Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Pacific Grove

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1. Schooners Monterey

4.6

Exceptional(3036)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 30 times today

Schooners, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a stunning restaurant featuring sustainable seafood and approachable, contemporary American cuisine. The ideal location for celebrating the Central Coast and the spectacular coastal region, the Schooners team commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood is reflected in the creative menu which features a variety of seafood options, both raw and cooked, as well as appetizers, soups, salads and main courses. A creative cocktail menu is served alongside an impressive wine list highlighting Monterey County vintners.

2. Sardine Factory

4.7

Exceptional(4980)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 53 times today

Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.

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3. Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

4.5

Awesome(6911)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 68 times today

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

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4. The Whaling Station Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(2440)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Monterey

Booked 26 times today

The internationally acclaimed Whaling Station Steakhouse, perched just above Steinbeck’s Cannery Row has been Monterey County’s #1 Steak House for over 50 years, The Whaling Station takes the term “Steakhouse” seriously...Select your USDA Prime cut of the USA’s finest beef from a silver tray or enjoy our slow-roasted USDA Prime, Prime Rib. An award-winning wine list and full spirits bar compliment your dining experience. Serving Dinner and cocktails from 4:30pm daily. The Bar at The Whaling Station Steakhouse has its own menu and its own local following, with drink specials and lively conversation served nightly. Parking in our private lot. A private, 50-seat banquet room is also available.

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5. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(781)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 38 times today

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

6. Montrio

4.6

Exceptional(4225)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 27 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, Montrio offers a comfortable yet classic dining experience, featuring fine European inspired-American cuisine. For the past 25 years, Montrio has worked to showcase sustainable seafood, fine quality meat, and Monterey County’s best produce in all of its dishes has made this renovated 1910 firehouse a local favorite.We feature a variety of appetizers, award-winning small bites, enticing entrees, and indulgent seasonal desserts made by our in house pastry chef. Choose from Montrio's extensive wine list, or try one of our signature cocktails. Come see what everyone is talking about!

7. Il Vecchio

4.5

Awesome(93)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Grove

Booked 19 times today

Located near the Aquarium, we offer a true taste of Italy with our homemade pastas and hand-picked Italian wines. Enjoy dishes crafted from cherished family recipes in a warm, rustic setting that evokes the charm of an Italian trattoria. Whether it's a romantic dinner or a family gathering, Il Vecchio promises an unforgettable dining experience with stunning bay views and exceptional hospitality. Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" every year since 2011.

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8. El Torito - Monterey

3.9

Excellent(1216)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Monterey

Booked 14 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

9. Mission Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(502)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Carmel

Booked 11 times today

Located on Mission Street between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave, in Carmel California. Mission Bistro Restaurant is owned by Shaheen Alnuaimi. Our history-rich location is warm, charming, and above all cozy. We offer brunch, lunch, dinner, local, and import wines. Chef Matt Zimny sources from Monterey and Santa Cruz County farms and ranches with the goal of serving what is fresh and currently available. At Mission Bistro we do Seafood and Steaks right. Cheers!

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10. Kona Steak and Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(112)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Monterey

Booked 18 times today

KONA Steak & Seafood was voted the "Best New Restaurant" winner on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula for 2023. Located in the popular Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey, just minutes from Carmel, Pacific Grove, & all Peninsula cities.A fabulous menu! Enjoy fresh seafood, lobster, Hawaiian loco moco, fresh ahi tuna, a great bacon cheeseburger, bone-in rib eye, miso-glazed seabass, filet mignon, macadamia nut crusted halibut, entree salads, cioppino, seafood pasta, Maui onion soup, coconut curry soup, and a large host of enticing appetizers. Enjoy KONA's generous portions, good value, & free abundant parking! The house baked desserts are worth a trip on their own..... incredible!! The gorgeous "ZenDen Bar" features full bar & "Tiki Bar" style concoctions curated with house made ingredients, and nightly Happy Hour from 3:00-9:00pm. Local wine list, craft draft beers, kid's menu, dog-friendly lanai/patio dining, continuous lunch & dinner service 7 days a week from 11:00am.

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Bill
California Central Coast •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great atmosphere, excellent menu, outstanding food preparation, great service.
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Chart House Restaurant - MontereyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.5
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Marcia
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner for my husband. Good service, excellent food. The parking was an unexpected bonus! We will be back.
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The Whaling Station SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Monterey
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4.6
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RoBoVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was imaginative, of excellent quality and professionally served. Strangely, staff was inclined to remove plates before everyone had finished, and seems surprised when asked otherwise. Noise level was a bit high, hampering conversation. On balance, however, the experience was as good as it was in the past, and we will certainly return.
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Stokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.7
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Gina
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
First time to Schooners and we all enjoyed it so much! Great view, good service and excellent food. We went in for a late lunch. Enjoyed the focaccia and seafood tostada for starters. Crab pasta, crab blt and cioppino were all delicious! Will definitely return.
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Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.6
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BruceVIP
California Central Coast •73 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Fabulous service Delicious wine Superb meal A wonderful evening
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Sardine FactoryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.7

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Schooners Monterey

2. Sardine Factory

3. Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

4. The Whaling Station Steakhouse

5. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

6. Montrio

7. Il Vecchio

8. El Torito - Monterey

9. Mission Bistro

10. Kona Steak and Seafood

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