Restaurants in Monterey
The Best Restaurants
First Awakenings
300 David Ave, Monterey, CA 93940This place was honestly the best place brunch place I've ever eaten at. They have such an amazing menu of foods to try from, and on top of that the...
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- Superb680 Reviews4.8
Rosine's Restaurant
434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940Good food, awesome deserts, friendly customer service. It’s our favorite place to eat on Christmas Eve. The Culcasi family does an awesome job with their...
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- Superb879 Reviews4.7
Paris Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey, CA 93940Everything about our experience was amazing! The food is great and so is the service! Had never been here before and it became our daily breakfast stop while...
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- Superb606 Reviews4.6
Compagno's Market & Deli
2000 Prescott Ave, Monterey, CA 93940The sandwiches are delicious. The bread is fresh, lots of meat is added, and you can taste the love with every bite. The owner has a great personality, and is...
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- Superb298 Reviews4.7
Bistro Moulin
867 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940Exquisite. I danced all the way home. It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Weekend & I dined on a tender & savory Beef Bourgogne. The Sommelier chosen Beaujolais...
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- Superb260 Reviews4.7
Duffy's Tavern & Family Restaurant
282 High St, Monterey, CA 93940Love a good Duffy burger. Not much has changed in this place and I love it! Great staff and wonderful food. Kid friendly and overall a fun place to grab lunch...
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- Superb253 Reviews4.7
Crepes of Brittany
211 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940All about crepes here. Sweet and savory. Friendly staff. Order and you get food delivered to the table. Great outdoor and indoor seating. We ordered the smoked...
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- Superb295 Reviews4.6
Whaling Station Steakhouse
763 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940Great steak (top 3!of lifetime). Drinks were properly made and great size. Not a quiet place by any means but not overwhelming where you can’t have a private...
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- Superb543 Reviews4.5
El Cantaro
791 Foam St, Monterey, CA 93940Delicious food options - all completely vegan. Definitely the best tortilla soup I've had in a *very* long time! Yummy cactus and potato tacos, fantastic...
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- Superb290 Reviews4.6
Paprika Cafe
309 Lighthouse Ave A, Monterey, CA 93940Showed up late on a Thursday during a road trip. Owner was running the shop and was very kind to us. We got to sit in the cute little patio they had and the...
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- Superb245 Reviews4.6
heirloom pizza co.
700 Cass St #102, Monterey, CA 93940This place was everything we had hoped for. The broccoli is definitely something you need to try, the baked wings are very tasty, and the deep dish pizza is to...
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- Superb242 Reviews4.6
Wave Street Cafe
550 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940Amazing breakfast — we came twice! Fabulous pancakes and waffles, especially with fresh fruit and. Worries on too. Delicious bacon. Friendly servers. Outside...
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- Superb326 Reviews4.5
SUR Burger
409 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940Sur Burger is so much more than just burgers. So much so, i think their name is doing a disservice. I've walked by a bunch of times cause i wasn't in...
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- Superb275 Reviews4.5
Crystal Fish
514 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940The best sushi I've had in a real long time. Just visiting the area for a few days and happy I tried this place. It gets busy, so be ready to wait a...
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- Superb273 Reviews4.5
Market Cocina
800 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940We were so happy to find Whole Foods while visiting Monterey. We were able to purchase fresh fruits and snacks for our hotel room as well as grab a quick bite...
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- Superb105 Reviews4.8
Cannery Row Delicatessen
101 Drake Ave, Monterey, CA 93940Excellent service and hospitality. Quaint little deli/Cafe to grab a burrito or a sandwich. Get there early if you want breakfast as Monterey crowds fast on...
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- Superb170 Reviews4.6
The Crown & Anchor
150 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940Good neighborhood drinking hole. Conveniently located to wharf area hotels. Attentive and polite staff. Lavishly decorated in British memorabilia. The...
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- Superb243 Reviews4.5
Nacho Bizness
470 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940Oh my god this place iso good the nachos and don't get me started on the Mac and cheese it's so freaking good! My son and I will be here every week...
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- Superb191 Reviews4.5
Petra Cafe
435 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940Delicious food, and kind staff. Was nice enough to point out that I didn’t need to order more for my small family of 3. Two dishes and we still had some...
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- Superb186 Reviews4.5
Osteria Al Mare
32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940My partner and I had such a wonderful time at this restaurant. Sat out on the deck overlooking the harbor. Ordered a reasonably priced and tasty bottle of...
