Carmel-by-the-Sea
Seventh Dolores

Seventh Dolores

7th Ave. Dolores St., 93921 Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States Of America

Brunch • Terrasse • Steak-House • Amerikanisch


"Food was average, but not good enough to justify the cost. As many other reviews have stated, they over cook the steaks. Ordered mine medium, and it came medium well, center was not pink. I wasn’t going to ask for another since this one already a long time to be served. For a restaurant of this caliber that claims to be a steak place, you’d expect them to be able to cook the steak perfectly. Biggest annoyance is that they already include a 20% tip regardless of the size of your party. I absolutely believe you should tip your server with 20% being average, but it should be YOUR call, not theirs. Takes away from the sever doing their best when tip is guaranteed. The sever was good, not great. From the beginning, even the drink menu states that 20% will be added, which was fine, but the BIGGEST annoyance was that when they bring out your bill, it comes with a post card explaining that the 20% is distributed among staff and that you should tip your waiter extra. Insane, how about you pay your employees better rather than milking the customer for every dime. Especially when a bill for two people and decent at best food came to $350. I worked as a waiter/bartender during college, and I live in the area so I understand the importance and need for tips to survive in this area, but the tip culture has gotten ridiculous. Won’t be back and won’t recommend. Remove the mandatory 20%, the card explaining why we should tip even more, and cook your steaks properly and maybe the increase in business will negate the need to milk tips. We sat outside and based on the conversations of the parties around us, they were all tourist, so it is easy to milk them and and never see them again. This is definitely not a repeat place for locals."