Restaurants near Oliver Observing Station

111 restaurants available nearby

1. Pacific's Edge

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Carmel

Booked 32 times today

Nestled on the craggy bluffs of Carmel Highlands and offering spectacular views of the California coastline, Pacific’s Edge lives up to a well-earned reputation as a destination restaurant. Using ingredients inspired by the local bounty from land and sea, a creative culinary team curates seasonal menus complemented by a storied wine list. Where California casual meets refined dining in a one-of-a-kind location, Pacific’s Edge will surely delight all the senses.

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2. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2381)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 37 times today

Our current hours are as follows.Monday - Thursday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:00pmFriday- Saturday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:30pmPolicies: We do require a credit card for reservations. We reserve the right to charge guests who do not show up for their reservations or cancel within a 24 hour notice. The charge for NO SHOW is $25 per guest. We will hold your table for 15min max, and will automatically allot 2hrs for your dining pleasure.Parties of 5 or more will need to make special accommodations with the hostess.Thank you for your continuous support!

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3. Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn

4.7

Exceptional(1232)

Price: Very Expensive

• Organic • Big Sur

Booked 3 times today

Offering spectacular, picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean, Sierra Mar restaurant at Post Ranch Inn is a farm-driven restaurant that celebrates the coastal bounty of Big Sur and our neighboring communities. Our dishes are centered around the dialogue of balance: on the plate, between sea and land, with sustainability always in mind. Selections from our Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine list enhance the inspired cuisine. We have a family-style lunch experience for $75 per person. Our dinner experience is priced at $175 per person. Lunch and Dinner is available to the general public, however space is limited and reservations in advance are required. The minimum age for guests is 18 years old and pets are not allowed. Non-hotel guests will be welcomed at the gate house no more than 30 minutes prior to their reservation.

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4. Sur at The Barnyard

4.4

Awesome(514)

Price: Expensive

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 7 times today

Voted "Best Restaurant in Carmel Valley 2023"!Located in the picturesque Barnyard Shopping Village just off of HWY 1 between Rio Rd and Carmel Valley Rd. Sur at the Barnyard is where foodies, beer lovers and families escape the stresses of their day-to-day lives to enjoy a great meal!If you don't see a reservation available give us a call anytime and we will be happy to assist!Need a reservation for 7 or more? Give us a call at 831-250-7188 or email us any requests at reservations@suratthebarnyard.com

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5. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.7

Exceptional(1971)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 11 times today

Do you love Italian food? A world famous restaurant executive chef says it all by saying, “the best meals in California are at Carmel Bistro Giovanni!” An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread. *Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.* For parties of 6 or more we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $25 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. *We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.

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6. Anton & Michel Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3287)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 16 times today

Anton and Michel is now open INDOORS and OUTDOORS at the COURT of the FOUNTAINS.LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM / DINNER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended.If you are having any difficulty making reservations online, please call the restaurant directly at 831-624-2406 or send us an email.Since 1980, Anton and Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. A complete interior remodel was recently completed features handset stonework throughout the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the Court of the Fountains. Zagat Survey calls it: Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out. Along with updated and contemporary changes to the menus, ultimate table side service flambé desserts remain. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton and Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.

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7. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1691)

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 34 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

8. The Sur House

4.4

Awesome(467)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Big Sur

Booked 9 times today

The Sur House, at Ventana Big Sur, serves cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. The restaurant’s warm, rustic interior opens onto its legendary terrace where panoramic views of the ocean and rugged Big Sur coastline stretch for more than 50 miles. The cuisine makes use of the abundance of California’s Central Coast with local, simple, sustainable ingredients, including items from Ventana’s own organic garden.Non-Resort Guests will enjoy a pre-fixed, 3-course menu for $110/per person. A la carte menu not available at this location for dinner service. A 22% Service charge will be added to all checks.

9. Grasing's

4.7

Exceptional(3079)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 12 times today

DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events. Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.

10. Dametra Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(243)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Carmel

Booked 31 times today

Dametra Cafe is a casual Mediterranean restaurant. Here, diners can expect high-quality healthy food delivered quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor and styling of the dining room is distinctly Greek, specifically like one of the many coastal cities that the country is known for. Between that and the hearty portions and prompt service, Dametra Cafe sits nicely between an upscale restaurant and quick-service places.Dametra's Cafe features primarily Greek cuisine, with some Italian and Spanish thrown in for good measure. Appetizers include hummus with pita bread, fried calamari, grilled jumbo prawns and steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The meals are split between sandwiches, pasta and entrée offerings and features dishes such as shrimp and crab ravioli, a salmon burger with red onion and tomatoes, lamb shish kebab and a Greek style lamb shank with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

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David
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Casanova delivers exceptional rustic french and italian cuisine in a matching ambience. We had an early Wednesday evening dinner for three people this week; we were able to pick our table in their indoor-outdoor section with plenty of space heaters. The place almost filled by the time we finished our deserts. We all loved the shared starters and our individual entrees. Be sure to open their extensive wine list for lots of unique choices from around the world. Awesome service too!
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Casanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.6
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MikeVIP
Monterrey •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Carmel Bistro Giovanni has been our go to place in Carmel. Preparation of food has always been consistent and recipes never change. Service is one of the best in town.
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Carmel's Bistro GiovanniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.7
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Suzanne
St. Louis •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had the most wonderful experience at Sur at the Barnyard! The food and service could not be better! We were impressed with the host/hostess, server and management! We will be back often!
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Sur at The BarnyardPrice: Expensive• American• Carmel Valley
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4.4
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GrantVIP
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Best place on earth! Food was exceptionally good, service was excellent, and the view… wow
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Sierra Mar - Post Ranch InnPrice: Very Expensive• Organic• Big Sur
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4.7
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Carol
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
A beautiful sunny day with the lovely ocean view, relaxing on the deck with a dear friend, sharing a delicious lunch, great service- It was a delightful way to start the new year! Thanks to all those at Pacific’s Edge who made this possible. Wishing you all a Happy New Year❤️
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Pacific's EdgePrice: Very Expensive• American• Carmel
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4.5

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111 restaurants available nearby

1. Pacific's Edge

2. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

3. Sierra Mar - Post Ranch Inn

4. Sur at The Barnyard

5. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

6. Anton & Michel Restaurant

7. PortaBella Restaurant

8. The Sur House

9. Grasing's

10. Dametra Cafe

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