Pacific’s Edge

120 Carmel Highlands Drive, Carmel Highlands

(831) 622-5445, hyatt.com

If you’re looking for a romantic night out, you don’t want to take risks and spin the bottle. You want to choose something guaranteed to feel elevated. Readers have again landed on Pacific’s Edge, located high up on the rocky crags above the Pacific Ocean, where every seat in the house offers a sweeping view (if you can take your eyes off your date). The menu summons California cuisine – approachable, fresh, unpretentious but prepared attentively. Start with a classic cocktail, at your table or in the sun-soaked bar in the adjacent Pacific’s Edge lounge. You – and your partner – are worth it.