Flaherty's is home to two restaurants: the casual and lively Oyster Bar and our relaxing dinner house, the Seafood Grill.

In a bright and lively atmosphere, Flaherty's offers fresh regional and specialty fishes including local sand dabs, Monterey Bay spot prawns, live oysters and live whole cracked dungeness crab.

Flaherty's also offers homemade pastas, meat and poultry, and award-winning Manhattan and New England clam chowders.

A local favorite for more than 20 years, Flaherty's has been named "one of Northern California's TOP TEN Fresh Catch Seafood Restaurants" by The San Jose Mercury News. 

Flaherty's Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill in downtown Carmel have long been known as the seafood mecca of the Monterey Peninsula. Now with an impressive array of specialty grilled steaks, this famous landmark is sure to delight hearty appetites and sophisticated palettes alike.

Chef Francisco Cocova, Manager Margo Dyer Named one of California's 10 best fresh-catch seafood restaurants by the San Jose Mercury News, Flaherty's enjoys a reputation as rich as its tradition. Fresh regional and specialty fishes, as well as mouth-watering grilled steaks, marries with flavorful sauces and colorful accompaniments, infuse Flaherty's with the grace, quality and charm befitting the well-deserved reputation of this outstanding restaurant.

Both restaurants are under the guidance of Chef Francisco Cocova, who has been creating daily specialties for almost two decades.

Flaherty's Oyster Bar

At the bright and lively Oyster Bar, customers may choose fresh oysters, clams, crabs and lobster from Carmel's only saltwater tank, indulge in Flaherty's world-famous clam chowders in both the Manhattan and incredibly rich Boston varieties, or savor the day's catch, delivered fresh from the source every morning.

At a table for two or a center spread for 12 it's elbow to elbow, with casual fun and good-natured socializing.

The crab and clam chowders are made to meet the steady demand for what most travelers say is the best they've ever had. Desserts are made fresh daily and are remembered by visitors who come back year after year for their favorites. The Oyster Bar's bright and noisy environment is as upbeat a place you can find.

Flaherty's Seafood Grill

Flaherty's has been operated since 1976 by a friendly, family staff. Beginning as a fish market, Flaherty's grew to the Peninsula's seafood emporium. All of us will extend to you courteous service and an intimate knowledge or our extensive menu. "Get Fresh With Us At Flaherty's!".

A fine restaurant depends on high quality food and great service and thrives on a consistent reputation. Flaherty's maintains these high standards and more. Seafood served at Flaherty's is the freshest quality daily. Every day our culinary committee selects seafood, plans and prepares daily specials and takes full advantage of the market to create a true culinary adventure. Local greens, handmade pasta and homemade desserts create a true "fresh is best" experience.

We invite our customers and friends to observe the creative talents of our chefs in our exhibition kitchen from on Flaherty's Lane.