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For two star Californian, try Rocky Point Restaurant in Carmel. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's been awarded the Best of Breakfast and Best of Romantic awards. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and breakfast.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped for lunch en route. The steak was great as were the tremendous views, and the staff were very pleasant. A definite for our return visit.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my staff to do a wedding parties hair for the weekend in Monterey. After the wedding we were starving and wanted a nice view so we drove the coast looking for a restaurant with a nice view, we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
blech. just a cursory stroll inside this place gives the impression that no one cares. it's not clear whether it's just a cash cow due to location, and regardless of what they serve, or how they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We brought our freinds here for dinner. Hmmm, the prices sure seem to have shot way up! And our greeter was less than freindly. He said that reservations were recommended yet the place was less...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would pass on dinner here though I would like to return for snacks or a drink on the deck.We came because of the proximity to Point Lobos and the promise of nice views but the food pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been dining at Rocky Point since 1964. And I have to honestly say it has scarcely changed. Sort of like Will's Fargo Steakhouse in Carmel Valley has scarcely changed either. Well, what the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
worth a cocktail, but only because of the views. I've talked to a few other people, and they've said the same thing. dry fish, not very well cooked entres... just blah. my fiance and I would have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's only one reason to come here ... eating next to the glass wall overlooking the ocean. Since you're here for the view, come during breakfast when the prices are reasonable and you can actually...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the views. Sit outside. Enjoy the gorgeous views and the comfy seating. We usually eat snack food here (fries, nachos, that type of stuff). I haven't eaten in the restaurant itself. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here for breakfast while driving from San Simeon to Monterrey. Our food and the service was fabulous- everything seemed fresh and of high quality. I loved my eggs Benedict! I would like to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. I can pull my car off to the side of the road and enjoy the same view from there instead of paying for a crappy meal in a shabby, dust-filled shack. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very disappointing. Except for the view, which as everyone says is spectacular, there is nothing about this restaurant that would make me go back.The salad was straight out of the 1960s: limp, pale...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here for the food!This place reminds me of restaurants I went to in my youth...in the 80s....in mid-Maine..where Denny's is considered a decent place to eat. The decor is GODDAWFUL.To paint...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ever hear of "all hat no cattle?". You got it then. Stay away from the food, stick to one over-priced tiny cocktail, and travel just ten minutes more to Big Sur's restaurants for food with a view....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dining on the edge of forever!If you love breathtaking views, fresh seafood and top quality steaks, look no further. Located 15 minutes from Carmel, your window or ocean terrace table awaits you......
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food and service was okay. The view of the ocean was like no other! Lots of bugs or flies hanging around the windows. Take my advise, invest a few thousand in an extreme make-over and watch the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yep the view... That is about all this place has going for it. We came here after driving down to Big Sur for the day. On the way back we decided to check it out. The reviews didn't seen that bad, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is all about the view. Enjoy the spectacular vista of rocky headlands, crashing waves, and spouting whales--we saw loads of spouts. The outdoor deck is very appealing for a long warm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one must see place if you are out this way. We had a romantic sunset dinner here about a week ago on our drive down the coast. It is a bit difficult to find if you don't know where it is and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WOW...what a spectacular view you have from this restaurant. All kidding aside, this was just breathtaking and there isn't any other restaurant overlooking the Pacific for another hour or more South...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love this place. The food is tasty, reliable and the views are just unbelievable. On a sunny warm day, I can't think of many places I'd rather be then eating lunch on their outdoor patio.