50 Best American Restaurants near Pebble Beach

“Quiet little grill hidden across the street from the entrance to Spyglass Golf Course. They serve breakfast and lunch and have a great variety of snacks and drinks. Right on the golf course so you have great views from the inside, and outside, seating.The staff was great. Very helpful and attentive to my specially ordered sandwich and were very courteous.Food came out fast and hot and made to order. Beers are in a stand-up fridge, and we're exceptionally cold.The menu had a great set of options to choose from as well.

Vegetarian options: Menu had vegetarian options.

Dietary restrictions: Food order is customizable.

Parking: Large parking lot for the golf course and grill.

Kid-friendliness: Lots of seating for well-behaved kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: Two entrances are wheelchair accessible. Same with bathrooms.“

“The best for outdoor seating and views. Order a Pizza!“

“Best fish Tacos and our server Mariah was the sweetest!! This place is a gem!“

“Always a beautiful experience. Staff is fabulous. We have a few Faves, like Sanjana, Tammy, Alda, Esteban, Roland. We’re treated very well and food is always very good. Locals meet and greet and it is fun to be recognized and appreciated. thanks everyone. We love coming in for a visit and lunch.“

“Absolutely love this place... everything that we've ever ordered here is delicious... the Mongolian chicken salad is so delicious... tons of chicken... delicious dressing... my guy said the bacon cheeseburger that he got was the best one that he's had in a long time... we're in love with a mud pie and the chocolate banana cream pie is really good too... the wings are crunchy and delicious... dipping sauces are so so good... we've eaten here a handful of times but every time we've had to go find a server... I don't know if they don't have their own specific sections... you always see the servers in the distance... even if you have menus on the table they don't seem to make it to your table unless you go and talk to one or talk to another person that works there to see if they can get you a server but once you do get a server your food does come out quickly... one time we even went there 2 hours before they we're going to close and we still had to go locate a server... she asked what we wanted to drink... I said a water... he said a Lagunitas and we also wanted a mud pie... she pointed in the distance and said the water is over there.... well okay... I didn't know we were supposed to get our own water...hahaaa...aaaaaa ya“

“Amazing food and hospitality“

“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.“

“Beautiful view golf ⛳️ course and friendly staff and members“

“Huge food portions for big appetite!!“

“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.“

“Absolutely fantastic restaurant and a breath of fresh air in the Carmel culinary community. The food was incredible and the service was top notch. The space is refreshingly chic and relaxing. The tables are spaced apart to allow for conversation and there's no rush to finish your meal. You are encouraged to linger and enjoy the best meal in Carmel!“

“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 was the best restaurant I never ate in. Lemme explain. My superwonderul-one-in-a-million friend is in Monterey visiting her sister and bro-in-law there. (Actually they live in Chico, CA but they drove down to Monterey for the weekend.) So, says I, "Why not try Sardine Factory? (I live in Albuquerque, but hey, Diana is my superwonderul-one-in-a-million friend...oops, I already said that... and she is in CA, visiting from Albuquerque). So I called Sardine Factory and spoke to Mary and she took my credit card number and the rest is history. THANK YOU MARY! Diana, my friend, said it was a "10." "Staff was fantatic."in the Conservatory. "The waiter tied a bib" on her. The best meal I ever had... from 1,00 miles away. Mary, you are the sweetest person in the world! But Diana loved it, and that what matters the most. Oh, she had cioppino (see photo) and her sister had "delicious" seafood pasta and her bro in law had sea bass ("very good"). So Mary, and Sardine Factory, you made people very happy this evening. But that is what you do. God bless.“

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“Nice place to have family gatherings..very nice restaurant and foods they serve..“

“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.“

“I had a great experience at Maligne in Seaside. I had seen some negative reviews before coming in, but based on my experience today, I honestly don’t feel they reflect what this restaurant has to offer.

The open kitchen is awesome and gives the restaurant a warm, homey feel while still having that fine-dining atmosphere. The food was excellent, the drinks hit the spot, and Joel, our server, was awesome—friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better.

