not much space inside.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Spanish Crab Melt

This place is great! Got the Spanish crab melt and it was delicious! Had our baby and dog and they were very accommodating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always a treat! Its a very quaint an small restaraunt,downtown Pensacola.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5