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Chart House Restaurant - Monterey
Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

Chart House Restaurant - Monterey Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.chart-house.com
  • Email: chmy@ldry.com
  • Phone: (831) 372-3362
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm; Happy Hour: Monday - Friday: 4:30pm - 7:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood, Steak
  • Executive Chef: Robert Noce
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: We have semi-private areas of the restaurant that easily accommodate groups of 15 to 50. All areas of the restaurant have fabulous views of the Monterey Bay! Available during the day for parties of 50 to 140 guests until 4:00pm Sunday thru Friday & until 3:30pm Saturdays & Sundays. The restaurant is available with limited availability for complete buy-outs.
  • Private Party Contact: Ellen Marconi (831) 372-3362

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Drake Avenue
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: We have a small private lot (complimentary) across the street from the restaurant for our guests. In addition, there is on-street parking available (metered) at the cost of $1.00 per hour. After 8:00pm street parking is complimentary. Diagonally across from the restaurant (north) there is a public lot with fluctuating rates.
A word from Chart House Restaurant - Monterey
A longtime favorite on Cannery Row, Chart House offers panoramic views of Monterey Bay & the city lights beyond. Watch the abundant sea life while relaxing at your table. Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal dining experience. With 30 historic, waterfront & showcase… locations across the U.S., Chart House offers spectacular views & exceptional service that you’re sure to enjoy. From top-of-the-catch seafood to succulent steaks, our renowned chefs have tailored a menu to complement local cuisine while introducing a hint of the exotic. Choose from our famous entrées such as Miso Maple Glazed Salmon, Seared Mahi & our slow roasted Prime Rib. We also offer a daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines & decadent desserts like our famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
Diner Reviews
  • "The appetizers are good, The mango, crab, avocado stack is amazing. The Lobster Bisque was pretty good. The coconut shrimp were really good. The spinach salad with hot bacon dressing was yummy. My husbands Swordfish however was disappointing. Lacked flavor and for over $35 it should have been amazing. We were early for our reservation and got seated right away. The wait staff were very good and attentive."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Very friendly staff; responsive to your every request. We were looking for a decent seafood restaurant. The menu was varied from lobster to scallops to shrimp to steaks. When asked about local fish, nada. That was a little unsettling. The salmon was farm raised and that was on the Seafood watch list so my wife had that with grilled shrimp that was quite tasty. I settled for the filet mignon which was cooked as ordered and very good. This was our 30th wedding anniversary week of vacation and the staff brought us a free slice of mud pie. That was very special of them."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "I let the restaurant know it was our 15th wedding anniversary. When we arrived they escorted us to a window table with a beautiful view of the Monterey Bay. The restaurant presented us with personalized menus that wished us a Happy 15th Wedding Anniversary!! Our waitress and the whole staff were very attentive. I highly recommend this place for great food and special occasions."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Had a wonderful meal with my inlaws at this restaurant. The service was outstanding and the food was really good. We had a table that had a view of the Monterey Bay that really made the evening special."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "I dined with my wife and daughter. Both have rather specific tastes, and the staff was accommodating and helpful throughout the evening. Indeed, our server was outstanding. The food was great, including a steak for my wife which was done to perfection."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "It was so good that we are going back for dinner tonite! Very nice bar area while waiting for your table, beautiful wood work throughout and gorgeous views. The ambiance is perfect for a nice quiet or romantic dinner. Food was fantastic. Clam chowder was best we have had lots of tender clams. Appetizer..Calamari & Friends was very good. My husband had the Macadamia crusted Mahimahi (I think it was stuffed with fresh crab) over a bed of rice with fresh green beans stir fried in an asian style sauce...melted in your mouth. I had their Grilled Captain's Platter with fresh wild Salmon, 3 large prawns and a lump crab cake. They were both delicious! Service was great!! Price was just a little on the higher end (and well worth every penny)"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "My happy birthday, Cynthia, was typed at the top of the menu and they let me keep mine! Complimentary lava cake. Everyone who spoke to my group wished me a happy birthday! Best service ever!"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We had two different servers, wife's food was cold. Drinks were made way too sweet with hardy any alcohol. I informed them before my arrival that it was my wife's Birthday and they did nothing extra. They only brought her out a bowl of raspberry sorbet Ater I mentioned it to our server.. No refills on our club soda.."