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Flying Fish Grill

Mission Street, Between Ocean and 7th Avenues, Carmel, CA 93923
831 625 1962
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Ranked #2 of 129 restaurants in Carmel
Price range: S$39 - S$50
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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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 NEW

Flying Fish Grill is a wonderful downstairs intimate location with a great menu. The food was beautifully cooked and presented which added to the charm made for a great night out.

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Venice, Florida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We ate at the Flying Fish Grill during a recent trip to Carmel. This place was recommended to us, and so although we were told we'd have to wait over an hour for a table, we decided to do it. We ordered the California Tower for an appetizer and the almond-crusted sea bass for a main course. I can honestly... More

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Fairview, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We were reading the menu posted outside when two ladies exited the restaurant and said, "it's great." Then a couple came out and said, "you won't be sorry." We returned the night before and it was fabulous. The wife had seared ahi and I had the local salmon. What a treat!

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Anaheim Hills, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Nice family run place that has good fish plates but nothing to yell about. The salmon was a bit dry and not as flavorful as I can cook at home using supermarket bought salmon. The almond sea bass was moist and the portion was generous but again not a bite by bite party in your mouth type of seafood that... More

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Sunnyvale, California
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24 reviews 24 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This place is amazing. We greatly enjoyed all we ordered. From the ginger chips and salsa (free) to the appetizers, to the sake, to our fabulous mains and the dessert. And our waitress was great. And the decor is cool. Hope I'll make it back!

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Napa, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Wonderful service, good fresh seafood. Private booths. Artichoke appetizer was excellent. We had the fish stew for 2 which was good.

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Girdwood, Alaska
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We tried to go to this restaurant last March as it came highly recommended as the best seafood in town. We went early--around 6:30, without a reservation, knowing we would probably have to wait a while for a table. Once we got in the door, we waited, and waited, and waited (for close to 5 minutes), and the guy whom... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

The food is excellent and the service top notch. The ahi is highly recommended, as are the calamari starter and California tower. Even the complimentary fried wonton wrappers were tasty. Our party has thirsty people who drink a lot of water, but the attentive staff keeps the glasses filled at all times. They were fully booked when we got there... More

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CA
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54 reviews 54 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

The innkeeper at Briarwood Inn in Carmel recommended this restaurant to us. It was excellent in every way. My husband had the Ahi Tuna and I had the Sea Bass. Wow, awesome! The waiters and waitresses were top notch.

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Wishaw,Scotland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Ate here with my wife on our recent visit to Carmel. We had booked the previous evening and so on arrival we were immediately shown to our table. The service and food were both excellent. Our waiter showed a genuine interest in his job and was attentive but not unduly intrusive. We shared an excellent Calamari starter and then had... More

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