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Big Sur Bakery
This roadside collection of cabins set behind a wooden fence may look like a rinky-dink stop on Highway 1, but behind the rustic façade, you’ll find passionate chefs who make much more than tasty muffins. Bakers Michelle Rizzollo and Raquel...
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Carmel Belle
This neighborhood favorite features primarily local and organic ingredients and is a great option for a casual breakfast or lunch in Carmel-by-the-Sea. You can also stop by for a pressed juice from the juice bar or to pick up a...
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Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn
Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn, a quaint bed and breakfast listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is famous for its breakfast, which is served daily from 8 a.m. until noon. Climb the steps to the porch, open the screen...
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Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand
Down the road from Earthbound Farm’s original 2.5-acre property, the Farm Stand is a great place to stop for organic sandwiches, soups, salads and frozen yogurt. Tours of the farm are available and fun for kids.
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Il Tegamino
This charming spot in Carmel-by-the-Sea serves Italian comfort food from the Panzuto family kitchen. A labor of love, the restaurant was opened by two brothers in honor of their mother’s passing. The seating on the terrace is worth the wait....
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Lucia
For foodies, splurging on a meal at the award-winning gourmet restaurant at the Bernardus Lodge is a must. The dining room is elegant, the wine cellar has been given the Grand Award by Wine Spectator and the innovative food can...
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Nepenthe
Its menu may not be breaking any ground, but Nepenthe has such spectacular ocean views of the Big Sur coast, it remains a must-visit for lunch. Be sure to visit the wonderful, whimsical boutique on your way out.
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Roy’s at Pebble Beach
This bustling restaurant at the Inn at Spanish Bay features an excellent, eclectic menu by Roy Yamaguchi, a James Beard Award winner and pioneer of Hawaiian-fusion cuisine. Fresh seafood is the star here, but there are plenty of meat and...
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The Restaurant at Mission Ranch
Set on a sprawling property, the so-called Clint Eastwood restaurant is Carmel's most famous dining destination. The actor "saved" an old dairy farm from being bought and turned into a condo complex in 1986 and today the restaurant has a...
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The Sardine Factory
This casual Cannery Row restaurant is a good spot for dinner after a visit to the Monterey Aquarium.
Carmel & Monterey

Post Ranch Inn, Courtesy Kodiak Greenwood
In a region famous for seafood and great wines, many of which are produced locally, it’s no surprise that the restaurants deliver.