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Anton & Michel

Court of the Fountains, Mission Street, Between Ocean and 7th Avenues, Carmel, CA 93921-4917
831 624 2406
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Ranked #31 of 134 restaurants in Carmel
Price range: $18 - $52
Cuisines: Continental
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Mission Street between Ocean & 7th.
Description: Since 1980, Anton & Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. Stylish, elegant decor and a breathtaking view of the verdant "Court of the Fountains" harmonize to create a serene and romantically intimate retreat within relaxed, modern surroundings. At this venerable establishment casual elegance, modern charm with old world tradition coalesce. Zagat Survey extolls it as “Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out … well-trained staff treat you like royalty … patrons make a special trip for the tableside service and spectacular flambé desserts. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton & Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.
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London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Great service and very close to our hotel. Beautiful courtyard if the weather allows. The food was continental and very fresh.

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Monterey, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Yikes! Bad day Anton & Michel? Maybe things just didn't come together for you today. Fish was poor quality and misrepresented. Come on- really?? We know snapper vs sole. Veggies where tasteless. Waiter tried to charge us fir 17 sodas Humm mistake or thought we wouldn't notice. Owner needs a lesson is service. You can do better than this. Learn... More

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Dublin, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We've been coming to this place for years. The standard remains the same. Great place, very good food, great location. The dining room looks out into a courtyard. It's a perfect place for lunch.

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Taupo, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

This is a first class restaurant with quality food and service. Whilst it is at the higher price end the food remains value for money.

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Pasadena
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

At the recommendation of a friend, we made reservations at Andre & Michel's to celebrate a teenager's birthday. It was recently renovated and I have no basis of comparison, but the interior space is lovely. We were fortunate to be seated at the window overlooking the courtyard fountain. This reminds me of the old school dining of my parents' era,... More

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Carmel, CA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Dropped in last night with a friend for a drink and a small bite to eat. The bar is so open and welcoming with the sofas on each side of the fireplace we decided to stay and enjoy the ambience. Started with perfectly prepared martinis and had a good chat. We were never hurried and felt as if we had... More

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Salinas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We love this place. The renovation looks great. The food here is always consistently awesome, especially the dinner for two with the tableside caesar salad/roast rack of lamb and flambee dessert. The staff is just fun and knowledgable as always. It's romantic to be by the window and to watch the fountain.

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Southern California
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108 reviews 108 reviews
65 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This place has a beautiful dining room, lovely relaxing patio, classy bar. Staff is friendly and attentive. I ordered the seafood sandwich - delicious and served with a simple salad. My husband had the lamb sliders, excellent. Lunch here was delightful. This is probably one of the best lunches in Carmel. We are certain dinner here is excellent too.

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carmel, california
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Just attended a hospitality Open House at the newly renovated Anton & Michel. They did a wonderful job of updating the appearance and opening up the space. The bar is much more open, with a beautiful Carmel Stone wall and fireplace. As you enter the restaurant, your eyes are drawn straight back to the lovely courtyard and fountain, available for... More

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Loomis, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Probably one of the most beautiful restaurants. Just had a renovation that was worth every penny. Sit by the courtyard, it's gorgeous. We had the filet and the fricassee. Both were done well, however it was a meal I could get anywhere.

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