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Schooners Monterey, Monterey, CA

Schooners Monterey

4.7
4.7
3083 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 46 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
    On lower lobby level of the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, at 400 Cannery
  • 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 3,083 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 "beautiful spot" with amazing views of Monterey Bay, making it perfect for a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "great service" and "fantastic food," especially the seafood dishes like the cioppino and Dungeness Crab Pasta. The ambiance is enhanced by attentive staff and cozy patio heaters.
3,083 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food (chowder, pasta), amazing views, super friendly and attentive service.

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  2. toni VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and great food. Outside dining was good

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  3. Audrey

    San Francisco19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful spot to enjoy lunch by the Monterey Bay. The food is always very good and our server today was super attentive. I loved all the heaters on for this chilly day.

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  4. Mark

    Atlantic City41 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    For a restaurant in a 5 star hotel, the meal was an embarrassment. One would expect to pay for a meal in this establishment, but the meal was poor quality and inadequate.

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  5. Leslie VIP

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and bay view was great! Never miss dining here on our visits to Monterey.

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  6. Mark

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Food and even better service. We were looked after to a legendary degree. Highly recommend

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  7. Michael VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to Schooners many times. The Old Fashioned Drinks were great with one Rye based and the other Bourbon, The starters were exceptional as was the Scallops. It was topped off by watching the Sea Otters play in the kelp. Dean (server) was very helpful and pleasant.

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  8. Nicol

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about our day there. Thank you the food was amazing.

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  9. Laura

    San Joaquin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Short visit with family. Enjoyed breakfast on the patio. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Served warm and options were plentiful. Next visit will choose interior. Patio had an abundance of flies and we spent all breakfast trying to keep them away from our food.

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  10. Lynn

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Schooners was a very enjoyable experience for my family. We were a party of 5, one being a 3 year old. And all the staff we had helping us could not have been nicer or more attentive. We had a beautiful ocean view and what could be more wonderful than watching sweet otters while having great drinks, conversation and excellently prepared food. Also our waiter was the best! Just far better all around than we expected from a restaurant in a well known tourist area on Easter weekend. Thank you!

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Schooners Monterey is rated 4.7 stars by 3083 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Schooners Monterey

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On lower lobby level of the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, at 400 Cannery
  • 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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