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A photo of Domenico's on the Wharf restaurant
1. Domenico's on the Wharf
4.5
Awesome(1641)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 12 times today
That friendly salutation is an invitation to dine with us and enjoy exceptional bayside ambiance, gracious service and delicious food. Our entire staff here at Domenico's On the Wharf has extended a warm welcome to locals and visitors for more than 35 years, and we proudly present the best seafood in Monterey for your dining pleasure.Our award-winning list of wine features the best from surrounding Monterey County vineyards, and we offer extensive selections from Sonoma, Napa, Italy, and France. The freshest, sustainable, local and Alaskan seafood take center stage in our culinary creations, and we also grill up extraordinary steaks and lovingly prepare in-house pastas and locally grown organic vegetables.Our family style of hospitality continues to win a special place in the hearts of our guests. Let us show you to your table overlooking the beautiful bay waters with a sunny window view of sea lions and pelicans at play.
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2. Schooners Monterey
4.6
Exceptional(3035)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Monterey
Booked 33 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.
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3. Edwin's Kaona Carmel
4.1
Excellent(180)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Carmel
Booked 1 time today
Edwin's Carmel is a South East Asian Fusion Restaurant located in the heart of Carmel by the Sea, CA.
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4. Shearwater Tavern
4.2
Awesome(102)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Carmel
Booked 3 times today
Located in the idyllic seaside community of Carmel, Shearwater Tavern features breakfast and dinner within the Carmel Mission Inn. Our dinner menu has a selection of smaller plates to share along with some larger individual plates. We have partnered with a local dairy, coffee roaster, honey purveyor and bakery. Our Chef Fabian Di Paolo's menu is New American with Influences from his Argentinian, Italian, Floribbean roots. Our cocktail program features beautiful classic and specialty cocktails along with craft beer and California wines. You must try his House made Parker House rolls.
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5. Covey Grill
4.3
Awesome(320)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 5 times today
Taste the fresh ingredients harvested from local organic farms that are hand selected by Executive Chef Goran Basarov and exquisitely prepared by his culinary team into the savory dishes available on our new menus. Covey Grill features a casual elegance with its indoor and outdoor dining located alongside the natural backdrop of Quail's sparkling pond and lush gardens. Our Carmel, CA restaurant is proudly guided in the principles of sustainability by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and focuses on local farm to table options.We offer a variety of menus throughout the week between our two restaurants, Covey Grill and Edgar's Restaurant. Wednesday Dinners Chef Goran exquisitely curates our Love Thy Neighbor menu each week, a unique three-course pre-fixe dinner for $59++. 5PM-9PM every Wednesday.

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  • PamelaC
    San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We had the crabcakes and the scallops. It was all delicious, and we enjoyed it very much. Our server was very nice and we received our food in a timely manner., and we were very pleased with the whole experience.
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    Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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    4.6
  • Douglas
    Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    A great place for a quiet and beautiful seafood lunch on New Year’s Day ! All the servers and staff were so kind and accommodating. Thank you so much ! The food was great and delicious .
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    Domenico's on the WharfPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
    •
    4.5
  • Claire
    Hawaii •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Wonderful classy place for breakfast. All the breakfast dishes were really delicious and nice quality
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    Shearwater TavernPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Carmel
    •
    4.2
  • EricVIP
    California Central Coast •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 19, 2024
    What an epicurean adventure you will have on a Wednesday night at the Covey. Chef Goran creates the most exquisitely delicious,varied and artfully prepared food imaginable.Waitstaff are incredible. We are so lucky to have this gem in Carmel Valley.
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    Covey GrillPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
    •
    4.3
  • Xin
    Baltimore / Maryland •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 1, 2024
    Great food, cute location, friendly server! Also had live music- a bonus since it was unplanned-for. Since we had a group of 4, we went for the "small" island basket, which was 3 entrees and 2 appetizers on a giant woven basket / platter. Very special experience (and SO much food :-) Only downside was that we'd originally made lunch reservations but the restaurant was clearly not open when we showed up (on time for the reservation itself; half an hour after the restaurant's opening time for the day). Ended up going in for dinner instead (hence the "unplanned" part of the live music). Would highly recommend, aside from the owner's opening-up glitch.
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    Edwin's Kaona CarmelPrice: Moderate• Asian• Carmel
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    4.1

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