Rocky Point Restaurant
Carmel, CA 93923
Phone: (831) 624-2933
- Price:
- $$$$
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-8:30pm
Editorial Review for Rocky Point Restaurant – by Steven Jenkins
The Scene
The mantra of every real-estate agent--"location, location, location"--receives its due at this cliff-hugging spot about 20 miles north of Big Sur proper. It's worth the drive just to gaze in wonder at the seascape below the restaurant's oceanside terrace. Large wooden tables, some with umbrella awnings, offer cozy spots in the sun or shade; you'll look blissful in the pictures that one of the friendly staffers will snap for you.
The Food
Rocky Point's menu offers a selection of mesquite-flavored steaks and fish barbecued over hardwood charcoal, from rainbow trout in a light lemon-butter sauce to a deluxe porterhouse steak paired with mushrooms in sherry and butter. For lunch, south-of-the-border selections, such as a generous tostada with your choice of vegetables, chicken or shredded beef, are safe bets as well. Early risers can start the day with eggs Benedict, steak and eggs, or choose from a selection of a la carte items.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe restaurant is located 10 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1.
Save MoneyStop in Sunday through Friday from 5pm to 6pm for the $20 early-bird special.
User Reviews for Rocky Point Restaurant
03/02/2008 Posted by billkcarmel
I live in Carmel and like to take my friends, family and out of town visitors to Rocky Point for either lunch or dinner. The drive takes me 20 minutes from home, it's beautiful along the coast, and I don't have to worry about parking. Lunch on the terrace is great, but the service can be slow (I don't care, I don't want to be rushed, and I like to enjoy my meal, the view and my company). For dinner I have a drink outside first, then get my window table and order the jumbo prawn dinner with salad and cheese bread and a huge potato at $38. I always ask for Dieter, he is a waiter who has been there for almost 40 years. They have floodlights and the whole bay is lit up when it gets dark outside. None of the other places on the coast have that!
Pros: view, food, ambience, parking
Cons: slow service
02/25/2007 Posted by lkcoops
The view is breathtaking. The food was OK, but nothing special. Service was good. It is a little difficult to find only because there are no signs between Carmel and the restaurant and just when you ready to turn around because you think you missed it, it turns out you needed to go just a little further. Very clean and they do not rush you. Attire is very casual.
Pros: View, view, view
Cons: OK food, a bit expensive
