The Best Restaurants in Monterey

A Taste of Monterey

This regional Wine Bar, Market and Bistro is Cannery Row's 2nd largest attraction with Monterey's Best View and  is a must see when in Monterey. We invite you to come in and discover the culinary delights of Monterey Wine Country at our ocean vi... more

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill

Located in a historically registered building in Old Monterey, the Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill serves locally sourced, gastropub-influenced fare built around it's beers that are produced on-site. The Brewpub contains 140 seats, including a sh... more

Bay of Pines

Benihana - Monterey

Right off Monterey's Fisherman's Warf, Benhihana Monterey is a great option for surf & tur, great lunch specials and lots of fun for birthdays or just a night out. more

Bistro Moulin

Bistro Moulin is a delightful surprise of French cuisine that is the hot new place to eat for locals in PG and Monterey. The Chef and owner, Didier Dutertre is an expert at presenting the most exhuisite and delicious of French home cooking with his... more

Britannia Arms Monterey

Located in historic Monterey, the Britannia Arms at Monterey provides a great place to drop by and enjoy a pint after a hard days touring around the famous landmarks. more

Cafe Beach

Restaurant with the best view of the Monterey Bay! Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. more

Cafe Fina

Traditional Italian Cuisine and Fresh Seafood in Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf. more

Cibo Ristorante Italiano

Cibo (pronounced chee-bo) means food in Italian, but it’s more of a feast for the senses. An intimate yet vibrant atmosphere is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blow... more

Cooper's Pub & Restaurant

East Village Coffee Lounge

East village coffee lounge is proof that Monterey can have a cool local coffee house that's comfortable, stylish, features locally produced food, and art and serves as a meeting place for the community. Friends rendevous, business meetings transpire,... more

Giannis Pizza

The year was 1974 and my parents Carl and Ginger Costa, inspired by my grandparents’ hopes of living the American Dream, bought an old Foster’s Freeze to start their own local little pizza shop. The secret to their success was the combina... more

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks

Islands Restaurants was founded in 1982 with a basic philosophy – serve great, fresh food with friendly service in a fun atmosphere. Entrepreneur Tony DeGrazier had a vision of a restaurant that would offer a simple, original menu featuring gou... more

Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse

This wonderful new restaurant has the best steaks, sushi, island cuisine and full bar with a fabulous location on the Monterey Bay at the Sanctuary Beach Resort.  Plenty of great speacials daily to choose from and signature dishes from the maste... more

Paluca Trattoria

Trattoria is the Italian word for an informal, family-owned restaurant.  These cozy eateries are peppered throughout the countryside of Italy.  Paluca is a combination of names - those of our two cherished boys, Paolo & Luca, who ar... more

Pizza My Heart - Monterey

Even if you hate surfing, the downtown San Jose chapter of this local favorite will make you feel “locals only,” since there’s enough memorabilia on the walls for a mini museum. And the pies are good too. The thin-crust pizza here j... more

Planet Gemini

PLANET GEMINI – MONTEREY’S #1 COMEDY AND DANCE NIGHTSPOT HAS BEEN BRINGING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO MONTEREY FOR OVER TWO DECADES.  FEATURING NATIONALLY KNOWN HEADLINING COMEDIANS AND MAJOR STARS AS SEEN ON HBO, COMEDY CENTRAL,EVENING A... more

Sardine Factory

When The Sardine Factory opened on October 2, 1968, Cannery Row was a run-down and forgotten piece of Monterey on the wrong side of the tracks, but owners Ted Balestreri and Bert Cutino saw potential. "Everyone thought we were nuts but it was afforda... more

Schooners Coastal Kitchen

With a bustling open kitchen, oceanfront outdoor patio and high-energy bar, there’s a relaxed and convivial atmosphere at Schooners – making it a Monterey dining favorite of both locals and travelers alike. Cocktail classics take on creat... more

Sea Root

Sea Root highlights Monterey's bounty along with a rich medley of coastal Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as crudo, tuna tartar, and spiced lamb shank with a craft cocktail menu stirred up with a twist, such as cardamom or rose petals. "Hyatt i... more

Tarpy's

Tarpy’s serves American comfort food. Handcrafted classics are served with creativity in a beautiful setting of rustic stone, elegant patios and lush gardens. Expect classics like ribs, steak, fresh seafood, wild game, and some of the tastiest... more

Whaling Station Steakhouse

Old World Steak House Traditions live on at the internationally acclaimed Whaling Station, perched just above Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. Named Monterey County’s #1 Steak House for over 40 years, The Whaling Station takes the term “Ste... more

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