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Dametra Cafe, Carmel By the Sea, CA

Dametra Cafe

4.7
4.7
270 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Dametra Cafe is a casual Mediterranean restaurant. Here, diners can expect high-quality healthy food delivered quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor and styling of the dining room is distinctly Greek, specifically like one of the many coastal cities that the country is known for. Between that and the hearty portions and prompt service, Dametra Cafe sits nicely between an upscale restaurant and quick-service places.Dametra's Cafe features primarily Greek cuisine, with some Italian and Spanish thrown in for good measure. Appetizers include hummus with pita bread, fried calamari, grilled jumbo prawns and steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The meals are split between sandwiches, pasta and entrée offerings and features dishes such as shrimp and crab ravioli, a salmon burger with red onion and tomatoes, lamb shish kebab and a Greek style lamb shank with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

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What 270 people are saying

Dametra Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Kid-friendly

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Kid-friendly

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dametra Cafe offers a lively dining experience in Carmel with "delicious Mediterranean dishes," "warm and friendly service," and a "festive atmosphere" filled with music and dancing. Guests rave about the "authentic flavors" and "generous portions." It's a "must-visit" spot for those seeking fun and flavorful memories.

270 Reviews

  1. Veronica

    Hawaii15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation, noted it was our anniversary. Table we got seated was okay, no acknowledgment at all.

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  2. BLANCA VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place tho have a great food and time. Love it!

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  3. Robert

    San Francisco6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to this location several times in past visits to Carmel. I was disappointed in the Gyro platter which is the second time I have had this selection for dinner. The lamb was very overcooked as they cut it in wedges VS off a rotating pit as done in many Greek restaurants. A Greek salad is normally made with lettuce, cucumbers, olives and FETA cheese. My salad had some type of a lump of cheese on top of salad. It was not FETA. Greek rice was great. My wife had the Chicken Kabob, and it was ok except for the salad combination used. Cheesecake and coffee were excellent. Upon a return to this location, I would not order that Gyro platter again, next time I will try the pork chops. Music provided to quests was Excellent. It shows the staff enjoy singing and dance for the customers.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved spending my mom’s birthday there. They were all so kind to us and made the night memorable.

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  5. bill VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food are always excellent! Try the Lasagna, you won’t be disappointed!

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  6. JeffreyH

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful and warm experience. Great food, friendly staff, great live music. The highlight of our trip!

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  7. barb

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Such a great experience - the BEST!! Excellent food, great music and atmosphere!

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  8. Jason

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered two appetizers, mussels and their sampler that includes the hummus, dolma, tzatziki, and baba ghanoush. I specifically remember that dolma being really good and wanting more. Yum. For mains, I just got the clam chowder just to compare it to what we have in SF and theirs is equally good maybe even better, I should not be surprised because we are in Monterey Bay, I am sure they use fresh sea produce as well. Their lamb shish kebab was well seasoned and cooked according to our liking. This meal was finished off with a wiggly panna cotta. Everything was delicious and I will recommended this to my Bay Area friends.

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  9. William

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, food, ambiance, crowd and energy. We had a fantastic time celebrating our anniversary! The food was scrumptious yet decadent. The house Cabernet was delicious. The music made the evening festive and very special. We would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant to anyone!! It’s a must see dinner spot in Carmel!

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  10. Laura

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! Services was quick and friendly. The live music and fun staff getting diners up and dancing was what brings me back every time I am in town

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FAQs

Dametra Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Dametra Cafe

S E. Corner of Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel By the Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (831) 622-7766
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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