Restaurants near Friendly Plaza

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1. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(743)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 25 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.

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2. Rosine's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(562)

Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey

Booked 22 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.

3. Montrio

4.6

Exceptional(4196)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 28 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!

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4. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.4

Awesome(854)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Monterey

Booked 10 times today

LIVE MUSIC every Thurs. & Fri. 5:30pm–8:30pmEstéban 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 dinner Sun. – Thurs., 4:30pm–8:30pmFri. & Sat., 4:30pm–9:00pmTapas Happy Hour daily 4:30pm–6:00pmLive Spanish Guitarist: Thurs. – Fri. 5:30pm–8:30pmOpen for Brunch: Sat. & Sun. 9:00am–1:30pmGift Certificates Estéban 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. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/EstebanRestaurant and Instagram at instagram.com/estebanrestaurant/

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5. Turn 12 Bar And Grill

4.6

Exceptional(388)

Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey

Booked 3 times today

Due to limited seating during this time we are only accepting phone in reservations.Our outdoor patio is open and we are doing take-out.Turn 12 Bar and Grill waved the green flag on October 1, 2013. The modern and sporty decor surround a spectacular 50 foot custom zinc bar top with tire tread inlay. Vintage motorcycles, historic racing artwork, and multiple televisions capture your attention upon entering. With a menu that serves a little of everything, from steaks and pasta, to pizza, burgers and salads Turn 12 is a casual American Bar and Grill with something for everyone.The name Turn 12 is related to the famous Laguna Seca Raceway that has 11 turns and meant to invite guests to visit us at the corner of Tyler and Franklin as the last turn of the day.

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6. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

4.1

Excellent(43)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Monterey

The Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill, located in historic downtown Monterey, CA., is a brewery and New American restaurant offering locally sourced and thoughtfully created, approachable food and artisan craft beer. We operate primarily as a walk in business with no private dining space. Our bar & beer garden are communal seating areas available on a first come first served basis. We do offer limited reservations for groups of 5-14 in our main dining room. Please call (831) 655-2337 or email monterey@asb.beer for more information.Our mission is to provide our guests, both local and visitor alike, a unique yet casual environment. We look forward to seeing you and inviting your family to become a part of ours at the Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill.

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7. Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar - Monterey Marriott

4.7

Exceptional(14)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 4 times today

Chef Josh Silva-Arias presents a culinary experience that’s true to its home, authentic to its environment, and enjoyed by all. Bringing his love and passion for food to Fin + Field Restaurant at Monterey Marriott, our menus focus on freshness and locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy a drink at our ambient full bar, featuring seven local microbrews and custom cocktails.

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8. Monterey Marriott Special Events

3.7

Very Good(2)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Monterey

Join us for our live entertainment series at Live at Characters Bar. Featuring local musicians and performers from the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world, the annual Monterey Jazz Festival.Located inside the Monterey Marriott, Live at Characters is a popular entertainment destination for locals and travelers.

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9. Albatross Ridge Winery & Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(6)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Monterey

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to the Albatross Ridge Winery & Kitchen!Join us on Alvarado Street in the beautiful Monterey. We'll be featuring award winning wines that pair with tapas style light bites.Our new location was designed using craftmanship stone and other unique elements to create an elegant and cozy atmosphere.We look forward to meeting you!

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10. Old Fisherman's Grotto

4.7

Exceptional(1598)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 17 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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San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely evening; terrific food. Attentive service.
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Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Monterey
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4.4
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Amy
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I had the special salmon with an orange and fennel sauce that was wonderful. The service and atmosphere were great. We’ll definitely return next time we visit Monterey.
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MontrioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.6
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Jamesvip
Los Angeles •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent every time we go!! The only thing better than the food is the warm, caring service. Outstanding and consistent; always my first and favorite choice when dining out.
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Stokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.7
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Julio
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Greeted with a warm welcome, our server was helpful and courteous all visit but the food was so delicious. Oh yeah I highly recommend a slice of cake or pie.
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Rosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey
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4.6
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Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •33 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2018
We went with a large group and the food and beer were great. I am picky and this place delivered. Try the lamb burger!
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Alvarado Street Brewery & GrillPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Monterey
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4.1

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1. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

2. Rosine's Restaurant

3. Montrio

4. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

5. Turn 12 Bar And Grill

6. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

7. Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar - Monterey Marriott

8. Monterey Marriott Special Events

9. Albatross Ridge Winery & Kitchen

10. Old Fisherman's Grotto

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