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Basil Seasonal Dining, Carmel, CA

Basil Seasonal Dining

4.5
4.5
928 Reviews
$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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Denis Boaro
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 928 people are saying

Basil Seasonal Dining reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basil Seasonal Dining in Carmel is a delightful "hidden gem" offering "delicious authentic cuisine" and "attentive & friendly service." Guests rave about the "best gluten-free gnocchi," and a "wonderful meal" with "great cocktails." The charming ambiance and patio seating enhance the experience, making it a "favorite location to dine."

928 Reviews
  1. mandy

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 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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  2. Amy

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 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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  3. Greg

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 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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  4. kathie VIP

    New Mexico21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 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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  5. Patrick

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 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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  6. Christina

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 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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  7. william

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  8. Michael VIP

    Central Coast20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 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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  9. Tracy

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 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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  10. Diane VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 26, 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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FAQs

Basil Seasonal Dining does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Basil Seasonal Dining also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 626-8226.

Basil Seasonal Dining is rated 4.5 stars by 928 OpenTable diners.

Basil Seasonal Dining does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    BTW Ocean & 7th, on San Carlos, across from Wells Fargo Bank
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Denis Boaro
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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