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The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel, Carmel, CA

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel

4.1
4.1
1046 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, Carmel, CA 93921

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2 people
10:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
Welcome to the famous Hog's Breath Inn, Carmel. established by Clint Eastwood - 1970
A Carmel Icon and Lergend for 55 years.

WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS AS WE PROVIDE THIS LEGENDARY CARMEL LANDMARK ICON IMPORTANT & EXCITING UPDATES TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE ITS SOUL AND SPIRIT FOR YEARS TO COME. WE OWES THIS TO MR> EASTWOOD, OUR GUESTS AND COMMUNITY.

FOR UPDATES, PLEASE GO TO OUR FACE BOOK AND INSTAGRAM FEEDS AS WELL AS OUR WEBSITE.

THANK YOU AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOUR RETURN.

Established and Founded d by Clint Eastwood, and sold to a good family friend, Kaiser Morcus - a seasoned restaurateur, hotelier, grocer, butcher and entrepreneur. Now operrated by the Morcus Family, led by son, Lee.

PATIO DINING, LUNCH & DINNER, OPEN 11 AM

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome large parties and private events.
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Cross street
    San Carlos and fifth ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,046 people are saying

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hog's Breath Inn in Carmel offers a "charming place" with "great service and excellent food." Guests enjoy its cozy atmosphere with fireplaces and outdoor dining options. The "Dirty Harry New York strip" is a standout dish. Despite temporary closure for remodeling, patrons plan to return for the "delicious" food and "great atmosphere."

1,046 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Sydney13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We booked this months ago and showed up to find the restaurant closed for renovations. Very unimpressed
    The Hog's Breath Inn - CarmelResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thanks so much for booking with us! We were really looking forward to having you at Hogs Breath Inn, but unfortunately, we’re still in the middle of renovations and not quite ready to reopen yet. We’re super sorry for the inconvenience and totally understand if this messes with your plans. Thanks again for understanding—we can’t wait to welcome you back soon and show you what we’ve been working on! Kind regards, Hogs Breath Inn

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  2. Bob

    Phoenix7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I made a reservation via Opentable, confirmed via email and text and a required credit card. When we got to the restaurant it was closed for remodel. Shouldn't OpenTable know about this?
    The Hog's Breath Inn - CarmelResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thanks so much for booking with us! We were really looking forward to having you at Hogs Breath Inn, but unfortunately, we’re still in the middle of renovations and not quite ready to reopen yet. We’re super sorry for the inconvenience and totally understand if this messes with your plans. Thanks again for understanding—we can’t wait to welcome you back soon and show you what we’ve been working on! Kind regards, Hogs Breath Inn

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  3. wendi

    Tahoe3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Do not book a reservation here!!! They are temporarily closed for a remodel. The sign at the restaurant says they will be back in May 2025. Sucks that Open Table still allows you to make a reservation. Next time I will call the restaurant directly.
    The Hog's Breath Inn - CarmelResponded on April 18, 2025
    Thanks so much for booking with us! We were really looking forward to having you at Hogs Breath Inn, but unfortunately, we’re still in the middle of renovations and not quite ready to reopen yet. We’re super sorry for the inconvenience and totally understand if this messes with your plans. Thanks again for understanding—we can’t wait to welcome you back soon and show you what we’ve been working on! Kind regards, Hogs Breath Inn

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  4. DeAnn

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was great we sat outside by a fireplace….service was real good…food was delicious & the Cheesecake was a great way to end the evening

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  5. Charlene

    New Orleans10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding. Great place to people watch

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  6. Yanni

    Bavaria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming place, great service and excellent food.

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  7. david

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    lettuce salad is a real lettuce salad. dabs were great.

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  8. Albert VIP

    Orange County46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cozy atmosphere. We loved it and will definitely eat there again on our next trip to Carmel.

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  9. Don VIP

    Dallas139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice quaint restaurant with charm, and cozy fireplaces that creates a relaxed atmosphere. I had the Dirty Harry New York strip, which had a mushroom sauce topping served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. Very good and cooked perfectly, it became an instant hit with me. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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  10. Wayne

    San Francisco2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very dissatisfied with our entire experience from food quality, temperature of food and temperature of the restaurant itself. You would expect much better from a restaurant with so much history.

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FAQs

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 625-1044.

The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel is rated 4.1 stars by 1046 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:00 PM
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San Carlos St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Carlos and fifth ave
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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