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Schooners Monterey, Monterey, CA

Schooners Monterey

4.7
4.7
3071 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rotondo
  • Private party facilities
    The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's grand outdoor Plaza can host events.
  • Private party contact
    Juliana Monteiro: (831) 372-2628
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,071 people are saying

Schooners Monterey reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • California Central Coast

    Most Booked

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Schooners Monterey offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "spectacular ambiance" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "amazing views of the bay," "delicious food," and "fabulous location." The restaurant is praised for its "perfect ocean view," making it ideal for special occasions. Highlights include "excellent seafood" and standout dishes like the crab BLT and cioppino.
3,071 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful evening at Schooner’s!! The ambiance was top notch and the patio heaters kept us nice and toasty in the evening! Oysters were hearty and delicious!! I had the ciopinno and it was top notch!! Soooo much fish in it! My date had the surf n turf and though he asked for his steak medium rare it came out more medium. That is the only complaint! He had some of my ciopinno and we agreed the next time we go we would get the oysters and share the ciopinno! Absolutely perfect evening!

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  2. Brian

    Palm Springs42 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We thought this was more of an upscale restaurant. It’s not. Food was just OK. But, being in a tourist area maybe this food was pretty good for the area? If you’re looking for a nicer restaurant, this isn’t it

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  3. Cheree

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was wonderful. I tool my team for a lunch and the weather and views were perfect. Sometimes it is a gamble along the coast, but this day 4/4/2025 was fabulous. Plus the hotel ambience was lovely. The menu had enough variety for lunch and the service was very attentive. I'd recommend.

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  4. Hernando

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, probably the best schiopino we have tried. Great service and spectacular ambiance

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  5. Joice

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    being seated outside in early a.m. sun was terrific - as was the food itself, each serving was tasty & included a ton of well-cooked protein - service folks were quite attentive, too

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  6. Robert VIP

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Schooners has become our “go to” restaurant. I have no reservations recommending Schooners for anyone looking for a great dining experience.

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  7. Anthony

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Fish and chips were great . My wife had the crab BLT in the roasted brussels sprouts with blueberries. Everything was fantastic.

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  8. Mona

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place for breakfast and lunch!! We would love to go there again!

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  9. Kendra

    Orlando2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was incredible and the VIEW was amazing. Service was a little slow this night, we did not receive our drinks in a very timely manner, and our waiter forgot to ask if we wanted a second round. It was a little chilly when we were there, but they had numerous heaters scattered about to keep everyone warm enough. We will be back

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  10. Nicole

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is nothing negative about this place, fantastic service!!!!! Fantastic food!!!! I am very particular about all things related to restaurant experience and can honestly say my family and I loved this place!

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Schooners Monterey is rated 4.7 stars by 3071 OpenTable diners.

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400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel at 400 Cannery Row in Monterey CA.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rotondo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Monterey Plaza's ten conference and banquet rooms provide more than 16,000 square feet of indoor meeting space that can accommodate groups for meetings, conferences, banquets and private parties. In addition, the Hotel's grand outdoor Plaza can host events.
  • Private party contact
    Juliana Monteiro: (831) 372-2628
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