Best Live Music Restaurants in Monterey

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchSpanishTapas / Small Plates

Regions

Monterey / Carmel

Neighborhoods

CarmelCarmel ValleyMarinaMontereyPacific GroveSeaside

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

17 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Rosine's Restaurant restaurant

1. Rosine's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(611)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey

Booked 42 times today

Rosine's Restaurant turns traditional American comfort food into an art form. This local family-owned and operated casual dining restaurant has been open for 43+ years. The Culcasi family, owners of Rosine's, have received a bit of national fame as it has appeared on Guy Fieri's show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Rosine's offers indoor and outdoor (pet friendly) dining serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, beer wine and signature craft cocktails. Breakfast offers include Eggs Benedicts, Omelets and a variety of other breakfast specialities. As for lunch and dinner, there is a mix of American and Italian dishes. Some of the most popular dishes on the menu include their Beef Minestrone soup, Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna. Scrumptious sandwiches, fresh salads and burgers are also elevated. They are known world wide for their award-winning house made desserts. A consistent winner with the locals for Best Comfort Food, Best Family Restaurant, Best Desserts + more.

2. Jacks Monterey

4.0

Excellent(287)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 3 times today

Jacks Monterey is poised to provide a refreshing culinary experience in downtown Monterey, inside the Portola Hotel & Spa. Emphasizing local ingredients, high-quality seafood, and an award-winning wine and cocktail program, Jacks philosophy derives from globally-inspired traditions of California Cultural Cuisine highlighting flavor profiles unique to cultures from around the world. With design details throughout the indoor and outdoor dining venue to echo the beautiful surrounding landscape, the atmosphere at Jacks promises to be sophisticated—never pretentious. Jacks offers a variety of seating with a bar, fireplace lounge, and pet-friendly, outdoor space features living walls, bistro lighting, and fire pits. Open for Breakfast & Dinner. For more information visit www.portolahotel.com/dining/jacks-monterey

A photo of Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa restaurant

3. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.2

Awesome(884)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Monterey

Booked 5 times today

Estéban Restaurant: Spanish-inspired California cuisine.This local favorite offers indoor & outdoor patio (pet-friendly) diningUp-to-date hours: Open for BreakfastMon. – Fri. 7:00am–10:00amOpen for DinnerSun. – Thurs., 4:30pm–8:30pmFri. & Sat., 4:30pm–9:00pmTapas Happy Hour daily 4:30pm–6:00pmOpen for BrunchSat. & Sun. 9:00am–1:30pmEstéban Restaurant, the 2024 Diners' Choice award winner, carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence. It offers authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring traditional Spanish-inspired California cuisine with a pinch of adventure. Choose from shared plates and classic selections. Gift Certificates availableFollow us on Facebook at facebook.com/EstebanRestaurant and Instagram at instagram.com/estebanrestaurant/

A photo of the C restaurant + bar restaurant

4. the C restaurant + bar

4.7

Exceptional(1228)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 11 times today

Our family-friendly Monterey Bay restaurant is close to the Aquarium, situated over sapphire waters and immersed in the natural beauty of the California coast. The C restaurant features only seafood endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The delicious Arctic Char featured on Executive Chef Matt Bolton's menus is similar to salmon in taste, texture and color, but is available year-round, and is rated a "best choice" by Seafood Watch. Located at the upscale InterContinental The Clement Monterey hotel on Monterey Bay. Every table at the C restaurant has a view of the pristine and scenic Monterey Bay. Marine life sightings abound, including dolphins, whales, harbor seals and sea otters. Enjoy the parade of sea creatures and shore birds as you savor the finest in California regional cuisine.

5. Sardine Factory

4.7

Exceptional(5009)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 38 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(114)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Grove

Booked 17 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.

7. Dametra Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(258)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Carmel

Booked 34 times today

Dametra Cafe is a casual Mediterranean restaurant. Here, diners can expect high-quality healthy food delivered quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor and styling of the dining room is distinctly Greek, specifically like one of the many coastal cities that the country is known for. Between that and the hearty portions and prompt service, Dametra Cafe sits nicely between an upscale restaurant and quick-service places.Dametra's Cafe features primarily Greek cuisine, with some Italian and Spanish thrown in for good measure. Appetizers include hummus with pita bread, fried calamari, grilled jumbo prawns and steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The meals are split between sandwiches, pasta and entrée offerings and features dishes such as shrimp and crab ravioli, a salmon burger with red onion and tomatoes, lamb shish kebab and a Greek style lamb shank with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

A photo of PortaBella Restaurant restaurant

8. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1705)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 52 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

A photo of Edwin's Kaona Carmel restaurant

9. Edwin's Kaona Carmel

4.2

Awesome(185)

$$$$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.

A photo of Sea Root - Hyatt Regency Monterey restaurant

10. Sea Root - Hyatt Regency Monterey

4.3

Awesome(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Monterey

Booked 1 time today

Where the aromatic flavors and spices of the Mediterranean mingle with Pacific Coast ingredients—welcome to Sea Root, our upscale restaurant. Let us plate and pour you something delicious, including pan seared pacific halibut, seared scallop sofrito, and feta fig toast—all paired with Monterey County wines.

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LauraVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Superb food and dedicated service characterize this seaside hotel restaurant. A little pricey but consistently delicious food, excellent view, and gracious service make it very worthwhile.
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the C restaurant + barPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.7
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Refugio
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
ROSINE'S restaurant was great in every way. The ambience/atmosphere was great the food was great and the customer service was great! The only thing I would say is that my Fiance, had a turkey sandwich that was good, but the bread, I believe was rye, was too thick, and very dry. Everything else was delicious. Atleast i can speak for what I ordered, which was fettuccine Alfredo with blackened salmon.
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Rosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey
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4.6
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Eric
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always great food at Jacks. My go to place when I’m at the Portola Hotel
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Jacks MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4
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KathyVIP
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Both the food and service were great, especially the sommelier, he was amazing. I loved the ambiance, except that we were seated near the server station, which was a very busy area. At least ten people bumped into my right side during dinner.
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Sardine FactoryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.7
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BetsyVIP
Hawaii •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food and service were 100% perfect. My husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day at Esteban, and we enjoyed it every bite. Servers were attentive, checking in frequently to make sure we were doing fine. We will return!
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Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Monterey
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4.2

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