Monterey, CA Restaurants

I am planning a trip to Monterey in May this is one place I will not be going. I read a review that they are not Gay friendly. I myself am straight but have very dear family and friends that are not. ... More »

Fisherman's Grotto on the Wharf in San Francisco This past Saturday (12/5) we were on the Wharf looking for some great clam chowder. We are always on the hunt for the 'perfect' chowder. 'We' being ... More »

We had a wonderful dinner at Fresh Cream. We arrived at 5:30 on a Saturday night and got a table by the window with great views. Their "early bird" menu was a great deal at $35/per person for a salad, ... More »

Delicious Afghani food. The kabobs are very tender. Great service.

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner, and it sure was a sorry choice! First, the restaurant was nearly empty, but it took forever for a server to acknowlege us. Finally a waiter did come ... More »

Before our planned to trip to Monterey, my bf and I had read up on local restaurants. We read about Rosine's and the reviews were good enough for us to try this place. A few minutes from our hotel we ... More »

Belive it or not, but we stood at the front door waiting to be seated. We finally walked over to the hostes who was on the other side of the room and asked " Do we need to comer over to you to be ... More »

I first tried Compagnos 15 years ago, when I was a 19-year-old private in The Army, studying Spanish at DLI. At the time, it was the best sandwich I had ever eaten, but then again, I was only 18 and ... More »

great restaurant. authentic , very testy friendly/ good for a family and prices are reasonable

I grew up in NYC and this is the best in the area. Clean, nice atmosphere and no MSG. Good service and a good value.

DON'T GO HERE THEY WILL ADD THEIR OWN TIPS TO YOUR RECEIPT. I have been here 2 times. The first time was ok there was live entertainment but very few costumers and a dull crowd, not really the type of ... More »

This Restaurant is amazing from the most flavorful and delicious food all the way to the friendly waitstaff and decor. Me and my girlfriend fell in love with this jewel and I can highly recommend it.

I was in Monterey Bay for business. It was late and I was looking for dinner. Saw Sakura was open at 10 at night. I walked in and the owner/sushi chef was singing Karaoke with the customers and making ... More »

Everytime we visit Monterey we only eat at the Turtle Bay. For some reason we can never find it - but when we do we enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Sloow service but great prices. Yumo!

We had a large party (18-20) and the staff was very friendly to accommodate our table arrangement requests. Appetizers were brought out timely and were delicious; refills were brought without having ... More »

Very friendly. Food is just great. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Have loved Mexican food for years but Monterey and Salinas were lacking until I found Papa Chanos 12 years ago and my family and I go there frequently--it is both good and inexpensive. Try their soft ... More »

very good pizza, maybe the best. I have lived in monterey for years and always love this place. good for the kids too.

great restaurant. authentic , very testy, friendly,good for a family , prices are reasonable

The food is not the best I have ever had but it is good. They make it for the middle of the road people as far as using flavor but this is a tourist town. It is very consistant from day to day and ... More »

I had the lunch buffet and was very disapointed. The owners seemed more concerned with the amount of food I took than my satisfaction with the food and I was NOT satisfied. For the most part, the food ... More »

Best bar in Monterey, hands down. Good food, great staff, fair prices.

This is a favorite of mine and several of my friends. I've been going to this place for a long time. I used to order a togo order from across the street at Plumes (where I'd drink coffee and study) ... More »

This is definitely the best pizza I have ever had! I haven't ate there in about 8 years though because I moved away. Someday I will go there again!

I love it too; been going for thirty years. It's one of my favorite local joints. My stand-bys are the Chow Fun and the Won-Ton Soup(s). Currently the waitresses are fine. There have been a couple ... More »