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Schooners Monterey, Monterey, CA

Schooners Monterey

4.6
4.6
3026 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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.
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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
    (831) 372-2628
  • 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
    Kui Maluki: (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

What 3,026 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for brunch

  • 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 "fantastic view on the outdoor terrace" with a vibrant ambiance and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and the "wonderful seafood dishes." The scenic bay backdrop, paired with expertly crafted drinks, makes it a "go-to" spot for both locals and visitors.

3,026 Reviews
  1. karen

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to see the boat light parade and sat outside….great view and great service

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  2. Karen

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We started with a specialty cocktail and glass of sparkling. We chose sparkling since the up-charge on champagne was a bit silly ($32 for Veuve Cliquot). The Scharffenberger sparkling was rung at $16 a glass and went down easy. We split a fairly large Caesar salad and the house foccacia to start. Very good. My partner had the filet of sole (priced at $36); I the ribeye (priced at $65). Both were prepared well. We also ordered a side of Brussel sprouts since our server said the ribeye did not come with sides. This was a bit misleading. The ribeye was a hearty dish and had artichoke hearts, mushrooms and deep fried onion rings on top. Did not need the extra side which we boxed up and took home. Finished the evening with a warm chocolate cookie. Out the door close to $300 for two. On ambiance, the restaurant had flood lights on indoors. At one point they were appropriately turned down. Then brought back up. It was 6:00 p.m.

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  3. Tammy

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful from food to service! Gorgeous ambience!

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  4. Perla

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view is beautiful, great service, and you have to try the Brussels sprouts.

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  5. Andrew

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    3.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service but some poor execution on the food. Fries were cold with the fish and chips. Oysters were not cleaned thoroughly so dirt was on the oyster and inside the shell. All the brine was gone so no flavor. Definitely not worth the price. Caesar salad was swimming in dressing. The leaves don’t need to be presented uncut. How about a nice vigorous toss with cut leaves and more modest dressing amount? I don’t recommend the peppers with the crab pasta linguine as it’s incompatible with the ingredients. Otherwise very good dish.

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  6. Marge

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience at Schooners was exceptional. The food was fabulous, the service friendly, and we were made to feel valued. There are many excellent restaurants in Monterey and Schooners is among my favorites.

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  7. Matthew

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Schooners has changed to the more casual dining restaurant at the Plaza, but this in no way has affected the quality of the food or the excellence of service. The restaurant hangs over the Monterey Bay, giving gorgeous views and a serene feel to the meal. While we enjoyed everything, the highlight was definitely the Brussels sprouts with blueberries and pecans, and the cocktails were varied, delicious, and expertly prepared. Thank you!

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  8. Bonnie

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at schooners is consistently good and you get beautiful views of Monterey Bay. The serving staff is very friendly and helpful -overall it was very nice experience and we’ve gone there for breakfast lunch and dinner and they have great variety.

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  9. Julie

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, and loved the outside seating. Service was great, and the food was wonderful! Will definitely return!

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  10. Kristin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was on point and the food was outstanding! I can’t wait to go back.

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Schooners Monterey is rated 4.6 stars by 3026 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Schooners Monterey

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
    (831) 372-2628
  • 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
    Kui Maluki: (831) 372-2628
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