Best Historic Restaurants in Carmel

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 28 times today

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

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2. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(746)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 16 times today

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

3. Sardine Factory

4.8

Exceptional(4938)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 36 times today

Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.

4. Montrio

4.6

Exceptional(4196)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 10 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, Montrio offers a comfortable yet classic dining experience, featuring fine European inspired-American cuisine. For the past 25 years, Montrio has worked to showcase sustainable seafood, fine quality meat, and Monterey County’s best produce in all of its dishes has made this renovated 1910 firehouse a local favorite.We feature a variety of appetizers, award-winning small bites, enticing entrees, and indulgent seasonal desserts made by our in house pastry chef. Choose from Montrio's extensive wine list, or try one of our signature cocktails. Come see what everyone is talking about!

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5. Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.7

Exceptional(1600)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 40 times today

Nestled on the historic Fisherman's Wharf, overlooking the picturesque Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a must-visit dining destination. Renowned worldwide for its exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and charming ambiance, the Grotto offers a culinary experience like no other. Our menu showcases fresh seafood sourced sustainably, USDA prime beef, and an extensive wine selection with over 200 choices recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. With a commitment to providing an intimate dining atmosphere, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for excessive noise levels, ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests. We kindly ask patrons to keep noise levels moderate to respect others' dining experiences.

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6. Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

4.5

Awesome(6826)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 46 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

7. Fish Hopper

4.4

Awesome(3729)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 33 times today

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

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8. Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point

4.5

Awesome(4282)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Pacific Grove

Booked 15 times today

Casual California dining overlooking scenic and historic Lovers Point Beach.

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9. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.4

Awesome(854)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Monterey

Booked 10 times today

LIVE MUSIC every Thurs. & Fri. 5:30pm–8:30pmEstéban Restaurant: Spanish-inspired California cuisine.This local favorite offers indoor & outdoor patio (pet-friendly) diningUp-to-date hours: Open for BreakfastMon. – Fri. 7:00am–10:00amOpen for dinner Sun. – Thurs., 4:30pm–8:30pmFri. & Sat., 4:30pm–9:00pmTapas Happy Hour daily 4:30pm–6:00pmLive Spanish Guitarist: Thurs. – Fri. 5:30pm–8:30pmOpen for Brunch: Sat. & Sun. 9:00am–1:30pmGift Certificates Estéban Restaurant, the 2024 Diners' Choice award winner, carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence. It offers authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring traditional Spanish-inspired California cuisine with a pinch of adventure. Choose from shared plates and classic selections. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/EstebanRestaurant and Instagram at instagram.com/estebanrestaurant/

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10. Rockfish Harbor Grill

4.1

Excellent(156)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 2 times today

We are excited to transform Monterey Bay's best location into the newest, freshest, seafood restaurant. Enjoy an all-new ambiance, waterfront tables, and exciting menu items!For more than one hundred years, fishing has been a vital part of Monterey’s economy. Monterey’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf with its colorful shops, seafood markets, and flavorful restaurants, is a reflection of that history. Rockfish celebrates Monterey’s fishing tradition and enjoys the Wharf’s most expansive, panoramic views of the working harbor.Stop by and enjoy a cocktail and our stunning views at the restaurant’s bar and lounge. Our ambiance is casual California and it’s suitable for visitors of all ages. Come see for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!

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Bernadettevip
Chicago / Illinois •83 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
such a great night, parking easy, rainy friday but still able to enjoy evening food amazing Giovanni extremely helpful and provided great suggestions Food came out in good timing and drinks just as tasty! Enjoyed the entire experience everything fresh
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Amy
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I had the special salmon with an orange and fennel sauce that was wonderful. The service and atmosphere were great. We’ll definitely return next time we visit Monterey.
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MontrioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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Judyvip
Texas Panhandle •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Porta Bella was a fabulous dining experience! Cozy atmosphere, attentive staff provided excellent service, and amazing food. Highly recommend this restaurant in the heart of beautiful Carmel!
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PortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel
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Jamesvip
Los Angeles •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent every time we go!! The only thing better than the food is the warm, caring service. Outstanding and consistent; always my first and favorite choice when dining out.
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Stokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.7
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Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Try the raspberry sauce Ask for the conservation room Mark was a lovely waiter. Very attentive, very interested in our experience. Actually one of the best waiters I’ve experienced in the country
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Sardine FactoryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.8

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. PortaBella Restaurant

2. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

3. Sardine Factory

4. Montrio

5. Old Fisherman's Grotto

6. Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

7. Fish Hopper

8. Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point

9. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

10. Rockfish Harbor Grill

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