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You put your name down on the clipboard get your complimentary glass of wine and mingle with the other seafood lovers on the sidewalk it could be a cold and lengthy wait. Pacific Cafe is a cozy...
You put your name down on the clipboard get your complimentary glass of wine and mingle with the other seafood lovers on the sidewalk it could be a cold and lengthy wait. Pacific Cafe is a cozy local’s hangout that serves only the freshest seafood. There is a large specials board with the evening’s offerings that will guarantee you're in for a delicious meal. When you finally nab a table with your complimentary wine in hand, you'll find fresh cut lemons on the table and a basket of incredibly fresh Boudin Sourdough with enough butter to get you well on your way to a heart-attack. All seafood entrées included a cup of soup (never tried it) or a choice of house salads (choose the Louie w/bay shrimps practically a meal in itself). As for entrées there are many to recommend but if the Grilled (scampi sized) Prawns are on the menu…..ORDER THEM! The wait-staff is very friendly as are the other patrons that you’ll be spending quality time with on the sidewalk. So if you have a craving for the Freshest Fish at a reasonable price head to Pacific Café, you won’t be disappointed.
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Exquisitely fresh & lovely Japanese cuisine served in wood paneled dining room of understated elegance. Ahi Tuna entrée is unforgettable and the Tempura Banana's are a naughty indulgence you...
Exquisitely fresh & lovely Japanese cuisine served in wood paneled dining room of understated elegance. Ahi Tuna entrée is unforgettable and the Tempura Banana's are a naughty indulgence you shouldn't miss.
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My dog George absolutely loves selecting his meal from The Forge's Dog Pound Menu. His most favorite menu item is the Hen House Chicken Strips, which is 5 ounces of skinless grilled chicken breast...
My dog George absolutely loves selecting his meal from The Forge's Dog Pound Menu. His most favorite menu item is the Hen House Chicken Strips, which is 5 ounces of skinless grilled chicken breast served in a doggy bowl. If you're not too keen on dining with dogs don't worry the "Dog Pound" is a lovely area separated from the outdoor "people" dining area.
A must visit for pups of all sizes!
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This restaurant is always packed for a very good reason, the Caribbean décor, the friendly wait-staff, the incredible cocktails (try the Mojito’s & Mai Tai’s) and finally the food which happens to...
This restaurant is always packed for a very good reason, the Caribbean décor, the friendly wait-staff, the incredible cocktails (try the Mojito’s & Mai Tai’s) and finally the food which happens to be out of this world. I can actually recommend everything we’ve ever ordered but here are a few of our favorites:
Sweet Potato Fries w/2 dipping sauces
Parmesan Calamari w/spicy aioli
PuPu Platter w/ Jerk Chicken, Coconut Prawns, Spareribs & Ahi (great for a bunch as an appetizer and plenty as a light lunch for two to share)
Blackened Sesame Ahi
Crab Mango Soup
Black Bean Soup (a frequent special)
Bahama Mama Fish Tacos (huge & yummy)
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf (you wish mom could make it this good)
And if you have room try these sinful desserts (more than enough for two people):
Key Lime Pie (perfectly tart)
Coconut Cream Pie (gigantic and to die for)
Oh I forgot to mention when you sit down you get complimentary Calyspo Cheese Bread which is utterly incredible (take some home with you).
The restaurant also has a beautiful Dog Friendly heated (lamps & fire-pits) patio on which my dog George adores dining on (water bowls provided).
Truly, Carmel at it’s best!
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We stayed in the penthouse suite at Briarwood for 4 days, being a frequent visitor to Carmel this penthouse suite was by far the most beautiful room I have yet to stay in. It's actually like staying...
We stayed in the penthouse suite at Briarwood for 4 days, being a frequent visitor to Carmel this penthouse suite was by far the most beautiful room I have yet to stay in. It's actually like staying in your own luxury apartment,wonderful fireplace, beautiful fully stocked kitchen, two queen bedrooms and even two bathrooms. This suite was huge and we were even able to bring our small dog George, who absolutely loved the the place as much as his mommy and daddy did. We paid approx. $400.00 a night but considering the accommodations the price was quite reasonable. The only draw back to our stay was a somewhat pushy inn-keeper, she had a problem with our bringing our breakfast to our room (hey we had a dog who couldn't accompany us the breakfast room), and demanded that we ourselves return the tray so the maid would not be inconvenienced (this even irked my husband who never gets irritated) when we stopped by for the evening sherry she didn't want us to take the glasses to the room because we might spill on the rug (hey this room has a full kitchen, plenty of opportunity to spill), the kicker was the phone call we received on our last day, telling us to either close the windows or turn off the heater, excuse me but when I'm paying over $400.00 a night I think I should be able to heat/cool in whatever manner I choose. Enough with the negatives, a beautiful room nevertheless
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We stayed at the Dolores Cottage, a Fireplace Inn property right around the corner from the Inn. First off parking an SUV in the small parking area provided, was quite challenging, but after a few...
