Flying Fish Grill

Simple in appearance yet bold with its flavors, this Japanese–California seafood restaurant is one of Carmel's most inventive eateries. Among the best entrées is the almond-crusted sea bass served with Chinese cabbage and rock shrimp stir-fry. The warm, wood-lined dining room is broken up into very private booths.

Posted on December 02, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

Average Rating

70

I feel more confident when a restaurant's owner runs the kitchen -- and dinner here confirms that chef/proprietor Kenny Fukumoto is in the house. Dark, romantic, and Asian influenced, the 40-seat dining room has an intimate atmosphere with redwood booths (built by Kenny) and fish hanging from the ceiling. The cuisine features fresh seafood with exquisite Japanese accents. Start with...

Posted on June 22, 2011. Brought to you by frommers.

Average Rating

80

The Flying Fish Grill is a great choice on the Monterey Peninsula if you want seafood accented with Asian influences, in a cozy, unpretentious environment, with good service.

The restaurant at this location, which is below the Carmel Shopping Plaza on Ocean, has a long history, going back to 1975, when it was opened as Shabu Shabu, a Japanese restaurant with the Hot Pot dish of Shabu Shabu as...

Posted by Wanugee on May 20, 2015. Brought to you by gogobot.

Average Rating

100

I would rate this place 10 stars if I could. Asian fusion FTW! The food, ambience, presentation, and service were all superb - MOST amazing meal experience, ever (and no, I don't write this for...

Posted by Connie L. on March 07, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

WARNING: apple maps took us to the wrong address!! look at the map carefully when navigating yourself Called to make a reservation on a Sunday a few days before and it was super easy. After...

Posted by Amanda K. on March 04, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

Dinner for four at 7:30 on a Monday nite. Another amazing meal at Flying Fish - promptly seated, intimate and tranquil seating, low noise levels and great 'flying fish' ambiance.The fried...

Posted by Bill H. on February 24, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

Came for the boys birthday dinner since he has been raving about it since we met. It definitely lived up to my expectations. I got the ahi tuna and it was perfectly cooked. The pepper wasn't...

Posted by Prianka K. on February 16, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

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Posted on November 24, 2014. Brought to you by merchantcircle.