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

Mission Bistro

4.6
4.6
481 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 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 481 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mission Bistro is a standout in Carmel-by-the-Sea, offering "phenomenal food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the tomahawk pork chop and black cod, while the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a delightful dining experience. This "family run" bistro promises a memorable visit with its delicious dishes and "gorgeous ambiance."

481 Reviews

  1. Richard

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    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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  2. Corrine

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch and so friendly to your dog with a doggie menu too

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  3. Terri

    San Francisco

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful menu variety; chef is skilled in delicate entrees and beautiful accompanying flavors in sauces and seasonings. Great wine list to go with menu selections.

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  4. Jacqueline

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing excellent service and cuisine. Friendly staff great ambience

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The soup of the day was fabulous Japanese version of Pumpkin Squash and I ordered the Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon and it was scrumptious although the bread wasn’t toasted but I he bread was really good. My wife said the chicken sandwich was great. Chicken grilled perfect so tender!

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  6. Tamara

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We happened upon the Mission Bistro for lunch yesterday. It’s a charming smallish restaurant. From the hostess to the server to the bus staff everyone was very friendly and simply provided great service. We ordered the sausage as an appetizer, then I had the Miso Cod and my husband had the Short Rib Ravioli. All were absolutely fantastic!!!! We live in the Bay Area and come to Carmel often and this will be our new go to place!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. BobH

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere and good service. We both enjoyed the swordfish, which was a generous serving size. But the serving size of the side vegetables and sauce was lacking. They try to be artistic with the food presentation by locating all the food on one side of the plate, using about 1/3 of the area available. That was the case with the entree and dessert. Overall, serving size was too small and we walked away hungry. Disappointed in the pistachio cake dessert. Tiny cubes of cake and some funky mint flavor ruined the overall taste. You cannot share an appetizer or dessert with your mate and walk away fulfilled. Of the 4 restaurants we visited during our Carmel stay, this was the least satisfying. They could do better.

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  8. Sandeep

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire staff was attentive and genuinely friendly. The ambiance is comfortable and classy. Their menu is to the point, so they do what they do well. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner.

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  9. Tiffany

    Los Angeles

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Waiter is very accommodating to our friends dog. The best tea was served, music was really good and so was the food! We’ll definitely come again!

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  10. Burt

    San Francisco

    102 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Dependably good food, one of our local favorites.

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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 481 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 14 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
    Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 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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