I like this place. The food is tasty, the service is friendly, and the ambience is family friendly. The fam and I stopped by here while visiting downtown and we're very satisfied. Is it culinary genius and the pinnacle of fine fine dining? No. But it doesn't need to be. It's just a very solid and consistent restaurant; the kind that I could see myself coming back to again and again. Good stuff!
Sarah S.
We walked in to turn12 , a family of four sunbeat and beyond hungry for lunch today and the service was quick and food was delicious. Our server Christy is an absolute gem. Thanks Christie for your excellent service.
Patrick C.
Came here to watch a game. Very open space lots of seating. Great place for game watching. Had a flatbread pizza is was good. Brussel sprouts were awesome as well as fries Customer service was excellent
Philip J.
Brazed short rib is highly recommended Full rack of baby back ribs was too much for me to handle Chile Verde was delicious! Great selections here and neat racing themed decorations Service was great!
Dang N
A fantastic casual spot for great food. We really liked the race inspired theme throughout the restaurant. There is a dining section and a full bar section. We came here for dinner on a weeknight. It’s was slightly busy. The menu is very robust with offerings for our much anyone. I had the short rib burger and it was most excellent. Keep in mind the burgers here are large! The included truffle fries were also great! We started off with a ahi tuna tower that was very good but wished it was a little larger. It’s the perfect size for two people but for four people it’s a little small. Our server was very experienced and comfortable with all of the tables he waited on. He was attentive and very considerate. Overall this is a great spot for a delicious meal. Highly recommend it!
I had the blue cheese burger with waffle fries. My wife had the chicken sandwich with an ample side salad (versus fries). The burger was good, medium cooked meat, was mostly juicy. I felt the blue cheese was so pungent that I couldn't taste the burger. The chicken breast on the sandwich was small, flat but cooked to still have moisture. The sandwich would benefit with a larger breast portion, less lettuce, a brioche bun, and more flavor to the breast. Instead of putting the side salad in a separate bowl, I'd put it on the plate with the sandwich to add a more robust appearance to the sandwich plate. Madison, our server, was friendly and spot on with fast, friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Roger Harrell
Fantastic food. Our server Kristie was very attentive and personable. Our busser Martine was friendly and playful. We had a great meal and a great time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Wim Uijtenhaak
When entered the door I noticed it wasn't the fanciest restaurant for a romantic dinner with candles in a dimmed corner, although our table was rather dark as several spots in the ceiling failed to do their job, or they had reached the end-of-life date. To add up, the waiter didn't spent too much attention to welcome us as his new guests but treated us as probably as he acts to regular daily customers. So this is one reason why the Turn 12 Bar & Grill is not mentioned in the Michelin Guide but... no more complaints. The starter, the homemade tomato soup was so good, I almost ordered a refill. Next we had both a salad which definitely could act as main courses, in one word: great. The tuna salad was suprisingly well fixed with sweet chili dressing and the green salad with grilled chicken was well dressed with balsamico.In addition, the bill was finally as friendly as the waiter should be next time we visit.PS: image is from bars' website
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Mr. And Mrs. P.
Strolling around Monterey looking for some late night eats this was the place to go! The service was great and gave us time to browse through the menu. After looking we had decided that Rockefeller oysters and clams were the way to go. The place is done up nicely with all the art and items on the wall. Great place to go for great eats on a nights stroll!
David Martinez
The building looked nice. Loved the racing decor inside. Food was great. Had the turn 12 sandwich. My lady had the lamb burger with truffle fries. Really good. Service was great. Would love to go back.
An unassuming exterior with a spectacular car racing themed interior. Very clean and good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Cline Moore
Excellent food friendly service. My son got the special, which was a gorgeous piece of fish with a lovely Rizotto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carmen C.
Love this restaurant! Perfect family atmosphere, great for dates, or just sitting at the bar with friends. Great food, friendly efficient service with good prices .
James Ehret
Larger group there for happy hour and beyond. Ordered at different times and multiple options. Food was delicious. Enjoyed the atmosphere and seating in bar area.Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries
Cathey
We like this restaurant. I little hidden from the locals and the food and sports bar is great. It's amazing all the race cars photos and actual motorcycles they have placed around the restaurant/bar. You can eat away from the bar if you prefer or have fun at the bar and surrounding tables. Worth trying if you have not.
