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Flying Fish in Carmel is a three star Californian restaurant. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its fusion. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere.
5.0 of 5 stars.
We looked up their address on google maps but still couldn't find it. We walked around that block and actually had to ask someone where it's at... I remembered my friend told me it was hard to find...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an awesome restaurant! Great for dates or intimate meals. Small booths, very friendly service, just nothing to complain about. They start you off with these huge chips of fried wantons with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe how good this place is. I'm a grad student on the East Coast, and one of my profs (who's a real foodie, perhaps loves wine more than food) recommended this place for when I went home...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've been coming to Flying Fish for over 10 years. If we could only eat in one restaurant when we visit Carmel, this would be it. First the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and intimate. The interior...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Japanese restaurant recommended by my friend. And now, it is a must go every time I am in the area. The service is great and the food is delicious. Once we are sited, instead of bread, we are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall: Excellent service, well prepared seafood dishes in a cute wood panelled Japanese restaurant. Air conditioning was rather wimpy on a recent visit though.The Sea Bass is delicious but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Superduperoustandingridiculousness.Fried won tons served at the table with homemade salsa: Yum.California Tower: boom. Stupid good.Sea Bass: Delish.Black Cod: Solid.A Yelp reviewer said to avoid....
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is excellent. As someone who has never had abalone I decided to try it. Fantastic. The owner is very involved even standing outside the restaurant on his cel guiding me in. Places are a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i grew up in carmel but never heard of flying fish. when i finally went there during my visit, i live in SF now, i realized why i never went there and my hometown friends never talked about it. this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was standing outside in the cold for 30min waiting for our taxi in a skimpy little dress and was not in the happiest of mood when we arrived. It was a super packed weekend due to the car show, there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots in Carmel. The host was friendly and very engaging. We saw him sit down with guests throughout the night, which gave the place a nice homey feel. I went with his...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding, warm and friendly service, even the guests were chatting across tables to people they didn't know. The reason is the atmosphere invites it and the food is so unique, everyone is enjoying...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who knows me knows that a hungry Me is a cranky Me. This place is hard to find and I was wandering around in the cold mist, feeling a little like I was in the Twlight Zone, as my two GPS...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply our favorite in Carmel. We eat here on every trip to this dreamy little town so this past weekend meant another visit.From it's sunken and therefore hidden away entrance, to it's unassuming...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great fish. I had the almond crusted sea bass and my husband had the ahi. We were impressed. They give you won tons and salsa as a freebie started. Had an extensive wine list and lots of half bottles...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent combination of great food (fresh fish prepared in a variety of interesting ways), nice atmosphere, and good location (the location listed on Yelp is not accurate - it is now located on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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We are locals and we love this place! I can't even IMAGINE where the person who gave this one star was eating - certainly NOT at Flying Fish! Owners Kenny and Tina Fukumoto have started several successful...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Abalone was expensive, and not fresh. Food was so-so.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! it gets a visit from us once a year, for our anniversary. we discovered this place from a friend's recommendation and go once a year, only because we live in san fran. although...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A solid choice for Asian fusion cuisine. I've dined here recently and once eight or ten years ago. I was happy both times. However, the use of pasta as a pairing for nearly all the entrees seemed a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Excellent food in a cozy but modern restaurant. It was the best meal I have had out in quite some time and even the dessert was well worth the calories. Service was also very good as the staff was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Wher do I even start, my Husband and I did the walk in thing at The Flying Fish Restaurant on a monday night. We ordered the Shrimp curry soup excellent value at $7.50 for a heaping bowl. The house appetizer...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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My wife and I had dinner tonight at Carmel by the sea restaurant called The Flying Fish. What an excellent pick, we had (2) entrees, (1) appetizer a bottle of wine and one dessert for $115.00 dollars. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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I make it a point of comparing Sea Bass from all points across America and The Flying Fish was right on target. Very close friends of ours who are locals in Pebble Beach treated my wife and I to an evening of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with my mom not too long ago. Like a bunch of things in Carmel, the crowd is a little older, and therefore I was expecting the food to be a little more conservative. Suprsingly, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough good things about this restaurant.The service is one of the best..the servers are very pleasant and friendly.The service alone at the Flying Fish Grill deserved a 5 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a great time here on Saturday night for my husband's birthday. We enjoyed the fried wontons with ginger salsa, tartar, sashimi, spring rolls, halibut, ahi, and ice cream sundaes. I was very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One star for affordability (relative to Carmel's CPI). One star for portion size (you won't leave hungry). One star for quality (the food is good, generally well-executed if not brilliant).One star...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars for the cute decor and pleasant staff. The food however, was a disappointment. I remember someone mentioning or reading somewhere that when the owner/chef was in, you'd know it with the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place my wife and I go for "special" dinners in town. From the fried wontons with ginger salsa at the beginning to the spectacular entrees, Kenny's unique blend of French and Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My BF took me here for our anniversary a couple of months ago and I was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't too sure of the idea of going to a resteraunt for a nice dinner that was at a shopping center...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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I went there for Christmas of 2007, the appetizer is the chips with salas source. It was the best appetizer ever. I could not resist. I have a the special of the night, lobster. The lobster was great, juicy...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really nice place. The food was really good (I had the Australian lobster tail special). They had these fried wonton as sort of their "bread" and interesting salsa dip.I thought the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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We walked in loving the ambiance. Never been there before. It all seemed great UNTIL we tried the so called California Roll which was made of low grade imitation crab for a whopping $7.00 thank you! The rice...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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We recently went up to Carmel for the weekend and wanted to take my inlaws there to eat, who were visiting us from Japan. We very stupidly went to the Flying Fish restaurant without reservations ahead of time....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Went here with three friends and I ordered the vegetable soup..light with a clean ,simple taste and we also ordered the beautifully presented Teriyaki New York Steak. This place is great if you are with...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So we glanced at the FFG when passing the patisserie next door, but came back later in the evening, having abandoned Anton & Michel across the street AND Roy's at Pebble Beach, for something more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
