Restaurants near Del Monte Forest

“We were looking for the “bench” restaurant to get pizza, but ended up sitting in this restaurant (turns out Pebble beach has many restaurants close by and they are all named differently). This restaurant turned out to be great! We were not much hungry and just wanted to enjoy ambience and have some snacks. The views were gorgeous! Appetizers were yum. Drink was good as well. They also validated our “17 miles drive entry fee” - 12.5$ (they subtracted it from the check). And also they gave us a postcard!”

“This is a great place to taste wine from all over the world. The sommelier’s are really knowledgeable without being elitist and make you feel right at home in the cozy space.”

“The steak flatbread is amazing. The bartender with the red hair is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The hot drinks were amazing.i highly recommend getting one. No dress code required. Free parking lot outside and its open late. Great vibe. We sat at the bar right away.”

“Great food, view and service.”

“Huge food portions for big appetite!!”

“I had a Popeye Salad and a hot Italian sandwich and my husband had his clam chowder 😊service was fast with great customer service!! Thank you so much”

“Fabulous food and terrific service and hospitality from a friendly and professional staff. My wife and I both took the wine pairing and the selection and quality of the wines were flawless. Unlike another high-end restaurant where we had dinner a few months ago, there was nothing stingy about the pours at Chez Noir. It's a pricey meal to be sure, but we both thought it was worth it and will definitely re-visit.”

“Our visit to Stoke's Adobe last weekend produced the best meal I've had on The Peninsula in a decade! Restauranteur, Sarah Orr, has hit one out of the park. The dishes prepared by Executive Chef, Bryce Hansen, were flawless, my favorties being the seared scallops and truffle chicken. Loved the nod to former occupant and socialite, Hattie Gragg, with the inclusion of the Hattie's Old Fashioned on the cocktail menu :) Looking forward to our next visit and an opportunity to sample other items on their ever evolving menu.”

“I loved dining by candlelight. I had the camarones al mojo de ajo and it was delicious. Oh and the palomas were amazing!”

“Amazing Mbjeu! Try it! Wonderful staff and their cocido is great too”

“I recommend getting your kids involved with the wonderful experience.”

“Beautiful restaurant absolutely wonderful service, wait time wasn't too bad and the food was soooo amazing and filling !! a must try if you're in the area”

“Amazing food with first class service. In a word.... WOW!!!”

“Delicious beer and food as always, Alvarado Street Brewery is a must for those visiting Monterey!

There may be a wait time during busy hours, so plan accordingly.”

“Excellent curated dining experience. Will be a go to for us. Stellar food, beverage and service.”

“Lots of dishes with different mushrooms 😄”

“The Greek with gyro meet and the prosciutto and fig were both amazing! They are generous with toppings, and the crust is delicious. Casey was attentive and worked hard to keep all the customers happy both in person and over the phone.”

“Everything we got was delicious easy parking we got there about 8:30am and they were still dropping off more goodies so not sure if it’s best to wait till 9ish to get the full menu or not but everything we got was good and would go back”

“Just a fabulous experience! The service levels were over the top. Never wanted for anything. Ate at the restaurant and had an 8-course tasting menu! To die for!”

“Beautiful atmosphere. Great food, wine, and service! If you love wine, this is the place you want to go.”

“I first visited this amazing local deli in 1989-1990. I remembered the half loaves of bread stacked high with a pile of my choice of meats and cheeses. Although I was only 18-19, Compagno’s established my standard for an amazing sandwich. 32 years later I brought my sons here for lunch. Same delicious goodness a generation later.”

“We dined here recently and had a very different experience.

Pricing felt consistent with Monterey sushi restaurants (around $3.50 per nigiri), and our food was fresh and well-prepared. As with any restaurant, experiences can vary, but we enjoyed our meal”

“Great foods and great friends !”

“We have been coming to Mezzaluna for years. Definitely our favorite Italian spot in the Monterey area. I would recommend making a reservation as the resturaunt isn’t huge and it fills up quick! Intimate atmosphere, excellent service and fantastic food. The cocktails are great and definitely save room for a tiramisu for dessert!”

“Great service fron everyone in the floor ,Delicious food.”

“I came here very hungry and lefy quite satisfied. The owner was very personable, friendly and helpful in choosing from among the many delicious options. I chose a combo plate because i want them all. The chicken was amazing and the gyro was flavorful. The outdoor seating was cramped but the lights added ambiance. This place is worth a try.”

“Elevated comfort food with a few minor twists (branzino gets the au poivre treatment; lamb lightened up with lots of watercress) but all familiar enough for our teen daughters to love. Big buzzy room and standout friendliness from our server. Just a delight.”

“Being an old-ish Army Vet, I had to try the SOS, as it was the go to breakfast in the 80's Army. I was not disappointed with the flavor or the memories! Great, efficient servers, service and food. 12 stars outta 10 stars! (When the VA appointments send me this way again, I'll definitely be getting my breakfast here!)”

“Absolutely wonderful and blessed spot to eat and the atmosphere makes you feel like you’re at home. When you enter and you’re met with their wonderful smiles I felt their true spirit came through with flying colors. The sandwiches were amazing 🤩 and the baked goods were stellar as well, thank you 🙏🏻 sincerely for sharing your love for food!”

“Loooove this spot! First visited ten years ago or so and returned recently when visiting the area. Everything is delicious and service is fast. Kind people, delicious food. Cannot go wrong! Love the enchiladas and burritos especially. Yum! Updated from previous review on 2026-03-07”