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There's no better place than the Central Coast for authentic Californian fare. If you're always on the lookout for light and healthful foods that are influenced and inspired by the ingredients and resources of the Golden State, you'll fall in love with Monterey County's food offerings quickly. People who love seasonal seafood dishes are sure to become enamored by Monterey County's imaginative, creative and exciting approach to California eats. The county's twist on Californian fare is like no other!
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Anton & Michel
Mission Street & 7th Ave. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Probably the best dining experience in Carmel (Wine Spectator). Most romantic restaurant overlooking Court of the Fountains. Great location for wedding receptions and private parties.

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Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
6th Avenue between Dolores & San Carlos Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
We Know Seafood... We know good seafood, we know how to buy it and we know how to prepare it. Unlike most restaurants (even the best of them) where fish is often a secondary item on the menu… at Flaherty’s…

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Rocky Point Restaurant
36700 Highway 1 Carmel, CA 93922
Enjoy a meal on our ocean terrace or in our lounge, or have a romantic candlelight dinner while the sun is setting over the Pacific Ocean. After sunset, our powerful floodlights illuminate the rocks 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 heart of the…

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Edgar’s at Quail Lodge
8000 Valley Greens Dr Carmel, CA 93923
Savor all of the flavors of the fresh ingredients harvested from local organic farms and coastal waters, and enjoy the casual atmosphere of both indoor and outdoor dining at our Carmel Valley restaurant.…

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Abalonetti Bar and Grill
57 Fisherman's Wharf Monterey, CA 93940
One of the Wharf's original restaurants, Abalonetti Seafood features casual waterfront dining, where Monterey's squid is the star. Prepared more than a dozen ways, many invented and found only here, our…

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Beach House at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Lover's Point has been a destination for over 100 years. Now, with the opening of The Beach House Restaurant, Lover's Point is ready for dinner with family and friends, beautiful weddings, corporate luncheons…

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Grasing’s
6th & Misson Ave Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Chef Kurt Grasing has developed a menu that reflects stylish simplicity by using ultra fresh ingredients gleaned from California’s Carmel Coast and Central Valley. Dishes are displayed in modest fashion…

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TusCA Ristorante at Monterey Hyatt
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey, CA 93940
"Hyatt is proudly offering food options that are good for Hyatt guests, good for the community and good for the planet. Food from natural, local and sustainable sources. We are always striving to honor…

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The Club Room
Two Portola Plaza Monterey, CA 93940
The Club Room is located in the heart of downtown and inside the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. Start your morning off in a relaxing and cozy fireside dining room while enjoying a European-style…

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Montrio Bistro
414 Calle Principal Monterey, CA 93940
Our ever changing internationally and seasonally-inspired small plates and main courses are energized by the best of European and American cuisines. Sustainable seafood, local organic produce, prime meats,…

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Pacific’s Edge Restaurant
120 Highland Dr Carmel, CA 93923
Set on the edge of the earth overlooking the unforgettable ocean vistas, Pacific’s Edge Restaurant at Hyatt Carmel Highlands offers award-winning cuisine in a sophisticated atmosphere with glass walls…

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Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
400 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940
Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a stunning restaurant featuring sustainable seafood and approachable, contemporary American cuisine. The ideal location for…

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Basil Carmel
San Carlos Ave between Ocean & 7th Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Freshest, local organic ingredients of the season served in casual comfort at affordable prices. Patio dining. Lunch & dinner daily. Open late for full menu & drinks. Reservations are required especially…

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The C Restaurant + Bar at the Clement Monterey
750 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940
The C restaurant features only seafood endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Marine life sightings abound, including dolphins, whales, harbor seals and sea otters. Enjoy the parade of…