Three Years Running: What Being Voted “Best Restaurant” Means to Our Family
Receiving the honor of being voted the best local eatery for the third consecutive year is an incredible feeling. For us, this recognition is not just about a plaque on the wall; it is a testament to the community we love and serve daily. It validates our passion for creating a welcoming space where everyone feels like family.

Consistently One of the Best Restaurants in Carmel Valley CA
Winning this award three years in a row is truly humbling. When locals and visitors search for the best restaurants in Carmel Valley CA, we are honored that they choose us. It validates our hard work and our commitment to serving delicious food. We view this not just as a trophy, but as a promise to keep delivering excellence.

Redefining Family Dining
We built this place to be an extension of your own dining room. When you look for family dining, we want you to find a welcoming home here. Every meal served represents our family sharing our passion with yours. This recognition tells us that our warm, inviting atmosphere resonates deeply with this wonderful community.

A Top Choice Among Pet Friendly Restaurants
Being voted a local favorite means embracing every member of your family, including the four-legged ones. As one of the premier pet friendly restaurants, we love seeing your dogs on our patio. This award celebrates the joy and relaxation that comes from sharing a great meal with your best furry friends right by your side.

More Than Just a Carmel Restaurant
This honor also highlights our role as a central gathering place. We strive to offer the finest event spaces Carmel has available for your celebrations. Whether it is a wedding rehearsal or a birthday, being trusted with your special moments is the greatest reward we could ask for. We promise to keep making every event spectacular.
At Sur at the Barnyard, this hat trick of awards fuels our passion to serve you better every day. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and look forward to creating many more years of memories together. Come celebrate with us soon and taste the award-winning difference for yourself.
What Our Customers Are Saying
kind service
Super impressed with this restaurant! Delicious food, kind service and amazing vibes. I ordered the seafood linguini and it was so good, absolutely unforgettable. Good for groups (:
- Genezaret Cardoso
cozy atmosphere
This restaurant is a really special place. The atmosphere is cozy and the food is amazing. My server, Austin, was fast, attentive, and kind. I had the butternut squash ravioli with walnut encrusted chicken which was amazing. The vegetables were perfectly cooked, butternut squash flavorful, and chicken juicy and tender. I finished dinner with the mud pie. I don't have any good pictures because I enjoyed the food rather than pause for photos. I definitely recommend this restaurant for dinner!
- Alicia Snell
extensive menu
What a great spot! Great staff and the food was delicious. We sat on the patio to celebrate Buddha's first birthday. They have an extensive dog menu. Buddha ordered the New York.
- Gino Attanasio
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