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Best Steakhouse
Whaling Station Steakhouse
763 Wave Street, Monterey CA 93940
The internationally acclaimed Whaling Station Steakhouse, crowned Monterey's Best Steakhouse of 2023, is perched just above Steinbeck's Cannery Row and has been Monterey County's #1 Steak House for over 50 years. Select your USDA Prime cut of the USA's finest beef from a silver tray or enjoy our slow-roasted USDA Prime, Prime Rib, and your Caesar Salad, tossed tableside. An award-winning wine list and full spirits bar is available to complement your dining experience.