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Dametra Cafe, Carmel By the Sea, CA

Dametra Cafe

4.7 (296)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
S E. Corner of Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel By the Sea, CA 93921

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Dametra Cafe is a casual Mediterranean restaurant. Here, diners can expect high-quality healthy food delivered quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor and styling of the dining room is distinctly Greek, specifically like one of the many coastal cities that the country is known for. Between that and the hearty portions and prompt service, Dametra Cafe sits nicely between an upscale restaurant and quick-service places.Dametra's Cafe features primarily Greek cuisine, with some Italian and Spanish thrown in for good measure. Appetizers include hummus with pita bread, fried calamari, grilled jumbo prawns and steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The meals are split between sandwiches, pasta and entrée offerings and features dishes such as shrimp and crab ravioli, a salmon burger with red onion and tomatoes, lamb shish kebab and a Greek style lamb shank with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 622-7766
  • Website
    http://www.dametracafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 296 people are saying

Dametra Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Good for groups

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Kid-friendly

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for special occasions

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dametra Cafe offers a "great lively place" with delicious Mediterranean cuisine and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fun atmosphere" filled with live music and dancing, creating a memorable dining experience. Though space is limited, the cozy ambiance adds to its charm. A "must" visit for anyone in Carmel seeking vibrant dining.
296 Reviews

  1. Soumen

    Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience ! Loved the overall experience and engagement with music, food and wine.

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  2. Jahnavi

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was rude. Did not even serve us water and complimentary baklava. Served stale and cold bread. But the food was good. Compliments to the chef.

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  3. Kolleen

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dishes and live entertainment! Had a fun date night here dancing to the live music

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  4. Amir VIP

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lively place Food is excellent On top of all that you get some nice guitar singing and dancing Staff assume the roles of drummers / singers ! Who invite people to join in dancing and singing . Fun . 🙅 Owner(Bashar) is an excellent singer guitarist which makes if fun dinner. He made an effort to welcome all customers individually . Very nice gesture The place was packed people lining up . The only thing that would make it better is bigger space and tables . 🍷🍷🍷🍷

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  5. David

    Sacramento5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all enjoyed our food selections. The portions were large enough to share and the evening entertainment was well received.

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  6. Jim VIP

    Alabama81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd night in a row we dined at Dametra Cafe - terrific food and service. Fun experience as well - they sing, dance and play instruments. This is a must while in Carmel.

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  7. Jim VIP

    Alabama81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dametra Cafe was everything I read it was in the reviews - great food, excellent service and fun environment. We enjoyed it so much we are going back again tonight. It is a fairly small establishment so get your reservation early.

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  8. Nicole

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and attentive staff. A wonderful experience!

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  9. Thomas

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The interior ambiance was inviting, full dining your but relaxed. 8:00 pm reservation. Service was timely n allow us to explore menu items. Varied list of CA n Intl wines of value Ordered Flaming Cheese Sadaniki, Babagenoush -SUBLIME, FRESH - w Hot Pita and Greek Salad- all to start. Entree menu is creative and varied. We had Greek Lamb Shank n Moussaka. Large portions of authentic preparation n taste. Greek Yogurt with Honey n Walnuts for dessert. Multi layered service was friendly n attentive. dining room near empty half thru our entree n full again as dessert arrived. A great experience of taste n service n value. Recommend highly.

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  10. Karen VIP

    Indiana52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had spanakopita and panna cotta. Both very good. I’d come back here for a meal.

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Dametra Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Dametra Cafe

S E. Corner of Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel By the Sea, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Vegan, Wine
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