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- Superb323 Reviews4.4
Melville Tavern
484 Washington St, Monterey, CA 93940This place is great for the beer and wine drinker however, after drinking beer I frequent the bathroom and the bathroom is outside the restaurant, down the...
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- Superb314 Reviews4.4
Alvarado Street Brewery
426 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940I had a Great Time at Alvarado Street Brewery! My sister and I were in town for a couple days and tried as many pubs & breweries as possible. We ordered a...
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- Superb313 Reviews4.4
Sandbar & Grill
Wharf II, Monterey, CA 93940First time eating at this restaurant. The food and service were excellent! I had the Crab stuffed Prawns and my wife had the nightly special of sole! We ate...
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- Superb300 Reviews4.4
Terra Superfoods
570 Munras Ave Suite 50, Monterey, CA 93940WOW. These acai bowls are literally the best I have ever had. These bowls are brazilian inspired since the owner is Brazilian herself! She puts a lot of effort...
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- Superb70 Reviews4.8
The Sardine Factory
701 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940Amazing! We ate here for our 20th Anniversary while on trip. It was amazing! The Sommelier was having to care for many rooms and she was so knowledgable and...
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- Superb600 Reviews4.3
Pelican Pizza
522 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940Came here looking for a meal on a late evening while I was visiting Monterey. I came across Pelican Pizza. It is a very old school pizza joint. The inside is...
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- Superb222 Reviews4.4
Tutto Buono Eataliano
598 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940Tried this lovely restaurant a few times over the last year or so. It became a regular stop every time I was in Monterey. The pizza and salads were always...
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- Superb98 Reviews4.6
American Restaurants
American in MontereyRosine's Restaurant
434 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940Good food, awesome deserts, friendly customer service. It’s our favorite place to eat on Christmas Eve. The Culcasi family does an awesome job with their...
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- Superb879 Reviews4.7
Wave Street Cafe
550 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940Amazing breakfast — we came twice! Fabulous pancakes and waffles, especially with fresh fruit and. Worries on too. Delicious bacon. Friendly servers. Outside...
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- Superb326 Reviews4.5
SUR Burger
409 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940Sur Burger is so much more than just burgers. So much so, i think their name is doing a disservice. I've walked by a bunch of times cause i wasn't in...
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- Superb275 Reviews4.5
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Montereyheirloom pizza co.
700 Cass St #102, Monterey, CA 93940This place was everything we had hoped for. The broccoli is definitely something you need to try, the baked wings are very tasty, and the deep dish pizza is to...
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- Superb242 Reviews4.6
Pelican Pizza
522 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940Came here looking for a meal on a late evening while I was visiting Monterey. I came across Pelican Pizza. It is a very old school pizza joint. The inside is...
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- Superb222 Reviews4.4
Tutto Buono Eataliano
598 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940Tried this lovely restaurant a few times over the last year or so. It became a regular stop every time I was in Monterey. The pizza and salads were always...
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- Superb98 Reviews4.6
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in MontereyEl Cantaro
791 Foam St, Monterey, CA 93940Delicious food options - all completely vegan. Definitely the best tortilla soup I've had in a *very* long time! Yummy cactus and potato tacos, fantastic...
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- Superb290 Reviews4.6
Market Cocina
800 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940We were so happy to find Whole Foods while visiting Monterey. We were able to purchase fresh fruits and snacks for our hotel room as well as grab a quick bite...
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- Superb105 Reviews4.8
Nacho Bizness
470 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940Oh my god this place iso good the nachos and don't get me started on the Mac and cheese it's so freaking good! My son and I will be here every week...
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- Superb191 Reviews4.5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Monterey
China Garden
600 Munras Ave #3108, Monterey, CA 93940This is one of our favorite restaurants in Monterey. The owners and staff are welcoming and friendly and the food is the best Chinese food I've ever had....
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- Superb175 Reviews4.3
Great Wall Szechuan and Mandarin Cuisine
724 Abrego St, Monterey, CA 93940Great service and great food! We ordered the Mongolian chicken, pork fried rice, and salt and pepper wings. The waitress said "you'll be flying after...
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- Good176 Reviews4.2
Happy Dragon
2329 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940Stopped in for a quick dinner and was pleasantly surprised at the delicious dishes we enjoyed at Happy Dragon. We had the steamed BBQ buns, lemongrass chicken...
