From Rennlist
Here is a list of my favorite restaurants in our area in case it might be useful to some of you visiting for Rennsport! It's not too early to start planning & making reservations at where you want to eat during those few nights of Rennsport. We are expecting lots of visitors that weekend.
I first prepared/compiled this list for friends & readers of Rennlist coming for the 2014 Porsche Parade in Monterey. And I now revise & update it yearly for occasions such as
the Monterey Historics...or Rennsport!
So here it is!
My favorite French restaurants in Carmel:
Andre's Bouchee on Mission between 7th & Ocean.
http://www.andresbouchee.comCasanova on 5th Ave between Mission & San Carlos
http://www.casanovarestaurant.comLa Bicyclette on Dolores at 7th
http://www.labicycletterestaurant.comAffina on San Carlos & 6th
http://www.affinacarmel.com*****
My favorite Italian restaurants in Carmel:
La Balena on Junipero between 6th & 5th
http://labalenacarmel.comil Grillo on Mission, between 4th & 5th East
http://www.ilgrillocarmel.com/#new-page-1These first two restaurants are owned by Manuel Bartolini.
Lucca on Dolores between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cantinettaluca.comDaGiovanni on Lincoln between 6th & 5th
http://www.threecarmelrestaurants.com*****
My favorite Sushi restaurants in Carmel:
Akaoni on Mission between 6th & 5th.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/akaoni-carmel-by-the-sea-2Sushi Heaven on Dolores between 7th & 8th
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...alifornia.html*********
Other recommended dining restaurants in Carmel:
Dametra on Ocean at Lincoln (Middle Eastern)
http://dametracafe.comChristopher's on Lincoln between 6th & 5th (American)
http://christophersrestaurantcarmel.comMission Ranch on 26270 Dolores Street behind the Carmel Mission. (American).
http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/restaurant.htmClint's only remaining restaurant in Carmel. Don't bother with the one he sold long ago - Hog's Breath - since it has gone downhill.
*****
My favorite breakfast places in Carmel:
The Cottage on Lincoln between 7th & Ocean
http://www.cottagerestaurant.comEm Le's on Dolores between 6th & 5th
http://emlescarmel.com/home/4540688974*****
A favorite 'Classic' place for afternoon drinks or evening music in Carmel!
The Cypress Inn on Lincoln at 7th
http://www.cypress-inn.com********
Best 'Happy Hour' (drinks/appetizers at low prices) in Carmel!
Il Fornaio on Ocean at Monte Verde (4:30 to 6:00 PM)
http://www.ilfornaio.com/?page=138&restaurant_id=3145Vesuvio on 6th at Junipero (4:00 to 6:00 PM) Go to the rooftop!
http://chefpepe.com/restaurants/vesuvio/Other restaurants in Carmel Valley & Carmel Valley Village that I recommend:
Baja Cantina (Mexican) on 7166 Carmel Valley Road (not far from Carmel-by-the-Sea):
http://www.carmelcantina.com The weekly gathering of sport cars & hot rods is on Thursdays!
The Baja Cantina owner, auto collector Pat Phinny, also is the proprietor of 'Turn 12' restaurant (American) in downtown Monterey - thus named because Laguna Seca has 11 turns!
http://www.turn12barandgrill.com*********
Village of Carmel Valley (20/30 minute drive from Carmel). Can also be accessed via Laureles Grade from Route 68 in vicinity of Laguna Seca):
Corkscrew on 55 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.corkscrewcafe.comThe owners, Walter & Gaston Georis, also are the proprietors of Casanova & The Biclyclette in Carmel. Gaston drives a Boxster.
Cafe Rustica on 10 Del Fino Pl / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.caferusticavillage.comLokal on 13762 Center Street
http://www.lokalcarmel.com/home-1.htmlWine Tasting
Bernardus Winery Tasting Room on 5 West Carmel Valley Road / Carmel Valley Village
http://www.bernardus.comBernardus Winery is owned by Ben Pon, an ex-Porsche factory driver, whose family are Porsche (& VW Group) importers for Holland!
Talbott Vineyards Tasting Room on 5 Pilot Road, Carmel Valley Village
http://www.talbottvineyards.comTalbott was owned by a friend, notable motorcycle collector, Robb Talbott!
It has just been sold. Robb used to have part of his extensive motorcycle collection on display at the tasting room.
Carmel Mid-Valley
Jeffrey's Grill / 112 Mid Valley Center / Great Breakfast & Brunch spot.
Halfway to Carmel Village. Closer to Quail Lodge & Carmel proper!
http://www.jeffreysgrillandcatering.com*******
By the way, you can drive from Carmel to Greenfield (on 101, south of Salinas)
via Monterey County G16 Road. Pretty twisty...and a good interior road to drive your Porsche!
http://lateralg.org/roads/cenwest/9.htmDue to the current Tassajara Fire, suggest you check with CalFire before coming up G16 from 101 in Greenfield just in case of unexpected road closure:
http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents...cident_id=1227*************
Here are some more recommendations in Monterey:
Big Sur down the coast on US 1:
Deetjens (Breakfast or Lunch - you will not soon forget the place or the ride!)
http://www.deetjens.com/restaurant.htmlVentana (Lunch)
http://www.ventanainn.com/#/diningRocky Point (closest to Carmel)
http://www.rockypointrestaurant.com*******
City of Monterey
Tarpy's Roadhouse on 2999 Salinas Hwy (Route 68 just past Monterey Airport)
http://tarpys.comMonterey Fish House on 2114 DelMonte Ave
http://www.yelp.com/biz/montereys-fish-house-monterey-2Sandbar & Grill on Municipal Warf #2 (less tourist than Fisherman's Warf).
http://www.sandbarandgrillmonterey.comCrystal Fish on 514 Lighthouse Ave. (Best Sushi in Monterey)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/crystal-fish-montereyBistro Moulin (Best French restaurant in Monterey)
http://www.bistromoulin.com*********
French Bakeries
Paris Bakery on 271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey
http://parisbakery.usLafayette Bakery at 3672 The Barnyard near Carmel
http://www.lafayettebakery.com************
Finally, the 'Aquarium' in Cannery Road, Monterey (if you do one tourist stop, this is the one!). World class aquarium on Monterey Bay!
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org*************
Have a great stay in our peninsula during Rennsport...
and I hope to see many of you while you are here!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
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by Don Middleton on Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:49 pm ...
I'd like to be able say "I did". More power to you...congrats...enjoy. 
