Restaurants
Fantastic Dining Options in Monterey Peninsula
If you want to savor the amazing flavors of Monterey, California, you're in the right place to discover the many delectable restaurants. Monterey restaurants serve a wide range of delicious and diverse appetizers and dishes from various cuisines. We even house a Michelin Star restaurant in the quaint city of Carmel.
Choosing places to eat at is a breeze as Monterey restaurants have something for everyone - even for the finicky and fussy diners. Tasty foods that are commonly served include fresh caught seafood, gourmet mushrooms and artichoke.
Our dining guide include restaurants in Carmel, Pebble Beach, Salinas, Monterey and Pacific Grove.
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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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Esteban Restaurant at the Casa Munras Hotel
700 Munras Ave Monterey, CA 93940
Esteban Restaurant carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence, offering authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique…

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Baja Cantina & Grill
7166 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley, CA 93923
Get away from the city and join us for fantastic food, an exceptional bar, and a festive lively atmosphere where everyone feels like part of the party! Stop by and see our vintage automobile memorabilia…

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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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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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Rio Grill
101 Crossroads Blvd. Carmel, CA 93923
Since 1983, Rio Grill has been the place to meet friends, enjoy cocktails, food and wine and experience great dining on the Monterey Peninsula. Our high energy restaurant is located at the mouth of…

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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…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…