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Christopher's on Lincoln
One of Carmel's newest and most exciting dining experience is Christopher's on Lincoln. Award winning chef/owner Christopher J. Caul has transformed one of the village's oldest restaurant locations into a modern, fun, and friendly dinner house.
Dress is Carmel casual and the attitude laid back and contemporary, so guests feel comfortable in everything from shorts to suits. Charming and affable, Christopher's cuisine is sublime. Christopher's 30 years of experience as well as his three former restaurants have culminated in a menu that showcases the finest, freshest seasonal ingredients the Central Coast has to offer. Christopher's wine list features mostly Monterey County wines, as well as his favorites from around the state. Christopher's also features a full bar with some of the finest handcrafted spirits available. Christopher is right where he loves to be; come say hello soon!
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43 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 43 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(25)
- romantic(23)
- special occasion(23)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- notable wine list(7)
- good for groups(4)
Christopher's on Lincoln Reviews List
Review 1 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pretty, Pretty Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"From the minute you enter the wonderful service begins. The place is very quaint. The food is outstanding . Great menu with lots of dinner specials. The short ribs, Salmon, and chicken cordon bleu were very good. Could be the best place I have eaten at in Carmel. Our waiter was Danny. Sit at one of his tables. He is very good. I highly recommend. Can u tell?"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have dined here multiple times but was so disappointed with this last visit it will be awhile before we go back! I don't know if they were understaffed or unorganized...... After being seated It took a long time to even have anyone come ask us for drinks. Once we ordered it was well over an hour before we received our salads! Delivery of our entrees was also slow but once they arrived the food was delicious. But there are just too many great restaurants in Carmel to endure this poor service."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
VERY NICE EVENING
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"IT WAS A GREAT PLEASURE TO FIND THIS RESTAURANT. IT FELT VERY UP SCALE, TABLES WERE SPACED WELL ENOUGH TO MAKE THE DINNER RELAXING.THEY HAVE TWO SEATINGS WHICH MENT WE DIDNT HAVE PEOPLE ENTERTING AND LEAVING CONSTANTLY. ITS RUN BY A HUSBAND AND WIFE,THE FOOD IS TOP NOTCH AND PRICED FAIRLY. WE WILL MAKE A RETURN VISIT NEXT TIME IN CARMEL."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 4 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
And a good time was had by all!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our group spent an enjoyable evening at Christopher's. The food was great, the wine was flowing, and the service was excellent. It was a little noisy, but that meant people were having a good time too! We would definitely return to this restaurant."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 5 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Choice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Christopher's is an excellent choice for a foodie, special occasion, or business dinner. Christopher uses local ingredients in creative ways. I am a local an Christopher's is on my list of recommended restaurants in Carmel."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"After the appetizer, service was very good. Food was excellent and owner was there and very friendly. Good ambiance."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food, mediocre service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is very good, and well-prepared. (But avoid the cheesecake -- it's low quality.) The experience would be better if it were not so crowded a restaurant and not enough staff to handle everyone with due attendance. I would recommend coming here mid-week where it may not be as crowded, and avoid weekends."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 8 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
off night I hope
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was overcooked and bland. A very disappointing experience given the other reviews. My wife had to send her swordfish back and orderred a filet which was tasteless. I had the chicken cordon bleu at it was dry and tasteless. I couldn't be bothered to send it back."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 9 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was just OK. Nothing remarkable."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 10 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We used the Groupon and pretty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We used the Groupon and pretty much got a $210 dinner for $89. We had drinks, bottle of wine, appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and desserts, what a value for two people. It seemed like they were a little short on servers. Our waiter was excellent, but it looked like there were only two waiters and one busboy, so it took us nearly two hours to eat our meal, there were some longer than average wait times for all items. I wished the service were faster but they would have to hire another server or two for that to happen. The taste of the food was above average, but nothing too memorable. I would go back again."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food & service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding overall experience right from the moment we walked through the door - food and service were outstanding!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional food. Very diverse
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Exceptional food. Very diverse menu with lots of nightly specials. Really fabulous. One of our favorite "foodie" restaurants on earth!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful treat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were greeted by friendly staff and were seated by a large front window. Looking out the window we could see a Eucalyptus tree with an incredibly large trunk...tree had to be over a hundred years old! Out beyond the trees in the distance we could see a beautiful sunset forming. The dining area was a large room with tables spaced fairly close. Our waiter was incredible and made us feel special even after a larger party arrived and he was the only one serving bar and food. The yellowfin tuna and sea bass were done to perfection. Creme brûlée was fabulous!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Christopher's is in a beautiful
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Christopher's is in a beautiful space and the menu is very appealing. On the night we were there, the overall experience was not quite there. The wine by the glass menu was weak and the service while professional is just below the quality that one should be able to expect."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2003
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Review 15 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great menu with dishes well
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great menu with dishes well executed.
Service was impeccible.
One problem we had was that I have tasted all of the "by-the-glass" wine selections and they are all terrible. Bring your own wine from The Cheese Shop and pay the corkage."
Service was impeccible.
One problem we had was that I have tasted all of the "by-the-glass" wine selections and they are all terrible. Bring your own wine from The Cheese Shop and pay the corkage."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great dinner with great service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great dinner with great service. Very quaint atmosphere. Would do again!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
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Review 17 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a 7:30 reservation,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a 7:30 reservation, however the party that had our table just kept sitting around and we did not get seated until 8:10. The hostess was very apolegetic and they comp our drinks, and corkage. When we finally received our food it was excellent. Service was on top of everthing. Again they did a wonderful job of "damage control". We have been to Chrisopher's at least 5 or 6 times."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Christopher's on Lincoln
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the black beansoup was way
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the black beansoup was way to salty. our waiter opened our wine and never poured us a glass. The waiter also told a member of our party that of course the drink is strong it's a martini, she had ordered one of their speciality drinks"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Christopher's on Lincoln
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
7 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate