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An Intimate, Stylish Little Restaurant, Elegant and Romantic, Warm, Memorable and Fun! Featuring a Contemporary American Menu with Amazing Wines and Local Craft Beers. Village Gem Restaurant offers indoor dining for up to 24 guests in addition to a Large Garden Patio for Outdoor Dining. Come Join Us! Located on Mission St. just North of 5th Ave. Can’t wait to see you!
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Address: Mission Street At 5th Ave Just North of, 5th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921
Phone: (831) 250-7811
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Reviews
Eric
We had the hand made ravioli, salmon and fluffy pastry appetizer, the salmon entree cooked medium well, and a cheesecake to finish it off. They were all spectacular. Ravioli was very melt-in-your-mouth kind of dish; I do think it could have had stronger flavor. The sauce that went with it was probably the best ravioli sauce I’ve ever had. The medium well salmon entree was tender and juicy. I didn’t expect a bed of vegetables underneath; it was a great add. The cheesecake was very soft, like a mousse and the strawberries and berries that went with it were perfect.
I did not expect the quality of the entrees to be this splendid after a first impression of the restaurant. The atmosphere isn’t wrong, it’s just very quaint and more low-key. Like a humble hole in the wall kind of place. But it was nice. I’ll definitely consider coming back when I’m in town. Server was great , very kind guy.
… moreI did not expect the quality of the entrees to be this splendid after a first impression of the restaurant. The atmosphere isn’t wrong, it’s just very quaint and more low-key. Like a humble hole in the wall kind of place. But it was nice. I’ll definitely consider coming back when I’m in town. Server was great , very kind guy.
Hana McTaggart
Really delicious meals, attentive and pleasant service, nice relaxed and classy atmosphere with melodic jazz or piano music, really lovely and relaxing. 4 stars only because we had to wait for the entre quite a bit – this was for dinner (starters arrived quite fast). If you have plenty of time and want to enjoy good wine and nice evening, this doesn’t have to be a problem, but wouldn’t recommend to parents of young kids. Perfect spot for a romantic date or a catch up with someone you have a lot to catch up on :). Also fair to say this was July 4th evening and the restaurant was packed – the entres might be faster on normal nights.
We had crab cake, soup of the day which was tomato with white beans, artisanal bread, grilled chicken breast, and today’s special – black cod. I also had the lemonade. All meals and drinks were really delicious and also really light and healthy, we felt great afterwards. Would definitely come back some time when we have plenty of time for dinner. Thank you for the great experience!
… moreWe had crab cake, soup of the day which was tomato with white beans, artisanal bread, grilled chicken breast, and today’s special – black cod. I also had the lemonade. All meals and drinks were really delicious and also really light and healthy, we felt great afterwards. Would definitely come back some time when we have plenty of time for dinner. Thank you for the great experience!
Meghan Anders
We stumbled upon this rather hidden away restaurant by hazard, having exhausted other options. We were game for anything by that stage, so fortunately we settled in for what turned out to be a memorable meal. Although it was a cool night, we did the traditional Carmel thing and ate outside, under the gas heater, with blankets provided. The food was all excellent, and we were extremely well looked after by the friendly and knowledgeable waiter. It is perplexing that the place was almost empty and I hope that turns around for the new owner because they are doing a splendid job. I ate the lamb cutlets with polenta and a delicious sauce, sticky and rich. At the table we also had the salmon (pictured below), the Berkshire pork schnitzel and a gorgeous bottle of local wine. Highly recommended.
… moreJustin Mentink
Wow! Place was recommended to me and exceeded all expectations! Had the lamb and my wife had the seafood stew. Both were incredible. The broth on the stew was rich like bisque. So good! To cap it off we had the cheesecake and it was like no other cheesecake I’ve ever had. Texture was light and fluffy, while the flavor was like the best cheese you’ve ever tasted. Have to have it!!!
… moreBrittany Sena
Adorable little place! Amir was a fantastic server!! The food was great. Highly recommend the artichoke, meatballs, bread, meat and cheese board, and NY Strip.
… moreXiangyu An
Driving from the Bay area with great anticipation and ending up with an hour of waiting for food and disappointment. It is a pretty new place and I think it has the issue of new restaurants, which are not running smoothly and this can cause a long waiting time. I understood that so I asked them to pack the food. But the interesting part is that they packed an incomplete dish, the Frittata in the picture as you see is only coming with the egg, where are the avocadoes and the potato? It is not the right way to run the business. I hope the business owner can improve this gradually. And I don’t suggest you visit the place at this point.
… moreJohn McIntyre
Nestled off the main touristy restaurant row of Carmel by the Sea, my wife and I came across this lovely gem known as Village Gem Restaurant. We learned that it’s a relatively new establishment and were fortunate to have dinner there on a recent trip to Monterey. The menu was delightful with some interesting choices such as the pork schnitzel that came with potato dumplings, which was absolutely delicious. I tried the NY strip, which was aged, seasoned and cooked perfectly. They have a nice selection of wines and desserts. But take my word for it and try the homemade bread pudding with bourbon and caramel. I highly recommend you try this restaurant, especially if you like to avoid touristy spots that cater primarily to one-time diners.
… morebkgourmet
Great and tasty veggie omelette: generous portion, packed with nutrients. Dia and Rita did a great job to the restaurant❤️ ❤️
… moreWan
Truly hidden Gem restaurant!!!!
Beautiful vibes, wonderful service and amazing foood!!! The season soup is unique and delicious! 🙂
… moreBeautiful vibes, wonderful service and amazing foood!!! The season soup is unique and delicious! 🙂
Jules Bondy
Exemplary and attentive service. Great dinner complemented by a good wine list. The lamb was excellent and the Berkshire pork schnitzel was great
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