Guidebook for Carmel Valley
Food Scene
Corkscrew Cafe
55 W Carmel Valley RdGreat small pizzas
Café Rustica
10 Del Fino PlBest restaurant in Carmel Valley. Reservations highly recommended.
Taqueria Del Valle
19 E Carmel Valley RdGreat Mexican taqueria.
Vineyard Bistro
6 Pilot RdFun outdoor dining.
Kathy's Little Kitchen
13 W Carmel Valley RdGreat hole-in-the-wall food.
Old place, updated with new owners. A Carmel Valley institution.
12 locals recommend
Holman Ranch Tavern
16 W Carmel Valley RdOld place, updated with new owners. A Carmel Valley institution.
Plaza Linda Restaurant
27 E Carmel Valley RdGreat Mexican food and breakfast.
Wild Goose Cafe
18 E Carmel Valley RdLocal coffee house. Where the local's hang out.
Stirrup Cup Pizza
24 E Carmel Valley RdIf you're looking for pizza.
Los Laureles Lodge
313 W Carmel Valley RdBest hamburger in the Valley. Ask for the bar menu.
Up scale restaurant in Bernardus Lodge. Great food and wine.
12 locals recommend
Lucia Restaurant & Bar
415 W Carmel Valley RdUp scale restaurant in Bernardus Lodge. Great food and wine.
Great breakfasts. Old time western themed decor. Get there early or wait in line.
21 locals recommend
Wagon Wheel Restaurant
7156 Carmel Valley RdGreat breakfasts. Old time western themed decor. Get there early or wait in line.
Shopping
Quail & Olive
14 Del Fino PlOnly olive oil tasting in the Village
Jerome's Carmel Valley Market
2 Chambers LnGreat deli sandwiches
Drinks & Nightlife
Running Iron
24 E Carmel Valley RdThe bar hangout in the Village.