Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro

4.7

101 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Dog-friendly
Great for creative cocktails
Healthy

Situated in the Carmel Plaza in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, our bistro offers beers from our R&D program crafted on a pilot five barrel brewhouse - the only of its kind in one of the most picturesque and famed coastal towns in the country. Featuring an expansive, 60+ seat outdoor patio and a full bar, along with an ample dining room that can be sectionalized for private events. And the food! The Bistro offers California coastal cuisine with a regional twist, utilizing locally sourced ingredients that vary with the season.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Brewery, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 293-8621
Website
https://asb.beer/pages/carmelbistro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alvin Quinol
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact Joseph Marin at joseph@asb.beer

Location
Carmel Plaza, Suite 112, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
Mission Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

BAKED GREEN LIP MUSSELS$18.00
Garlic chips, scallions, pickled daikon & carrots, furikake, spicy yuzu aioli
FRIED CALAMARI$18.00
Monterey Bay calamari, lemon slices, kale, Parmesan, charred lemon
HUMMUS$18.00
Cucumber-fennel relish, sumac, pomegranate molasses, za’atar, pine nuts, natural leavened bread
MAI TAI WINGS$16.00
Furikake, bonito flakes, scallions, nuoc cham glaze
PAPAS BRAVAS$15.00
Crispy fried potatoes, smokey tomato chili sauce, creamy garlic aioli

GREENS

CLASSIC CAESAR$18.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano, caesar dressing
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD$20.00
Gem lettuce, artichokes, Persian cucumber, cherry tomatoes, garbanzo beans, olives, herbs, falafel, feta cheese, oregano vinaigrette
MIXED CHICORY & BEETS SALAD $18.00
Candied walnuts, Point Reyes blue cheese, membrillo, walnut vinaigrette
SPAGHETTI SQUASH & KALE HARVEST SALAD$18.00
Roasted delicata squash, toasted pepitas, cranberries, apples, maple vinaigrette

PIZZAS

MARGHERITA$18.00
Buffalo mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, roasted tomatoes, sweet basil, basil oil
OLD TOWN$21.00
Cupping pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, basil, hot honey
SMOKED MUSHROOM & BRIE PIZZA$21.00
Kale, smoked onion marmalade, chives, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic cream sauce

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

ARTICHOKE TEMPURA SANDWICH$17.00
Baked Red Kidney Bean Patty, Spicy Sundried Tomato Relish, Spinach, Arugula, Vegan Green Goddess, Vegan Bun,
BEYOND BURGER$20.00
BEYOND® patty, beefsteak tomato, lettuce, house pickles, caramelized onion, roasted garlic vegan aioli, vegan American cheese, vegan bun
SMOKED BRISKET MELT (Friday, Saturday & Sunday only)$25.00
12oz of our 14-hour smoked brisket sliced fresh to order, fontina cheese, pickled jalapeño, onion jam, house BBQ sauce, sourdough, Alabama white sauce
SMASH-STYLE DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER$23.00
Harris Ranch Beef, American cheese, grilled onions, malt vinegar aioli, Carmel Bakery brioche bun
"THE STRO" Burger$17.00
Grilled Angus Beef Patty, American Cheese, Iceberg Shredded Lettuce, Dijonaise Sauce, House Pickles, Tomatoes, Carmel Bakery Brioche Bun
SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH $19.00
Roasted Bell Pepper Slaw, Fresno Chili Aioli, Hot Honey, Pepper Jack Cheese, Carmel Bakery 'everything' Brioche Bun

ENTRÉES

BISTRO'S SMOKED PASTA$28.00
Rutabaga, kohlrabi, shimeji mushrooms, rabbit, sundried tomato, spinach, garlic, shallot, Parmesan, Monterey Beer, Bigoli fettuccine
CLASSIC FISH & CHIPS$24.00
Beer-battered cod, fries, tartar sauce
CRISPY CAULIFLOWER$22.00
Crispy tempura cauliflower, sauteed broccolini, scallion, Thai chilies, Chinese master sauce, coconut rice, crispy shallots, chopped peanuts
KOREAN-STYLE SHORT RIBS$33.00
Stir-fried Mixed Local Vegetables, Kimchi Fried Rice, Tiger Slaw
SEARED BLACK COD$32.00
Sauteed kale, farro. fennel apple relish, Lost Irish Whiskey gastrique, rosemary apple puree

