Carmel By The Sea, California Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our guide on closed-down restaurants in Carmel By The Sea, California, a picturesque coastal town with a population of just 3,316. Nestled along the stunning Big Sur coastline, this charming city is renowned for its art galleries and beautiful beaches. Unfortunately, several dining establishments have faced tough times, with some permanently closed and others temporarily closed. Discover the stories behind these shuttered venues as we explore the landscape of Carmel’s culinary past.

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Basil Seasonal Dining Italian Restaurant – Carmel By The Sea – San Carlos Between Ocean &, 7Th Ave
San Carlos Between Ocean &, 7Th Ave
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
Status: Closed Permanently
Pizza Factory – Carmel By The Sea – 26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd
26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93922
Status: Closed Permanently
Forge in the Forest – Carmel By The Sea – Junipero Street & Sw Corner Of, 5Th Ave
Junipero Street & Sw Corner Of, 5Th Ave
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
Status: Closed Permanently
Hanagasa – Carmel By The Sea – 8Th Ave
8Th Ave
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
Status: Closed Permanently
Flanagan’s Irish-American Pub – Carmel By The Sea – 3772 The Barnyard
3772 The Barnyard
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93923
Status: Closed Permanently
Carmel Bouchee – Carmel By The Sea – Mission St 2 Sw Of, Ocean Ave
Mission St 2 Sw Of, Ocean Ave
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
Status: Closed Permanently
Il Grillo – Carmel By The Sea – Mission St & 4Th Avenue
Mission St & 4Th Avenue
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93923
Status: Closed Permanently
Carmel Grill House Mediterranean Cuisine – Carmel By The Sea – Ocean Ave And, Mission St
Ocean Ave And, Mission St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
Status: Closed Permanently
Soban Grill and Bar – Carmel By The Sea – 3601 The Barnyard
3601 The Barnyard
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93923
Status: Closed Permanently
Best Western – Carmel By The Sea – Junipero St
Junipero St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93923
Status: Closed Permanently