31 Best American Restaurants in Monterey

“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.“

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“Took a couple of dates here. The atrium is just beautiful and the food was amazing as always. Top notch in every way!“

“Amazing finding of this brewery.! We just loved the food and drinks, simple amazing and worth for its price.

Parking is little difficult as it’s in the prime area. But inside the brewery it’s simple fabulous 👍 much recommended one for brewery lovers“

“It is quite a treat!! Espectacular breaking waves Vew along with the tasting menu and wine pairing experience.. It is definitely a must when visiting Monterey CA..“

“Sunrise Café in Monterey is a cozy breakfast spot known for its delicious menu and relaxed atmosphere. It offers a variety of classic breakfast dishes, including eggs benedict, pancakes, and more, with seafood options like Baby Shrimp and Crab Benedict being popular choices. Located in the scenic town of Monterey, it's a great place to start your day with good food and friendly service.“

“I’ll offer a better than expected review. Our party of five went for Sunday brunch. 1/2 wait for an outdoor table. Excellent Southwest eggs Benedict; chicken fettuccini; fruit salad and Cinnamon toast special with eggs. Chocolate Oreo cake for dessert. Excellent service for a relaxing Sunday. Glad to return and recommend. Cheers!“

“This place was magical from the second we walked through the turquoise-colored door with its old fashioned door knob. We had no reservation & we were coming from Fieldwork brewing (so my hubby really needed to eat). They had no spots available (reservations are nearly necessary here on Fri. & Sat. they informed us later). However, they promptly set up backyard heater & provided blankets for our quickly provided outdoor seating. We ordered 2 shots of mezcal (cause we were outside & it was kinda cold), which the manager informed us they only served the best ;) They sent out it a waitperson who informed us “I’ll be taking care of you tonight.” Which turned out to be true from the service to dinner/dessert recommendations, and packing up our leftover beans to take home. Eventually, they moved us inside because of a cancelation. And I haven’t even started on the carefully crafted cocktails & food. So meticulously crafted, and presented. I rarely favor restaurant food over my own cooking ability, but I can confidently say their food is way better than my own lol. Again, everything was beautiful, perfect, & delicious! Also, I’m thinking the line for coffee & morning eats at their sister bakery Alta can attest to amazing, soon to be Monterey culinary fixture. Thank you for the memorable night & dinner Cella! Cheers! And look forward to seeing you again.“

“First time visit and we were very happy with the food and service. We tried other places here in Seaside/Monterey, in my opinion this is far the best for the amount of food and the price you pay for. I will definitely come back for Lunch/Supper before we leave California.?“

“Good food hood service. ✅✅“

“The service was wonderful. 2 items we ordered were out. NBD. Our medium rare steak was blue which they promptly fixed to a mid well. Ok. NBD. The meatloaf was thin sliced and way over cooked the mash and veg was just above room temp. Honestly if I lived here I'd probably go back but as a tourist with one shot .. I won't return when there are so many other places to try. I like the vibes and the food was trying. Perhaps the kitchen staff was over it because it was NYE. Whatever the case it was ok.

Vegetarian options: They had tofu on the menu, which is one of the big reasons we chose to try it and they were out.

Dietary restrictions: They had gluten free buns“

“We were visiting on a golf trip and stopped in here for dinner. Absolutely excellent food with outstanding customer service! Thank you for making our first meal on our trip a fantastic one! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Cool ambience, exceptionally nice service!���“

“We had a wonderful meal sitting with heaters overlooking the airport runway. Chef Tim Wood is a excellent cook, and all our food was fresh, and delicious. I highly recommend this unique restaurant to enjoy!“

“Husband and I shared 3 meats, 2 sides. Brisket, ribs, tritip, grilled veggies, and cole slaw, and cornbread muffin. Veggies were my fave part.. Only thing we will ask next time is for the bbq sauce very light, or on the side, they were WAY too drenched for our taste, I really would prefer to taste the meat, not the sauce. Otherwise nice people, great service.“

“Love the food and the menu! We stayed in the hotel for 2 weeks, for relief from the heat where we live in Arizona. We ate here many nights and most mornings (where they have a great breakfast buffet or menu). The food was always fresh and delicious! Wonderful service and a fun bar too!“

“Yum! Pancakes, omelettes, mimosas, even the potatoes are perfect here! Love it!“

