Catch Carmel
Carmel's Fish House
Private Events & Group Dining in Carmel-by-the-Sea
For parties of 15+. Prix fixe menus from $85 / $100. Grand Tasting from $195. Upscale-coastal hospitality with live guitar every Friday through Sunday.
Reserve Through The Form
Complimentary caviar & champagne for every guest.
Submit your event details through the inquiry form and we'll include a gifted caviar & champagne welcome for each guest on arrival.
Menus
Prix fixe & tasting menus for 15+
Choose a prix fixe built for smooth group pacing, or opt into a chef-led Grand Tasting for a special occasion. We keep service tight so you can focus on your guests.
Classic Private Dinner
$85 per guestStreamlined 4-course prix fixe built for seamless group service.
- Starter + salad + entrée + dessert
- Curated entrée subset for speed
- Dietary accommodations with advance notice
We'll send the sample menu now. Want pricing too? Add a few event details in the next step.
Signature Private Dinner
$100 per guestCarmel’s Fish House experience with expanded entrée choices.
- Starter + salad + entrée + dessert
- Expanded entrée selection
- Events director as your point-of-contact
We'll send the sample menu now. Want pricing too? Add a few event details in the next step.
Grand Tasting Experience
$195 (6 courses) / $225 (7 courses)Chef-driven tasting menu with limited availability.
- 6–7 course tasting, paced for special occasions
- Optional wine pairing +$45 per guest
- Refined experience for celebratory groups
We'll send the sample menu now. Want pricing too? Add a few event details in the next step.
Why Catch
Upscale-coastal, guest-first
Carmel's Fish House delivers warm hospitality and sustainably sourced seafood (when available). On weekends, live guitar sets the room each day from Friday through Sunday, and guests who reserve through the form are welcomed with gifted caviar & champagne before dinner begins.
Event types
- Corporate dinners & retreats
- Welcome parties & rehearsal dinners
- Celebrations, tour & incentive groups
Weekend atmosphere
- Live guitar every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Best availability with 2+ weeks notice
- Dietary accommodations with advance notice
- Limited last-minute dates possible
Location
Ocean Ave & Lincoln St, Carmel, CA 93921
Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea • Street parking
Booking Details
- 20% service charge and tax apply to private events
- 25% deposit to confirm your date
- $35 corkage fee
- Minimum 15 guests for private events
- Semi-private options available—share your group size
- Street parking in downtown Carmel
Guest Favorites
“A finer experience we could not have imagined.”
Spaces & Capacities
Choose the format that fits your group
The dining room can be divided for a more private setup, or reserved as a full buyout when the whole room makes sense for your event.
Semi-Private Dining
15-35 guestsIdeal for smaller parties that want a private feel without a full-room buyout.
- Dining room can be divided with a conference-style divider
- Best for client dinners, celebrations, and rehearsal gatherings
- Coursed service with the energy of the restaurant still around you
Full Dining Room Buyout
40-80 guestsThe full room for bigger groups that want the restaurant centered around their event.
- Full buyouts begin at 40 guests and cap at 80
- Best for rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and milestone celebrations
- Built for full-room energy and dedicated coursed service
Flying in?
Near Monterey Airport & hotels
10 minutes from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and close to Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Monterey hotels. Ideal for weekend buyouts, corporate retreats, and destination rehearsal dinners.
Nearby stays
- Hyatt Regency Monterey
- Portola Hotel & Spa
- Monterey Plaza Hotel (Cannery Row)
- Downtown Carmel inns
- Pebble Beach resorts
Good to know
- Private dining & full buyouts for 15–80 guests
- Street parking; valet coordination on request
- Destination planning help for timing & arrivals
Destination event ideas
- Weekend wedding welcome or reception buyouts
- Corporate retreat dinners after Pebble/Big Sur
- Incentive and tour groups with curated pacing
- VIP seafood tasting menus with pairings
In the room
Scenes from Catch
Plan with us
Tell us about your event
Share a few details for your party of 15+ and our events team will reply within 24 hours. Form reservations receive a complimentary caviar & champagne welcome for each guest. Need a quick answer? Call (831) 200-5912.