5% Cash Back at Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

The small town of Carmel-by-the-Sea packs a pretty big punch when it comes to casual fine dining. And that's especially true when you factor in Flaherty's, one of the area's most formidable culinary contenders. Since 1975, this has been THE local go-to spot for fresh seafood. Even the decor takes a maritime turn, because as their slogan states, "At Flaherty's...Fish is Everything." You can check out the veracity of this claim by starting in the oyster bar. These succulent delicacies are delivered fresh daily and culled from the cold waters off British Columbia, California, and Washington State. You'll find among the world's tastiest oysters in these regions of the Pacific, and they're served at Flaherty's in a variety of styles, including On the Half-Shell, Rockefeller, Barbecued, and as a Stew. What's more - YES - this is a real oyster bar, providing the perfect vantage point from which to watch the fresh oysters being shucked and prepared. Still, watching these virtuosos in action is by no means the only entertainment provided here. There are TVs for sports fans and aquariums where live lobsters and crabs await their fate, to the fascination of adults and children alike. Nevertheless, if your preference is a more refined setting, head next door to Flaherty's restaurant, where fresh linens and soft music set the stage for gracious dining. The kitchen always works with fresh fish, most of it caught in the wild and delivered daily (sometimes even two or three times a day!). It's all part of one of the most wide-ranging fresh fish menus on the Central Coast, with seasonal specialties and permanent classics offered side by side. But fear not landlubbers, there are plenty of pasta, steak and chicken options that are certain to ensure you're well-fed.