The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

4.4

1028 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Welcome to the famous Hog's Breath Inn, Carmel.
Formerly owned by Clint Eastwood, and sold to a good family friend, Kaiser Morcus,
a seasoned restaurateur, hotelier, grocer, butcher and entrepreneur.

PATIO DINING, LUNCH & DINNER, OPEN 11 AM
Our belief is that you are what you eat.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 625-1044
Website
http://www.hogsbreathinn.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We welcome large parties and private events.

Location
San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, Carmel, CA 93921
Neighborhood
Carmel
Cross street
San Carlos and fifth ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE$22.50
wild rocket arugula, cherry tomato, Tabasco vinaigrette
CHICKEN WINGS$19.00
buffalo style
QUESO FUNDIDO$18.50
three cheese blend, peppers, fried corn tortillas
SWEET ONION RINGS$15.00
crispy fried
CRISPY CALAMARI$20.00
fresh Monterey squid, lemon-caper aioli, spicy tomato puree
BEEF OR CHICKEN NACHOS$19.50
pico de gallo, sour cream, corn tortillas
AHI TUNA POKE$21.50
edamame, cucumber, avocado, scallions, crispy wontons, wasabi peanut sauce
FRENCH FRIES$10.00
CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE$18.50
steamed Gilroy garlic aioli
ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP$18.00
castroville artichokes, spinach, peppers, toasted pita bread
QUESADILLA
monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle crème
- chicken$20.00
- vegetarian$19.00

SOUPS

CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE SOUP
- cup$9.00
- bowl$12.00
CARMEL'S BEST NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
- cup$10.00
- bowl$13.00
CHILI CON CARNE$15.00
slow cooked angus beef, southwest pepper blend, chili beans, croutons

SALADS

HOGS CHICKEN SALAD$24.50
grilled chicken, romaine, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, avocados, jack & cheddar cheese, in a crispy tortilla bowl, mango citrus vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD$14.50
romaine, parmesan, croutons, zesty Caesar dressing
- Add Chicken$9.50
- Add Salmon or Crab Cake$14.00
ROASTED BEET SALAD$19.50
candy beets, arugula, grapefruit, goat cheese, toasted almonds, honey-citrus vinaigrette
- Add Chicken$9.50
- Add Salmon or Crab Cake$14.00
SALINAS VALLEY GREENS$14.50
cherry tomato, cucumber, croutons, balsamic dressing
- Add Chicken$9.50
- Add Salmon or Crab Cake$14.00
WEDGE SALAD$14.50
iceberg, shaved red onion, cherry tomato, applewood smoked bacon, maytag blue cheese dressing

The Hog’s Breath Inn proudly serves the freshest organic, locally sourced produce when possible, and the finest quality meats & seafood, which are sustainable and/or wild from ecologically & environmentally responsible sources.

SANDWICHES

Served with Fries. Substitute Caesar 2.50. Onion Rings 3. Cole Slaw 2

MONTEREY CHICKEN CLUB$21.00
grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chipotle aioli, sourdough
TUNA MELT$20.00
albacore tuna, cheddar cheese, sourdough
HOUSE ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH$20.50
sliced turkey breast, pepperjack, avocado, lettuce, tomato, roasted pepper aioli, herb focaccia
- Add Applewood Smoked Bacon$2.50
BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH$21.00
slow braised pork, pepperjack, cole slaw, house smoke bbq sauce, ciabata
STEAK SANDWICH - PHILLY STYLE$31.50
NY steak charbroiled, topped with sautéed onions, bell peppers, provolone cheese on a toasted hoagie roll

SPECIALTIES

HOG’S BABY BACK RIBS$36.00
braised & grilled, zesty, smoky house BBQ Sauce, sweet potato fries
FISH & CHIPS$29.50
beer batter with fries, cole slaw & malted vinegar
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE$29.50
chicken breast, alfredo sauce, parmesan
SAUTÉED SAND DAB$31.00
local sand dabs, rice pilaf, chef vegetables, lemon caper butter sauce
ANGUS BEEF SLIDERS$24.50
grilled angus, lettuce, tomato, onion,cheddar
HOG'S JUMBO CHILI DOG$19.50
Jumbo all beef dog, house chili con carne, sharp cheddar
DIRTY HARRY BURGER$21.00
fresh ground angus chuck and brisket, lettuce, tomato, onion, toasted ciabatta bun
- Add Cheese$1.50
- Add Bacon$2.50
BAJA FISH TACOS$21.00
Dusted with a blend of spices and flour, cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle cream sauce over corn tortillas

service charge of 18% will be added to parties of six or more

Consuming raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness.

