Akaoni
Order Sushi from the day's fish list, called out at the counter.
Akaoni serves traditional Japanese cooking and sushi at Mission and 6th in Carmel, a small room listed in the Michelin Guide and booked by phone.
The places in Carmel-by-the-Sea the guidebooks miss. locals-only counters, after-hours rooms and the spots tourists walk past.
Off the beaten plate
4 places
Il Tegamino
- ★ 4.5
- Italian
- $$$
- Ocean Avenue
Order The night's baked tegamino, the namesake pan dish.
Il Tegamino hides in Carmel's Court of the Golden Bough off Ocean Avenue, a small family-run room cooking Italian comfort food behind a candy shop.
Windy Oaks Carmel Tasting Room
- ★ 4.3
- Wine bar
- $$
- Dolores and Lincoln
Order The estate Pinot Noir tasting flight.
Windy Oaks pours its estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on Lincoln Street in Carmel, a quieter tasting room a block off the Ocean Avenue current.
Cottage of Sweets
- ★ 4.0
- Market
- $
- Ocean Avenue
Order A quarter pound of house fudge, cut from the slab.
Cottage of Sweets has candied Ocean Avenue in Carmel since 1959, hand-making fudge in an ivy-covered cottage stocked with imported licorice.
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Hidden gems: tours, tastings and classes in Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Private Monterey Walking Food Tour with Local Tastings
This private walking food tour lets you discover Monterey through authentic local flavors and fascinating history. Walk along the famous waterfront with a professional...
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Carmel-by-the-Sea: Classic Food Tour
Taste local specialties with a knowledgeable local guide in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Explore charming streets, hear local stories, and enjoy five tastings with adult beverag...
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Carmel-by-the-Sea: Macaron making with a Master Chef
Learn to make macarons from scratch in a small, hands-on class in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect macaron and take home a dozen macaron...
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