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Sur at The Barnyard, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Sur at The Barnyard

4.5 (560)
$31 to $50
American
3601 The Barnyard, Ste A-21, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Voted "Best Restaurant in Carmel Valley 2023"!

Located in the picturesque Barnyard Shopping Village just off of HWY 1 between Rio Rd and Carmel Valley Rd. Sur at the Barnyard is where foodies, beer lovers and families escape the stresses of their day-to-day lives to enjoy a great meal!

If you don't see a reservation available give us a call anytime and we will be happy to assist!

Need a reservation for 7 or more? Give us a call at 831-620-5456 or email us any requests at reservations@suratthebarnyard.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Cross street
    Carmel Rancho Blvd off Hwy 1/ Rio Road / Carmel Valley Road
  • Parking details
    Abundant Free Parking Lunch & Dinner.
  • Public transit
    Convenient to The Barnyard Shopping Village
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 560 people are saying

Sur at The Barnyard 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sur at The Barnyard offers an inviting dining experience with "authentic warmth" and "personalized attention." The food is consistently praised for its "delicious" flavors, with standout dishes like lobster ravioli and chicken Marsala. Servers like Austin and Alex enhance the experience with their "friendly and attentive" service. The "cozy atmosphere" and creative menu make it a "top-notch" choice for locals and visitors alike.
560 Reviews
  1. Aimee

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service top tier. Food ehh it’s okay. I expected it better for the price we paid. But I can’t complain one bit about the customer service it was definitely top tier which made my experience great!

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  2. Kathryn VIP

    Phoenix38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dinner, though pricey! Will be back if in the area.

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  3. John

    Boise3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff in an informal setting Food was prepared well with generous portions

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  4. Kevin VIP

    Houston76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been coming to Carmel for decades and this location was originally a bookstore. It’s been a couple of restaurants but Sur is a winner. Some locals suggested we try it and it was amazing. The cheese bread is addictive as an appetizer. My wife had chicken Marsala which she loved and finished (which she often doesn’t). I had lobster ravioli and the sauce was delicious with lots of lobster meat, not just lobster flavoring. Austin, our server, was great. He was friendly and professional and gave us some history about the area. It was pretty quiet since we were there early on a Wednesday but it got busier when we were leaving. Austin said they’re now open for lunch as well. We were full but split some delicious gelato that was very refreshing. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Steven

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner at Sur last night! Our server, Alex, was all one could ask for: pleasant, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and personable. I was especially fond of the Summer Thyme cocktail! Our food, including fried artichokes and a delicious rice bowl, was nicely prepared and presented, and what was exactly what we were looking for. Portion sizes were good and prices reasonable, especially for the area. The restaurant itself was comfortable and unpretentious, and we were warmly welcomed upon entry and thanked by multiple staff members when we departed. An excellent experience!

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  6. Jaime

    Central Coast33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly, this place is becoming one of my faves! The food and drinks never disappoint! Cannot wait to come back again!

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  7. Jimmy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Austin is the guy who makes ur dinning experience great.. i will continue to go back to SUR

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  8. Samantha VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good but we waited almost two hours for our food. It was Mother’s Day and the place was busy. They didn’t even comp any of our food. We paid full price for an almost two hour wait. My son’s Mac and cheese was cold and the waiter tried to make it up by putting 4 chocolates on an ice thing with smoke. Not a great experience, and I wish they would have made it up by removing a meal or something else, but it seems like they just wanted our cash. I wish I could say I would go back but didn’t really enjoy our experience.

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  9. Jennifer

    Sacramento3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Ash, was great, really friendly and on top of everything. We sat outside and it did get a little warm in the sun, but that was our choice. The food was very good. Fried artichokes were the best I've had, not greasy at all, super crisp with two different dipping sauces. My two of us had fried chicken and it was perfect. Crisp and moist. The sides on the dinner were all good and the waffle on the other plate had a great flavor and was tender. The sand dabs were very good, also nice and crisp with a nice assorment of vegetables and good sauce. My son ate every bite of his fish and chips until he was uncomfortable so I assume they were good. My dil enjoyed her ravioli, though she didn't care for the scallops that came on top. She said they were too chewy. And they brought my birthday kid a fun bonbon dessert that we were all able to share. Oh, and all of the cocktails we tried were good. I can name them all, but we each had a different one so, I'd say if those five were good, the rest probably are too. I will definitely return.

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  10. Tom

    San Francisco25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We're staying here in Carmel for a few days for a birthday trip for my wife. On this trip,we also brought our Frenchie with us, so we've been looking for all the dog friendly places we could find. I used my BringFido app to search for restaurants, and the first one that popped up was Sur at The Barnyard. The patio where we sat was a little on the small side but was set up very nicely. The patio heaters also kept it very comfy on a little chilly evening. We started off with an order of their famous cheese bread. It was very tasty. My wife had the French Dip, which she said was very good. I had the Kona Steak, which was delicious! Just imagine a 12oz marinated strip steak with a kona coffee dry rub, then blackened 🤌🏼. Even lil Saint had a 10oz New York strip. By the speed in which he ate his steak, I can say with all confidence that that it was delicious! Our server, who was named Alpha, was awesome! He didn't come around too much, but just the right amount of times to make sure we had what we needed. Overall, two thumbs up 👍🏼 👍🏼 This will be one of our stops the next time we come out here. Try this place out. It won't disappoint.

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FAQs

Sur at The Barnyard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 620-5456.

Sur at The Barnyard is rated 4.5 stars by 560 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. California Central Coast
  4. Monterey / Carmel
  5. Carmel Valley

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Sur at The Barnyard

3601 The Barnyard, Ste A-21, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Carmel Rancho Blvd off Hwy 1/ Rio Road / Carmel Valley Road
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Abundant Free Parking Lunch & Dinner.
  • Public transit
    Convenient to The Barnyard Shopping Village
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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