There is something about treehouses that turns all of us into children again. Treehouse Cafe in downtown Carmel is truly enchanting, especially in the evening when all the little lights on the tree are twinkling. The atmosphere is so pleasant that people tend to linger over their cocktails and wines and the fun international menu that ranges from Italian Bruschetta and Thai pork sausages to Greek Dolmas.

They also have sandwiches, pizza, and burgers for the less adventurous. The wine list is small but exquisite and ranges from some very fine wines from all over the world to local wines by the glass.

San Carlos Street (at 7th and 8th), Carmel, CA 93921, 831-626-1111

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