Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Pebble Beach

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Grasing's

4.6

Exceptional(3065)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 12 times today

DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events. Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.

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2. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2366)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 20 times today

Casanova Restaurant Carmel is a special place for celebrations, as seen in the glowing reviews. It's described as a 'romantic and charming spot' with 'excellent food and service'. Many patrons celebrate their special occasions here, including birthdays, anniversaries, and even 46th wedding anniversaries. The staff is also praised for their helpfulness in making special arrangements for these events. The atmosphere is described as 'Old World' and the food as 'perfectly orchestrated and seasoned'. The restaurant's extensive wine list is also a hit.

3. Fish Hopper

4.5

Awesome(3749)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 48 times today

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

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4. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.7

Exceptional(1950)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 27 times today

Do you love Italian food? A world famous restaurant executive chef says it all by saying, “the best meals in California are at Carmel Bistro Giovanni!” An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread. *Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.* For parties of 6 or more we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $25 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. *We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.

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5. Schooners Monterey

4.5

Awesome(3029)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 22 times today

Schooners Monterey is a special occasion restaurant that offers a stunning waterfront setting and fresh, sustainable seafood. Many customers have praised the exceptional service, beautiful views, and delicious food. It's a place where you can celebrate special events, like anniversaries, birthdays, and even propose. The attentive staff makes guests feel like royalty, making every dining experience unforgettable.

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6. Anton & Michel Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3263)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 19 times today

Anton and Michel is now open INDOORS and OUTDOORS at the COURT of the FOUNTAINS.LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM / DINNER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended.If you are having any difficulty making reservations online, please call the restaurant directly at 831-624-2406 or send us an email.Since 1980, Anton and Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. A complete interior remodel was recently completed features handset stonework throughout the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the Court of the Fountains. Zagat Survey calls it: Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out. Along with updated and contemporary changes to the menus, ultimate table side service flambé desserts remain. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton and Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.

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7. Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.5

Awesome(2265)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 29 times today

Il Fornaio in Carmel is a go-to spot for special occasions. Its authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service are highly praised by customers. Reviewers celebrate their anniversaries and birthdays here, and the restaurant even surprised a guest with a special dessert on their anniversary. With a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and a lovely ambiance, Il Fornaio is a perfect choice for a memorable dining experience.

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8. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1676)

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 59 times today

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

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9. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(760)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 25 times today

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers. ** We will be closed on Wednesday, 12.25**

10. Passionfish

4.8

Exceptional(7231)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Grove

Booked 23 times today

Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and realistically priced wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list priced nearly to retail. Passionfish is proudly owned and operated by Chef Meral Alpay and her son, Berk Guvenc. As pioneers in sustainable dining, Passionfish became the first restaurant in Monterey County to earn official ‘Green’ certification, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable seafood education.

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RobinVIP
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service was spectacular! Wonderful fish/beef and good portion sizes. It is very expensive but that's Carmel! They ran out of sticky toffee pudding so despite that bummer it was a terrific dining experience.
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Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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4.6
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Vibhore
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always, amazing food especially how many options there are that are gluten free, dairy free, and soy free. They are awesome with allergies and taking extensive care of people with allergies. Always our goto spot for any occasion in Carmel.
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Carmel's Bistro GiovanniPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.7
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Nick
Orange County •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and service was great. We’ve been going there for years and my daughter wanted to go there for her 16th birthday dinner. Our favorite restaurant on Cannery Row.
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Fish HopperPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.5
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EdieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •183 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great, creative menu. Our food was great and the wine menu was incredibly extensive with something for everyone to love (especially this wine lover). Knowledgable and friendly staff made the evening even more enjoyable,
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Casanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.6
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Shaheen
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
I found this place in the magazine and turned out to be a fantastic restaurant by the water ! Easy to find and there are plenty of street parking! The staff were wonderful and amazing services ! I will visit this place again soon ! There are many shopping places near by as well!
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Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.5

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Grasing's

2. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

3. Fish Hopper

4. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

5. Schooners Monterey

6. Anton & Michel Restaurant

7. Il Fornaio - Carmel

8. PortaBella Restaurant

9. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

10. Passionfish

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