Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Monterey / Carmel

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Pacific's Edge

4.5

4.5 (3498)

$50 and over

American

Carmel

About the restaurant

Nestled on the craggy bluffs of Carmel Highlands and offering spectacular views of the California coastline, Pacific’s Edge lives up to a well-earned reputation as a destination restaurant. Using ingredients inspired by the local bounty from land and sea, a creative culinary team curates seasonal menus complemented by a storied wine list. Where California casual meets refined dining in a one-of-a-kind location, Pacific’s Edge will surely delight all the senses.

Top review

annVIP

Dined 1 day ago

A lovely evening.. courteous staff, delicious food, and breathtaking views.

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Popular dish

Chicken Sandwich

Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

4.4

4.4 (7076)

$30 and under

Seafood

Monterey

About the restaurant

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

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Jim

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, lovely view, I thought prices were quite reasonable for the quality and setting

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4.7

4.7 (5125)

$50 and over

Seafood

Monterey

About the restaurant

Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.

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RobertVIP

Dined 4 days ago

From the time you are greeted and seated, you would think you were in the best restaurant in New York City. Since we are senior citizens and celebrating our anniversary, the waiter was very helpful in assisting us make the correct food choices. The room was the Conservatory was elegant and 95% of the guests adhered to the dress code which in California is unheard of! The Manager came to our table twice to make sure we were taken care of. Try it if you want excellent food and service! Prices reasonable. BTW.. the octopus was outstanding!!

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Sardine Factory's "Sorbet on Ice Swan"

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USDA Prime Filet Mignon

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Abalone Bisque

Schooners Monterey

4.6

4.6 (3127)

$31 to $50

Californian

Monterey

About the restaurant

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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Sandra

Dined 1 day ago

Everything about this place from our serve server to our food was fantastic!

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Monterey Cioppino Pot

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Coastal Clam Chowder Bread Bowl

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Schooners Seafood Pasta

PortaBella Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1777)

$31 to $50

French

Carmel

About the restaurant

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.
PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.

The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

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Alejandra

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing service, food was delectable! Everyone’s dish was to die for. Cannot wait to dine here again!

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Popular dish

Pappardelle alla Bolognese

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Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque

Casanova Restaurant Carmel

4.6

4.6 (2503)

$50 and over

Italian

Carmel

About the restaurant

Our current hours are as follows.
Monday - Thursday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:00pm
Friday- Saturday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:30pm

Policies: We do require a credit card for reservations. We reserve the right to charge guests who do not show up for their reservations or cancel within a 24 hour notice.
The charge for NO SHOW is $35 per guest. We will hold your table for 15min max, and will automatically allot 2hrs for your dining pleasure.
Parties of 5 or more will need to make special accommodations with the hostess.

Thank you for your continuous support!

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MecoleVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Casanova is always a lovely experience. The Dover sole and crab risotto are must have dishes. Lovely basque cheesecake as well. Service is always wonderful. Thank you for a great meal.

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Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point

4.7

4.7 (4450)

$30 and under

Californian

Pacific Grove

About the restaurant

Casual California dining overlooking scenic and historic Lovers Point Beach.

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John

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and drinks, glorious view and great service.

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Popular dish

Lobster Ravioli

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Pacific Coast Clam Chowder

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Fish and Chips

Rosine's Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (684)

$30 and under

American

Monterey

About the restaurant

Rosine's Restaurant turns traditional American comfort food into an art form. This local family-owned and operated casual dining restaurant has been open for 44+ years. The Culcasi family, owners of Rosine's, have received a bit of national fame as they appeared on Guy Fieri's show 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives'.
Rosine's offers indoor and outdoor (pet friendly) dining serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with unique signature craft cocktails. Breakfast offers include Eggs Benedicts, and a variety of other breakfast specialities with gluten free and vegetarian options. For lunch and dinner, there is a mix of American and Italian dishes. The most popular dishes on the menu include their Beef Minestrone soup, Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna. Scrumptious sandwiches, fresh salads and burgers are also elevated. Known world wide for their award-winning house made desserts. A consistent winner with the locals for Best Comfort Food, Best Family Restaurant, Best Desserts + more.

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Julio

Dined 1 day ago

Our server Kelsey was great, she made sure to check on us and ensured we had everything we needed. Christian was another great server we had as well. Thank you both

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Hearty Homemade Beef Minestrone Soup

Fish Hopper

4.6

4.6 (3842)

$30 and under

Seafood

Monterey

About the restaurant

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

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evie

Dined 4 days ago

Surprisingly good food with great view. Fresh and delicious seafood

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Grilled Halibut

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Seafood Pasta Isabella

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Award Winning Clam Chowder

Dametra Cafe

4.7

4.7 (335)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Carmel

About the restaurant

Dametra Cafe is a casual Mediterranean restaurant. Here, diners can expect high-quality healthy food delivered quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor and styling of the dining room is distinctly Greek, specifically like one of the many coastal cities that the country is known for. Between that and the hearty portions and prompt service, Dametra Cafe sits nicely between an upscale restaurant and quick-service places.Dametra's Cafe features primarily Greek cuisine, with some Italian and Spanish thrown in for good measure. Appetizers include hummus with pita bread, fried calamari, grilled jumbo prawns and steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The meals are split between sandwiches, pasta and entrée offerings and features dishes such as shrimp and crab ravioli, a salmon burger with red onion and tomatoes, lamb shish kebab and a Greek style lamb shank with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

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JanetVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food was absolutely amazing! The service was fantastic. The waiter was wonderful and very helpful. Dancing at the end of the meal made my day!!

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