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on our 3 year anniversary trip to Monterey/Carmel.This place is a bit old school on the inside, but it is so beautiful. It's nestled amongst the cliffs of Big Sur, and we got a seat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks (ha)! The prices are pretty steep but the food and view are totally worth it. The bread (cheesy and buttery)and clam chowder (super flavorful) are out of this world. We also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place online and didn't realize until we arrived that I'd been here twice before (once for drinks, once for appetizers). It's not a good sign if you've been to a restaurant twice and it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If this were in Europe you would pay 5x what you pay here just for the view. It would also be snooty and you'd be expected to dress up for it!! Great place, good menu, very reasonably priced and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the view and what a view it is. I was up visiting friends and family in Monterey and heard about the fires in Big Sur. We decided to cruise down Highway 1 to see how far we could go and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, several points about Rocky Point. First, the service was not so great. I asked for water, no ice, since it was a cold day. The waitress returned one minute later with water including ice, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had Junior Prom dinner here back in '97. The views are stunning and the expereince was out of this world.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"On the Edge of Forever" is true.That's the tagline used to advertise this wonderful, strange and funky restaurant stuck in another era. We went here on Christmas Day expecting some sort of trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quintessential seaside restaurant with amazing views from every table and good food. Great lunch stop if you're driving down the Big Sur. Try the Calamari steaks-I didn't even know you could make...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, gr8 views overlooking Pacific ocean. I mean GREAT VIEW!!!!Went here YEARS AGO but it was delicious, terrific dinner. 2 words: juicy steaks!!!WWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view was wonderful and the food was great but small things that high-end restaurants do was missing. As we finished each course, we had to move the plate or bowl to the side since they did not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my 1st yr anniversary yesterday. Drove down highway 1 from Half Moon Bay so I was primed for the ocean view. WHAT A GREAT VIEW! My husband timed it just as the sun was setting at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ben's Dairy Freeze back home puts the burger I had @ Rocky Point to shame, especially since Rocky Point's was $14. But that's to be expected because of the location! Great views from the restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lady & I went down to Big Sur for a day trip on Sunday, & I was on the lookout for this place. The last (& only) time I visited Big Sur was with my brother in the summer of '03. We spotted this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rocky Point Restaurant is 10 miles south of Carmel on the ocean side of Highway 1. The food and decor remind me of the Old Chart House chain. While the quality of the food is slightly higher...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On beautiful summer weekends, or beautiful weekends any time of the year, I get the urge to jump in my car and travel down the coast. On one of these day trips I came across Rocky Point and pulled...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Wonderful place for drinks and appetizers. Wonderful sunsets if not fogged in. Which happens regularly. Our waiter we request if he is there. Very attentive and really nice. Dinner is not even average. Kind of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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The service at this restaurant prompted me to write a review - it was the WORST I have ever experienced. $160 for dinner (for 2), food was served cold and took 45 minutes to be delivered to our table by our...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Yelp map is incorrect in where it locates Rocky Point Restaurant - at least it is at the time that I'm writing this. Rocky Point is located on Highway 1, about 10 miles (maybe?) south of Carmel,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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One of the most beautiful places to view the Pacific Ocean and Bixby Bridge. Food is priced on the higher end, and is very average to below average in taste. Service is also very average. Since the views from...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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We selected the Rocky Point restaurant for it's scenic view described on it's website. Unfortunately, we were fogged in the day we dined here and unable to see the sun set. My husband had selected this...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2004
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This was the best place to bring guests that had never been to California. The food was unique and delicious. While the atmosphere was casual and inviting, our waiter was very attentive and saw to it that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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serving breakfast, lunch or dinner, the restaurant sits high atop a bluff. every seat in the house has a stunning view of the mighty pacific ocean. breakfast features classics like eggs benedict or the...
igougo.com - user review
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this is the only restaurant in the monterey area that is right on the ocean. the inside is subdued, but it offers huge windows that are practically on the cliff. watch sea lions, pelicans, and everything else...
wcities.com - user review
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Great view (I think). We were seated outside below a wedding party, which came down and took over our table and space blocking all of our views. Host said there was nothing he could do about and really didn't...
openlist.com - user review
the view is the best thing about it. my husband and i went to the rocky point restaurant on a recommendation......
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try the haunted surf and turf for two...
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