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Great staff, very strong selection of seafood, best Prime Rib in Monterey and the views are off the charts! Good bar, solid wine selections. . . . . .GREAT CRAB CAKES"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Not many choices when ordering white wine by the glass. Bar had no Roses Lime Juice???"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We had a birthday dinner here, and once we got past the rather frosty, unwelcoming hostess, it was indeed a memorable meal. The food was outstanding; the prime rib was the tastiest we've ever had, the salad bar was excellent with a good selection of fresh and interesting items, and the molten chocolate cake was delicious. The servers were prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. The menus had been pre-printed with a' happy 60th birthday' at the top, making a nice momento. Our window seats had a breathtaking view. It couldn't have been a nicer evening, and we look forward to our next visit!"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Emily was our awesomely awesome server we had dinner Wed night the 19 th and everything was perfect from our table to our food our food was perfect in every way"
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "We went to Monterey for our 30th anniversary and chose The Chart House for dinner. We could not have made a better choice. To start off our menus were personalized. They had happy anniversary , with our names across the top. Great personal touch. We started with oysters Rockefeller. My wife had never had them before and she is now hooked. They were fantastic. Our main courses are perfect. Prime rib with mashed potatoes which my wife said were 'Killer'. The Mahi with a mango salsa was cooked perfect and had wonderful flavor. Desert was their signature chocolate lava cake. To die for Our server, Andrew, was fun and personable and always seemed to know when we needed him and when to make himself scarce. I would go back in a heartbeat."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "My wife and I always enjoy eating at the Monterey Chart House. The food is awesome, the view is wonderful and the service is outstanding."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "We were seated promptly in large booth,with limited view. Food throughout was good, as was service. Our guests were celebrating their 30th anniversary, as stated when we reserved, some 2 wks ahead. No mention was made of it. When we asked about the promised personalized menus, server mumbled a supposed explanation and provided generic happy anniversary menu at end of meal. No personalized menu given, more a disappointment as host, because anniv couple would have enjoyed the surprise."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "My wife and I had a very nice experience at this Cannery Row mainstay. We have been meaning to try it for years and are very glad we finally did. The service was competent friendly, and attentive. The food was great and the view was amazing."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Wonderfully prepared food that is absolutely delicious, I'm not sure if they have a bad dish on the menu! The restaurant is beautiful and well kept with a very romantic vibe. As with any restaurant some staff is more attentive and friendly then others. But most contribute positively to the overall experience by adding a level of professionalism while being personable at the same time. It's a nice experience overall I would say."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "We return to chart house every year for the past 4 years because we love the food that much. Definitely recommend the Oysters Rockefeller and Crab Cake! Not sure about returning next year though due to the service we received."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We had a reservation and we were seated right away. We arrived at 5pm and it was already very busy. Our table was small and a little cramped, but we did get the "last" window seat so we did have a view of the ocean. Our server Cindy was great! The food was excellent except for the green beans (to over cooked). Over all very nice :)"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We had to wait over half hour to be sited . we had reservation for 5 at 6:30 pm and were sited at 7:10,the we waited for 40 minutes for the food. We expected to be sited on time and served in a reasonable time and not be waiting and weiting."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "For Valentine's eve, my spouse and I had a reservation and opted for a short wait for a window table overlooking Monterey Bay. Time your reservation for sunset for a romantic view! Have also eaten at the Monterey Chart House on other occasions and never had anything negative to say concerning the food and wine. No place better for a special occasion. For my spouse and I, the personality of the server is also important. The last three times at the Monterey Chart House, we had different servers and each one had what I term a "plastic" personality, seemingly had to force their friendliness. Our other negative was the piped in music which sounded almost heavy metal and not conducive for the ambiance of a special occasion. A great place!!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Having a reservation is the way to go. We were seated immediately. I have been to this establishment many times over the years and have never been disappointed. I definitely have and will again return to try more dishes. The prime rib was the best I've ever had. It was so tender and full of flavor. The mixed seafood grill was also excellent. I will say that I was not impressed with the salad bar. There once was a time when I was very impressed with the variety at this establishment but it is now noticeably limited. If you want a salad you would be better off ordering a dinner salad for the price. Service was well-timed and friendly."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The food was excellent but definitely for special occasion. Very pricey."