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Dametra Cafe, Carmel By the Sea, CA

Dametra Cafe

4.7
4.7
229 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
22:30
Booked 36 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for live music
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 622-7766
  • Website
    http://www.dametracafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Value

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dametra Cafe offers a lively and memorable dining experience with "amazingly fantastic" food and a "welcoming ambience." Guests enjoy generous portions of Mediterranean cuisine, complemented by live music and dancing. The "fun and energetic" atmosphere makes it perfect for special occasions or a vibrant night out. Reservations recommended!

229 Reviews

  1. Russell

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expect live entertainment, and audience participation. A fun evening.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Chelsea

    VIP

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The live music was a bonus!

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  3. Emily

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about our dining experience at Dametra Cafe! The food, atmosphere and service were all superb. We look forward to coming again the next time we are in town.

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  4. Elisa

    VIP

    Central Coast

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and atmosphere. Delicious food. You may even get a serenade if you are lucky.

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  5. Nancy

    VIP

    Yorkshire

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The live music was fun, and people were encouraged to get up and dance. We appreciated the small complimentary serving of baklava for dessert.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Kim

    VIP

    San Francisco

    116 reviews

    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious grape leaves and attentive service! We will be back! 🎄

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  7. Elizabeth

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my team from work for a year-end celebration. I had been here once before and knew we would have a fun time. The energy in this place makes for a fantastic group outing. The service and food were exceptional. Looking forward to going back with a group to enjoy this place again soon.

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  8. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Got away for Thanksgiving. While they offered a traditional Thanksgiving meal, we ordered lamb kebobs off the menu. If you're not starving, it's enough for two people. They were delicious!! Came with Greek salad and rice; onions and tomatoes on 2 skewers along with 3 very large pieces of lamb on each skewer. SO MUCH FUN with Greek music (people got up, clapped, danced a bit). Next time, we're sharing an appetizer and sharing a main. Complimentary "bite" of baklava after dinner. It is VERY noisy when the music is played (stringed instruments, drums, voices), but moderate noise otherwise. Very lively!!

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  9. Amrik

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love coming to here. Food is good with a lively atmosphere.

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  10. julie

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, attentive service, fun musical surprise.

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Dametra Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Dametra Cafe

S E. Corner of Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel By the Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Area
    Carmel
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Vegan, Wine
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