I really enjoy fine dining, and Maligne definitely delivered. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. This is absolutely a place I’ll be coming back to!“

“Great food, view and service.“

“The Pocket in Carmel-by-the-Sea serves beautifully prepared seasonal dishes, with standout fresh seafood and inventive small plates that showcase local coastal flavors. The intimate atmosphere is cozy and elegant, making it ideal for a romantic dinner or special celebration, whether you choose the warm indoor seating or charming patio. Service is consistently attentive, warm, and thoughtful from start to finish. The quality of the food, curated wine list, and overall experience make it a true gem in Carmel—absolutely delightful and highly recommended.“

“My daughter and I found this Hidden Gem in Monterey we went there for breakfast before a doctor's appointment and I had their country omelette which was absolutely delicious and it was pretty big it was a perfect serving and with hash browns their hash browns are amazing and crunchy and perfect except for me they could have put a little bit more hash browns on my plate those were so good and they had I had toast on wheat bread it was delicious then I ordered a waffle for me and my daughter to share had blueberries blackberries strawberries whipped cream on it oh my God absolutely amazing and she ordered a Mexican omelette with country fried potatoes avocado toast absolutely perfect you must try this place don't pass it up it's the Hidden Gem right on the corner of Lighthouse Avenue must try and the service was excellent the owner's son he was very friendly very sweet service is great coffee was great tea was great we will be going back for sure try something new!!!“

“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!)“

“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!“

“Wonderful restaurant. Great for single diners!!“

“Good food hood service. ✅✅“

“Alvarado Street Brewery continues to evolve in the best path with excellent food and drink presentation. Significantly, staff go above the limit for outstanding service and timing. Steven, our server, is outstanding for perceiving when customers need a request. Alvarado Street is the highlight for food, service, and enjoyment on the Monterey Peninsula“

“Great Restaurant near the city center of Monterey with a great patio to enjoy the weather of the summer.

Top Pizza in Monterey. Margherita Pizza and Pesto Chicken are excellent. Great selection of beer and wine - mixed drinks too.

Today I had the duck sandwich with coleslaw. Excellent.

Personally met the owner. Lovely family owned place. Great customer service as well. Customer for life.

Street parking only. Wheelchair accessible.“

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“First time being there it was great“

“Love this place. But depending on staff, welL? Signature burger requested as rare. Severed like leather. Gets reserved tables requests wrong most times. Beet salad with two tiny beets? Not good. Still, a strong recommendation.“

“Great piano bar! Awesome lemon drops😃“

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

“Great food and awesome service. Worth the visit.“

“Jeffrey’s has the best food 🥘 and it’s very reasonably priced.“

“Excellent food and great service and good live music.“

“Who burned my tortilla chips???. LOL
absolutely delicious food. atmosphere could be a little more cheery, and I think that would have a lot to do with whoever Is handling the bar.. Definitely needs a little more love as far as customer service but overall this place has a lot of potential. EdithEsquire“

“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!“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Beautiful view of shoreline, delicious entrees, great atmosphere, helpful waitstaff.“

“My wife and I are staying just down the road for the weekend and stumbled in for breakfast the place felt just like my grandma's house growing up my grandmother loved flamingos and here there are owls 🦉 every where made it feel even more life home staff was so welcoming and had the biggest smiles 😃 blessed.. Coffee was hot and the blueberry pancake combos we both ordered were amazing fluffy and made with an ingredient not found in most main stream food (Love) bacon and eggs perfect price and portions are good. Will be going back tomorrow before we leave town and make sure when we come back next year that this will be our go to place.“

“We had very nice anniversary dinner at Stationaery. We sat outside, since we still do not feel comfortable for an indoor seating due to pandemic. The evening was cool, but heating lamps made it comfortable for longer and leisure meal. Both food and service were excellent. We highly recommend this friendly restaurant and will be back for sure🤩“