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Love this place! The other half and I only come here once a year on Valentine's day. That once a year visit gives us conversational ammunition until the following year's visit. We live giving our money to this fine establishment"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We live in Monterey and in our opinion, this is the top restaurant for menu, ambience, and food quality. The Prime Rib and Lava Cakes are off the chart and pardon the pun."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The Chart House has a very romantic setting and the food is delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The service was very good as we'll."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "My wife and I first discovered the Chart House in Dana Point and the food was fantastic. Our experience at the Monterey location was everything we remembered about our meal from Dana Point. Great restaurant."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Went here for my girlfriend's birthday and we had a fantastic time. The food was great however the steak was a little too fatty for my girlfriend's taste. The view is amazing! Make sure you sit by the window!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "I celebrate my birthday every year at the Chart House. I fly in from Kansas City, Missouri. I have never been disappointed. I use to live out here and miss this restaurant. Chopped Spinach Salad, Lobster Bisque, and Lobster Tail are too die for. They do n excellent job when it's your birthday & your a member of Landry Club. View is awesome when you have a window seat, and service is excellent at dinner & in the bar at Happy Hour.. You can't go wrong here."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "The views here are outstanding; the staff was great but the music was irritating enough to distract from the overall experience. The waitress had the music turned down but the soundtrack was not up to Chart House/Landry standards. Rather than contribute to the ambience, it distracted, so this is why we would not recommend this restaurant to a friend."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Our all-time favorite restaurant for food, service, view, ambience"
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "After viewing the wine list, I knew I was in for a long night. When Decoy is $60 bucks, you know to look out for everything else that's coming. I had the medallions and shrimp, which were ok, but nothing to write home about. This is not a chain I'd dine at again."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "We arrived for an early reservation and was seated in a bay side table which was perfect. We were seated next to the bar and asked about happy hour specials but were told that it was only for the bar. There are posted "Happy Hour" notices all over the restaurant, perhaps I didn't read the fine print. We ordered drinks at the regular prices and were looking forward to relax and talk after a long drive up from LA. The server asked if we wanted an appetizer. We told her no, we would like to relax and talk a bit. She kept coming back. Finally we ordered a overly priced meal. Food was OK but not what I remembered. Salad bar which was always good was OK and cost an extra $8+. Entree Short ribs was good and Salmon was good."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "My wife and I had dinner at the Chart House on Friday night,. We had reservations for 7:15 and got there at 6:45. We waited in the bar area and had a cocktail. There happy hour is outstanding and their drinks were great. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was classy and warm. This place is a top rated restaurant and well worth the money. Will be coming back soon because it's worth the drive from the bay area."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "I have to say I was a little disappointed. I had made mention when I booked the reservation that it was my wife's birthday. The receptionist said happy birthday to my wife. There was no mention of it from then on. Most other restaurants that I have done this with offer a little something (ice cream scoop with a candle, etc.). The waiter seemed oblivious or perhaps didn't care."
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "My husband and I have eaten at the Chart House many times over the years, and it's always wonderful! Delicious food and great service. Not to mention the fabulous view! We'd recommend it to anyone."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "My husband and I took my 67-year-old mom and our 3-year-old son to celebrate my mom's birthday, and it was fabulous! The staff was extraordinary... And the food was sensational! The view was breathtaking... We'll be back for seconds for sure :)"
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "My girlfriend took me here for my birthday. Its a dim romantic place. Food was good. Drinks were good. Overall I had a nice time."
    Dined on 9/10/2013
  • "Wonderful service from the greeting at the door. We live 2 hours away but come here every time we take the Old vette out for the weekend and this place never disappoints! We now get to come more often as our daughter is now a student at the university which is the reason for this last visit! Wonder meals served hot and prompt. Service with a smile and attentiveness without being overly "bothersome"... We will return."
    Dined on 10/29/2013
  • "The ambiance of this restaurant was very nice. We were greeted warmly and the request for a window seat was granted. I especially loved the accommodation made for celebrating my daughter's 19th birthday. Will definitely return."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
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