El Bistro by the Sea - Carmel-By-The-Sea (CA)

5 /5 David Sampson: I got the Surf n Turf burrito with shrimp and Carnitas. It was so amazing! I loved the seasoning and it came with traditional salsa on the side that I really liked. The salsa was fairly spicy, but not too much heat. I couldn’t believe the size of the shrimp in the burrito. My wife got the Birria omelette and she loved it. The Birria meat was delicious and the omelette was quite large. My daughter got pancakes and she loved them.

5 /5 Michael: Outstanding food. My wife ordered the creme bruele French Toast. It was thick and perfectly prepared. The creme bruele sauce was perfect. The fresh made whipped cream topping elevated the flavor to top-tier. Add strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and a small chunk of burnt sugar for presentation and youve got a breakfast dessert dish that earns a place on my personal Mt. Rushmore of breakfast. My wife was kind enough to share generously. I ordered a chorizo breakfast burrito (not on the menu). It was very good, but I could only eat half of it because it was full size and I kept eating the French toast off my wifes plate. Both dishes were fresh, flavorful and filling. I highly recommend El Bistro by the Sea.

5 /5 Denita Goodwin: This place was absolutely amazing. I would recommend 100 times over. The food was delicious and just perfect. There are so many options to choose from, and Im glad they do the French toast in 1/2 orders because its so hard to choose. Service was great, and dont forget to inquire about the secret menu, which you will find on their IG page, I believe. I cant wait to go back as this is a must stop when visiting Carmel. This restaurant is surrounded by so many cute shops. Parking might be a little difficult. Just keep circling something will pop up, and trust me, it will be worth it. Great portion sizes, so it makes it easy to share when you order different items. I would recommend getting on the waitlist as well since this is a very busy place.

5 /5 Alexander Winfield: Very good breakfast place and highly recommend this place, very big sized portions. We walked in and there was a very little weight. The staff was super kind very helpful in deciding what food to get. The restaurant looks very new and it was very clean. Now I’ve got a fancy pumpkin spice latte which came in an actual pumpkin, which was a fun flare to the drink. When did up getting half order of French toast because we didn’t want the full size. Can’t say good enough things about this place. Very good highly recommend.

5 /5 Roxana Garcia-Ochoa: Went early afternoon and did not wait as long for a table inside. There is a text system for the waitlist and you are able to walk around nearby while your table is ready which is nice. Coffee was delicious , pictured is the abuelita iced coffee. You can have your omelette in a spinach or a regular tortilla and it pairs great with their salsas. Definitely recommend.