HOG’S BREATH INN CARMEL

"Where is The Hog's Breath Inn," is a common question heard along the bustling streets of Carmel. The Hog's Breath Inn Carmel continues its legacy that has spanned over thirty five years in the same location on San Carlos between 5th & 6th Avenues in downtown Carmel. Clint Eastwood's famous Carmel eatery is steeped in cool Western ambiance, thanks to its fireplace, rustic décor and numerous paintings of Our Hero–plus a nice patio tucked away in back.

The Hog's Breath Inn, one of the oldest dining establishments in Carmel By The Sea, provides a cozy and relaxing escape from the hustles and bustles of Carmel's streets and sidewalks. Once owned by Carmel's most famous resident, Clint Eastwood, it is now owned and operated by Clint's friend, restaurateur Kaiser Morcus and his Kaiser Restaurant Group. For years locals and tourists alike have convened at this legendary grille and tavern for a quick drink or a memorable dinner to enjoy the warm intimate and gracefully weathered setting. The intimate lantern lit dining room with two stone fireplaces, hardwood floors and wood wainscoting accommodates up sixty guests.

The no-fooling-around menu offers straightforward American fare but has tasty California twists. Here one can truly enjoy a great American meal. Combining crisp attentive service while offering a varied choice of entrees from fresh seafood, steak, prime rib, ribs and pork chops to pasta, everyone is assured of an extraordinary dining experience.

Journey back outside to the brick patio under the canopy of mature oaks and settle in for a warm drink next to one of the several stone fireplaces and wood fired stoves -- a perfect environment to savor the crisp Carmel evenings with starlit skies. the scenic mural and ivy covered walls add yet more rich elements to the warm and cozy ambience.

Be it dining on a succulent slab of prime rib or enjoying cocktails and spirited conversation in the company of good friends, The Hog's Breath Inn is a Carmel memory you will cherish. Look for the hog's head on the west side of San Carlos, walk down the alleyway and enter a legendary Carmel icon. Open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour, late dining and cocktails.

San Carlos & Fifth
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

831.625.1044, telephone
831.625.2188, fax