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Mission Bistro, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

Mission Bistro

4.6
4.6
490 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
22:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Located on Mission Street between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave, in Carmel California. Mission Bistro Restaurant is owned by Shaheen Alnuaimi. Our history-rich location is warm, charming, and above all cozy. We offer brunch, lunch, dinner, local, and import wines. Chef Matt Zimny sources from Monterey and Santa Cruz County farms and ranches with the goal of serving what is fresh and currently available. At Mission Bistro we do Seafood and Steaks right. Cheers!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 574-8344
  • Website
    http://carmelmissionbistro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Zimny
  • Catering
    Mission Bistro would be honored to provide our services for your next event. Each event is bespoke to your tastes and needs, to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Not only are we professional caterers, but we are also experienced event planners. Our all-in-one packages are designed with your budget in mind, meaning all you have to do is enjoy the event.
  • Location
    Mission St. 2 SW of Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
  • Area
    Carmel
  • Cross Street
    Mission street, between 7th and Ocean. Across from The Plaza
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 490 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mission Bistro offers an exceptional dining experience in Carmel-by-the-Sea, celebrated for its "wonderful and well-trained staff" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "tomahawk pork chop" and "beef cheek pasta." The charming atmosphere and "attentive service" make it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

490 Reviews

  1. Gary

    VIP

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really a great place. Not a large menu which I like because they focus on what they do best. Food is locally grown and sourced. A lot of organic and real foods, although they don’t want to fall into that farm to table cliché. I was talking to I think the owner and he was very humble about not marketing his restaurant that way but just have good food that is healthy for all to enjoy. I thought it was great and will be back! Aloha from Hawaii.

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  2. Stella

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and wine that we selected was excellent! Service was good. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience and will be coming back on our next trip, for sure!

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  3. Andy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our Anniversary and the evening was great. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and very nice. The restaurant was nicely decorated. Thanks again for a great dinner.

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  4. Tim

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly great meal. Service was spot on and the food was fresh and locally sourced. Not an expansive menu but something for everyone and the chef was clearly visible in the open kitchen. I must return for sure.

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  5. Jen

    VIP

    Central Coast

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding dinner at Mission Bistro, after the Carmel Christmas Tree Lighting celebration! Our meals, the service and the ambiance were excellent. Looking forward to returning to Mission Bistro soon!

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  6. Larisa

    VIP

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice experience overall! Food is exceptional. Truly recommend!

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  7. Jacqueline

    VIP

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are local we frequent regularly. Always amazing cuisine and service!

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  8. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    135 reviews

    5.0

    135 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great night at Mission Bistro. The food—bread service, crab cakes, and spicy mussels apps, swordfish and bouillabaisse mains—was outstanding. The mussels were among the best I have had anywhere. The portions were very large. The service was helpful and attentive, but not intrusive. It was very quiet on a Saturday night, though I forget how early diners eat in Carmel. We definitely will return on our next visit to Carmel.

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  9. daniel

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Thanksgiving experience. The food was perfectly seasoned and the staff very pleasant and prompt

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  10. Richard

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just as Wonderful as always great spot great food

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FAQs

Mission Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 574-8344.

Mission Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 490 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mission Bistro

Mission St. 2 SW of Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mission street, between 7th and Ocean. Across from The Plaza
  • Area
    Carmel
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 17:00–21:00 Sun 17:00–20:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Zimny
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://carmelmissionbistro.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 574-8344
  • Catering
    Mission Bistro would be honored to provide our services for your next event. Each event is bespoke to your tastes and needs, to provide the best experience possible for you and your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Not only are we professional caterers, but we are also experienced event planners. Our all-in-one packages are designed with your budget in mind, meaning all you have to do is enjoy the event.
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