I like this place. The food is tasty, the service is friendly, and the ambience is family friendly. The fam and I stopped by here while visiting downtown and we're very satisfied. Is it culinary genius and the pinnacle of fine fine dining? No. But it doesn't need to be. It's just a very solid and consistent restaurant; the kind that I could see myself coming back to again and again. Good stuff!
We walked in to turn12 , a family of four sunbeat and beyond hungry for lunch today and the service was quick and food was delicious. Our server Christy is an absolute gem. Thanks Christie for your excellent service.
Came here to watch a game. Very open space lots of seating. Great place for game watching. Had a flatbread pizza is was good. Brussel sprouts were awesome as well as fries Customer service was excellent
Brazed short rib is highly recommended Full rack of baby back ribs was too much for me to handle Chile Verde was delicious! Great selections here and neat racing themed decorations Service was great!
A fantastic casual spot for great food. We really liked the race inspired theme throughout the restaurant. There is a dining section and a full bar section. We came here for dinner on a weeknight. It’s was slightly busy. The menu is very robust with offerings for our much anyone. I had the short rib burger and it was most excellent. Keep in mind the burgers here are large! The included truffle fries were also great! We started off with a ahi tuna tower that was very good but wished it was a little larger. It’s the perfect size for two people but for four people it’s a little small. Our server was very experienced and comfortable with all of the tables he waited on. He was attentive and very considerate. Overall this is a great spot for a delicious meal. Highly recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries, Ahi Tuna Tower, Burger
I had the blue cheese burger with waffle fries. My wife had the chicken sandwich with an ample side salad (versus fries). The burger was good, medium cooked meat, was mostly juicy. I felt the blue cheese was so pungent that I couldn't taste the burger. The chicken breast on the sandwich was small, flat but cooked to still have moisture. The sandwich would benefit with a larger breast portion, less lettuce, a brioche bun, and more flavor to the breast. Instead of putting the side salad in a separate bowl, I'd put it on the plate with the sandwich to add a more robust appearance to the sandwich plate. Madison, our server, was friendly and spot on with fast, friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Fantastic food. Our server Kristie was very attentive and personable. Our busser Martine was friendly and playful. We had a great meal and a great time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
When entered the door I noticed it wasn't the fanciest restaurant for a romantic dinner with candles in a dimmed corner, although our table was rather dark as several spots in the ceiling failed to do their job, or they had reached the end-of-life date. To add up, the waiter didn't spent too much attention to welcome us as his new guests but treated us as probably as he acts to regular daily customers. So this is one reason why the Turn 12 Bar & Grill is not mentioned in the Michelin Guide but... no more complaints. The starter, the homemade tomato soup was so good, I almost ordered a refill. Next we had both a salad which definitely could act as main courses, in one word: great. The tuna salad was suprisingly well fixed with sweet chili dressing and the green salad with grilled chicken was well dressed with balsamico.In addition, the bill was finally as friendly as the waiter should be next time we visit.PS: image is from bars' website
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Strolling around Monterey looking for some late night eats this was the place to go! The service was great and gave us time to browse through the menu. After looking we had decided that Rockefeller oysters and clams were the way to go. The place is done up nicely with all the art and items on the wall. Great place to go for great eats on a nights stroll!
The building looked nice. Loved the racing decor inside. Food was great. Had the turn 12 sandwich. My lady had the lamb burger with truffle fries. Really good. Service was great. Would love to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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An unassuming exterior with a spectacular car racing themed interior. Very clean and good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Excellent food friendly service. My son got the special, which was a gorgeous piece of fish with a lovely Rizotto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this restaurant! Perfect family atmosphere, great for dates, or just sitting at the bar with friends. Great food, friendly efficient service with good prices .
Larger group there for happy hour and beyond. Ordered at different times and multiple options. Food was delicious. Enjoyed the atmosphere and seating in bar area.Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries
We like this restaurant. I little hidden from the locals and the food and sports bar is great. It's amazing all the race cars photos and actual motorcycles they have placed around the restaurant/bar. You can eat away from the bar if you prefer or have fun at the bar and surrounding tables. Worth trying if you have not.