SWEETS

ASB ICE CREAM SUNDAE$10.00
Toasted peanuts, chocolate stout sauce, whipped cream, maraschino cherry, hazelnut wafer
CAST-IRON CHOCOLATE STOUT BROWNIE $12.00
Strawberry compote, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, chocolate stout sauce
ICE CREAM$6.00
Vanilla or chocolate, two scoops

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

CAFFEINEY-TINI$13.00
Vodka infused with Carmel Valley Roasting Company Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee, Amaretto, coffee liquor, almond, simple syrup, up
THE 83RD MOON$12.00
Plantation 3 Star white rum, kiwi, lime, coconut, rocks
TRADER J.C.’S MAI TAI 2.0$14.00
Plantation Rum 3 Star White, Smith & Cross, Dry Curacau house made Orgeat, lime juice, Float Rhum Barbancourt 15 year, bubble ice
ROLE PLAY$14.00
Yuu Baal Mezcal, passion fruit, lime juice, agave, orange curaçao, fire water bitters, lime salt rim, rocks
THE LAST TAXI$14.00
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Lillet Blanc, dry vermouth, Suze, banana liquer, orange bitters, big rock
CHERRY MOSCOW MULE$12.00
Tito’s vodka, cherry, lime, Top Hat ginger beer, rocks
YUZU TOM COLLINS$13.00
Barr Hill Gin, yuzu liquor, lemon juice, demerara simple syrup, rocks
ELDERFLOWER G & T$12.00
Nolet’s Silver gin, Top Hat tonic syrup, elderflower syrup, big rock

WINE

WRATH PINOT NOIR$15.00
Swan/828, Monterey, 2019
TABLAS CREEK VINEYARDS GSMC BLEND$13.00
Patelin de Tablas, Paso Robles, 2021
DAOU CABERNET SAUVIGNON$15.00
Paso Robles, 2021
JOYCE PINOT NOIR$11.00
Submarine Canyon, Monterey, 2021
OPOLO MOUNTAIN ZINFANDEL$11.00
Paso Robles, 2019
SKYLARK PINOT BLANC$12.00
Orsi Vineyard, Mendocino, 2020
CRU CHARDONNAY$11.00
Arroyo Seco CA, 2021
BLAIR PINOT GRIS$13.00
Arroyo Seco Appellation, 2018
CADRE SAUVIGNON BLANC$13.00
Edna Valley, 2021
CHANDON BRUT ROSÉ$14.00
California sparkling wine
McINTYRE ROSÉ$12.00
Santa Lucia Highlands, 2021
POEMA CAVA BRUT$10.00
Penedes, Spain

N/A

N/A COCONUT DREAMS$8.00
Coconut, OJ, lime, pineapple

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Healthy
California Central Coast
Great for outdoor dining
California Central Coast
Lively
Monterey / Carmel
Kid-friendly
Monterey / Carmel
Healthy
Monterey / Carmel
Hot spot
Monterey / Carmel
Great for outdoor dining
Monterey / Carmel
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro offers a "great atmosphere" and "wonderful" dog-friendly patio. Guests appreciate the "awesome drinks" and attentive service. Located in Carmel Plaza, it features a diverse menu with shareable portions. Popular choices include the "delicious" Mediterranean salad and unique cocktails. A casual spot perfect for food and drinks.

