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  • SHARON
    California Central Coast •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Hidden Gem for locals. Whole experience is consistently amazing.
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    Old Fisherman's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
    4.7
  • Terri LynneVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our experience was outstanding. The staff was kind and responsive. The holiday decorations were festive. The food was fantastic.
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    Rosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey
    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 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
    4.6
  • Candyce
    San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    Such a great restaurant. We were there early (long story), but were seated anyway. Monterey had just experienced a huge rainstorm and power outage (although Fisherman's Wharf seems to have gotten its power back sooner than the neighboring area). The servers and staff were unbothered and waitstaff was prompt, cordial, and friendly. Plus the food was great! you can't go wrong with seafood in Monterey. But this was a notch up.
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    Domenico's on the WharfPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
    4.5
  • Shelly
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 10, 2024
    Jack's has a beautiful setting, service was excellent and the food was delicious! Very reasonably priced, as well.
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    Jacks MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
    4.2

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Discover Monterey

For decades, this area of California has been known for the quality of its locally grown produce and fresh seafood taken directly from the Pacific Ocean. This may be why many of the most important up-and-coming chefs in the United States are working in the Central Coast region of California. When you combine that type of talent with the quality of the local ingredients, you cannot help but create a vibrant, exciting food culture. The area is filled with unique restaurants, including some overlooking the gorgeous, golden coastline. Quite a few of the establishments also work directly with local farms and fishers, ensuring the freshness and quality of their ingredients from farm to table. Along the interior hillsides, one will find beautiful vineyards producing deliciously complex wines.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Monterey is Cella

The best vegan restaurants in Monterey are Schooners Monterey, Sardine Factory and Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

The best vegetarian restaurants in Monterey are Schooners Monterey, Stokes Adobe Restaurant and Old Fisherman's Grotto

The restaurants with the best service in Monterey are Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar - Monterey Marriott, Kona Steak and Seafood and Cella

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Monterey are Stokes Adobe Restaurant, Kona Steak and Seafood and Sardine Factory

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