Best Romantic Restaurants in Pacific Grove

35 restaurants available nearby

1. Passionfish

4.8

Exceptional(7231)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Grove

Booked 23 times today

Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and realistically priced wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list priced nearly to retail. Passionfish is proudly owned and operated by Chef Meral Alpay and her son, Berk Guvenc. As pioneers in sustainable dining, Passionfish became the first restaurant in Monterey County to earn official ‘Green’ certification, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable seafood education.

2. Montrio

4.6

Exceptional(4215)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 23 times today

Montrio is a charming, elegant restaurant in downtown Monterey. It's a local favorite and a top pick for romantic dinners. Reviewers consistently praise its refined, comfortable atmosphere, with one calling it the 'perfect environment for a romantic dinner.' The excellent food, attentive service, and extensive wine list all contribute to its high ratings. It's a great choice for special occasions.

3. Fish Hopper

4.5

Awesome(3749)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 48 times today

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

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4. Schooners Monterey

4.5

Awesome(3029)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 22 times today

Schooners Monterey is a romantic restaurant due to its picturesque setting suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay. Customers have praised the 'beautiful and romantic location', 'memories made for my new wife and myself' and the 'lovely dinner' with 'lovely setting'. The quality of food, service, and ambiance have consistently received high ratings.

5. Sardine Factory

4.7

Exceptional(4963)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 26 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.

6. Il Vecchio

4.5

Awesome(85)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Grove

Booked 24 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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7. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1676)

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 59 times today

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

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8. Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.7

Exceptional(1624)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 49 times today

Nestled on the historic Fisherman's Wharf, overlooking the picturesque Monterey Harbor, Old Fisherman’s Grotto is a must-visit dining destination. Renowned worldwide for its exquisite cuisine, impeccable service, and charming ambiance, the Grotto offers a culinary experience like no other. Our menu showcases fresh seafood sourced sustainably, USDA prime beef, and an extensive wine selection with over 200 choices recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. With a commitment to providing an intimate dining atmosphere, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for excessive noise levels, ensuring a pleasant experience for all our guests. We kindly ask patrons to keep noise levels moderate to respect others' dining experiences.

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9. Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar - Pacific Grove

4.8

Exceptional(1317)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Grove

Booked 17 times today

We are currently open for dine-in and outdoor heated sidewalk/patio.We are always available for curbside pickup.Welcome to Mezzaluna Pasteria and Mozzarella Bar. Chef Soerke and Amy invite you in to enjoy daily house made Pasta, Mozzarella and Gelato. We offer a full bar with specialty cocktails. Chef’s Specialties includeBuccatini Al’AmatricianaLinguini alla VongoleChicken Sausage LasagneSpaghetti CarbonaraGrilled Octopus Lamb Meatballs House-made CharcuterieGnocchi with Gorgonzola Dolce Sauce & Black Truffle OilLittle Gem Caesar Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano Raviloi di Manzo Pate di Anatra

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10. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

4.7

Exceptional(1950)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 27 times today

Do you love Italian food? A world famous restaurant executive chef says it all by saying, “the best meals in California are at Carmel Bistro Giovanni!” An artful, romantic setting with an international wine list and amazing cocktails. Try some of our specialties: the "Mamma Mia" features mouth-watering meatballs with pasta and southern Mediterranean-spiced sauce, Veal Osso Bucco, Lamb Shank, steaks, and a plethora of seafood including halibut, salmon and sand dabs! For our gluten-free guests, we can also provide gluten free pasta and bread. *Patio availability depending on weather. We do have plenty of heat lamps but do not have covered tables outdoors. Please understand this when booking.* For parties of 6 or more we require a credit card to hold your table with a 24 hour cancellation policy, $25 per person will be applied to your credit card for late cancellations and no shows. *We have a $30 corkage fee for a standard size bottle (750 ml.) 2 bottle maximum per table.

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george
London •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Passionfish is more than passionfish its passion starter, passiondesert, its passion of all things food, service, and respect of customer wants and needs. Twist on kaymak Turkish deconstructed desert excellent! Very thoughtful wine and beverage list. I was very happy to find Turkish friend there and of course a happy and efficient server Rebecca. Thanks for a wonderful night.
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PassionfishPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pacific Grove
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Server was friendly, Bridget, if I recall, and on top of it. Husband’s birthday. They brought not only the birthday desert, but a nice taste of the strawberry gelato and blood orange sorbet — because she heard how we wanted to taste it. Husband had the filet perfectly cooked. I had the short rib very tasty, but maybe a bit too much salt. The ambiance was warmly inviting. Just the right amount of light added to a feeling that we were welcomed.
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MontrioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.6
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Dana
California Central Coast •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First timers, but will definitely return again. Wonderful restaurant to celebrate a special occasion. We were seated in the Captains Room. The ambiance was exquisite. I can only describe the service as impeccable, they know how to treat their customers and make the dining experience a delight! Brandon and Pedro were absolutely wonderful!
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Sardine FactoryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.7
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Nick
Orange County •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food and service was great. We’ve been going there for years and my daughter wanted to go there for her 16th birthday dinner. Our favorite restaurant on Cannery Row.
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Fish HopperPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.5
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Shaheen
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
I found this place in the magazine and turned out to be a fantastic restaurant by the water ! Easy to find and there are plenty of street parking! The staff were wonderful and amazing services ! I will visit this place again soon ! There are many shopping places near by as well!
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Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.5

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Passionfish

2. Montrio

3. Fish Hopper

4. Schooners Monterey

5. Sardine Factory

6. Il Vecchio

7. PortaBella Restaurant

8. Old Fisherman's Grotto

9. Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar - Pacific Grove

10. Carmel's Bistro Giovanni

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