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Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro

4.8
4.8
108 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Situated in the Carmel Plaza in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, our bistro offers beers from our R&D program crafted on a pilot five barrel brewhouse - the only of its kind in one of the most picturesque and famed coastal towns in the country. Featuring an expansive, 60+ seat outdoor patio and a full bar, along with an ample dining room that can be sectionalized for private events. And the food! The Bistro offers California coastal cuisine with a regional twist, utilizing locally sourced ingredients that vary with the season.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Brewery, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alvin Quinol

What 108 people are saying

Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Value

  • California Central Coast

    Good for groups

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro in Carmel offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great service" and "excellent food." Guests rave about the "dog-friendly" outdoor seating and diverse menu, including standout pizza, burgers, and craft beers. Though experiences vary, many find it a "must" visit for casual dining and quality beverages.

108 Reviews
  1. Lauren VIP

    Washington DC34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & environment - good service & choice, definitely would return

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  2. Karen

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service prompt staff friendly food excellent good ambiance

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  3. Ken VIP

    San Francisco103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding smashburger. Excellent service. Wild beer.

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  4. marc

    Tahoe6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well located , parking available underneath the restaurant . Wide variety of food . Full bar , good wine list . Obviously big beer menu .

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  5. Cynthia

    San Francisco14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good the server attentive. They started a Monday night Burger Night, fun and reasonably priced.

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  6. Sam VIP

    Sacramento19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks outstanding. Service very patience and friendly. We are here once a month and this is always a favorite spot!

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  7. Evelyn

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for snacks, burgers and beer. Easy parking on the street even on busy days. We had a great time here, we enjoyed the meal and the service was great!

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  8. Jon VIP

    San Francisco36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our party of 6 had a mixed experience here. Beer - particularly the German style - was really nice. The fried calamari was excellent. And the burgers were good. But the brisket sandwich was woefully dry. And the Asian wings, which the server said were not too spicy, were in fact sooo spicy that only one person in our party (not the one who ordered them) had the pain tolerance to eat them. We let the server know, and they offered to bring something else, but we declined as it was late and everyone was half done eating. Strangely, though, they were not removed from the bill. I might come back for beer and calamari, but for a meal there are much better options in the area.
    Alvarado Street Brewery & BistroResponded on 22 December 2024
    Hello John, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that parts of your visit didn’t meet your expectations, particularly with the brisket sandwich and the wings. We strive to provide a consistently great experience and regret that we missed the mark during your visit. We’d love the opportunity to make it up to you and show you the best we have to offer. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at carmel@asb.beer if you’d like to discuss further or plan another visit. Your input means a lot to us.

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  9. Richard VIP

    Monterrey41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The smashburger was excellent. Crisp fries and other sides were great too.

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  10. mary VIP

    San Francisco15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent! Beer was great! We had the short ribs and they were delicious!

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FAQs

Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 293-8621.

Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro

Carmel Plaza, Suite 112, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Brewery, Californian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alvin Quinol
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