Basil Seasonal Dining

4.5

918 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Creative and modern Californian/Mediterranean dining located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our seasonal menu is inspired by the freshest sustainable seafood the Monterey Bay has to offer and the finest organic produce from our local farmers. Compliment your experience with fun and contemporary cocktails as well as an excellent selection of California"s most sophisticated wines. Our menu includes a generous selection of vegetarian dishes as well as gluten free options. We offer outdoor seating that is dog friendly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 626-8226
Website
http://www.basilcarmel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Denis Boaro

Location
San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Healthy
Monterey / Carmel
Healthy
Monterey / Carmel
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Basil Seasonal Dining delights with "excellent food and preparation," featuring a varied menu that includes favorites like the veggie burger and lentil soup. Known for its "friendly and professional" staff and charming ambiance, it offers a cozy patio setting. While some guests noted occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains a "gem in Carmel."

918 Reviews

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Kara
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, delicious food and our waiter was a delight !
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John
VIP
San Francisco
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok, but the prices were too expensive for items like soup and garlic bread
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Sophie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious. Truly authentic Italian. Highly recommend.
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Andrew
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Snuck in a 22% gratuity for a party of 3. And then additional tip option. Then a $5 transaction fee for credit card usage. Sneaky business tactics will make me never come back despite how good food was.
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Kathleen
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience - so apparent that management care about their customers. We have been here before and will come back again. Thank you!
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Denise
Washington DC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a wonderful meal. The pappardelle bolognese was amazing. The restaurant was extremely loud but that was die to a large family with kids who were yelling uncontrollably. But it does ruin the vibe. We were celebrating a birthday, which we informed the restaurant of weeks in advance, and were a bit disappointed for it not to be acknowledged. Otherwise it’s a favorite location to dine.
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Wayne
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Basil is our go-to place. Always consistent. Great menu. Welcoming and hospitable. We've never had a bad meal and every time we take guests they have a wonderful experience.
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Marline
VIP
San Diego
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is a cozy restaurant tucked in one of the small patio areas of Carmel. There is inside and patio seating. We were there on a Saturday early evening about 10 days before Christmas and while it was full when we arrived, we were the last to leave at 8pm. Our dietary restrictions make eating out a challenge but we were happy with our meals at Basil. We had the roasted pear and Gorgonzola salad which was delicious. We both had gluten free pasta: one with pomodoro sauce, the other bolognese and they were very good. We finished with a chocolate tartufo and a warm flourless chocolate cake. We enjoyed the flavors of these desserts but the cake, which was very dense chocolate, could have used a little more ice cream. We had the best cappuccinos we’ve ever had and that includes our extensive world travels. A very enjoyable evening.
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Lori
VIP
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious and the customer service is excellent!
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danielle
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Flavorful dishes in a small inviting ambiance. Better than average for touristy Carmel.
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FAQs

Basil Seasonal Dining does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Basil Seasonal Dining also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 626-8226.

Basil Seasonal Dining is rated 4.5 stars by 918 OpenTable diners.

Basil Seasonal Dining does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

Cross street
BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Denis Boaro
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.basilcarmel.com/
Phone number
(831) 626-8226

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Basil Seasonal Dining

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Popular dishes

Basil Pesto

Basil Caesar

Basil Burger

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What 918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Basil Seasonal Dining offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Basil Seasonal Dining restaurant rated?

Does Basil Seasonal Dining offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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