12 Best Cocktail Bars in Carmel

“We had the best experience here! We went for my 30th birthday and our waiter Stephen was THE BEST!! We had the best service and he was such a fun addition to our day. I'd highly reccomend going and make sure you get Stephen you won't be disappointed!“

“Had girls night on a Friday night. It was slower than normal but Peggy took excellent care of myself and two friends. She had an awesome attitude the second we walked into the door. She made us feel right at home and automatically started helping make suggestions. Cocktails, local bourbon flights and good food. What else could we ask for? Low-light setting makes it feel like a relaxed speak easy. It was a great time and I would highly encourage anyone to go and say hi to Peggy, she'll treat ya right!“

“Great food and great service! 5/5 would highly recommend“

“Love Monterey in Carmel! Beautiful restaurant, great service, and even better food!“

“Josephine in Carmel — Vive la French Revolution (of Flavor)! 🇫🇷🥩🍷 We double-dated with my sister and brother-in-law last night at Josephine, where Executive Chef Andrew Popp (of Ambrosia Hospitality Group, owned by Dan and Anna Cage) continues to rewrite the book on French cuisine in Indianapolis—one perfect plate at a time. Let’s start with the steak frites. I’ve had them everywhere from Chicago to Paris, and I’ll say it: these are the best. Crispy, salty perfection paired with a steak so tender it practically whispered, merci. I came for the frites (my favorite), but I’ll be back for the boeuf bourguignon, which appeared as last night’s special. We ordered one for the table “just to taste” — and then promptly considered ordering four more. Julia Child would have wept tears of butter-scented joy. Service? Polished but friendly — like a Parisian waiter who’s actually glad you’re there. Drinks? Excellent. Company? Lovely. Evening? Perfect. Chef Popp, if you’re reading this: consider this my official campaign to make that boeuf bourguignon a permanent resident on your menu. Vive Josephine! #JosephineCarmel #AmbrosiaHospitalityGroup #FrenchCuisine #SteakFrites #BoeufBourguignon #IndyEats #FoodieFinds #BonAppétit“

“Can’t say enough about how good the cooking is at this restaurant! I really enjoyed the Shrimp and Grits risotto! And the Pork special was absolutely wonderful. It came with collard greens and a southern style gravy that I don’t know could be so good! Don’t forget to try their wedge salad. It’s a winner. Overall I’m super happy to have this restaurant in Carmel.“

“I wanted to share a positive experience with the Hazeldale Patachou. My 10-year-old daughter, lost her retainer and the hostess on the shift and one of the bus boys went into the back and dug through the trash to find her retainer. I truly appreciate it, they went above and beyond their job descriptions.“

“We recently attended the ESQUE Burlesque Holiday Edition show at Feinstein’s, and what an incredible experience it was! The venue itself is quaint, gorgeous, and inviting, the perfect setting for an intimate performance. From the moment we arrived, the staff was welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home.
The show was absolutely outstanding, with talented performers, captivating energy, and such a fun, festive vibe throughout the entire event. The cocktails were fantastic as well, beautifully made and perfectly fitting the event’s flair. A special shoutout to Ben, the manager, who stopped by our table a few times to check in and make sure everything was perfect. Such a thoughtful touch that did not go unnoticed.
If there’s one area that fell short, it was the food. This was a brunch event, and unfortunately, the dishes were quite bland. With a bit more attention to flavor and seasoning, the kitchen could really elevate the experience to match the excellence of the rest of the venue.
Despite that one drawback, we absolutely loved our time at Feinstein’s and will definitely be returning soon. It’s a truly special place and we can’t wait to come back for another unforgettable show!“

“We were hungry and it was a long day so we stopped here because it was easy. I was shocked. The food was delicious we had burgers and a ribeye sandwich. I have zero complaints. Quality beef. Flavorful. And for the price it was even more amazing. We will come back for sure. It’s also a great grocery store if you haven’t been.“

“Wonderful lunch and waiter Rick. Thank you“

“Good quality food. Nice bar.“

“The food was ok. But onn January 25the they served us a christmas dessert with peppermint and christmas candy..... The server was very friendly but her bluse was not ironed well. We did not finish our second corse meet dish and the desert was already served. For a restaurant in a 5 star hotel. We would expect more attention to details. but overal not a bad experience.“