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Basil Seasonal Dining, Carmel, CA

Basil Seasonal Dining

4.5
4.5
924 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 924 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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 is a charming hidden gem in Carmel, offering "authentic Italian cuisine" with a modern twist. Guests rave about its "excellent service" and cozy atmosphere. The menu features gluten-free options and a delightful wine selection. Despite its small size, it's perfect for a special dining experience.

924 Reviews

  1. Patrick

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Wait to be seated 30 mins after reservation and then when seated needed to get attention of waitstaff for food and drink.

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  2. william

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Overpriced, with a 22% built in gratuity. Food was okay. Service was a bit frantic.

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Central Coast

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place ! Excellent food! Owner was in restaurant and working the tables!

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  4. Tracy

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A true Italian restaurant with traditional food served with a modern take. The restaurant is in a charming kind of hidden spot. If the weather is good, it's great to be outside. The restaurant is tiny, so reservations and some planning are necessary. I'm a long time Monterey Peninsula inhabitant, and this is by far, my favorite restaurant.

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  5. Diane

    VIP

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed the meal we shared. They are short on 1/2 bottles of wine and have a very limited assortment for by the glass. Several choices of our on the menu were not available.

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  6. Nadia

    VIP

    Central Coast

    116 reviews

    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy, delicious.cuisine, friendly & attentive services, feels like a European environment , a hidden gem in Carmel by the Sea!! Our dining relaxing venue👍.

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  7. Andrea

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is evident that the folks at Basil love cooking and excel at it. I've never had a less than amazing meal there.

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  8. Kara

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    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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  9. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    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

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Sophie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    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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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 924 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
11:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Basil Seasonal Dining

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
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