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The King's List
Carmel-by-the-Sea

The finest tables in Carmel-by-the-Sea, adjudicated by King's Score.
Living ranking · updates weekly
# The King's List — Carmel-by-the-Sea Aubergine stands as the pinnacle of fine dining in Carmel-by-the-Sea, showcasing New American cuisine at the highest price point. Grasing's presents an equally luxurious alternative, combining Coastal California and Contemporary American traditions in the $$$$ range.
1
Aubergine
New American · $$$$
In contention
2
Grasing's
Coastal California, Contemporary American · $$$$
In contention
3
Chez Noir
Coastal California · $$$$
In contention
4
Casanova
French, Italian · $$$$
In contention
5
Forge in the Forest
American · $$$
In contention
6
Lugano Swiss Bistro
Alpine, Swiss · $$
In contention
7
Rio Grill
California · $$$
In contention
8
Cantinetta Luca
Italian · $$$
In contention
9
Seventh & Dolores Steakhouse
American Steakhouse · $$$$
In contention
10
Cultura Comida y Bebida
Contemporary Mexican · $$$
In contention
11
La Bicyclette
French · $$$
In contention
12
Dametra Cafe
Mediterranean · $$
In contention
13
Carmel Belle
Contemporary American, Farm-to-Table · $$
In contention
14
L'Escargot
Classic French · $$$
In contention
15
Portabella Restaurant
French-Mediterranean · $$$
In contention
16
Anton & Michel
Modern European · $$$
In contention
17
Flying Fish Grill
Pacific Rim, Seafood · $$$
In contention
18
Foray
Coastal, Contemporary California · $$$
In contention
19
Mission Ranch Restaurant
American · $$$
In contention
20
Mundaka
$$$
In contention
How the order is decided

Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.

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