“Food and service was amazing! French onion soup and calamari to start. We both had the hanger steak which blew my mind. Cooked perfectly. Dessert was creme brulee and panna cotta both were amazing. Much more affordable and humble than anything in carmel by the sea and equally good if not better. Will definitely return for dinner again.“

“I tried something new today, the hot Turkey open face sandwich smothered in a wonderful mushroom gravy. OMG 😱 So good ! And my salad was the perfect size to complement the large portion of the hot Turkey. I added a little Tabasco cause that what I do. I thought I was finished until the little waitress offered dessert 🍨. I ordered a piece of their home made apple 🍎 pie 🎉🎊😱. People let me tell you this is a bucket lister. With out a doubt the best apple pie I have ever had. And yes they make it from scratch. Great lunch experience today ! I ordered a piece of pie for a friend who is not feeling well and dropped it off to her. Thanks Victorian Corner for such a pleasant atmosphere to have my lunch 🙏.“

“yummy food and great atmosphere my sliders were epic and the wine choices were great,Andrew was really attentive thank you“

“Never fails to give great food and service.“

“We had a wonderful experience dining at The Covey. We sat at a window table with a view of their water feature. The staff was extremely attentive and friendly. My husband ordered the Branzino and I had the Chicken Saltimbocca. Both dishes were excellent! Not only were the proteins cooked to perfection but the vegetables and farro that accompanied them were also very good. We look forward to dining here again.“

“Los Laureles Lodge – Carmel Valley
I was hesitant to stay here because the property looked very rustic, and too close to the main road, with road noise apparent but it was one of the recommended hotels for a wedding at Stonepine Estate, with a shuttle stop to transport us to the wedding venue, so I decided to join the group. Unfortunately, the reservation process was a major issue. Despite multiple calls ahead of time by mom of the bride and others, confirming room types and occupancy, several reservations were incorrect upon arrival, leaving guests scrambling to find rooms, adjust arrangements, or pay unexpected additional costs.
The property itself is rustic but clean. We did not experience any bugs or critters in our rooms or onsite, the grounds are actually pleasant to explore. The rooms, however, are very basic, dated, with dark wood paneling, minimal amenities, cramped bathrooms, and inconsistent shower temperatures. Our decorative headboard was not securely attached and fell off the wall, which was unsettling, especially since one of the few outlets was underneath it. The refrigerator worked well, and the front desk provided extra towels when requested.
The complimentary breakfast was simple but adequate (coffee, tea, hot cocoa, juice, melon, hard-boiled eggs, and coffee cake). We did not use the restaurant or bar during our stay. If it was open, it was not during the times we were onsite. The property has a pool and event spaces that looked nice enough, although they seemed quiet during our summer weekend visit. There are two resident cats, one very friendly and one more mangy.
The best part of our stay was Colin at the front desk. He was kind, helpful, and went above and beyond,helping with questions, last-minute deliveries (Amazon), and even assisting with a wedding-related printing request.
Overall, I’d rate this as a solid 3-star hotel. It’s clean, safe, and has a charming rustic setting, but the rooms and amenities are very basic. I would consider staying again only if the price was reasonable and options were limited.“

“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.“

“This is a Real Gem a few tables, clean, nicely decorated, the food is always fresh and sources from great places, seasonal, from appetizer to main course Amir and his team are very attentive, friendly and patient. Nice wine list, the home baked bread is so tempting you can't stop eating. The meat and seafood is so fresh and cooked to perfection. A locals secret place always a pleasure to return“

“We were a group of 10 and there were mixed reviews regarding the food. Two of us got ravioli, one of us did not like the taste. One of us got the cioppino and commented it lacked flavor. The half chicken and the pork chop, the honey nut squash were rated a 4/5. The fish was a small portion. The view was spectacular and the sunset was perfect.“

“The Quail has gone above and beyond my expectations and I’ve only been here 3 hours!! The service is amazing and the grounds are exquisitely perfect!! The suite is probably the nicest room I’ve ever stayed in. I am in love with this place. Don’t even want to leave to go anywhere else! I highly recommend!!“