Schmap Monterey and Carmel Restaurants

Our apologies: your internet browser is not yet fully supported by our Schmap online guides. If you continue, pages in this guide may display or function incorrectly.

Would you like to continue anyway?

Schmap.com supports the following browsers:

Internet Explorer 6 and above
Firefox 1.5 and above
Safari 3 for Pc

MAC

Safari version 1.3 and above
Firefox 2 and above

Monterey and Carmel - Restaurants - French
Download the Schmap Monterey and Carmel Guide
With Schmap 2.0 you can:

Browse this Schmap Guide on your PC, online or offline.
View Schmap Guides for 200 worldwide destinations.
Bookmark places of interest, plan trips and take virtual tours.
Custom print your own full-color travel guides.
Publish and share schmapplets with your favorite places
Enjoy many more unique Schmap features.

Monterey and Carmel Home
Schmap Monterey and Carmel guide and map

Casanova Restaurant

World-class romantic

Fifth Avenue
Between Mission and San Carlos Streets
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93921
United States
+1 831 625 0501

An old adobe house with beautiful gardens, houses one of Carmel's most romantic restaurants. Its Celebrity Room has photos of the celebrities who have dined there; the French Provencal Harvest Room has charm; the Milagro Room has a working fireplace; and, the outdoor patio has the shade of a Brazilian pepper tree. Try the Pan-seared Filet of Salmon served with pasta. The wine cellar holds more than 30,000 bottles of wine, some costing more than the average house. The restaurant regularly wins the Wine Spectator's Grand Award. With unparalleled service for tourists and locals, it is highly recommended.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Fifi's Cafe Bistro

Quintessential French 1188 Forest Avenue
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93950
United States
+1 831 372 5325 From the crocks of onion soup to the buckets of mussels with fries, this place has a menu straight out of a Parisian sidewalk cafe. The three-course prix fixe meal also is French in origin. But perhaps the most pleasant French culinary custom that this place borrows is the feeling that, even if dinner is not pricey, it should still be an enjoyable, special occasion. Cheery, festive decor, a knowledgeable husband-and-wife duo at the helm, and a renowned collection of French wines and wines by the glass help to make this place a favorite of foodies on a normal budget. See website for menu and more.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Fresh Cream Restaurant

Fine, Fine Dining 99 Pacific Street
(100C Heritage Harbor)
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940
United States
+1 831 375 9798 This is a place for discerning customers who want only the best. The cuisine is primarily French with a definite California twist, and the service is beyond impeccable. The decor is low key so as not to detract from the incredible views. Highly awarded both locally and nationally, the kitchen offers meticulously crafted dishes such as Poached Salmon with Artichokes and Saffron-thyme Sauce, and boned and roasted Duck in Black Currant Sauce. Sit back and enjoy the harbor lights while sampling from the huge wine list.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Montrio Bistro

Colorful & Full-Flavored 414 Calle Principal
(at Franklin Street)
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940
United States
+1 831 648 8880 The kitchen and rotisserie are completely open for all to see in this colorfully decorated bistro that combines American, Italian and French cuisines. The interior is fancy and sleek, but the attitude is very casual, which accounts for the wide-ranging clientele. It won Esquire's award for "best eatery of 1995" for plates such as Grilled Gulf Prawns over Caramelized Leek Risotto and Veal Cheeks over Mustard Whipped Potatoes. Beginning at around $20 for the house varietals, the impressive wine list includes some alternative whites and adventurous reds. The friendly service will bring you back many times. See website for menu, wine list and more.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: bianca ortiz-huerta

Wickets

Intimate bistro at Bernardus 415 Carmel Valley Road
(Bernardus Lodge)
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93924
United States
+1 831 658 3500 The food at this pleasant bistro is prepared under the same direction as the fine cuisine at Marinus, but the ambience is quite a bit more casual. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. The outdoor seating overlooks the croquet lawn, hence the restaurant's name. Visitors and locals dine on light California-Mediterranean fare. Try the Yellowfin Tuna Tartare for an appetizer, followed by a dish of rich Paella. A glass of Bernardus wine makes the perfect accompaniment. The place is appropriate for family dinners or for relaxed cocktailing.

Review © 2007, Wcities