**Big Sur Roadhouse** *Seared Fresh Fish of the Day* This is a signature dish created by L.A. chef and owner Wendy Tirado. It is served ...
47080 Highway 1, Big Sur
831-667-2264
Bistro 211
211 The Crossroads, Carmel
831-625-3030
Black Bear Diner
805 W Laurel Dr, Salinas
831-449-1545
Black Bear Diner
2450 Fremont St, Monterey
831-645-9700
Back and Better Than Ever! The new Blue Fin Cafe & Billiards is the hottest place in Monterey offering great food, good fun and the ...
685 Cannery Row, Monterey
831-717-4280">831-717-4280
Cafe Beach
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey
831-899-4544">831-899-4544
**California Market** *Local Fish Tacos* Enjoy the view out on the Cal Market deck, along with our signature fish tacos. Flour tortillas topped with the ...
120 Highland Dr, Carmel
831-622-5450
**Cannery Row Brewing Company** *Two-hour Chicken Wings* *and Belly Bombers* This one’s too tough to call. So it’s a tie between the wings that spend ...
95 Prescott Ave, Monterey
831-613-2722">831-613-2722
**Carmel Belle** *Slow-Cooked Berkshire Pork Sandwich* We slow-roast Berkshire pork overnight—and serve it with red onions, currants and chutney on a toasted ciabatta roll, accompanied ...
Ocean and San Carlos, Carmel-by-the-Sea
831-624-1600
A longtime favorite on Cannery Row, Chart House offers panoramic views of Monterey Bay & the city lights beyond. Watch the abundant sea life while ...
444 Cannery Row, Monterey
831-372-3362">831-372-3362
Chili's Grill & Bar
1940 N Davis Rd, Salinas
831-444-9113
Chili's Grill & Bar
1349 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside
831-393-0598
Christopher's On Lincoln
Lincoln St, Carmel
831-626-8000
CoCo's
300 David Ave, Monterey
831-649-0215
**C Restaurant and Bar** *Carmelized Day Boat Scallops* Chef Jerry Regester flash sizzles day-boat sea scallops in grape seed oil then adds in Miyazaki and ...
750 Cannery Row, Monterey
831-375-4800
Dacara Inc
16084 Sharon Ln, Salinas
831-455-1684
Denny's
2137 Fremont St, Monterey
831-372-1655
Denny's
300 Fremont St, Monterey
831-372-0160
Denny's
110 Reservation Rd, Marina
831-384-2854
Denny's
1129 Broadway St, King City
831-385-4385
Denny's
2005 N Main St, Salinas
831-449-3523
Denny's
1255 De La Torre St, Salinas
831-424-9551
Denny's
975 E Blanco Rd, Salinas
831-424-9743
**Domenico’s On The Wharf** *Pasta Capri* Twenty-eight years ago, Dominic went back into the Domenico’s kitchen looking for something different to satisfy his hunger. Teresa, ...
400 Cannery Row, Monterey
831-646-1706
**Edgar’s at Quail Lodge** *Guinness-Braised Beef Short Rib Osso Bucco* This 3-inch-thick, natural (no hormones, no antibiotics) Angus beef short rib is first browned to ...
8000 Valley Greens Dr, Carmel
831-620-8910
**Elli’s Great American Restaurant** *Elli’s Great American Prime Rib* Elli’s prime rib is hand-selected and aged to perfection. We pack it in rock salt and ...
1250 S. Main St, Salinas
831-759-8455
**Em Le’s Old Carmel Restaurant** *Savory Lamb Shanks* Our lamb shanks are the best in Carmel. The tender, juicy meat is topped with plenty of ...
Dolores & 5th Ave, Carmel
831-625-6780
Good morning is how our day is started at First Awakenings. When you start your day with us, we hope to be part of your ...
171 Main St, Salinas
831-784-1125">831-784-1125
**Forge in the Forest** *Chocolate Chip Cookie Dream* Starts with a homemade 12-ounce cookie baked in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet, served with a pint of ...
5th & Junipero Ave, Carmel
831-624-2233
**Friar Tuck’s Restaurant** *The California Burger* This is what Friar Tuck’s is all about! Carmel’s best hamburgers (since 1978). These are the big, juicy, five-napkin ...
5th Ave & Dolores St, Carmel
831-624-4274
**Fuse Lounge and Cafe** *Chef Francisco’s Cioppino* This dish was inspired from days long ago when Francisco Mellado came to America in the late 1980s ...
3665 Rio Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea
831-624-3399
Giant Artichoke Restaurant
11261 Merritt St, Castroville
831-633-3501
**Golden Tee Restaurant** *Calamari* Mouthwatering abalone-style calamari. A locals’ favorite and served at the Golden Tee Restaurant and Bar for over 40 years. This popular ...
200 Fred Kane Dr # 201, Monterey
831-373-1232
**Grasing’s** *Bone-in Rib-Eye Steak* If you can somehow resist the paella—which is done with orzo instead of rice, tons of fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, spicy ...
