Restaurants in Monterey
If I had all the money in the world, I'd still have lunch the same way every day in Monterey. I'd walk down Old Fisherman's Wharf and snack on all those small cups of fresh seafood at the numerous faux fish markets. Priced at a couple of bucks each, fresh mussels, octopus, shrimp, crab, oysters, ceviche, and clam chowder cost a fraction of what you'd pay at a restaurant. You can either eat on foot as you head down the wharf or cart your cups to the benches at the end of the pier (to the left of Rappa's).
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- American
Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill
Alvardo Street Brewery and Grill is the most on-trend eatery in Monterey—and that's a good thing, in this case. Its soaring, 4,900-square-foot interior, carved out of what was the abandoned Regency Theatre, has a very contemporary feel, at once industrial and cozy. Think exposed…$$Downtown Monterey - Vegan Mexican
El Cantaro Vegan Mexican Restaurant
Everyone who walks into this cheery, famliy-run restaurant walks out rooting for its success. That's because the hardworking couple who own El Cantaro (along with her father) are on a mission: they want to bring healthier, GMO-free, sustainable, food to the United States. But they…$Cannery Row - Diner
LouLou's Griddle in the Middle
Loulou's isn't in the middle of town. I'd say, instead, it's in the middle of a grin and a giggle. There's a real sense of joie de vivre at this funky diner, thanks to its Caribbean color scheme and a waitstaff who seem always on the verge of shouting out a happy "kiss my grits". The…$Near Fisherman's Wharf Monterey Fish House
You'll dine with the locals at this homey, two-room seafood specialist that's a short drive from the tourist chaos of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. All of the ingredients are super-fresh (in fact, if it hasn't come right off the boats, they won't serve it) and much of the food…$$Seaside- American Bistro
Montrio Bistro
Montrio was the big muckymuck in town before Restaurant 1833 opened. Alas, it really can't compete with its more elegant, more accomplished rival. The decor in this former firehouse is downright odd— large cloud-shaped sculptures hang from the ceiling, along with the snaking pipes…$$$Downtown Monterey - Seafood
Old Fisherman's Grotto
If you want to eat at the Wharf, you can’t do better than the Old Fisherman’s Grotto. The bow-tied waiters at this family-owned eatery have been serving up sourdough bread and seafood since 1950. This place even claims to have invented Monterey clam chowder (which tastes suspiciously…$$On Fisherman's Wharf - Gourmet American
Restaurant 1833
This is Monterey's special occassion place and has been for, well, centuries (as the name suggests). Over the years, it served as the home of the town's most social socialite (her portrait hangs in one of the dining rooms); several mayors; and what was, for many years, the California…$$$Downtown Monterey - American
Tarpy's Roadhouse
On paper, a night out at Tarpy's Roadhouse sounds like a lousy idea. Set on a fast-moving, inland highway, between Salinas and Monterey, it's a good 15-minute drive from where you likely are staying on the seacoast. The logo for the place is goofy, as is much of the decor, despite…$$Just Outside Monterey - British
The Crown & Anchor
Rub your eyes and take a long swig of Guinness. Yes, you're still in central California, but the Crown & Anchor may be the most deft and detailed replica of a British pub on this side of the Atlantic. The carpets are tartan and the decor is crammed with "Brit-a-brac" (brass…$Downtown Monterey