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- Good123 Reviews3.9
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in MontereyWhaling Station Steakhouse
763 Wave St, Monterey, CA 93940Great steak (top 3!of lifetime). Drinks were properly made and great size. Not a quiet place by any means but not overwhelming where you can’t have a private...
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- Superb543 Reviews4.5
Sandbar & Grill
Wharf II, Monterey, CA 93940First time eating at this restaurant. The food and service were excellent! I had the Crab stuffed Prawns and my wife had the nightly special of sole! We ate...
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- Superb300 Reviews4.4
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Monterey
Krua Thai Restaurant
731 Munras Ave # A, Monterey, CA 93940Lad Na & Pad Kee MaoThe owner hung up on someone while I was there ??? Do you research before you call in lol. Ever seen that Seinfeld episode about the...
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- Superb266 Reviews4.3
Siamese Bay Restaurant
131 Webster St, Monterey, CA 93940Walked by on our way to the Farmer's Market on Alvarado. On our way back we thought we'd give it a try. Very quiet on a Tuesday evening. Had the...
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- Good149 Reviews4.2
Indian Restaurants
Indian in Monterey
Namaste India Bistro
538 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940The food and service here is amazing. We came for dinner and ordered shahi paneer, tandoori roti, ras malai. The shahi paneer was ultimate, not like the tomato...
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- Good186 Reviews4.2
Ambrosia India Bistro Cannery Row
751 Cannery Row #121, Monterey, CA 93940Great food. Tikka masala (med) had a good amount of spice. The samosas were good, as well as the assorted naan. Picked up some takeout and ate it across the...
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- Good183 Reviews4.1
Ambrosia India Bistro - Monterey
565 Abrego St, Monterey, CA 93940Food was sooo good. Lamb was well-seasoned and the butter chicken is the best we had. Very tasty and flavorful. Would have gotten 5 stars, but the drinks are...
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- Good271 Reviews3.9
Italian Restaurants
Italian in MontereyOsteria Al Mare
32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940My partner and I had such a wonderful time at this restaurant. Sat out on the deck overlooking the harbor. Ordered a reasonably priced and tasty bottle of...
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- Superb323 Reviews4.4
Victorian Corner. Pacific Grove
1100 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 93940A family-run restaurant with lots of outdoor and indoor seating, Aliotti's Victorian Corner has delicious Italian food. We ate a breakfast and a dinner...
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- Superb108 Reviews4.4
Gianni's Pizza
725 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940Friendly cashier and cooks were grinding during busy rush. But they play it loose with staff and patrons masking - despite state and local mandate - and...
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- Good226 Reviews4.2
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in MontereyParis Bakery Cafe
271 Bonifacio Pl, Monterey, CA 93940Everything about our experience was amazing! The food is great and so is the service! Had never been here before and it became our daily breakfast stop while...
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- Superb606 Reviews4.6
Mundos Sandwich & Burger House
170 Webster St, Monterey, CA 93940Excellent sandwiches! Had the right proportions of meat, bread and condiments. Ordered the Mundos tri tip and falafel wrap. The tri tip was very moist and...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.4
Randy's Sandwich Shop
1193 10th St, Monterey, CA 93940Wish we could have taken a picture of the breakfast burrito we had this morning. It was fantastic, my daughter who does not like breakfast could not stop...
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- Superb160 Reviews4.4
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Monterey
Sushi Kuma
414 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940The best sushi and the best service. Our server John was such an attentive server the atmosphere was as comfortable as home. I will be returning here until...
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- Superb59 Reviews4.7
Ocean Sushi Deli
165 Webster St, Monterey, CA 93940this place would be incredible in any city - this area has two! huge menu of japanese homestyle favorites, plus really tasty sushi. they also have instant...
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- Good143 Reviews4.2
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Monterey
Turn 12 Bar & Grill
400 Tyler St, Monterey, CA 93940A little off the beaten path of downtown Monterey is great, consistently good food restaurant. Cool bar, clean dining room, outside seating too. They serve a...
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- Good346 Reviews4.2
Lalla Grill
1400 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940Wonderful dinner! I ordered a turkey burger on abrioche bun with a salad and it was excellent. The servers were very friendly and attentive. It was a very...
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- Good262 Reviews4.2
Abalonetti Bar and Grill
57 Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA 93940My friend took us here. Chowder was delicious. Not as many big pieces of clams as I would like but flavor of chowder was good. My friend got her chowder in a...
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- Good407 Reviews4.1