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1. Compagno's Market & Deli
387 reviews
Closed Now
American, Deli
$
“Great lunch spot”
“Great find. Like a visit to the past…”
2. Montrio Bistro
1,245 reviews
Open Now
American
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... ice cream in a delicious almond bowl,
bread pudding
, and chocolate pavlova.”
“We then split an angel hair
pasta
with basil and oven dried and fresh tomatoes.”
Reserve
3. Esteban Restaurant
427 reviews
Open Now
Mediterranean, Spanish
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Homemade traditional
Spanish
foods for a reasonable price!”
“On our first visit, we enjoyed the
patatas bravas
, Estaban‘s octopus tapas, a...”
Reserve
4. Loulou's Griddle In The Middle
1,368 reviews
Closed Now
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
“Breakfast”
“Fantastic!”
5. Crystal Fish
439 reviews
Open Now
Japanese, Seafood
$$ - $$$
“They have a fantastic lunch
bento box
!”
“Miso,
rice
, everything was so good.”
6. Bistro Moulin
498 reviews
Open Now
French, European
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... sea bass,
cannelloni
, duck breast, ...”
“The
mussels
were cooked perfectly.”
7. Wave Street Cafe
187 reviews
Closed Now
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
“We had gourmet quesadilla and Irish
eggs benedict
and you can taste the fresh...”
“My wife had classic
eggs Benedict
and “they were perfect!”
8. Hula's Island Grill
1,751 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
“My husband had the
salmon
bowl (I belie...”
“Amazing, worth the queue”
9. Old Monterey Cafe
653 reviews
Closed Now
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
Menu
“I had the
huevos rancheros
and was thri...”
“... delicious
hash browns
and a biscuit...”
10. First Awakenings
1,007 reviews
Closed Now
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
Menu
1.4 mi
Pacific Grove
“
Crepes
where to die for”
“Awesome views and the food was great, got a Crepe-egg and
Crepes
with fresh f...”
11. Rosine's Restaurant
1,200 reviews
Open Now
Soups, Italian
$$ - $$$
Menu
“the
beef
minestrone soup is a bit under...”
“
Calamari
appetizer”
Reserve
12. Whaling Station Steakhouse
452 reviews
Open Now
American, Steakhouse
$$$$
Menu
“Superb
Steak
Dinner at Whaling Station Steakhouse, Monterey, Ca”
“We had the cioppino and
prime rib
.”
Reserve
13. Sandbar & Grill
892 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... options including shrimp and scallops in a excellent French
Curry
sauce.”
“I had a seafood
curry
and it was easily one of the best seafood meals I’ve ev...”
14. Coastal Kitchen
2,215 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“The sauces and preparation of the wild
salmon
and sea bass were excellent.”
“The
clam chowder
and fish dishes are delicious, and they make a great aperol...”
Reserve
15. Old Fisherman's Grotto
2,458 reviews
Open Now
Steakhouse, Seafood
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... over and above - brought out a complimentary
cheesecake
for him for dessert.”
“The
surf and turf
was excellent and the steak cooked to perfection.”
Reserve
16. Crown & Anchor
508 reviews
Open Now
Bar, British
$$ - $$$
“... Cottage Pie and
Lamb Shank
both tasty”
“... Yorkshire and knows her
fish & chips
.”
17. Cafe Fina
557 reviews
Closed Now
Steakhouse, Italian
$$ - $$$
Menu
“We started with crab cakes,
garlic bread
then clam chowder and split the seaf...”
“We ordered steamed
clams
, a wedge and paella.”
Reserve
18. Sea Harvest Restaurant & Fish Market
934 reviews
Closes in 18 min
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
Menu
“We got diver
scallops
, deep sea cod and fresh oysters.”
“very
fresh fish
and quick service”
19. C restaurant + bar
636 reviews
Closed Now
American, Seafood
$$$$
Menu
“... was delicious as was the breast of
duck
with Brussels sprouts and mushrooms.”
“Best
swordfish
ever.”
Reserve
20. Monterey's Fish House
1,840 reviews
Open Now
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
“The large Caesar
salad
with lots of shrimp was okay.”
“I had the special fettuccini with clams,
mussels
, scallops, shrimp and artich...”
21. Tarpy's Roadhouse
567 reviews
Open Now
American
$$ - $$$
“... risotto, the short ribs and I had the golden beet salad with
salmon
on top.”
“The
chili
crusted chicken was exceptional and they didn't hesitate to create...”
Reserve
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22. Chart House
1,135 reviews
Open Now
American, Seafood
$$$$
“Best crab cakes and
coconut shrimp
on this planet”
“We had Mahi Mahi, the chopped salad and
lobster bisque
.”
Reserve
23. Peter B's Brewpub
646 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“... and decided to stop by this
bar
.”
“
Nachos
were so yummy (easily enough for...”
24. il vecchio
789 reviews
Open Now
Italian
$$ - $$$
Menu
1.5 mi
Pacific Grove
“
Meatballs
for the kids were large and the kids ate them up.”
“My friend enjoyed her spaghetti and
meatballs
.”
25. Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill
598 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Tried this place on passing -
steak
was...”
“... had the
steak
, both cooked perfectl...”
Reserve
Order online
26. Lalla Oceanside Grill
380 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
“We got the
lobster
nachos which is HUGE enough for 2-3 people as a meal.”
“We relished Beer, Pomegranate Breeze, Side of Fries, Alfredo
Pasta
with Chick...”
Order online
27. Vivolo's Chowder House
436 reviews
Open Now
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
1.5 mi
Pacific Grove
“Among the Best NE
Clam Chowder
I've Ever Had”
“Excellent Food, especially the clam
chowder
”
28. The Sardine Factory
1,097 reviews
Open Now
American, Seafood
$$$$
Menu
“I had the surf and Turf and cheese had Prawns,
calamari
and scallops.”
“I had the
Escargot
and my husband had the Prawn Cocktail for appetizers, they...”
Reserve
29. Red House Cafe
1,418 reviews
Open Now
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
Menu
2.1 mi
Pacific Grove
“We split the brioche
French toast
and t...”
“Most amazing spinach
salad
with a side...”
30. Turn 12
265 reviews
Open Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
“Shoestring truffle
fries
and a beer - p...”
“... the
breakfast burrito
because my da...”
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Frequently Asked Questions about Monterey
What are the best restaurants in Monterey that deliver?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Monterey that deliver are:
Gianni's Pizza
Black Bear Diner
Pizza My Heart
What are the best restaurants in Monterey that provide takeout?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Monterey that provide takeout are:
Compagno's Market & Deli
Paris Bakery Cafe
Estéban Restaurant
What are the most popular restaurants in Monterey?
The best restaurants in Monterey include:
Compagno's Market & Deli
Montrio Bistro
Paris Bakery Cafe
What are the best restaurants in Monterey for families with children?
Some of the best restaurants in Monterey for families with children include:
Compagno's Market & Deli
Crystal Fish
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
What are the best restaurants in Monterey for cheap eats?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Monterey for cheap eats include:
Compagno's Market & Deli
Paris Bakery Cafe
El Cantaro Vegan Mexican Restaurant