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- BBillCalifornia Central Coast •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat atmosphere, excellent menu, outstanding food preparation, great service.More infoChart House Restaurant - MontereyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey•4.5
- RBRoBoVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoFood was imaginative, of excellent quality and professionally served. Strangely, staff was inclined to remove plates before everyone had finished, and seems surprised when asked otherwise. Noise level was a bit high, hampering conversation. On balance, however, the experience was as good as it was in the past, and we will certainly return.More infoStokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey•4.7
- DDeanVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •73 reviews4.0Dined 3 days agoYou won’t leave hungry from Rosine’s. Loads of very good tasting dining options are served quickly by friendly attentive staff. Save room for one of the delicious tasting desserts you will notice in a large display case as you come in.More infoRosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey•4.6
- KKatySan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoSo many tasty things on the menu makes it hard to choose. But they are all a good choiceMore infoMontrioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey•4.6
- BBruceVIPCalifornia Central Coast •73 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2025Fabulous service Delicious wine Superb meal A wonderful eveningMore infoSardine FactoryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey•4.7
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The California Central Coast is rich in sunlight, ocean views, and fabulous food. There are plenty of ways to burn calories, including a hike along the beach, a visit to the remarkable aquarium or a long stroll through one of the large shopping centers! Once you're ready to dine, Carmel is all set to help you out. Carmel cuisine has long been influenced by French tradition, and in addition to wonderful California wines, you can enjoy anything from delicate pastries to locally harvested salmon. Carmel restaurateurs have also done a great job of putting old buildings to new uses. Looking for a romantic spot? Consider making reservations at a corner table tucked into an old house for an intimate dinner.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Monterey / Carmel include Tarpy's Roadhouse, PortaBella Restaurant and Grasing's
Child friendly restaurants in Monterey / Carmel include Rosine's Restaurant, Fish Hopper and Schooners Monterey