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Monterey and Carmel - Restaurants - Mediterranean
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Fandango

Creative, Spicy, Fun

223 17th Street
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93950
United States
+1 831 372 3456

The flavors of coastal France, Spain and Italy are brought into play at this restaurant, serving as the inspiration and the culinary backbone for such dishes as Bouillabaisse Marseleillaise and Osso Buco Fandango. Dishes are peppery, flavorful and rich. Order a selection of tapas as an appetizer. The bill will be high, but the place encourages diners to follow the European habit of stretching dinner into a three-hour experience. The interior is warm and handsome. The glowing natural tones of light wood are used in everything from the furnishings to the ceiling to the trim on the windows.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: wcities

Goomba's Kitchen

Casual Italian place 469 Alvarado St
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940
United States
+1 831 644 9230 Everything here is made from scratch, including the homemade sausages and pastas. The atmosphere is laid back; the colorful decor, the plants and the ceiling fans adding to the casual scene. Portions here are huge, well worth the price, and everything is made to order, not pre-packaged. Start with an appetizer of artichoke hearts and continue with the Breaded Calamari Combo, just one of the many varieties of pastas available. Do not miss the hearty breakfasts, a great way to start the day. The service is great and the place attracts customers from all walks of life.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Merlot Bistro

Wine Country flavors Ocean Avenue
Between Lincoln and Monte Verde Streets
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93921
United States
+1 831 624 5659 Tourists and locals alike flock to this contemporary restaurant for its French Provincial atmosphere, its spectacular entrees and its alluring aromas. The decor is what you'd expect from an elegant place, and the service is as attentive as it is friendly. Dinners like Pan-Roasted Quail with merlot and Escargot Ravioli are all affordably priced, and the wine list, abundant with Merlots, perfectly complements the chef's eclectic menu. Enjoy a quiet breakfast, a casual lunch or an elegant dinner.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Stokes Restaurant & Bar

Contemporary Mediterranean 500 Hartnell St
(Polk & Madison Sts)
Monterey and Carmel, CA 93940
United States
+1 831 373 1110 This eatery combines French, Italian and Spanish cuisines with bold California flavors. Situated in an historic adobe building that has gone through many incarnations since 1833, the restaurant caters mostly to locals who come in for the unique mixture of culinary influences and the or try a larger plate like the Smoked Hudson Valley Duck Breast with Hobbs Bacon. The wine list is good with prices ranging from USD20 to about USD375 at the top end. See website for menu, wine list, event announcements and more.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Photo: Eric Kei Ping Lam