Village Gem - Carmel

Unfortunately, our group was seated outside in the cold and rain, which was not ideal. The wait staff was quick to respond, but we were not prepared to sit outside without prior knowledge and ended up getting rained on. The average age of our group was 66. One person's meal was served 15 minutes earlier than the others, which was disappointing. They also short poured two glasses of wine, but made up for it by giving us a free glass, which was a nice gesture. Overall, the food was pretty good. The steak was prepared differently than expected, but still tasty. The fish was excellent. It did take a long time for us to be waited on. I would be willing to give it another try before making a final judgment. Right now, I would rate it as a C+. Sincerely, Principal Dan.

The food was mediocre. The mussels I ordered had a few that were not fresh and were sour tasting. The dish overall lacked balance in flavor. Other dishes we tried were better, but nothing stood out. The only thing we liked was the location and ambiance.

This restaurant may be a bit tricky to locate, but it is definitely worth the search. They are very welcoming to dogs, providing water, treats, and even a bed for furry companions. The breakfast menu is extensive and intriguing. Their hash and eggs are superb, especially when you request the corn beef to be a bit crispy. The service is top-notch as well.

This is a Real Gem a few tables, clean, nicely decorated, the food is always fresh and sources from great places, seasonal, from appetizer to main course Amir and his team are very attentive, friendly and patient. Nice wine list, the home baked bread is so tempting you can't stop eating. The meat and seafood is so fresh and cooked to perfection. A locals secret place always a pleasure to return

Truly a hidden Gem, but once you find it, you'll keep going back. I normally have their breakfast/brunch food and find it unique with tons of flavor. The service was non intrusive, but good. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars for food was the inconsistency of the eggs. The Sunny side up eggs had cooked yolks, the over medium eggs were over easy. Other than that excellent!