Restaurants
Casual
Welcome to the WhatsUpMonterey Restaurant Guide's Casual Dining section! Are you in search of a laid-back dining experience with delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere? Look no further! Our guide is here to help you discover the best casual dining options in Monterey Bay, California, where you can enjoy a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. Whether you're a local or a visitor, our comprehensive list of restaurants will satisfy your cravings and leave you coming back for more. So sit back, relax, and let us take you on a culinary journey through Monterey County's casual dining scene.
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![Tides Waterfront Kitchen Tides Waterfront Kitchen](https://whatsupmonterey.com/thumb_cache/480x320/51e9fa3a5d430e58767c4e7d843211e3.jpg)
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Tides Waterfront Kitchen
2600 Sand Dunes Drive Monterey, CA 93940
Our panoramic setting combines a relaxed beach front environment paired with sophistication and simplicity to provide the perfect dining experience. The freshest concept in Monterey Dining, Tides…
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Marina
Dametra
120 General Stilwell Dr. St. 110 Marina, CA 93933
Come and visit Dametra at Marina Shopping Center, our new location with same great mediterranean food that you can enjoy indoors or at our cozy outdoor patio. We believe in using the freshest ingredients…
![Abalonetti Bar and Grill Abalonetti Bar and Grill](https://whatsupmonterey.com/thumb_cache/480x320/d19b96be01241f02239a0678dec6acab.jpg)
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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 (calamari) is the star! Prepared more than a dozen ways, many invented…
![Shearwater Tavern Shearwater Tavern](https://whatsupmonterey.com/thumb_cache/480x320/376668c2febdac92829b98565ff655c6.jpg)
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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…
![Rooftop Lounge Rooftop Lounge](https://whatsupmonterey.com/thumb_cache/480x320/009b894fa647a966d01d539a19101e6c.jpg)
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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…
![Beach House at Lovers Point Beach House at Lovers Point](https://whatsupmonterey.com/thumb_cache/480x320/242b0973acc43f71786be20e5b1f981e.jpg)
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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…
![Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar](https://whatsupmonterey.com/thumb_cache/480x320/537465faca70acd8a43ad3613e8e0d7f.jpg)
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Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar
400 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940
Suspended over the waves of Monterey Bay at the Monterey Plaza Hotel, Schooners Monterey serves contemporary American cuisine with a focus on carefully sourced seafood. Unobstructed views from…
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Crepes of Brittany
211 Alvarado St Monterey, CA 93940
At Crepes of Brittany, our passion is bringing the authentic taste of French crepes to the Monterey Bay. Our hope is to take our customers on a quick trip overseas with our deliciously sweet crepes…
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Marina
Taco Bell
236 Reservation Rd Marina, CA 93933
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Pacific Grove
Gianni's Pizza
725 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Subway
26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
![Lucia Restaurant & Bar Lucia Restaurant & Bar](https://whatsupmonterey.com/thumb_cache/480x320/default-listing-image.gif)
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Lucia Restaurant & Bar
415 W. Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924
California country cuisine has a sophisticated new centerpiece, and it’s infused with the beauty and artistry of Carmel Valley. Rivaling the most sought-after tables in Napa Valley, Lucia takes the Bernardus…
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Marina
Subway
266 Reservation Rd Marina, CA 93933
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Salinas
Loose Caboose
934 Park Row Salinas, CA 93901
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