lots of recs for this place. as far as carmel goes, usually its crappy tourist food at high prices or high end places, with not much in between. luckily, flying fish is a great compromise - good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I visited Carmel for a Romantic weekend. We decided on the Flying Fish Grill because of the prices and selections. I loved the basement-y small feel and the fried wontons with ginger...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This tiny Japanese restaurant has some of the best fish dishes I've ever experienced. Decor and service are up to the same standard
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in Carmel and this is one of my favorite restaurants. It's Japanese/Pacific Rim, but for those who don't like Japanese you most likely will be able to find sometihng you like (I encourage you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is definetly wonderful. It's kind of pacific-rim, fusion type like thing. It's not a japanese place that you have a lot of sushi selection or whatever. but the creativity and the taste of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite! Love it. Fresh fish. Great atmosphere. Excellent service.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My bf and I came here almost two years ago on our last trip to Carmel, and we just couldn't help ourselves and came back again on this trip. The fried wonton skins are so tasty,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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If you are planning to go to Carmel for a night then the Flying Fish is a must. The seafood is off the charts and the service is amazing.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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We are definitely going back! Not just for the for the food but for the atmosphere and service. We walked in and got a gorgeous little table in the corner and the service was amazing. The chef came out and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rachel Ray recommended this place on one of her shows and so I was really excited to go check it out when I went to Carmel for President's Day weekend. I love Rachel Ray so I knew this place was going...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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Hands down my favorite restaurant! The rare peppered Ahi is to die for!!! The artichoke is also a favorite but I tend to fill myself up on the wonton chips and salsa. Flying Fish is the perfect spot for any...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMM!! Where have you been all my life?
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Delicious! Went there for a collective birthday celebration with husband and friends and it was wonderful. Very limited seating so be sure to make a reservation. You wont find anything that is truly Japanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Fantastic seafood, service and atmosphere! A real treasure in the Carmel area. It is like having dinner with great friends. George- Los Gatos
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A hidden gem. Flying Fish is a refreshing Japanese bistro in the serene classy Carmel Plaza.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit it, Flying Fish Grill made it onto my list of "gotta try" based on the notion of free wonton chips. I can't resist fried anything. I dithered about just getting a couple of appetizers and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Exquisitely fresh & lovely Japanese cuisine served in wood paneled dining room of understated elegance. Ahi Tuna entree is unforgettable and the Tempura Banana's are a naughty indulgence you shouldn't...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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The whole experience was great. Appetizers, main course and desert were all great. We each had something different and had to sample each others choices. Service was very good. Try it you'll like it.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For full disclosure: after years and years of eating at Flying Fish, we've become good family friends with the owners. But given that, our entire family simply LOVES Flying Fish. It's located in a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a hidden gem! One of my favorite restaurants in Carmel. Don't miss the rock shrimp soup or the lobster.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over labor day weekend we had dinner here. I didn't expect much from a restaurant with a name like "Flying Fish Grill" located in a shopping plaza. I was glad I was wrong. This place was very charming...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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Flying Fish Grill is one of Carmel's best kept secret! The service and ambiance is excellent! Everytime I go, I order the Shabu-Shabu which is delicious! It's a big bowl of broth with veggies and tofu that you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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I went to this restaurant based on several recommendations. While it was good, it certainly did not warrant the raves I'd heard from the locals. The service and staff, however, were wonderful and helpful. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2003
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Always a treat! Relaxed-intimate dining with amazing food! The atmosphere is cozy and the wine list is wonderful-with reasonable prices. The food creations are tantilizing and one always leaves feeling...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2003
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the best kept secret of the Monterey Peninsula is the great food service and ambience at the Flying Fish Grill...make sure to make a reservation.... and enjoy The hospitality of Kenny and Tina ....\
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2003
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I always feel more confident when a restaurant's owner runs the kitchen -- and a dinner here will confirm that chef/proprietor Kenny Fukumoto is in the house. Dark, romantic, and Asian-influenced, the dining...
frommers.com - user review
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what a spot! standing on the street, you'd never know it was there--down a small set of stairs into a very cellar-like stmosphere. very private...
igougo.com - user review
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excellent food and superior service in an intimate (they are in a basement) room. the service in particular was first rate...
fodors.com - user review
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asian style seafood they serve...
usrg.com - user review
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simple in appearance yet bold with its flavors, this japanese-california seafood restaurant has quickly established itself as one of carmel's most inventive eateries. among the best entrees is the...
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