I am spending 2 nights in Monterey next week and looking for a charming quaint restaurant with great food in Carmel. Any suggestions?

There is a french bistro that is outstanding. I haven't been in a few years but had 5 or 6 fabulous meals there in 1997-2001. It's a small place with a reasonably priced prix-fixe menu. See the review below:


La Boheme Dolores & 7th, 624-7500. Carmel - Open nightly at 5:30pm. V, MC For over twenty years, the cozy French country atmosphere and prix-fixe menu (three courses that change daily) have earned La Boheme the enviable reputation of a first class restaurant offering consistently high quality food at attractive prices. Each meal begins with salad garnie, followed by a special soup and the evening's entree. Luscious desserts, espresso and cappuccino are also offered. California and French wine selections feature half bottles and vintageBordeaux.

Thanks for the good suggestion, I made a reservation for first night.
La Boheme Restaurant
Dolores Street at 7th
P.O. Box 4801
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California 93921

831.624.7500
http://www.laboheme.com/



Now I need a second restuarant for second night.

My other suggestion would be Casanova. During the same time period I dined there a few times and it was also fabulous. It would have suggested it yesterday but could not think of the name. Check out their website:

http://www.casanovarestaurant.com/

I second the review of Casanova. Excellent Mediterranean food and quite romantic.

A more moderately priced, but very good seafood restaurant in Pacific Grove is the Fishwife. If you've already got your dinners set-up, try them for lunch. They are at Sunset Beach in Pacific Grove, across the road from Asilomar.
Enjoy! ^

Try Peppers in Pacific Grove...

In Carmel if you want to see Clint or any other locals try the Mission Ranch. Clint likes to play the piano and do sing alongs.

Thanks for all the great suggestions, wish I could try them all....

One more suggestion - the Grill on Ocean Ave.

It's not as formal or expensive as some of the others but the food is excellent, with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Casanovas is a great choice. Two other suggestions. Roy's at Pebble Beach. I believe that this is the best of all their restaurants. Another great choice is Cafe Napoli on Ocean Avenue. Very small place, often crowded. Great food.