50 Best American Restaurants near Pebble Beach

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Best eggs Benedict. Always great service from Rosendo“

“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.“

“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.“

“If you approach Foray along 5th Avenue, you cannot help looking into the kitchen. The wide unobstructed windows reveal a brightly lit space where everyone seems dedicated to their task, in a quiet, resolute manner. A good sign for sure. When we entered, we were greeted by Caroline, who turned out to be the owner, along with her husband chef Michael. Her warm welcome was another good sign.

We decided to start with a cocktail. The night was young. We found the cocktail selection to be intriguing, and maybe also a little irreverent… Rum and apricot in a Negroni? I’m glad I tried! We asked for the brioche at the same time (its always bread time!). It was fantastic. I wanted to dip a piece of it in the Negroni – think baba at rhum – and maybe I did!

It gave us the opportunity to leisurely review the menu (we never felt rushed throughout the night, a nice feeling compared to so many other restaurants).

I started (I’ll stick to what I had. I’m confident my companion will share what she had in her own review) with the Castroville artichoke. The menu clearly puts forward the products of the area, and it was nice to think that I had just driven through the town where that artichoke was grown! I just loved the combination with the lime aioli and the mustard greens. The glass of Champagne Salmon was a great pairing. It was also a great pairing with the appetizer, the crab tortellini. The tortellini were light and indulgent at the same time. Again, a remarkable combination of flavors, and a delicious opportunity to compare the meyer lemon with the lime aioli of the previous dish.

Are we there yet? Nooooo. I had ordered the striploin, bleu s’il-vous-plaît! The temperature was perfect, as ordered (how many times…). The sides were imaginative and worked perfectly together. Finally, the Mathewson cab Caroline recommended was a fantastic accompaniment.

The night was not so young anymore… Yet, dessert was de rigueur. The tatin, reimagined, as so many items on the menu, was a wonderful conclusion to the evening (so was the impeccable espresso).
I will be back.“

“Loved it’s previous incarnation, Crema, in Pacific Grove, love it still at Point Pinos. Friendly servers, good food.“

“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 is a fantastic restaurant with innovative cuisine, lovely , warm, welcoming ,fun ambiance and great service. We were treated so thoughtfully by chef and waiter, John. We can recommend everything - tomato burrata salad , wagyu beef carpaccio salad , foccacia like you have never had, moules fritte , chicken Parmesan , strawberry dessert and incredible fig pastry. Don’t forget the amazing wines . Highest recommendation !“

“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.“

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

“The Shrimp Louie salad was one of the BEST I've had in 30 years. It had fresh lettuce from an artisan farm and light dressing. Pickled red onion that has to be homemade with wonderful Italian olives. It wasn't that box baby green salad restaurants throw on plates that gets wilted. My mom had the beet salad and added perfectly cooked steak for an extra $9. Cheesecake was light and strawberry sauce divine. The people are spoiled that live here. It's not a tourist trap. My only complaint: main room and bar entrance needs a better clean to reflect the excellent food.“

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“Happy hour rolled into dinner and both were delicious !“

“I have been to mission ranch for breakfast and dinner, for breakfast I like going first thing at 7am and enjoy the view of the country and take in the fresh crisp air, the breakfast menu is very simply but appetizing also very affordable prices. Dinner is just as good as breakfast, candle lit dinners on the patio is unreal. The wait times depend on when you arrive but ive never waited more then 10 mins. Attentive staff, great service. 10/10“

“Wednesdays have a prix fixe menu. We had the surf and turf appetizer which was underwhelming, too much bread for the topping. For the main course we all had the halibut, which was overcooked and therefore a little dry. The flourless chocolate cake for dessert was amazing. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere welcoming.“

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

“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.?“

“The food was great. The service was fast and they were friendly. I had the baked salmon and my husband had stuffed sole with crab h shrimp. We highly recommend this place.“

“Good food hood service. ✅✅“

“First time being there it was great“

“Awesome view great food One of my favorite places close to home....“

“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The food and the service. The Parker House Rolls are so good and I mean good. The shrimp the everything was great. Must must try this place. Go early they might run out of rolls. Kaitlyn out server was top notch. We will be back.“

“Never fails to give great food and service.“

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

“Jeffrey's is the place for brunch in the Monterey Bay. Way better than From Scratch, the same/slightly better than Katie's Place but half the price, better than First Awakenings, better than Bayonet, Crema, Monterey Plaza, Bernardus, even the Lodge at Pebble Beach (although not as decadent). The lobster omelette on the special menu is to die for! Crab cake bene is awesome, really so are all their benes. We live in Aromas and sometimes make the drive just to eat here. We've been eating here for 3 1/2 years and love it!“

“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“

“I must say, this is our new go-to favorite in town!!! From the Cajun Chicken Alfredo to the Fish Taco, everything on the menu is absolutely delicious. Make your reservation TODAY and ask for Trevor as your server. You will not be disappointed!!!!“

“Such a beautiful resort tucked in the mountains with a beautiful view. Very clean and well maintained. Room was beautiful overlooking the grounds and mountains in the background. The staff from (Erin) at the front desk to the waitstaff were all very friendly and helpful. The lodge is awesome and has a warm welcoming feeling. We would HIGHLY recommend staying at The Quail!“

“This place is in the Embassy Suites- that’s important for info on atmosphere and finding it! Really nice ambiance- we ended up here as it was the only place open past nine and we had just gotten into town and needed dinner and drinks and got both here with very friendly service. You can sit away from the bar area if the hotel bar is hoppin’.Limited menu- but totally sufficient and nice representation of local produce.

Parking: Says paid parking only- we are t hotel guests so hoping for the best ?“

“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!“

“We enjoyed a lovely breakfast at Carmels Hidden Gem after a suggestion from the owner while eating at Yafa ( another 5⭐️!) are we glad we did, it was one of our favorite meals so far in Carmel. Best breakfast by far. Dia, the owner, waited on us with gracious hospitality. It was hard to choose from the menu as everything sounded wonderful. I don’t think you could go wrong. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The roasted white corn waffle and the Swedish pancakes were a hit. My husband said his eggs Benedict were the best he had ever had. We will definitely return, as this is a must while in Carmel.“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We found this place searching for dining in Monterey on google. Food was very tasty and I really enjoyed the options of sides for the burgers. I chose the garlic tater tots, yummy ?. Good beer selection but limited on wine by the glass. Outside seating available. Ceiling fans on and it was a bit cool for 68° outside.“

“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!“

“Great service and food!! Fast service and cozy atmosphere“

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

“Gorgeous!! I came to the ranch for a conference, and will definitely be coming back again. Could not ask for more lovely scenery, more activities (hiking! golf! archery!), or more considerate staff.“

“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!“

“We stumbled into Rocky's while our car was being serviced next door and our minds were blown.
We ordered eggs benny and chicken and waffles and OMG. Best fried chicken I've ever had.
Staff was great, we sat outside. Just lovely“

“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.“

“Everything was wonderful. Excellent service. Food delicious!“

“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..“

“Abundant and substantial breakfast simply perfect. Except for the pancakes, which were a little soggy for my taste, the rest was perfect; I recommend the final breakfast, it's delicious! The service is very fast and above all the staff very cheerful and happy, very attentive to customers and their requests. The environment is very nice and comfortable. I really recommend going there we had a great time.“

“Oh my goodness, this is THE place! So happy we found it and ventured in! Will always remember out fantastic hosts Sue and Bill, and their lovely establishment. It is so much MORE than a restaurant, it is a place like home: warm, loving, caring and delicious!“

“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.“

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

“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!)“