We stayed at the Dolores Cottage, a Fireplace Inn property right around the corner from the Inn. First off parking an SUV in the small parking area provided, was quite challenging, but after a few shots worked out okay. Upon entering the cottage ($350/night with a dog) we were somewhat put off by the compact size of the unit, the kitchen was roomy enough, the living room was ample, but the couch was quite uncomfortable and did not invite you to relax at all. As for the bedrooms (no tv's), the largest at least has space to move around somewhat, but is very noisy due to being ground level on Dolores St. it has an adjoining bathroom, which can be entered into from either bedroom, the second bedroom although quieter is no larger than a postage stamp, you get out of bed and you stub your toe on the wall, this bedroom has a 1/2 bath, with the most ill placed toilet imaginable, you literally had to climb a step to use it and if it's dark you could really injury yourself falling off the toilet. The cottage does have a nice small deck overlooking the parking area with a table/chairs and umbrella which is nice on those rare sunny Carmel days. The housekeeping staff was excellent, be advised this cottage is tended to last, usually around 3pm, but it is cleaned to perfection. To enjoy the complimentary breakfast you have to walk or drive a block to the main inn, which when bringing your meal back to the cottage can be quite a challenge, but the breakfast attendants on all occasions were quite pleasant. Now the downside, upon checking in the desk staff could barely muster up a hello, and on our checkout morning we received a call at 10:55am warning us we better get out because they have a lot of paperwork to do (even tho we confirmed the previous night, with another rude desk clerk that the room was not reserved), hey checkout is 11am and we're a block away and your pushing us out the door when were paying $350.00/a night, great customer service. Oh yeah barely a thank you upon checking out too!
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On the specials board try ordering the Camarones Diablo (prawns in a spicy sauce) it's delicious. Great friendly service in a very casual and noisy dining room.
On the specials board try ordering the Camarones Diablo (prawns in a spicy sauce) it's delicious. Great friendly service in a very casual and noisy dining room.
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You must try a Super Chile Relleno Burrito w/Whole Beans and extra Guacamole....It's big enough for two and to die for...Great place for corporate catering too, never fails to impress all!
You must try a Super Chile Relleno Burrito w/Whole Beans and extra Guacamole....It's big enough for two and to die for...Great place for corporate catering too, never fails to impress all!
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After a recent visit to this restaurant and it's packed dining room it's obvious to me that all the diners must have either been drunk or had severe head trauma after being hit on the noggin by a...
After a recent visit to this restaurant and it's packed dining room it's obvious to me that all the diners must have either been drunk or had severe head trauma after being hit on the noggin by a stray golf ball. I don't like to be cruel but this is by far the worst restaurant I have ever eaten in, they should be ashamed to serve food.
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Colombo's not only has the greatest lunch meats in Pacifica, but I believe you'd be hard pressed to find anything better in North Beach itself. We are suckers for ultra thin sliced meats and boy is...
Colombo's not only has the greatest lunch meats in Pacifica, but I believe you'd be hard pressed to find anything better in North Beach itself. We are suckers for ultra thin sliced meats and boy is this ever the place to get them sliced just as ordered. Their house-baked ham is to die for along with their cured olives and spicy Jalapeno "poppers" (I think they call them something else but they're Jalapeno's stuffed with Mozzarella and are sooo addictive) they also carry a wonderful assortment of cheeses. At Colombo's you can find a very impressive wine selection at reasonable prices. The staff is so accommodating, especially Emil and his Family. They bake their own bread and you may be lucky when you stop in if they have available their Fresh Baked Focaccia Bread (delicious). Why anyone would go next door to Safeway for a sandwich or to buy lunch meat is beyond me!
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