The staff waiting outside was very friendly and we were sort of swept into the restaurant. Our server was fine. Drinks were fine. We decided against an appetizer, but our food came almost instantly. Not great. Everything had a tomato sauce that we really didn't like. The vegetables and seafood seemed fresh and everything looked nice, but tasted rather bland.... More

Enjoyed our lunch on the rear patio on a beautful afternoon. Lunch was a Veggie Sandwich with goat cheese for me and a huge salad for hubby along with a great half bottle of Pinot Noir. Staff was friendly too.

Last night my girl and I took some recently married friends of ours to experience an amazing dinner at a restaurant that gives the best service in town. I swear by the service here as I've never been let down. Louis is amazing and couldn't be more accommodating. But I was let down when our server Bran or Brian or... More

We had a decent meal overall, but not up to some other ratings. Entrees were good but beet salad fell short. Wait staff was very good.

This is one of 4-5 restaurants owned by the same proprietor and you notice similarities (for example - if you look at the menu outside, someone rushes out to try to talm you to come in). The food is OK but nothing to rave about. The setting is nice and relaxed. Service by the largely Mexican staff is very friendly... More

On a recent trip to Carmel with friends, we had the good fortune to dine at PortaBella Restaurant on Ocean Avenue. What a find! The restaurant is very quaint and has a nice back patio area which was very pooch friendly for customers who were dining with their four legged friends. The food, which is classified as "mediterranean country," was... More

Very hospitable to pooches. We joined two other dogs and owners already seated on the heated patio for dinner on a coolish night in April. Immediately, our pooch was presented with a water bowl served on a napkin and plate and was letter and welcomed. He settled himself under the table and we chose our dinner. The crab bisque was... More

In Carmel for Easter weekend...a group of four, a 7 month old baby and a little dog...had a wonderful dinner on back patio...merry group of diners with their pets (waters bowls at the ready)...great location, service couldn't have been more attentive, never felt rushed, diverse menu, full bar and a compliment of wines available...Luis, the manager, was charming and he... More

Stopped in for lunch when we first arrived in Carmel with our two dogs seeing they had out door seating. We were so impressed by how they showed our dogs such love and respect! Water bowls were served on a cloth napkin! Food and service was great! Will be back!