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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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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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Nepenthe
48510 Hwy 1 Big Sur, CA 93920
One of the most picturesque dining spots in California with spectacular Pacific ocean views. Family owned and operated since 1949.
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Rise + Roam Bakery and Pizzeria
Mission St & 7th Ave Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Rise + Roam is an award-winning, artisanal bakery and pizzeria committed to organic flours and quality ingredients. We craft breads, pastries, pizza, sandwiches, salads, and our own small batch coffee…
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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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Vesuvio Rooftop Lounge
Atop Vesuvio Bistro Italiano 6th & JuniperoCarmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Vesuvio features two bars, one adjacent to the main dining room, and the other on the rooftop terrace. Master mixologist Christian Pèpe has created many signature cocktails for the two bars,…
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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……
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Sandbar & Grill
Municipal Wharf No. 2 Monterey, CA 93940
The Sandbar & Grill is a locals’ hotspot for lunch and dinner. The fresh seafood, competitive prices, friendly staff and fantastic waterfront panoramas make for quite the loyal fan base.
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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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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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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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Cantinetta Luca
Dolores St & Ocean Ave Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Cantinetta Luca offers an authentic menu inspired by the traditional recipes of various regions of Italy featuring hand-crafted dishes using the finest Italian goods and locally sourced ingredients…
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Whaling Station Steakhouse
763 Wave Street Monterey, CA 93940
Old World Steakhouse Traditions live on at the internationally acclaimed Whaling Station, perched just above Steinbeck’s Cannery Row in Monterey. Named Monterey County's #1 Steak House for…
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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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Little Napoli
Dolores St & 7th Ave Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
Enjoy a brief trip to Italy with Italian country cooking and warm hospitality as you remember it. Come and experience the culture, cuisine and lively traditions at Pèpe’s Little Napoli, Bistro Italiano.…
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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…