Our first visit (and my first review) was 3 years ago and I think the experience just keeps getting better! We are fortunate to live only 40 minutes from Carmel and love popping down there for a one night getaway several times a year. We like to stay at different hotels but we always have dinner at Dametra's! We can... More

The lamb kabobs were well seasoned, cooked to perfect tenderness. Everything we ate was great Mediterranean food. They have their chef and servers play Arabic/Greek/Italian music intermittently throughout the evening and people get involved and clap. It's usually just one song though, every 30-40 minutes. They seriously pour a glass of wine, that is basically a glass and a half... More

The restaurant was packed and people were queuing to get in but we can't understand why. The food lacked flavour and was totally forgettable. It must be the singing and dancing that brings people in because the food was very disappointing, it lacked spice and the hummus was so bland we didn't eat it. The hype isn't justified and if... More

TripAdvisor - you did it for me once more. I was in a new city and needed to find the best meal possible. I went to the TripAdvisor and found Dametra's to be the number one choice so I called. We were lucky enough to get a same day reservation as I understand this is not always an easy thing... More

This is a pretty small restaurant, and deservedly popular, which explains why it's usually a wait to get in. I have to say it's worth it. We arrived without a reservation. The couple ahead of us got lucky & got the last table. The very nice maitre d' however, suggested we give him my cell phone # & he would... More

Terrific experience start to finish. Wife ordered the artichoke raviolli which was outstanding. Service and atmosphere were excellent, and affordable menu. Definitely make reservations ahead of time!

Restaurant that shouldn't be miss when in Carmel. Mr. Tarek the manager not only good looking but also friendly and good pr. He buy us dessert after our lunch called Baklava, definitely will be back when in Carmel.

We had a great dinner here. Get the Greek wine... Tastes great & priced right. All of our entrees were fantastic !

We were in town to do big sur marathon. We made reservations for 6:30 as we had walked by dametra cafe every nite and saw the lineups and fun coming from there. We had the chicken kabobs and salad. Delicious....wine was very generously served! They get the OUD out to play and then get the ladies up to dance....we begged... More