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American
Welcome to WhatsUpMonterey's Restaurant Guide, your ultimate resource for exploring the best of modern American cuisine in Monterey County!
Our guide showcases the finest restaurants in Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Pebble Beach, offering a delightful mix of casual and upscale dining options. Our curated list features restaurants that use high-quality and locally sourced ingredients to prepare unique and flavorful dishes. Whether you're a local or a visitor, our guide is your ultimate resource for discovering the best American restaurants in Monterey Bay. Let's explore and savor the flavors of Monterey County's vibrant culinary scene together!
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Turn 12 Bar & Grill
400 Tyler St Monterey, CA 93940
Downtown Monterey’s newest restaurant serves California Comfort Cuisine and features a spectacular 50 foot pewter bar top, motorcycles and vintage photographs in a modern and sporty environment that pays…
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Passionfish
701 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Doing what we know, to save what we love! A sustainable seafood restaurant focused on saving our oceans. Zagat rated #1 Best Seafood in Bay Area 2014! Passionfish is owned and operated by Chef Ted Walter…
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Hog's Breath Inn
San Carlos between 5th & 6th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Welcome to the famous Hog's Breath Inn, Carmel. Formerly owned by Clint Eastwood, and sold to a a good family friend, Kaiser Morcus, a seasoned restaurateur, hotelier, grocer, butcher and entrepreneur.
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Seventh & Dolores Steakhouse - 7D
SE Corner 7th Ave & Dolores St Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
The Seventh & Dolores Steakhouse, or 7D, is founded on a commitment to quality and honesty – naturally farmed and humanely raised foods prepared in simple, soulful ways. While the heart of…
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International Cuisine
620 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950
International Cuisine in Pacific Grove is a casual dining restaurant offering a wide variety of dishes from around the world, including American, Italian, Greek, Russian,…
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Lalla Oceanside Grill
645 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940
The latest in the Ottone Restaurant family. A fun, contemporary California grill with stunning floor to ceiling views of the Monterey Bay. Specializing in seafood, house-made pasta and flatbread pizza.
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Forge In the Forest
Junipero Ave Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
The Forge in the Forest offers an extensive menu of American cuisine featuring tantalizing appetizers and entrée selections that run the gamut from vegetarian to ribs, burgers to fillet mignon, pizzas…
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Shearwater Tavern
3665 Rio Road Carmel, CA 93923
Our California pub is an updated gastropub which provides a welcoming oasis amidst the coastal fog - an approachable restaurant and gathering space for local guests as well as dynamic discovery for…
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Melville Tavern
484-A Washington St Monterey, CA 93940
American gastropub fare in a homey space with vintage accents and a welcoming neighborhood vibe. Fresh ingredients that are perfectly prepared, specialty beer from around the world, and wines to match…
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Rooftop Lounge
1110 Del Monte Ave. Monterey, CA 93940
The breathtaking 360-degree views of the Monterey Bay provide the backdrop for The Rooftop Lounge Bar & Grill. This unique rooftop sits right along Del Monte Avenue facing the Pacific Ocean, The…
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Beach House at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove, CA 93950
The Beach House at Lovers Point, Casual California dining overlooking Lovers Point Beach.
The Beach House welcomes you to one of the world’s most romantic dining destinations. Stunning…
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Sierra Mar
47900 State Highway 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular view of the California coast, the award winning Sierra Mar Restaurant serves world-class cuisine in an awe-inspiring setting. This Big Sur restaurant…
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Katy's Place
Mission between 5th & 6th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Katy's Place, "Carmel's Breakfast Tradition"® since 1982, is perennially considered the gourmet breakfast restaurant by residents and visitors alike. In the heart of bustling Carmel Village, Katy's defines…
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Tarpy's Roadhouse
2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy Monterey, CA 93940
A Monterey Restaurant. Relax in this 1917 Roadhouse and enjoy creative, Five Star American Country Cuisine. The wood-burning grill provides wonderful flavors for wild game, the freshest seafood and…
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Fin + Field Restaurant And Bar
350 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940
Chef Samuel Santos brings his love of food and passion for the kitchen together at Fin + Field, the hotel’s new eatery. The décor of the restaurant and bar integrates seamlessly into the…