Best Casual Restaurants in Carmel Valley

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sea Root at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey on March 10th. with my family, and it was a delightful experience from start to finish. We were greeted warmly as soon as we arrived and quickly seated, which set a positive tone for the evening. Our waitress provided exceptional service, Cienna was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The restaurant’s ambience was very inviting and comfortable, creating the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed dinner. As for the food, everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Each dish was full of flavor and expertly prepared, making it clear that Sea Root takes pride in its culinary offerings. Overall, I highly recommend Sea Root for anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful meal in Monterey. It’s definitely worth the visit, and I look forward to returning in the future! Next day visit at Sea root 3/11/2025 I had an unfortunate experience at Sea Root after what started off as an excellent dinner the day before. Sadly, the service was a complete letdown the next day. The restaurant was slow today 3/11/2025 that I didn’t even bother booking a table. Once seated, it took quite a while for anyone to ask if we wanted drinks. After we ordered our meals, we had to wait 15-20 minutes for our food to arrive. The waitress seemed distracted, spending more time chatting with her colleagues than attending to our table. When we finished our meals, we had to wait again for her to ask if we wanted take-out boxes. It was a completely different experience from the night before, and it honestly felt like we were in a different restaurant altogether. I wish Cienna, who had served us so well the day before, had been there to take care of us again. It was a disappointing experience, and I hope they can improve their service in the future and hire more staff just like Cienna.

The Just Jazz Sunday Brunch was great. Can't wait until the next one in April!

Last night was our first time going to dinner with our puppy and Tarpy’s has the best heated patio. The service was wonderful, our server Jaqueline was excellent. She was welcoming and friendly. We ordered the artichoke, honey sriracha ribs, and shared the 14 oz ribeye and brussel sprouts, it was more than enough for 2 people. The food was flavorful and it came out fast. I would come back the next time I’m in town.

The best grilled artichoke and a great daily special

Great food and good service! One of our favorites in Carmel for great Mexican food! We love it so much we had our wedding rehearsal dinner and our guests loved the food!