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Yafa, Carmel, CA
Award-winning

Yafa

4.2
4.2
521 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
A photo of Yafa restaurant

Yafa

4.2
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Carmel

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Yafa Restaurant is a casual corner cafe serving delicious Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes in a warm and homey environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 624-9232
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yafa is a charming, intimate restaurant with a warm ambiance and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about its "exceptional cuisine" and recommend trying the Mezze Platter, Lamb Tagine, and Moroccan Mish Mish Chicken. While some note slow service, the overall experience is highlighted by "wonderful food & hospitality," making it a must-visit in Carmel.

521 Reviews
  1. Ishita

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was decent but the service was extremely poor. We did not even receive water when we got seated for a while. Then we requested water and was only given a bottle of Evian that was $9. Other tables received glasses of regular tap water as they got seated. I’m not sure why we received such horrible service and treatment. The waiter was very curt and stern with us. Would not recommend.

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  2. Sirosh

    Houston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed my dinner at Yafa. A charming Carmel establishment with great food and excellent service. Loved the grilled octopus and the Kebabs.

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  3. Jobst

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Server was very nice, but it took 2.5 hours to eat dinner. Very, very slow service. Seems to be a theme in other reviews, but obviously isn’t a concern for them.

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  4. Dan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food but took forever to get our dishes. they obviously lost our order which happens sometimes but they didn’t acknowledge and didn’t even apologize.

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  5. Jeff

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience from the food to the service!

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  6. Steve

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Rack of lam was excellent , wine was very good, very nice decor inside

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  7. Jeffrey

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They have enough vegan options for me and ample options for non-vegans. It was a great meal after a long day of travel. The wine list was smaller but very good! Will definitely go back.

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  8. Lisa

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner! We 4 each ordered a different entree, and all were delicious. The service was perfect and the ambience friendly and lovely. The owner gave us personal attention, too!

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  9. m

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant seemed to be experiencing a staffing issue. The staff seemed to be rushing around, but the food took a long time to arrive. When it did get there, it was quite good. It wasn’t amazing Michelin star level, but it was good and we enjoyed ourselves. It just took a while.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow food service, smaller portions than past experiences, ok quality.

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FAQs

Yafa is rated 4.2 stars by 521 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Yafa restaurant

Yafa

4.2
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Carmel

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Yafa

Junipero at 5th Avenue Street, Carmel, CA 93921

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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