A fresh New American spot has made its debut in the neighborhood. Called California Native, the new arrival is located at 12955 El Camino Real, Suite G-2 in Carmel Valley.
The new restaurant aims to celebrate California culture and cuisine, according to its website. On the menu, expect a wide variety of dishes boasting locally sourced ingredients, including customizable rice bowls, sandwiches and burgers, salads and wraps, and burritos and tacos. There's also a selection of entrees — like a surf and turf plate combining wood-fired skirt steak and garlic-butter tiger shrimp, and baby back ribs — and sides — like three-cheese mac and cheese, and Brussels sprouts doused in a honey balsamic glaze and served with thick-cut bacon and queso fresco.
From the bar, guests can choose from a wide selection of wines, beers and specialty cocktails, and enjoy discounts on select drinks and bar bites from 4-6 p.m. daily.
California Native has already attracted fans thus far, with a four-star rating out of nine reviews on Yelp.
Alyssa L., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on March 7, wrote, "They had plenty of gluten-free options on happy hour, like the street tacos and Brussel sprouts. We also indulged in some nachos and their ceviche tostada, which came with super fresh shrimp and white fish. My favorite cocktail was the Left Coast. They put a lot of thought into these cocktails and it shows."
And Gio M. wrote, "I decided to go with the South of the Border burger ... This burger came packed! It had bacon, pepper jack cheese and guacamole... well played."
Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: California Native is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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