Basil Seasonal Dining

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   Lori

   San Francisco

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is delicious and the customer service is excellent!
   

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   danielle

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Flavorful dishes in a small inviting ambiance. Better than average for touristy Carmel.
   

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   Jim

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We used to have lunch at Basil quite a bit (always excellent) but the pandemic interrupted that. Decided we needed to revisit so two neighbors joined us for dinner last night and our expectations were exceeded! Great cocktails (superb Manhattan & Old Fashioned), delicious appetizers (small pizza & Focaccia-be SURE to get the burrata w/the Focaccia!) and 4 excellent entrees. The menu is extensive, service very good and pricing is moderate but a good value. It was a bit noisy inside because of a very large table/party of a dozen plus people & children but there is heated outside seating available. If you’re fortunate to have Fredrico as your server, you’ll have an especially fun time. Basil is as good as ever - highly recommend.
   

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   Sylvia

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We really enjoyed the food and thought it was excellent but the service was not good. The waiter (who may have been the owner or manager) forgot part of our order (we had no salad) and did not provide good service. There was a party of 9, one other couple and my husband and me in the restaurant and most of the service was focused on the large party. We sat for some time when we finished our meal, our dessert, our wine and our water and had to ask for our check so we could leave. We were also surprised by the $50 corkage fee. If corkage is that high, I believe it should be communicated to the customer.
   

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   Kevin

   Tallahassee

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A charming restaurant with delicious food and great service. We will definitely make Basil a restaurant we return to when we’re in Carmel.
   

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   Mike

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Nearly an hour wait for two servings of pasta - they are not properly staffed. It’s a shame given the food was great (at least I think it was although we were very hungry by the time the food arrived).
   

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   Charles

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Basil is a truly excellent restaurant. First and foremost, the food is very high quality, expertly prepared. Service is prompt and friendly without an attitude, very pleasant ambiance. Relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable.
   

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   Nadia

   Central Coast

   108 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   108 reviews

   Dined on October 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious authentic cuisine, excellent, attentive & friendly service. A gem in Carmel. We really enjoy our dinning superb experience in beautiful atmosphere👍👏,
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Salt Lake City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on October 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dining was amazing! Food tasted fantastic and service felt like we were at home!
   

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    Michael

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Great service, nice ambience and the food was excellent.
    

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