We had an amazing dinner and breakfast here while staying at Carmel Valley Ranch this past November for my birthday. I usually have lower expectations with hotels restaurants, but Valley Kitchen ended up being one of the best meals I've had in Carmel in recent years. Some of our favorites from dinner were the kale brussel sprout caesar, bread with butter, and chicken piccata. Breakfast was just as good and enjoyed their egg plate and pancakes. The restaurant has a completely different vibe from dinner to breakfast, and we had a particularly cozy dinner sitting at a corner table with a view of the restaurant. We'll definitely be back. Pros: Phenomenal food for breakfast & dinner, friendly staff, and cozy setting.

We did the breakfast buffet on the morning we checked out and I will say they had an excellent selection of items. They kept up with replenishing items and the food was fresh and delicious. It's located right near the pool so we had a nice view as well. The downside of the buffet was that our server was nonexistent and took over 30 minutes to appear after we were ready to pay the bill. The latte also needed a bit of help. Overall enjoyable experience.

We had our anniversary dinner at Valley Kitchen at CV Ranch and the experience was absolutely amazing. From Andrew's top notch communication and facilitating incredibly special touches, to Megan taking time to take sunset photos of us, and Ismael our amazing, personable, and knowledgeable server, it could not have been better. The food was all amazing, the setting was beautiful, and all the staff that we came into contact with were just so kind and welcoming. Being locals, we love to find gems in our amazing area and Valley Kitchen is more than a gem! We can't wait to come back. Thank you to the amazing staff for going above and beyond!

Good Glorious God almighty!!! to whom it may concern, this is the best restaurant of all time. harlan was a glorious gem and the bartender manny was extra attentive, suggesting the juicy meatballs and tangy tacos. talking to harlan makes coming the VAlley Kitchen extra amazing; in fact, if you ever take the opportunity to come here talking to harlan is suggested--a good glorious manager. amazing staff, enjoyable atmosphere, and ambient lighting.

Lovely atmosphere near the lobby of Carmel Valley Ranch main lodge. It has some great views of the golf course and valley , surrounded by oak trees- classic Carmel Valley. We ate here three different times, twice for breakfast and once for dinner. The service was top notch. Food came out promptly. For breakfast the options looked delicious, but we had the oatmeal and granola / yogurt which are a healthy hit with the kids and our family. For dinner, kids menu hit the spot - good grilled cheese and hotdog :) I had the salmon which was a bit plain - not particularly seasoned but the kimchi rice was really good. Probably would order something else next time but it was nicely plated and tasted good.

We came here every morning during our stay at Carmel Valley Ranch because we received a $60 daily breakfast voucher, so my review is less sensitive to the prices (reasonable $8 for kids and about $20 for adult entrees). Positives: - Dog friendly - a few tables indoors that allow dogs, also a covered heated outdoor patio - Kid friendly - kids menus, (my) kid approved - buttered noodles, blueberry / chocolate pancakes; high chairs and booster seats available - Decent food - Good food, a bit pricey but not a shocker for hotel restaurant - Good service - Attentive waitstaff - Convenience for folks staying onsite Negatives: - A bit pricey, but reasonable by hotel rearaurant standards Tips: 1. I would say that between ordering a la carte vs the weekend buffet option for breakfast, I enjoyed the $38 per person buffet which included most of the menu a la carte items. Kids eat free, all beverages included so for a family of two hungry adults with two kids paying an extra $20 overall to sample much more variety was worth it! 2. I would look into meal options, my friend's travel agent was able to book us complimentary meals with stay which included $60 daily towards breakfast and $100 for dinner. I believe this was with Hilton rewards.

I want to give a big Thank You to Valley Kitchen and the Grill at Carmel Ranch since they have been places that we can rely on when we visit Carmel. We returned recently for a memorial lunch, and they graciously gave us a table in the back room, overlooking beautiful live oak trees. Our party had several special requests for seating pillows and views, and they politely accommodated everyone. We got a generous cheese plate for the table, then rounded out the lunch orders with burgers and shrimp tacos. We enjoyed some Sauvignon Blanc with the meal, sipping and chatting while we ate. The waitress kindly brought the desert menu, and we treated ourselves to lava cake with vanilla ice cream. I also want to give a big thank you to the Grill located on the golf course, which was one of our go-to destinations during the pandemic. They had a limited menu, but always had a delicious salad or a dish with Mary's chicken. We even sat outside one cold day and savored hot chocolate drinks to warm up. Thanks for being reliable, convenient, and for having friendly service every time we go.