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Best Monterey/Carmel Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Monterey/Carmel.


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Ambrosia India Bistro Indian
14/20
Dining Room at Ambrosia India Bistro, Monterey, CA 565 Abrego St.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-641-0610 | Menu
A haunted restaurant location has once again become a hot-spot. More...

Baja Cantina Mexican
12/20
Valley Hills Shopping Center
7166 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-625-2252 | Menu
Fill 'er up with this great alternative fuel source. More...

The C Restaurant & Bar Seafood
13/20
Intercontinental, The Clement Monterey
750 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
831-375-4500 | Menu
Sustainable seafood swims on the menu at this bayside hotel restaurant near the Monterey Bay Aquarium. More...

California Market California
13/20
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
120 Highlands Dr.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-622-5450
In this Market, your best bet is to diversify. More...

Casanova French
15/20
Dining Room at Casanova, Carmel, CA Fifth Ave.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-625-0501 | Menu
Central Coast restaurant with a world-class wine cellar and French-Med cuisine. More...

Earthbound Farm Organic Kitchen Organic
Quick Bite
7250 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-625-6219 | Menu
A certifiably pretty produce stand serving food prepared with organic ingredients. More...

Esteban Tapas
12/20
Casa Munras
700 Munras Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-375-0176
Tapping into the Monterey tapas market with Estéban. More...

The Forge In the Forest American
12/20
Fifth Ave. & Junipero Ave.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-2233 | Menu
Bring a sweater---for your pooch, too. More...

Hog's Breath Inn Steakhouse
12/20
Dining Room at Hog San Carlos St. & Fifth Ave.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-625-1044 | Menu
Dig into the Dirty Harry burger, the closest you'll get to Clint. More...

Nepenthe American
12/20
Dining Room at Nepenthe, Big Sur, CA Pacific Coast Hwy.
Big Sur, CA 93920
831-667-2345 | Menu
A trip down the coast feels incomplete without pulling into Nepenthe. More...

PortaBella Mediterranean
12/20
Dining Room at PortaBella, Carmel, CA Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93921
831-624-4395 | Menu
Cuisine of the sun. More...

Red House Cafe American
13/20
Dining Room at Red House Cafe, Pacific Grove, CA 662 Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-643-1060
You'll wish you could live close by and visit often. More...

Stillwater Bar & Grill Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Stillwater Bar & Grill, Pebble Beach, CA The Lodge at Pebble Beach
17 Mile Dr.
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
831-625-8524 | Menu
Stillwater runs deep. More...

Tarpy's Roadhouse California
13/20
Dining Room at Tarpy 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy.
Monterey, CA 93940
831-647-1444 | Menu
Lively Cal-American cuisine in the spirit of the Southwest. More...

Village Corner Mediterranean
12/20
Dining Room at Village Corner, Carmel, CA Sixth Ave. & Dolores St.
Carmel, CA 93923
831-624-3588 | Menu
For more than 60 years, this restaurant has charmed both locals and tourists. More...

Wickets Bistro European
14/20
Dining Room at Wickets Bistro, Carmel Valley, CA Bernardus Lodge
415 W. Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
831-658-3400 | Menu
The setting may be casual but chef Cal's elegant cuisine still shines through. More...

 

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