Basil Seasonal Dining

Name: Basil Seasonal Dining
Address: San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA, United States, 93921
Telephone: (831) 626-8226
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

909 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Dog-friendly

Creative and modern Californian/Mediterranean dining located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our seasonal menu is inspired by the freshest sustainable seafood the Monterey Bay has to offer and the finest organic produce from our local farmers. Compliment your experience with fun and contemporary cocktails as well as an excellent selection of California"s most sophisticated wines. Our menu includes a generous selection of vegetarian dishes as well as gluten free options. We offer outdoor seating that is dog friendly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–16:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–16:30 Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(831) 626-8226
Website
http://www.basilcarmel.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Denis Boaro

Location
San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921
Area
Carmel
Cross Street
BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration
31 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve with us at Basil Seasonal Dining! Make a reservation to dine in and enjoy our special holiday menu, or call us at 831.626.8226 by December 21st to preorder your meal to-go. Make this season deliciously memorable! P.S. Gift cards are available at basilcarmel.com—‘tis the season to share the joy!
Christmas Eve Dinner Celebration
24 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate Christmas Eve with us at Basil Seasonal Dining! Make a reservation to dine in and enjoy our special holiday menu, or call us at 831.626.8226 by December 21st to preorder your meal to-go. Make this season deliciously memorable! P.S. Gift cards are available at basilcarmel.com—‘tis the season to share the joy!

Popular dishes

What 909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Great for outdoor dining
Monterey / Carmel
Healthy
Monterey / Carmel
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Basil Seasonal Dining in Carmel offers a delightful Italian experience with "excellent service" and "delicious authentic cuisine." Guests love the attentive staff and cozy ambiance. The menu features beautifully presented dishes, including standout pasta options. While some find prices high, the overall experience is often praised as "amazing" and a "wonderful gem."

909 Reviews

J
Jim
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We used to have lunch at Basil quite a bit (always excellent) but the pandemic interrupted that. Decided we needed to revisit so two neighbors joined us for dinner last night and our expectations were exceeded! Great cocktails (superb Manhattan & Old Fashioned), delicious appetizers (small pizza & Focaccia-be SURE to get the burrata w/the Focaccia!) and 4 excellent entrees. The menu is extensive, service very good and pricing is moderate but a good value. It was a bit noisy inside because of a very large table/party of a dozen plus people & children but there is heated outside seating available. If you’re fortunate to have Fredrico as your server, you’ll have an especially fun time. Basil is as good as ever - highly recommend.
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Sylvia
San Francisco
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the food and thought it was excellent but the service was not good. The waiter (who may have been the owner or manager) forgot part of our order (we had no salad) and did not provide good service. There was a party of 9, one other couple and my husband and me in the restaurant and most of the service was focused on the large party. We sat for some time when we finished our meal, our dessert, our wine and our water and had to ask for our check so we could leave. We were also surprised by the $50 corkage fee. If corkage is that high, I believe it should be communicated to the customer.
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Kevin
Tallahassee
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A charming restaurant with delicious food and great service. We will definitely make Basil a restaurant we return to when we’re in Carmel.
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Mike
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Nearly an hour wait for two servings of pasta - they are not properly staffed. It’s a shame given the food was great (at least I think it was although we were very hungry by the time the food arrived).
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Charles
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Basil is a truly excellent restaurant. First and foremost, the food is very high quality, expertly prepared. Service is prompt and friendly without an attitude, very pleasant ambiance. Relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable.
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Nadia
Central Coast
106 reviews
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious authentic cuisine, excellent, attentive & friendly service. A gem in Carmel. We really enjoy our dinning superb experience in beautiful atmosphere👍👏,
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining was amazing! Food tasted fantastic and service felt like we were at home!
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Michael
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, nice ambience and the food was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our Dinner, the pasta dishes we ordered were delicious. The wine selection was great and how can you beat the location. We will be back.
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Bruce
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful place to eat. Great food, and a friendly staff. Tucked away from the street, so it's very private.
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FAQs

Basil Seasonal Dining does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Basil Seasonal Dining also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 626-8226.

Basil Seasonal Dining is rated 4.5 stars by 909 OpenTable diners.

Basil Seasonal Dining does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

Cross Street
BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
Area
Carmel
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–16:00 Sat, Sun 14:00–16:30 Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Denis Boaro
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.basilcarmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 626-8226

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Basil Seasonal Dining

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration

Christmas Eve Dinner Celebration

Popular dishes

Basil Pesto

Basil Burger

Basil Caesar

Menu

What 909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Basil Seasonal Dining offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Basil Seasonal Dining restaurant rated?

Does Basil Seasonal Dining offer gift cards?

Is Basil Seasonal Dining currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card