Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar

Came here while on vacation with my husband for dinner and twice for breakfast. The service was fantastic as well as the food. Fidel was super friendly, kind, and brightened our vacation so much. He is very knowledgeable about the area and wanted to steer us in the right direction when visiting places. His service was outstanding and his team was awesome, too. Next time we vacation in Monterey we hope to see him again! The food, as I mentioned earlier, was fantastic. I got the cauliflower steak and was surprised how good it was. My husband got the award-winning clam chowder bread bowl and he said it was the best he’s ever had. Normally restaurants will load up their chowder with potatoes, but in his bowl, there were plenty of clams. We finished off the night with the chocolate cake and a scoop of ice cream to pair with the wine we brought. Amazing combination.

Thank you to Fidel and his team for making our dining experiences unforgettable!

The breakfast buffet was also amazing. They had a made-to-order omelet and waffle bar as well as a ton of other items in the buffet, including: sausage, bacon, eggs, roasted potatoes, corn beef hash, cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, muffins, donuts, biscuits, gravy, oatmeal and toppings, hard boiled eggs, and more.

We're currently staying at the Monterey Marriott, and decided to eat at the hotel restaurant for dinner last night.

What a surprise it was! The maitre d' was a kind, sweet man who immediately sensed that our little one was on the spectrum. He gave our kiddo a dolphin plushy and some crayons, before seating us in the most amazing corner booth ever. Junior loved the lighting and the energy.

Our server was equally nice. He grabbed us some piping hot chicken fingers and fries straightaway, so mom, big brother, and I could enjoy a little quiet time while we snacked on a delicious cheese plate appetizer.

Big brother ordered the kids' burger sliders and thoroughly enjoyed them.

Mom and I both ordered red meat entrees and were super happy with the results. I had the ribeye, and mama bear had the skirt steak. Both were absolute winners. Delicious, appropriate portions, and very much worth the money.

We had a very lovely time overall. A nice, long, happy, dinner, like we've come to expect whenever we visit Monterey. Fin and Field is a treasure, and we will definitely be adding it to our list of kid-friendly fine-dining experiences.

5 stars, all around!

Bustling breakfast buffet with better-than-expected variety, great fresh fruit and grouchy staff at the egg station

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Loved the breakfast at this place with family. Very friendly and courteous staff. We are vegetarians and had great variety of options to choose from buffet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A beautiful and spacious restaurant ... All the staff ... Waiters ... Waitresses were so nice polite and very attentive ... Will be back during my next trip to The Peninsula ...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Beer Battered, Cheddar Grilled Cheese, Salad

We stopped in for an early dinner before seeing a show down the street. The restaurant's bar opens at 4:00 and they were gracious enough to seat us a little before 5:00, before the restaurant was technically open.Despite being part of a hotel, the space had a modern vibe independent of the Marriot with a noise level that felt lively without interfering with normal conversation.We were seated a little out of the way, but had very attentive service from our server. We had plenty of time before our show, and they accommodated our request for a more leisurely pace. Our server checked in on us multiple times and was quick to fulfill every request. Unfortunately, Fin and Field uses the server + food runner model, which means going through the who-had-what dance when the food arrives because the runner has no idea. Also, the runner had to relay requests for refills, etc, as they didn't seem empowered to fulfill them.Pricing is a little high, but within the expected range for a nice place right in the Monterey downtown—if the food is good. I ordered the grass-fed beef burger, which comes with french fries and nothing else. My fries were somewhat underdone, soggy and a little limp. The kitchen overcooked the burger, which was well-done without a trace of pink. The patty is about an inch thick, which is a lot of dry meat to get through. The burger comes with cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato, but no condiments that I could see. Some mayo, mustard and ketchup would go a long way to make it more palatable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Comfy seating, attentive waiter, not rushed and the food was solid ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Brenda and Arnel give excellent service for breakfast ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Limited hours of operation. No lunch hours, and as you walk by throughout the day, you’ll notice that this restaurant (and, oddly, the bar) are simply closed. The breakfast buffet (not included in your room price), while very good, was not worth over 32 dollars per person.

We have eaten breakfast here many times and it is always great. Large selection of fruits, breads/rolls/donuts/muffins, eggs, meats, an omelette bar. The waiter that brings drinks was very friendly and attentive.

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!

The best Guinness pour I've ever had! We ended up leaving after our beers due to a limited menu. Service was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

My boyfriend and I were hungry and decided to check this place out. The atmosphere and ambiance is amazing. I can't believe we haven't checked this place out. The banana split is on point. ? try that, you will not regret it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Fin was really good

Only downside.... Tables are a bit small. That's it. The dinner was really decent and the morning brunch was WONDERFUL. Completely WORTH IT.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5