First anniversary dinner in Carmel

[cashley]

I'm looking for a restaurant in Carmel to celebrate my first anniversary.
We're staying at the Tickled Pink Inn. We like good food and wine, but don't want anything pretentious. Just a cozy ambiance and hospitable service. Thanks for the recs!

[cashley]

What about Andre's Bouchee Bistro and Wine Bar? Has anyone eaten there recently?

[PattyC]

There's a recent review of Bouchee in this thread http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/780198

[AntarcticWidow]

What about Mission Ranch Restaurant? Had a lovely dinner with my husband and in-laws not too long ago. Great ambiance, outdoor seating (weather permitting) with a view overlooking the lagoon. I had an affair with my sea scallops - nothing has compared ever since.

http://www.missionranchcarmel.com/res...

[Bruce in SLO]

I recommend Anton & Michel in Carmel.
Romantic and wonderful food.
See: http://www.antonandmichel.com/antonmi...

[letsindulge]

Pacific's Edge @ The Highland's Inn. Have drinks & watch the sunset. The food & view are excellent.

[PolarBear]

When were you last there? Reviews of the food have not been so kind since Rick Edge left.

[letsindulge]

2009 was the last time I dined @ PE. Don't know about Chef Rick Edge. Might you be mistaken? Mark Ayers was the EC and a founding member of the Masters of Food and Wine events. BTW current EC Mark Bolton has quite the lineage himself including Bernardus Lodge, and Marinus Restaurant, and Quail Lodge. For a special occasion it's a total package IMO.

[PolarBear]

It's quite possible, I was just recalling past comments on the board and the time frame eludes me. Would love to hear any recent reports.

[PattyC]

We dined at Pacific's Edge a little over a year ago and while the view was spectacular, we weren't impressed with the food. My rec for fine dining would be Aubergine.

[washburner]

Christopher's ! Also, here's a blog of Monterey Peninsula restaurants: montereyfoodie.com