THE GEM RESTAURANT™ ~ Carmel-by-the-Sea

"THE JEWEL OF CARMEL"™

Ph: 831-625-Gems ~ Welcome & Enjoy!

RESTAURANT INFORMATION

CALL 831-625-4367 for reservations

Monterey Herald says....

"A Winner"
"Brilliance"

Hours of operation:

Open Nightly 5-10pm Excluding Wednesdays**

Location:

Located in the HEART of Carmel. On San Carlos Street between Ocean and Seventh. Carmel, California, 93921

THE GEM RESTAURANT - EST. 1996

AWARD WINNING DINING
2 TIME RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR AWARD (LOCAL)
10 TIME BEST VALUE AWARD (U.S.R.G)
BEST SAND DABS IN MONTEREY COUNTY (EVERY YEAR! - LOCAL PRESS)
3 TIME WINNER #1 SERVICE CARMEL, CA (U.S.R.G.)
NATIONAL - CHEF'S CHOICE AWARD 2006
BUSINESS OWNER - JOSH LELAH - NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD (WASHINGTON D.C. WHITE HOUSE)

Narrative:
Dining at The Gem has been likened to dining at a private home. A private home with incomparable service and spectacular food at reasonable prices. Owner Josh Lelah brings a fresh, youthful, energetic approach to this venerable Carmel eatery. Their focus on superb service has made The Gem the talk of the town and a favorite with both visitors and locals.The Gem’s bistro-style dining room is highlighted by the warmth of a cozy hearth and the attractively set tables beckon the diner to relax and enjoy the hearty repast that is to come. Josh has created an interesting menu that artfully combines the best of European and American cuisine, The Gem can satisfy the most discriminating palate. It’s just one more reason that this jewel of a restaurant is an experience not to be missed.

CARMEL INFORMATION

Carmel is considered to be one of the most magnificent cities in the world. For such a small land area, this is quite a distinction!

The city of Carmel used to be known as an artist colony. Within the one square mile downtown, you will find over 60 restaurants, over 100 art galleries and a myriad of fine shops.

My best advice is to get to the city early and either park in the parking garage located at Junipero and Ocean (or you will find yourself chasing the timed parking areas) or better yet spend at least one night and park at your hotel. If you can, start your journey at Devendorf Park at the beginning of downtown (and across from that same parking garage). Then, walk all the way down Ocean Avenue, cross the street, and walk all the way back up Ocean Avenue. Break up the day by enjoying a cup of coffee in one of Carmel's charming cafe's and/or pack a picnic lunch and enjoy some food on Carmel Beach.

The beach overlooks both Pebble Beach and Pt. Lobos State Perserve. The sand is incredibly deep and soft. If you plan on staying in town for a while, one of the rights of passage is watching the sunset for this post. To make it even better, enjoy a bonfire (legal as long as you are south of 10th street)

The shopping in Carmel-by-the-Sea is wonderful because there is so much variety. There are high-end stores like Tiffany next to a touristy t-shirt shop next to Sharper Image which is close by a Coach Outlet. If you walk away from Carmel without buying something, then you truly have will power! Some of my favorite shops include: Cottage of Sweets (candies from all over the world), Heaven (European styled childrens clothing), Candlesticks of Carmel (every conceivable type of scented candle), Diggidy Dog (it's all about your pet), and the Coach Outlet (great handbags, wallets).

All of that shopping and walking will make you very hungry. The Gem for dinner is a great choice! (Don't forget that this corner of the Peninsula is famous for one more thing: being pet friendly. I cannot think of a place where more pets are allowed inside hotels, shops and restaurants.

Have a great time in Carmel!


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DINNER MENU

Poultry

Brie Stuffed Chicken $19.95 Brie cheese, spinach, dried apricots served with a white wine ginger cream sauce.

Roasted Duckling – Chris Jacob’s Select $20.95 Fresh maple leaf duck served in an orange sauce.

Chicken Kiev $19.95 Double chicken breast in a golden crust, oven roasted in garlic herbs.

Beef and Lamb

Coachman’s Inn Select Filet Mignon $24.95 10 oz. filet grilled and topped with herbed butter.

Rack of Lamb $27.95 Eight rib rack roasted in a Dijon and herb crust.

Veal Marsala $22.95 Sautéed in a Marsala wine and mushroom sauce.

Veal Picatta $22.75 Sautéed in capers, lemon, white wine and lemon butter.

Classic Beef Wellington $26.95 Baked in a puff pastry, with mushroom duxelles & paté in Madeira sauce.

Tournedos Rossini $25.95 Twin medallions topped with paté and Madeira sauce.

Seafood

Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna – Steve Hardy Select $26.95 Coconut prawns, risotto rice, sautéed spinach, served with a port wine wasabi sauce.

Lobster Tail (Market Price) 8 oz. Australian lobster tail served with risotto rice, garlic spinach in a lobster beurre blanc sauce.

Grilled Salmon $18.95 Topped with fresh asparagus, diced tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette.

Fresh Monterey Bay Sand dabs $19.95 Sautéed picatta style, lemon butter, white wine and capers.

Blackened Swordfish $19.75 Served with rice pilaf, garlic spinach, and topped with a tropical mango sauce.

Pastas

Pasta Primavera $15.95 Angel hair pasta, fresh seasonal vegetables. Served with a white wine garlic sauce.

Crab Ravioli $18.75 Served with cherry tomatoes in a bay shrimp pesto cream sauce.

Gem Seven Seas Pasta $18.95 Jumbo prawns, salmon, clams, swordfish in a rich marinara sauce served over linguini.

The Gem Restaurant

www.gemrestaurant.com

Phone: (831) 625-4367

E/s San Carlos at Ocean & Seventh
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921