101 Reviews

J
Jon
VIP
San Francisco
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our party of 6 had a mixed experience here. Beer - particularly the German style - was really nice. The fried calamari was excellent. And the burgers were good. But the brisket sandwich was woefully dry. And the Asian wings, which the server said were not too spicy, were in fact sooo spicy that only one person in our party (not the one who ordered them) had the pain tolerance to eat them. We let the server know, and they offered to bring something else, but we declined as it was late and everyone was half done eating. Strangely, though, they were not removed from the bill. I might come back for beer and calamari, but for a meal there are much better options in the area.
Alvarado Street Brewery & BistroResponded on December 22, 2024
Hello John, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that parts of your visit didn’t meet your expectations, particularly with the brisket sandwich and the wings. We strive to provide a consistently great experience and regret that we missed the mark during your visit. We’d love the opportunity to make it up to you and show you the best we have to offer. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at carmel@asb.beer if you’d like to discuss further or plan another visit. Your input means a lot to us.
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Richard
Monterrey
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The smashburger was excellent. Crisp fries and other sides were great too.
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mary
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent! Beer was great! We had the short ribs and they were delicious!
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dwight
San Francisco
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat on the patio with our large dog- it was a cool, lovely evening! Fish/chips were wonderful and the Beet Salad is flavorful and fantastic! Yummy experience!
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Carol
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We sat outside as we had our dog with us. The service and food very good. I had the hummus plate and my husband had the burger. We both enjoyed our meals.
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Teri
Central Coast
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our server was polite and seemed to be attentive, though he did get my husband’s order wrong. We’re used to sitting outside which is more lively and interesting but chose to sit inside due to the cool evening. I’d recommend sitting outside where you can watch the world go by!
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Keith
VIP
Central Coast
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a great night here at Alvarado! I enjoyed a couple of the “master of disguise” cocktails. Me and the wife shared the calamari and the old town pizza. Both were really good and ended up taking some leftovers home. Definitely be back to try more of the menu!
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I wanted a light meal and found this restaurant. We had the Grilled Peaches and Beets salad and the Old Town Pizza (had hot honey) and both were very tasty. Service (server was Houston) was very good. Very happy with our choice.
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Charles
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. We will be back again in the future
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Matthew
Central Coast
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall is was a good restaurant, however the kitchen lost our ticket and our food was delayed for quite a while. It would have been nice if the server had offer us some bread/butter, dessert or comp'd us for one our drinks.
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FAQs

Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 293-8621.

Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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Carmel Plaza, Suite 112, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Mission Street
Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Brewery, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alvin Quinol
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://asb.beer/pages/carmelbistro
Phone number
(831) 293-8621
Private party facilities
For private event inquiries please contact Joseph Marin at joseph@asb.beer

Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

SMALL BITES

BAKED GREEN LIP MUSSELS$18.00

FRIED CALAMARI$18.00

HUMMUS$18.00

MAI TAI WINGS$16.00

PAPAS BRAVAS$15.00

GREENS

CLASSIC CAESAR$18.00

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD$20.00

MIXED CHICORY & BEETS SALAD $18.00

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & KALE HARVEST SALAD$18.00

PIZZAS

MARGHERITA$18.00

OLD TOWN$21.00

SMOKED MUSHROOM & BRIE PIZZA$21.00

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

ARTICHOKE TEMPURA SANDWICH$17.00

BEYOND BURGER$20.00

SMOKED BRISKET MELT (Friday, Saturday & Sunday only)$25.00

SMASH-STYLE DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER$23.00

"THE STRO" Burger$17.00

SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH $19.00

ENTRÉES

BISTRO'S SMOKED PASTA$28.00

CLASSIC FISH & CHIPS$24.00

CRISPY CAULIFLOWER$22.00

KOREAN-STYLE SHORT RIBS$33.00

SEARED BLACK COD$32.00

SWEETS

ASB ICE CREAM SUNDAE$10.00

CAST-IRON CHOCOLATE STOUT BROWNIE $12.00

ICE CREAM$6.00

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

CAFFEINEY-TINI$13.00

THE 83RD MOON$12.00

TRADER J.C.’S MAI TAI 2.0$14.00

ROLE PLAY$14.00

THE LAST TAXI$14.00

CHERRY MOSCOW MULE$12.00

YUZU TOM COLLINS$13.00

ELDERFLOWER G & T$12.00

WINE

WRATH PINOT NOIR$15.00

TABLAS CREEK VINEYARDS GSMC BLEND$13.00

DAOU CABERNET SAUVIGNON$15.00

JOYCE PINOT NOIR$11.00

OPOLO MOUNTAIN ZINFANDEL$11.00

SKYLARK PINOT BLANC$12.00

CRU CHARDONNAY$11.00

BLAIR PINOT GRIS$13.00

CADRE SAUVIGNON BLANC$13.00

CHANDON BRUT ROSÉ$14.00

McINTYRE ROSÉ$12.00

POEMA CAVA BRUT$10.00

N/A

N/A COCONUT DREAMS$8.00

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Does Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Alvarado Street Brewery & Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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