6th Ave, Carmel
831-624-6562
Grill On Ocean Avenue
Ocean Ave, Carmel
831-624-2569
Hog's Breath Inn
San Carlos St & 5th Ave, Carmel
831-625-1044
**Holly’s Lighthouse Cafe** *Apple-Oat Pancakes* Apple-oat pancakes are a local favorite. Made with steel-cut oats, wheat germ, Holly’s special spice blend and Granny Smith apples, ...
602 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
831-372-7006
An intimate local's restaurant offering an amazing dining experience in a tropical setting. Voted Best New Restaurant in 1998, we have a passion for fun, ...
622 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey
831-655-4852">831-655-4852
Jack London's Bar + Grill is a local tradition for food and drink for over 30 years. Have dinner or an appetizer before or after ...
Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel
831-624-2336">831-624-2336
**Lallapalooza** *Nacho Burger* On top of a Niman Ranch patty go tortilla chips, Mexican rice, sweet corn, cheddar, queso fresca, spicy avocado, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, ...
474 Alvarado St, Monterey
831-645-9036
**Aubergine Carmel** *Garden of Young Vegetables, Genmai Miso, Herbs* It is a dish consisting of many different young vegetables, herbs and flowers. The base is ...
7th Ave & Monte Verde, Carmel
831-624-8578
Lodge Restaurant
One Old Ranch Rd, Carmel
831-625-9500
We are a small, quant diner built in 1948, serving delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Go sweet or savory at Breakfast and enjoy pancakes, oatmeal ...
Municipal Wharf No. 2, Monterey
831-372-0568">831-372-0568
Margie's Diner
155 Kern St, Salinas
831-783-1078
Marina Village Restaurant
215 Reservation Rd # M, Marina
831-384-4711
**Marinus** *Carmel Bay Spot Prawns* Marinus uses fresh organic produce from our own Bernardus gardens and supports local farmers, fishermen and foragers. Rarely looking further ...
415 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley
831-658-3595
Marlyn's American Grill
25 Cielo Vista Dr, Monterey
831-646-2002
Max's Grill
209 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove
831-375-7997
Merlot Bistro
Lincoln & Montaberde, Carmel
831-624-5659
**The Restaurant at Mission Ranch** *Slow-Roasted Prime Rib* The Restaurant at Mission Ranch serves the finest grain-fed, certified Angus beef from Omaha, Nebraska, aged 30 ...
26270 Dolores St, Carmel
831-624-6436
Monterey Coast Brewing
165 Main St, Salinas
831-758-2337
The Monterey Cookhouse restaurant features Italian and wood-fired cuisine that is fresh and homemade. House specialities include delicious flame broiled steaks, lightly smoked and barbecued ...
2149 Fremont St, Monterey
831-642-9900">831-642-9900
Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, Montrio Bistro has delighted locals and visitors alike since 1995. Executive Chef Tony Baker takes the best of ...
414 Calle Principal, Monterey
831-648-8880">831-648-8880
Moss Landing Cafe
421 Moss Landing Rd, Moss Landing
831-633-3355
Welcome to The Duck! The Mucky Duck is a favorite restaurant and nightspot for locals and visitors alike. Excellent food, a full bar, and live ...
479 Alvarado St, Monterey
831-655-3031">831-655-3031
*Established in 2004* The Mundo brothers story began in a humble, modest home in the small city of Cuernavaca, Mexico. From an early age Eli, ...
2233 N. Fremont Street, Monterey
831-656-9244">831-656-9244
**Nepenthe** *Ambrosia Burger* Sierra Meat handles the proprietary grind specifically for the South Coast’s pioneering restaurant. The thick patty is grilled and placed on a ...
48510 Highway 1, Big Sur
831-667-2345
Nifty 50 Cafe
1760 Fremont Blvd # B1, Seaside
831-394-5050
A 50-year Legacy The tiny family eatery founded in the 1950's by Sabu Shake, Sr. has endured and grown into one of the most beloved ...
39 Fishermans Wharf, Monterey
831-375-4604">831-375-4604
**Old Monterey Cafe** *Banana Pancakes* At this breakfast-centric spot, the turkey-avocado Benedict and huevos rancheros beckon, but it’s the banana pancakes, with the bananas cooked ...
489 Alvarado St, Monterey
831-646-1021
**Pacifica Cafe** *Filet Mignon* Chef Chris Elser flame grills this to-die-for, fork-tender USDA prime filet then layers it over Gilroy garlic mashed potatoes, crowns it ...
1441 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, Seaside
831-241-9118
**Pacific’s Edge at Highlands Inn** *California White Sea Bass* Locally caught daily using sustainable methods, this exquisite dish from Executive Chef Matt Bolton perfectly combines ...
120 Highlands Drive, Carmel Valley
831-622-5445
Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable ...
