Mission Ranch Hotel and Restaurant
26270 Dolores St., Carmel
624-6436, www.missionranchcarmel.com
Previously labeled Best Bar for Folks Over 50, ever since 50 became the new 30, this classic, old-school bar has continued to thrive. Housed in what was an 1850’s-era dairy farm that was reclaimed in 1986 from eager developers by then-Carmel Mayor Clint Eastwood, this outlet does a piano bar to rival any in the area, great pastureside sunset sippers on the big decks and just good old fashioned food for people who appreciate the good stuff.