Best Fun Restaurants in Pebble Beach

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1. Grasing's

4.7

Exceptional(3113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 30 times today

DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events. Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.

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2. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2428)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 39 times today

Our current hours are as follows.Monday - Thursday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:00pmFriday- Saturday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:30pmPolicies: We do require a credit card for reservations. We reserve the right to charge guests who do not show up for their reservations or cancel within a 24 hour notice. The charge for NO SHOW is $35 per guest. We will hold your table for 15min max, and will automatically allot 2hrs for your dining pleasure.Parties of 5 or more will need to make special accommodations with the hostess.Thank you for your continuous support!

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3. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1715)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 25 times today

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

4. Il Tegamino

4.6

Exceptional(1137)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 6 times today

Just steps off Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel, California, Il Tegamino is Carmel's favorite hidden gem. Wander past Carmel's iconic candy shop to find us tucked behind boutiques in a courtyard off the beaten path. We are a tiny restaurant charmingly hidden in Carmel-by-the-Sea's first courtyard. Dine al fresco in our outdoor space within The Court of the Golden Bough courtyard complete with standing heaters and an awning or feel transported to an authentic Italian bistro in our bustling small dining room. We welcome you to come grab a glass of vino in our new wine room. As a local small business, you will often find owner Giuseppe at your table side to welcome you and serve his menu of Italian comfort food inspired by his upbringing in Southern Italy.

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5. Nicolas Cocina de Herencia

4.5

Awesome(326)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Carmel

Booked 15 times today

Reservations are not needed but are recommended, Walk ins are Welcome.The newest creation from the owners of the beloved Villa Azteca in Downtown Salinas (Salinas City Center), the eatery honoring the Alvarez family patriarch will open Summer 2023 in Carmel Plaza. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will have indoor dining, bar seating and a small outdoor space, serving specialty Michoacán dishes as well as other Mexican favorites, incorporating three generations of family recipes.

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6. Pangaea on Ocean Ave

4.5

Awesome(205)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Carmel

Booked 7 times today

Pangaea on Ocean Ave is a Carmel-by-the-Sea restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. The restaurant's menu features a variety of Asian fusion dishes, as well as classic comfort foods. Pangaea on Ocean Ave is known for its bold flavors, ample portions, and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant is located on Ocean Avenue in Downtown Carmel, California. Pangaea on Ocean Ave is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week! We also offer a special early 3-Course Sunset Dinner and Happy Hour during the week! Pangaea on Ocean Ave is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.**Please keep in mind that on busy days, our smaller restaurant may experience some delays with reservations. We truly value our guests and can't wait to show you some love!

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7. Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2310)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 15 times today

Il Fornaio - Carmel is a fun restaurant because it offers a unique Italian dining experience. Customers consistently praise the delicious food, excellent service, and wonderful ambiance. You can enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, pizzas from an oak wood burning oven, and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch. With its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list, it's the perfect spot to unwind with friends or family.

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8. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(826)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 14 times today

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

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9. Anton & Michel Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3326)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 21 times today

Anton and Michel is now open INDOORS and OUTDOORS at the COURT of the FOUNTAINS.LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM / DINNER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended.If you are having any difficulty making reservations online, please call the restaurant directly at 831-624-2406 or send us an email.Since 1980, Anton and Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. A complete interior remodel was recently completed features handset stonework throughout the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the Court of the Fountains. Zagat Survey calls it: Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out. Along with updated and contemporary changes to the menus, ultimate table side service flambé desserts remain. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton and Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.

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10. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.7

Exceptional(2010)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 19 times today

An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread. *Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.* For parties of 6 or more and special events we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $40 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. We will hold your table for 10 minutes.*We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.

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CAnative4life
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were so delighted to be able to dine in the bar room. It was just the 3 of us and quiet, which made it really nice to have conversation throughout our dinner. So many restaurants pipe in music and the noise level is untenable. What a treat! BTW, the food was outstanding. I recommend the lamb shank.
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Il TegaminoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.6
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MarkVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Must dine when visiting Carmel. Split the rib-eye and add some sides. Delicious!
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Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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4.7
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MarkVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We dine here often. Every time we’re in Carmel from SF. A must for us. Today we also had lunch outside. Always a pleasure. I must say the wait staff could be quicker once seated. Bringing water and a menu for lunch. Love PortaBella.
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PortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel
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4.5
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JULIEO
Dallas - Fort Worth •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Brussels sprouts with apples was outstanding as was the Dover Sole. Michael, our waiter, was very friendly and helpful.
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Casanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.6
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ChalynVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food and service were great! Would come back again.
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Nicolas Cocina de HerenciaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Carmel
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4.5

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