What 1,028 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monterey / Carmel
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Hog's Breath Inn in Carmel offers a "beautiful ambiance" with its charming outdoor fireplaces and Clint Eastwood memorabilia. Diners appreciate the "delicious food," especially the seafood pasta and sand dabs, and "excellent service." The restaurant is also praised for being dog-friendly with a dedicated menu for pets.

1,028 Reviews

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Ed
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Everyone in our party of 8 were overjoyed. Thank you.
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kate
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy Hog’s Breath. Great spot with dogs. Spacious enough that we weren’t sitting on top of our neighbor table and our dog had space. We had kids with us and we appreciated the kids menu. Once the sun set, it gets chilly and our kids were pretty cold even though we were under a heater, but it wasn’t pumping out heat too well. My daughter went over and ate her dinner in front of a fire place that had a bench for hanging. Overall, great ambiance. The bar is cute, small, and has a western cabin feel. There’s indoor dining too. Food was good. Clam chowder was great, steamed artichoke was very basic and the aioli im pretty sure was plain mayo but still good enough to eat. Calamari was the best I’ve had in a while. Soft, squid, not overly chewy. The breading was just as it should be. Overall we’d return and recommend!
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Doug
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food, service and experience. Buy a recipe book!!
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Maryanne
San Francisco
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
we brought our black lab Lucy and sat outside by the fireplace. Service was good, food delicious and Lucy loved her chicken and rice plate. we were very happy! thank you.
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Tina
Tallahassee
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Heard a number of positive stories about Clint Eastwood Super bartender and food! Wonderful ambiance
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Ewan
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Ordered the Baby back ribs. Server brought the ribs but no knife to cut them, no plate to store the bones, no additional knapkins etc. Had to go searching for the waiter and ask for these items, poor service to be honest. One rack of ribs were perfect, the other chewy and tough. My third time here and probably my last, plenty of other places to eat in town.
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suer
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere! Cool night sitting by the fireplace eating the BEST seafood pasta - so yummy!
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Colette
Phoenix
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a charming restaurant. Lots of reminders of Clint Eastwood, the former owner, in the decor. 8 girlfriends from college gathered for dinner. Everyone’s food was delicious. I had sanddabs for the first time and they were awesome. Would highly recommend. Hardest part is finding parking.
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KRIZIC
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant sur la cuisine américaine, italienne et mexicaine. Les frites de patates douces sont excellentes. Les pâtes servies avec une sauce tomate simple. La "clam chowder" est excellente aussi. De plus? Clint Eastwood est partout présent. Open Table n'indique pas l'adresse exacte avec le point GPS.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the atmosphere and our food was so good. We sat on the patio by one of the fire places. Great evening
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FAQs

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 625-1044.

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel is rated 4.4 stars by 1028 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

Cross street
San Carlos and fifth ave
Neighborhood
Carmel
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hogsbreathinn.net/
Phone number
(831) 625-1044
Private party facilities
We welcome large parties and private events.

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chicken Wings

Filet Mignon

Artichoke Dip

STARTERS

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE$22.50

CHICKEN WINGS$19.00

QUESO FUNDIDO$18.50

SWEET ONION RINGS$15.00

CRISPY CALAMARI$20.00

BEEF OR CHICKEN NACHOS$19.50

AHI TUNA POKE$21.50

FRENCH FRIES$10.00

CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE$18.50

ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP$18.00

QUESADILLA

SOUPS

CASTROVILLE ARTICHOKE SOUP

CARMEL'S BEST NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

CHILI CON CARNE$15.00

SALADS

HOGS CHICKEN SALAD$24.50

CAESAR SALAD$14.50

ROASTED BEET SALAD$19.50

SALINAS VALLEY GREENS$14.50

WEDGE SALAD$14.50

The Hog’s Breath Inn proudly serves the freshest organic, locally sourced produce when possible, and the finest quality meats & seafood, which are sustainable and/or wild from ecologically & environmentally responsible sources.

SANDWICHES

MONTEREY CHICKEN CLUB$21.00

TUNA MELT$20.00

HOUSE ROASTED TURKEY SANDWICH$20.50

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH$21.00

STEAK SANDWICH - PHILLY STYLE$31.50

SPECIALTIES

HOG’S BABY BACK RIBS$36.00

FISH & CHIPS$29.50

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE$29.50

SAUTÉED SAND DAB$31.00

ANGUS BEEF SLIDERS$24.50

HOG'S JUMBO CHILI DOG$19.50

DIRTY HARRY BURGER$21.00

BAJA FISH TACOS$21.00

service charge of 18% will be added to parties of six or more

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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Does The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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