“The food here was very good! My buddy and I were on a trip and it was so good that we ate here two days in a row. Everything tasted very fresh and the portions were big but not too much. The atmosphere is casual but very nice and clean. The staff were friendly albeit a bit forgetful. Our waiter forgot to bring us an extra plate both days… also, the price is a little expensive, but for Northern California it wasn’t egregious. I’d certainly recommend this restaurant and would be excited to come back again.“

“yumny for the big wave burger I got. Yumny all the way. I added cheese and. mayo no mustard. Cones with a side of very delicious french fries.And a cold glass of water to wash it down.Wonderful employees and a clean resteraunt. Its in a big outdoor shopping center with plenty of parking“

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“Excellent location and very nicely designed for a Hilton inn. Breakfast was great. The food was fresh but not worth the price of a true restaurant. I had the Belgian waffles and while they were delicious, I could've easily made an even better waffle at home for almost free lol. The room was decently sized, although I wouldn't advice sleeping a family of 5 in a non-suite room. Bathroom was ok, but shower water pressure was almost non existent. Worst hotel shower I've ever used. The pool area was great, but usually very crowded.“

“We walked in to give it a try on March 4th for a drink stayed till live band finished then went back the next night to have a drink and enjoyed it even more even though I was semi raining I'm glad I had my umbrella because we where at the outside patio under a warm warmer and a very nice fire I front of us. Drinks where delicious and we ment many people from different places. Let's not forget the live band that night. I can't wait to return not only for drinks but food because we had early dinner so next time and the service made us feel welcome.“

“Bom atendimento, pratos rápidos e bem servidos.“

“Went to check out the Packers game and was not disappointed.

Service was great and I had a solid burger. Sweet potato fries were super tasty!

Ranch was legit (ranch is very important to me 😆) as were the pickles.

We had some more of the game to watch so I opted to try their cheesecake. FIRE. I might go back just for the cheesecake! No joke.

Great neighborhood bar, thank you guys!!“

“The best Mexican food around! Always fresh and always feels like every bite is made with love! And if your a breakfast lover like myself then the breakfast burrito is always a great choice with different meat options! Did I mention it's breakfast all day?!? Run don't walk to mando's for some authentic cooking! Don't miss them at the Beacon Film Festival may 18th at 1pm and may 19th at 5pm“

“One of my favorite places to go for dinner or a nice lunch. I even had my birthday dinner here just recently. The staff is always so kind and attentive. Plus the food is delicious! I always get one of their yummy flatbread pizzas or their amazing burger! They also have a wonderful bartender because the Strawberry Mojitos are always dangerously delicious. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with anything you order. They also serve the best Strawberry salad! The vibes are super chill and very comfortable. You can choose to sit inside or outside on their patio. Also very reasonably priced.“

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“I Deliver doordash and I have been in there many times and it always smells good . I'm from SF and love Asian foods. I have tried 5 places in the Monterey area since moving here, and they have been ok , only 1 has been excellent...tonight I tried Full Moon, and I have to scream out ...finally!!!! First of all I didn't check closing time and walked in right on the dot at closing wanting to be seated. The people there very sweetly explained that they were closed but I could order something from takeout. I order the house Chow mein and spring rolls. Omg this is what it is supposed to taste like. The perfect amount of spice and flavor, the noodles and meats all perfect the sauce is almost creamy and has real pieces of vegetables. So good; The spring rolls too!!! Light and crispy and flavor full with nice pieces of everything inside. And the prices are great. A little less than most In The area. But what stood out to me the most was, they looks exhausted from the day and eager to go home but they served me with a smile and were very gracious while I waited. I really felt like I was in a nice restaurant, and it felt like a dining experience, and I didn't even dine in. I am very pleased and will be back!!!“

“Great food, atmosphere, and service“

“Urban kitchen did an amazing job catering our big day. Their communication and professionalism added to the success of our event. No matter what was going on Rene was easy to get a hold of and worked tirelessly throughout the entire evening from setting up to tearing down. We had many guests complement the catering. I would highly recommend urban kitchen to anyone having an event with catering.“

“Great view from the patio. The food and staff here are both amazing! The chipotle chicken penne is so delicious! They also have a Fido menu for the fur babies, they bring out a bone mat with a water bowl and the dish of your pups choice. So thoughtful! I will definitely eat here again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“