Basil Seasonal Dining

4.4 (928)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

Creative and modern Californian/Mediterranean dining located in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Our seasonal menu is inspired by the freshest sustainable seafood the Monterey Bay has to offer and the finest organic produce from our local farmers. Compliment your experience with fun and contemporary cocktails as well as an excellent selection of California"s most sophisticated wines. Our menu includes a generous selection of vegetarian dishes as well as gluten free options. We offer outdoor seating that is dog friendly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 626-8226
Website
http://www.basilcarmel.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Denis Boaro

Location
San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921
Area
Carmel
Cross street
BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Basil Seasonal Dining.

4.4

(928)

4.6Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

896 Reviews

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mandy
Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our very favorite restaurants in Carmel. Food is wonderful and the staff is so attentive. Dennis and Ernesto were so kind!
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Amy
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A Carmel By the Sea secret. They have vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
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Greg
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best gluten free gnocchi I’ve ever had. It was celiac safe too!
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kathie Gold
New Mexico30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our anniversary dinner this evening. We had a great meal. The staff was excellent and very personable. We will come back!
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Patrick
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Wait to be seated 30 mins after reservation and then when seated needed to get attention of waitstaff for food and drink.
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Christina
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal at Basil. The staff was very kind and accomodating. The pizza was fantastic, the lasagna was ok. The bread pudding was delicious and our server even joined my partner in serenading me with a birthday song! Overall, very enjoyable experience ~ thank you Basil ✨🙏🌿
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william
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Overpriced, with a 22% built in gratuity. Food was okay. Service was a bit frantic.
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Michael Gold
California Central Coast29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place ! Excellent food! Owner was in restaurant and working the tables!
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Tracy
California Central Coast5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A true Italian restaurant with traditional food served with a modern take. The restaurant is in a charming kind of hidden spot. If the weather is good, it's great to be outside. The restaurant is tiny, so reservations and some planning are necessary. I'm a long time Monterey Peninsula inhabitant, and this is by far, my favorite restaurant.
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Diane Gold
San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the meal we shared. They are short on 1/2 bottles of wine and have a very limited assortment for by the glass. Several choices of our on the menu were not available.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 626-8226
Website
http://www.basilcarmel.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Denis Boaro

Location
San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA 93921
Area
Carmel
Cross street
BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
Parking Details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.