RIZE - Carmel

"Took my family visiting from out of town here for lunch. I accidentally mistook the time of our reservation for one hour early but luckily the staff were able to accommodate us. Despite the busy ness at the restaurant, the staff and our waitress were attentive. Food was delicious and I will definitely be back to try different seasonal pop tarts. I enjoyed the smoked salmon as well."

"We just went for breakfast and everyone was happy with their order and thought the food was super tasty! I ordered the granola bowl with berries and loved it! My brother who is a foodie from NY ordered the biscuits and gravy (which was a large portion), a homemade pop tart and a side of bacon. He raved about it all especially the pop tart! The only negative feedback was the bacon was definitely under cooked a bit with some softer chewy parts. If you like your bacon crispy all the way through I would ask for it that way. Otherwise flavor was so good! Lastly my daughter got the child size waffles and it was a perfect portion for her. All in all great food, ambiance and service so we will definitely be back!"

"OMG! This place is fabulous! And our server, Kacia was amazing. The food was so fresh. Even the orange juice seemed like they squeezed it at our table. So, as everyone is saying, the cinnamon roll is just the right balance between sweet soft roll, slight crunchy edges and over the top orange cream cheese frosting. The egg tart has so many fresh flavours happening, it’s like a mini adventure all to its own. My husband loved the biscuits and gravy-he’s a true southern boy. You must try it. It’s all good!!!"

"Came for brunch on a Saturday and was not disappointed! The food was excellent and the service was great. We got the cinnamon roll, chicken hash, and egg tart. Excellent, unique dishes and the portions were huge. I will definitely be back because there were so many things on the menu I wanted to try!"

"Visited Rize on Thanksgiving weekend- group of 3 at 9:15. No wait time, we were quickly seated. The ambience is contemporary, and upscale. There's a beautiful open patio for good weather days, although I am not sure if dogs are allowed. We ordered French Press - serves 2. Pretty strong for my liking (personal preference). Ordered a side of biscuit with butter and preserves. Way too much baking soda in the biscuit, leaving a sharp taste in the mouth. Wouldn't recommend. The grilled cheese was just ok - we were left wanting more cheese. The eggs Benedict had minimal hollandaise sauce, we did want more. However, what won us over was the Egg Tart - creamy, smooth and right combination of hibiscus mustard, pickled onions and roasted veggies. Absolutely a delight in terms of presentation and taste! Overall highly recommend trying RIZE out- definitely a cool place with a good crowd."