Restaurants for Kings · The King's List
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
1
Aubergine
In contention— holds
2
Grasing's
In contention— holds
3
Chez Noir
In contention— holds
4
Casanova
In contention— holds
5
Lugano Swiss Bistro
In contention— holds
6
Rio Grill
In contention— holds
7
Seventh & Dolores Steakhouse
In contention— holds
8
Cultura Comida y Bebida
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9
La Bicyclette
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10
Dametra Cafe
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11
Carmel Belle
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12
L'Escargot
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13
Portabella Restaurant
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14
Anton & Michel
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15
Flying Fish Grill
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16
Foray
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17
Mission Ranch Restaurant
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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.