The Star Bar at Vesuvio

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Carmel-By-The-Sea
#7
of 51 restaurants
City Percentile
68%
rating percentile
Address
The Star Bar at Vesuvio, 6th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Phone
(831) 625-1766
Website
www.chefpepe.com
Status
Closed · Opens 4 PM

The Star Bar at Vesuvio is a restaurant located in Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA. It is one of 51 restaurants listed in Carmel-By-The-Sea. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Carmel-By-The-Sea city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #7 of 51 restaurants in Carmel-By-The-Sea. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Star Bar at Vesuvio

Also known as the Vesuvio rooftop, the Starlight Lounge, or the Star Bar, it's where you go to have fun in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The Star Bar does not take reservations and is open nightly on a first come first serve basis. We serve a full menu, the... More

Hours

Saturday4 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Emilia Bullock · Feb 2026

Such kind staff, beautiful clean seating, affordable drinks. Happy hour is such a win! Get a lot of food for such an amazing price considering we’re in carmel. Definitely recommend getting a seat on the rooftop.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mj Stearns - Your Local Santa Cruz Realtor · Oct 2024

If you're looking for the perfect happy hour by the sea, look no further than **Vesuvio** in the charming Carmel-by-the-Sea! This rooftop bar is an absolute gem, offering breathtaking views and a delightful atmosphere. Happy hour runs from **4 to 6 PM**, and they have a fantastic full menu alongside some select items just for this special time. I couldn't resist trying their **Fangool Pepperoni wood-fired pizza**, which was topped with hot honey, ranch, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce. It was seriously one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had—the crust was phenomenal! The drink menu is just as enticing, featuring fun options like the **Purple Haze** and **Mamma's Boy**. I couldn't believe how refreshing and creative the cocktails were! Parking was a breeze, as I found a spot right in fr

★★★★★ 5.0 Lo_Lo_therealtor · Nov 2025

It is one of my favorite places. Ive done many birthday celebrations and even my engagement party on the rooftop. I hadn't been in a long time. Seafood risotto is my go to however, this time the Cajun seasoning or which ever they put was super heavy so it took away from the flavors of everything else. For an expensive dish id hope it would be more consistent. They forget to check in so the wait was long between things while all the staff stood by the bar and chatted. I dont recall is being busy til way later. Beautiful rooftop and beautiful day!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jesse · Oct 2022

Great rooftop bar in Carmel. Tons and tons of heaters and firepits, cushioned chairs, plenty of room for big parties, and great service. Only stayed for one drink but the music was great and the atmosphere was nice! Younger crowd compared to the dinner we had downstairs.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mert Çanga · Nov 2025

Cocktails are very nice and creative and they prepare what type of you want especially! Thx a lot to Barmen

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Italian restaurantBarLounge bar

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