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Basil Seasonal Dining, Carmel, CA

Basil Seasonal Dining

4.4
4.4
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

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basil Seasonal Dining is a charming hidden gem in Carmel by the Sea, offering a cozy atmosphere and delightful Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "best gluten free gnocchi" and "excellent service." With a reputation for "authentic Italian" dishes and a "welcoming and hospitable" environment, it's a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

928 Reviews
  1. Garym VIP

    Phoenix60 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice local spot. Many locals as well as out of towners.

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  2. KarenD VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 5, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was just ok, especially for the price. Very disappointing.

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  3. Diby

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had amazing food and service. I was a bit bothered by the credit card fee but overall amazing place. Have gone here several times and it is always great!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience waiter was extremely helpful with pairings and food selection

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  5. DougA VIP

    Sacramento7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server did a great job. He was very attentive and accurate on our order. The food was delicious. We enjoyed ourselves. Thank you very much. 

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  6. Conny VIP

    San Joaquin20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow the food and service was incredible!!! Impressive!! Conny G

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Perhaps we came on a bad night. The service was slow, it seemed they were short handed, but the wait staff seemed very confused and unable to answer questions about the menu. The food was fine, not as good as in previous visits. I would try again at some future point, but if this had been my first visit, it would have been my only visit.

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  8. daved

    Sacramento2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, but prices were high given the small serving sizes. For example, a small salad with salmon will set you back $39! I know its Carmel, built really!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Sadly the frier was broken so we could not enjoy their truffle fries. The pesto pasta was SO good. The pictures made the restaurant look bigger than it really was.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at Basil’s! Denis and staff are very attentive and the food is wonderful. Basil is our go to restaurant in town.

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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 4.4 stars by 928 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Basil Seasonal Dining

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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