California Market at Pacific’s Edge
Hyatt Carmel Highlands, 120 Highlands Drive, Carmel | (831) 622-5445, highlandsinn.hyatt.com
Soul-stirring ocean views distinguish this beautiful, upscale Carmel Highlands restaurant, where a huge wine list and award-winning California cuisine reliably make for a memorable evening. Whether inside the glass-walled dining room or outside on the stunning new deck, nothing says romance like watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. With a focus on local sourcing and fresh seafood, Chef Chad Minton also dabbles in creative dishes like duck and lamb shanks, and has developed a pioneering plant-based tasting menu too.