41 Best Bars near Seaside

“dj on monday nights. karaoke on Thursday“

“Delicious! Authentic, cool atmosphere, and great prices. Service was amazing. Will come back!“

“Our entrees and drinks were good, but when did they change the mozzarella sticks? They’re slabs vs. sticks. Still pretty tasty.
El Presidente margarita is recommended.
Location is adjacent to the Laguna Grande trail so a nice stroll around the lake is a good addition to a meal.“

“Amazing Fish Tacos. Good beer. Lovely ambiance/place to hang out with friends and pets!!

You order drinks inside at the bar. You order food outside by the food truck. Plenty of seating. Tables, high tables, fire pits, benches.

Parking: $1.70/hr“

“Marc provided outstanding service, engaging in great conversation and offering spot-on recommendations that truly elevated the experience. I tried the clam chowder and oysters Rockefeller, and both were absolutely phenomenal. The clam chowder, in particular, was the best I’ve ever had—rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned.

This cozy, intimate spot offers an unforgettable dining experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the quality of the food speaks for itself. If you’re in Carmel, A.W. Shucks is a must-visit!“

“We enjoyed cocktails and wine at Bud’s during our stay at LaPlaya last weekend!“

“We just came in to have a beer and kill some time, but this place ended up being an awesome little detour. We had their sweet potato fries a pint of the Temescal Hazy and an Imperial Brown Sugar Cider. The fries were amazing nice and crispy but nice a potato-ey in the middle. Salty and sweet and perfectly paired with their aiolie sauce.“

“Great time watching the Niners game.“

“This is such a cool place to eat, especially if you are staying in the Old Del Monte Hotel. Like a military club. Great prices, solid food and tons of history. Good vibes all around. Staff were friendly. Desserts are good and taste homemade. Sports on the TV. Recommended!“

“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!“

“This bar is the type of clubby leather clad place that is perfect for a “final final”. The bartenders give great service and there is a wide selection of scotches and bourbons and cognac. There are also several televisions and they serve a limited menu of pub food. Sit by the fireplace and relax after fighting the winds at Spanish Bay.“

“Barmel Love Love Love ❤️“

“Pearl Hour is one of my favorite places in town, a cozy, intimate bar with amazing cocktails, a great patio, and the occasional delicious food pop-up!“

“This was a great way to wrap up our wine tasting in Carmel Valley. You order at the counter, then take your number and find a place to sit. They will bring the food out to you, but you are on your own for keeping your water filled and getting napkins, utensils, etc.

The food was simple (grilled cheese with sun dried tomato pesto and the side of meatballs), but the quality and taste were on point. Two of us split these, and we each had a glass of wine (great selection of area wineries).

It was recommended to by Pyper at Sardine Factory, and we thank her for that.“

“Your average local sports bar. Nothing fancy.

TV’s, pub food, locals…

Very bright inside like you’re in a hospital. The vibe couldn’t use a little tweaking.

Wings make the top 10 list. Nachos are ok… menu has change since 2023. Key items like scotch eggs and fried pickles are gone :(

Beer prices are best during happy hour, outside of that you’ll be paying top dollar PG prices of $8-$9 a draft (which is crazy compared to East Coast prices of $2-$3 a draft).“

“Unique little night spot that was a fun little surprise. It is definitely compact, and they do have a dress code. Bar tenders are effecicient and the staff overall were very friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for a fun spot to have drinks on a night our in monterey, this is a fun place to add to your list. Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Cleanliness: 3 Quality: 4 Value: 3“

“Great central Carmel location amongst galleries, bakeries, coffee shops, bookstores etc. In good weather ask for the patio they take reservations by inside vs outside. Great atmosphere out there… old building, stucco, vines, etc. It was cool but they have plenty of heaters. Great food… had bruschetta appetizer which is loaded with diced tomatoes and smoked flavor (grilled bread). Also the di stefano salad, it has crispy goat cheese, roasted beets and fig-balsamic dressing. Excellent, highly recommended! Had the cioppino which was excellent. Good wine list. Eat here lunch OR dinner.“

“BARGAIN! I find that most Italian restaurants are the "same old, same old". Good, decent, predictable, unremarkable, unmemorable. Not so with this one. Interesting menu with fresh and homemade pasta, novel sauces, house made mozzarella, house made gelato and sorbetto. You wont find these flavors anywhere else. Didn't have cocktails as wines by the glass were interesting and very well priced. If you're a spirits drinker there's a couple of Bourbon choices that are very hard to find. Service was efficient and professional. They were there when needed-none of this fake, too talky stuff. At a time when inflation is affecting restaurant prices severely , this business offers value across the menu. Definitely returning soon to try several other dishes.“

“We had a delicious meal and the service was excellent. I highly recommend the clam chowder. My NY Strip Steak was cooked a perfect medium rare and came out hot to the table. Our server, Colleen, was friendly and knowledgeable. She made a great meal even better!“

“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“

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“Delicious pizza & drinks.“

“First visit here after moving to the neighborhood. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was great, felt like I was on vacation! Some of the patrons were staying there and there were some just for the food like I was. I will be back to try other appetizers and main course/lunch or dinner.“

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

“one of the best selections of tequila, wine, whiskey, and bourbon. in addition very friendly and knowledgeable staff. oh, and the breakfast burritos are great for a morning hangover“

“Un lugar familiar buena y deliciosa comidas esmerado servicio.“

“Well they were out of everything, but cheeseburgers and my friend accidentally spilled my drink on me and they made us buy another when Sardines replaced it for free. FAIL in my used to be a server’s eyes. You ALWAYS take care of the guest!!“

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“Angel was an amazing server. Food was very good. I had the rigatoni and my daughter had the hanger steak- said it was one of her favorite meals on our trip! Everyone is helpful and friendly at this restaurant. If you don't want to venture out while staying at the Carmel Mission Inn... Shearwater is a GREAT option! 👍👍“

“As a local, I hesitate to give a review because once one discovers such a gem as the Wednesday night prix fixe menu, one selfishly doesn't want it to become too swamped with tourists! Truly an "haute cuisiine" experience, available right here without needing to travel to France (or Macedonia).!“

“You gotta visit just for the decorations!! Cowboy theme extravaganza!!! Some kinda creepy, but so fun.

Burger was very good!! Cooked well and came out juicy. The blue cheese was good quality.

A friend had the fried chicken and said it was excellent. Another recommended the Patty Melt.

But it's really all about the decorations!! The ceiling and walls are covered in old boots, animal skins, animal heads, signs, saddles, horns, pictures, chairs, hats, etc. etc. etc.

We were told by two locals during our wine tastings that this is the bar all locals come to at night.

The service was excellent!! Really wish I remember the server's name, but she has as much character as the restaurant does!!! Loved chatting with her. She gave us some excellent wine tasting recommendations too!!“

“I’m from out of state. A group of us travel several times a year and have tried many restaurants. We always try to go to restaurants we wouldn’t have at home. This was by far the best. The homemade French press hot tea, Bloody Mary, rice and beans, cabbage rolls, caeser salad and turkey lentil soup. I can’t say enough about the owner and food. Give them a try!“

“London bridge pub-Monterey“

“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“

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

“Crab carbonara!!! Outstanding! Same with wedge salad! Lobster and prawns gnocchi was superb! Yes the Key Lime pie is the best!! They make an excellent dry martini too! Sandra's our server was terrific!!! And very welcoming to our dog!!“

“Beautiful view , delicious food !“

“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!“

“Very nice and friendly place to have a dinner date.“

“Great dinner and music 😍. Good waiter and drinks were extra good ❤️“