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California Market at Carmel Highlands
Dine al fresco overlooking the magnificent Yankee Point, or indoors surrounded by the rustic décor of the California Market restaurant, where something for every taste is served in a casual, bistro setting. Select from a menu that features a delightful breakfast array, Carmel’s freshest seafood and fresh local produce, along with gourmet sandwiches and daily specials. Take in the spectacular views from the large redwood deck or the warmth of our restaurant’s pot-bellied stove and enjoy our friendly and attentive service.
Reservations are highly recommended.
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34 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 34 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(12)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(26)
- scenic view(25)
- great for lunch(19)
- great for brunch(18)
- romantic(14)
- special occasion(13)
California Market at Carmel Highlands Reviews List
Review 1 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A pleasant experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A perfectly sunny and warm day for a beautiful lunch by the sea. The food is excellently prepared. Even the rolls were right out of the oven. The service was efficient but not rushed. The scene is spectacular. Will definitely return."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Why bother with a reservation????
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place overbooks. We had to wait 30 min past our reservation time, despite the fact that we had the first lunch booking. Then another 10 minutes for the waiter to have time to come to our table."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 3 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service Poor
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They got overwhelmed for Mother's Day, and had an inexperienced hostess who was extremely rude trying to deal with it with not much success. i eat there every week, but was treated with rudeness. They seated everyone coming in without a reservation BEFORE honoring the reservation trough Open Table. The food was great, as always. We requested ocean view, but it was not honored. Not like them, but service really failed that day."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food with a view
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Came here for Mother's Day brunch. Food and view are superb. We did feel rushed, like try we're trying to cycle through a long list of brunch guests."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Market is one of our "go-to" places for brunch. The views are fantastic and the food and service are all very good. A little slow on this occasion, but it was Mother's Day, so perhaps a little overwhelmed with the crowds."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome! And separate checks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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"Awesome! And separate checks for a large group wasn't an issue."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 7 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our second time having
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second time having lunch here. The server forgot one of our orders, so by the time it arrived the other three people at the table were done eating. The server should write her orders down to avoid this. Other than that, the meal was very good."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 8 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We chose this restaurant to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We chose this restaurant to celebrate our son's 18th Birthday and was not disappointed. The staff and the ambiance were what we expected and more. The only thing I wish would be improved upon would be the menu choices. As they are right now, very simple dishes but with exorbitant prices (e.g. $14 for a Grilled Cheese Sandwich). However, the crab cakes were out of the ordinary. We would not make this restaurant a hang out place but would come back on special occasions."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Perfect Lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a fabulous lunch sitting on the terrace overlooking the water. The day was slightly overcast but the heaters hanging overhead made it very comfortable. The food was wonderful and the service very attentive but allowed us our space to talk and visit for as long as we wished. A very pleasant experience that I would highly recommend."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 10 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
On a sunny day there is no
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"On a sunny day there is no better place to see the view of the Pacific Ocean. The service was very attentive. We both had breakfast/brunch food as it was about 11:00 a.m. We had the smoked salmon and the corned beef hash dish....both were excellent."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Grilled cheese sandwich was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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"Grilled cheese sandwich was exceptional... as was our waiter."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it so much we're going
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved it so much we're going back again Friday. There's no better view or seafood anywhere!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 13 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
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5
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding views!! A must for visitors to the Carmel/Big Sur area"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 14 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
could be better
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food was blend, service weak,very disappointed for a resort"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2008
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Review 15 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Poor service. We arrived 15
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Poor service. We arrived 15 minutes late due to traffic and the hostess was rather rude. After receiving our lunch the wait person was no where to be found. We had ask numerous time to have the waiter return to our table. The appropriate flatware was not provided for the Pasta or Seafood lunch entrees. There was a mishap with one of our lunch entree and after waiting some time for the waiter, I left the table to speak with another employee and did obtain resolution. Overall the service was poor but the view, as always, was beautiful."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 16 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
There is no better place in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"There is no better place in the Carmel area for ambiance; the view of the Pacific is amazing!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 17 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We love the California Market
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We love the California Market - the food is always good - and the view is spectacular!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 18 for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Can't beat the view on the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Can't beat the view on the patio, looking out on the ocean. Service was very nice. Food was very good; my frittata was a bit over-the-top on the cheese, which I skimmed off. Frittata a bit on the skimpy side. Husband's omelet was very nice."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Ratings-Only Reviews for California Market at Carmel Highlands
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate