Best restaurants near me in Monterey, CA

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1. Montrio

4.6

Exceptional(4245)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 23 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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2. Rosine's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(633)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey

Booked 32 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 44+ years. The Culcasi family, owners of Rosine's, have received a bit of national fame as they 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, with unique signature craft cocktails. Breakfast offers include Eggs Benedicts, and a variety of other breakfast specialities with gluten free and vegetarian options. For lunch and dinner, there is a mix of American and Italian dishes. 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. 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.

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3. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 17 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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4. Turn 12 Bar And Grill

4.2

Awesome(403)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey

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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5. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

4.1

Excellent(42)

$$$$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.

6. Jacks Monterey

4.0

Excellent(289)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 1 time 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

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7. Albatross Ridge Winery & Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(6)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Monterey

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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8. Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar - Monterey Marriott

3.9

Excellent(22)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

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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9. 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.

10. Peter B's Brewpub

4.0

Excellent(80)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Monterey

Experience a seasonal and locally sourced menu paired with craft beer at the original craft brewery in Monterey. Distinguished for its variety of award-winning locally-brewed beer, 18 high-definition televisions and pub menu stocked with innovative, comfort foods, Peter B’s Brewpub is a local and guest favorite among bars in Monterey, CA. Whether you’re looking to relax around a fire pit on our pet-friendly patio or watch the big game while visiting California’s Central Coast, there is no better destination.

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KerryRVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Tasty food and great space. Bought a delicious brownie for the road.
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Rosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey
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4.6
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Jobie
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great menu and service our waiter Bill was outstanding
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MontrioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.6
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SuzanneVIP
Los Angeles •33 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a great time at Stokes Adobe, the food and drinks were fantastic, the food was good and the ambiance was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there!
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Stokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.8
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LarryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 30, 2025
Food and service are good. One of the best dining experiences in downtown Monterey. They may not the best view but you don’t need that with good dining
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Turn 12 Bar And GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey
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4.2
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JECAVIP
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. Montrio

2. Rosine's Restaurant

3. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4. Turn 12 Bar And Grill

5. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill

6. Jacks Monterey

7. Albatross Ridge Winery & Kitchen

8. Fin + Field Restaurant and Bar - Monterey Marriott

9. Monterey Marriott Special Events

10. Peter B's Brewpub

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