701 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove
831-655-3311">831-655-3311
Points Pinos Grill
77 Asilomar Blvd, Pacific Grove
831-648-5774
Portobello's Rotiserrie Cafe
1366 S Main St, Salinas
831-753-0797
**Redwood Grill** *Classic Reuben Sandwich* We brine our own brisket for 13 days and then slow-cook it for another entire day before slicing it thin, ...
Highway 1, Big Sur
831-667-2129
**Restaurant 1833** *Chicken and the Egg* The whole roasted chicken cooks for an hour in 1833’s wood-burning oven, blessed with a basting of truffle butter. ...
500 Hartnell St, Monterey
831-643-1833">831-643-1833
**The Restaurant at Ventana** *Durham Ranch Bison* We have an ever-changing seasonal menu, highlighted by our “Heart of Big Sur” menu where we feature what ...
48123 Highway 1, Big Sur
831-667-2331">831-667-2331
A vibrant, lively atmosphere provides the perfect complement to the Rio Grill’s innovative mix of California and Southwest regional cuisine. Start with the fire-roasted Castroville ...
101 The Crossroads, Carmel
831-625-5436">831-625-5436
When asking for the best seat in the house at Rocky Point, you’ll have to be more specific. A spectacular view of the ocean and ...
36700 Highway 1, Carmel
831-624-2933">831-624-2933
**Rosine’s Restaurant** From our homemade soups to our signature award-winning desserts, we have something for everyone! Every dish we serve is a specialty, made from ...
434 Alvarado St, Monterey
831-375-1400
Overlooking Cannery Row, this landmark restaurant boasts one of the area’s finest wine cellars as well as a reputation for impeccable service, excellently prepared local ...
701 Wave St, Monterey
831-373-3775">831-373-3775
**Schooners Bistro on the Bay** http://www.schoonersmonterey.com 831-372-2628 400 Cannery Row, Monterey Schooners Coastal Kitchen & Bar, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a ...
400 Cannery Row, Monterey
831-372-2628
**Sierra Mar** *California Farmed Abalone with Cherry Tomato-Basil Brown Butter* With the menu changing completely every day of the week, there is no one signature—“It’s ...
Highway One, Big Sur
831-667-2800
**Smalley’s Roundup** *Dave’s Platter* If you know Smalley’s and the Dave’s Platter, you’re aware of the huge portion and the skill it takes to master ...
1190 S Main St, Salinas
831-758-0511
**The Steinbeck House Restaurant** *Poulet de Broccoli* Our signature dish ($12.75) comes with your choice of soup or salad. Chicken stuffed with local broccoli, add ...
132 Central Ave, Salinas
831-424-2735
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, ...
2999 Salinas Hwy # 1, Monterey
831-647-1444">831-647-1444
**Taste Bistro** *Parchment-Wrapped Fresh Salmon* We wrap wild Pacific salmon in parchment paper with spinach, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, squash and tomato, bake it, and ...
1199 Forest Ave # 5, Pacific Grove
831-655-0324
**Terrace Grill** *Angus Prime Rib* The Certified Angus Prime Rib is slow-roasted for eight hours then sliced into a 10- or 14-ounce portion, joined by ...
8th & Camino Real, Carmel
831-624-4010
Toasties Cafe
702 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
831-373-7543
Toro Place Cafe
665 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas
831-484-1333
Trailside Cafe & Coffee House
550 Wave St, Monterey
831-649-8600
**TusCA Ristorante** *Heirloom Tomato Bisque* Executive Chef Russell Young constructs his unforgettable soup from fresh heirloom tomatoes buttressed by yellow onion, shallots, garlic, olive oil, ...
1 Old Gold Course Road, Monterey
831-372-1234
Twin Creeks Cafe & Grill
1551 Beacon Hill Dr, Salinas
831-775-4206
**Welcome to Ventana Inn & Spa** In the mountains above the sea is a place of extraordinary beauty, Ventana Inn & Spa - a magnificent ...
48123 Highway One, Big Sur
831-667-2331">831-667-2331
Village Restaurants
1490 Constitution Blvd # 8, Salinas
831-444-6724
V's Diner
5 Broadway Cir, King City
831-386-0503
The Famed Whaling Station, Monterey County's Prime steak dinner house, has a fresh new look for the 21st Century. International television chef, John Pisto, has ...
763 Wave St, Monterey
831-373-3778">831-373-3778
**Wickets** *Chilled Oysters and Brick-Oven Pizzas* Wickets Bistro offers casual fare and provides outdoor seating to make the most of the mild Carmel Valley climate. ...
415 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley
831-658-3400
Wildhorse Cafe
50360 Mesa Verde Rd, King City
831-385-4312
Wild Plum Cafe & Bakery
731 Munras Ave # B, Monterey
831-646-3109
Windmill Restaurant
1155 Front St, Soledad
831-678-1775
