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A photo of Nura Sushi & Island Grill restaurant
3.5
Very Good(43)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Pacific Grove
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Nura Sushi & Island Grill. A place where you can enjoy a unique dining experience!Our talented experienced sushi chefs prepare sushi utilizing fresh fish delivered daily and features a casual, family friendly dining atmosphere. Our menu offers sushi, nigiri, sashimi and a variety of Island inspired plates. Order one of our popular cocktails and make sure to check out our Sake and Wine List with selections from California and around the world.Nura Sushi & Island Grill is open for in person dining, in addition to takeout and catering.If you are unable to book a reservation for a specific time, please call the restaurant directly.
A photo of International Cuisine restaurant
4.5
Awesome(33)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Pacific Grove
Booked 1 time today
Business Owner, Chef Ferris, comes from a Mediterranean background and established the business in 1997. We specialize in traditional World cuisine in a casual elegant family atmosphere and serve Greek, Italian, Middle Eastern, Ukrainian, American, fresh seafood & Gourmet pizzas.Are you hungry in Pacific Grove? Welcome to International Cuisine, where you can find great Pizza food available for delivery or takeout. Check out our online menu and place an order from our site. Don’t want to order now? Visit us at 620 Lighthouse Ave.
A photo of Schooners Monterey restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3137)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Monterey
Booked 54 times today
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.
A photo of the C restaurant + bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1262)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 16 times today
Our family-friendly Monterey Bay restaurant is close to the Aquarium, situated over sapphire waters and immersed in the natural beauty of the California coast. The C restaurant features only seafood endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The delicious Arctic Char featured on Executive Chef Matt Bolton's menus is similar to salmon in taste, texture and color, but is available year-round, and is rated a "best choice" by Seafood Watch. Located at the upscale InterContinental The Clement Monterey hotel on Monterey Bay. Every table at the C restaurant has a view of the pristine and scenic Monterey Bay. Marine life sightings abound, including dolphins, whales, harbor seals and sea otters. Enjoy the parade of sea creatures and shore birds as you savor the finest in California regional cuisine.
A photo of Grasing's restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3190)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Carmel
Booked 15 times today
DINING UPDATE: Please call restaurant if desired reservation is not available online.Grasing's is open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining (weather permitting). Please note if stairs are an issue for any guest. Please continue to visit our website a https://grasings.com for menu updates, holiday offerings and special events. Grasing’s, located in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, lies along the Pacific Coast in Central California in Monterey County. Celebrity chef partners, Kurt Grasing and Narsai David, truly created a gem. From friendly and professional service, an award winning wine list and seasonally inspired cocktails to the fresh and sustainable local ingredients.Please contact the restaurant to request dog friendly patio seating.
A photo of Rosine's Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(692)
Price: Moderate
• American • Monterey
Booked 42 times today
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.
A photo of Dametra Cafe restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(346)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Carmel
Booked 32 times today
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.
A photo of Fishwife - Pacific Grove restaurant
4.4
Awesome(923)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Pacific Grove
Booked 16 times today
Fishwife offers a menu of award-winning American cuisine with a Caribbean accent since 1986. With many daily specials, fresh Seafood as well as homemade pastas and dishes for children, there is something for everyone. Daily specials spotlight fresh catch and seasonal fish. Desserts are homemade as well. The atmosphere is casual with a FULL BAR and friendly service, making it a great place to visit with groups and family. Just a short walk from Asilomar Beach and Conference Center. Some of the most popular dishes are Clam chowder, Calamari, Alfredo Combo, Green Lip Mussels, Barramundi and famous homemade Key lime pie. You can also enjoy surf and turf or gluten-free options like the vegetarian bowl.
A photo of El Torito - Monterey restaurant
4.0
Excellent(1284)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Monterey
Booked 23 times today
The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.
A photo of Catch restaurant
4.4
Awesome(564)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Carmel
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to Catch!.............................................

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  • RobertVIP
    Orange County •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The people here are professional and kind. They do a great job from when you arrive to when you leave. The breakfast menu has a variety of entrees. Food was excellent and was on the table with in a reasonable time. Good expereince.
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    the C restaurant + barPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
    4.7
  • RichVIP
    Orange County •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    What a great experience, come here often and it’ll always the highest quality food and wonderful staff. Make sure to see Eric for wine that is super special.
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    Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
    4.7
  • JamieVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We enjoyed our meal and were quite entertained by an otter cavorting nearby in the harbour.
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    Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
    4.6
  • DavidVIP
    California Central Coast •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 18, 2025
    My wife and I very much like sushi and Japanese food in general and over the years have divided out meals among perhaps a half-dozen Japanese restaurants in the Monterey area. That changed when we discovered Nura and we now find ourselves eating there about 90% of the time. The menu is varied, the fish is high quality and fresh and everything is expertly prepared by Aden, the owner and sushi chef, and his staff. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
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    Nura Sushi & Island GrillPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Pacific Grove
    3.5
  • Cassandra
    California Central Coast •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 11, 2025
    The meal was good and it was quieter during lunch than in the evenings. The main server was unpleasant. We seemed to be inconviencing him, and I thought he was rather rude. The other servers were very pleasant and did a good job.
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    International CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Pacific Grove
    4.5
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