Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in Pacific Grove

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Monterey / Carmel

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CarmelCarmel ValleyMonterey

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23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Grasing's

4.8

Exceptional(3148)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 24 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.

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2. El Torito - Monterey

3.8

Excellent(1272)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Monterey

Booked 41 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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3. Rosine's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(652)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey

Booked 60 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.

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4. PortaBella Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1752)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 60 times today

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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5. Kona Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(178)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Monterey

Booked 20 times today

KONA Steak & Seafood was voted the "Best New Restaurant" winner on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula for 2023. Located in the popular Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey, just minutes from Carmel, Pacific Grove, & all Peninsula cities.A fabulous menu! Enjoy fresh seafood, lobster, Hawaiian loco moco, fresh ahi tuna, a great bacon cheeseburger, bone-in rib eye, miso-glazed seabass, filet mignon, macadamia nut crusted halibut, entree salads, cioppino, seafood pasta, Maui onion soup, coconut curry soup, and a large host of enticing appetizers. Enjoy KONA's generous portions, good value, & free abundant parking! The house baked desserts are worth a trip on their own..... incredible!! The gorgeous "ZenDen Bar" features full bar & "Tiki Bar" style concoctions curated with house made ingredients, and nightly Happy Hour from 3:00-9:00pm. Local wine list, craft draft beers, kid's menu, dog-friendly lanai/patio dining, continuous lunch & dinner service 7 days a week from 11:00am.

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6. Anton & Michel Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3360)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 30 times today

Anton and Michel is now open INDOORS and OUTDOORS at the COURT of the FOUNTAINS.LUNCH: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM / DINNER: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Reservations are highly recommended.If you are having any difficulty making reservations online, please call the restaurant directly at 831-624-2406 or send us an email.Since 1980, Anton and Michel has consistently maintained an award-winning reputation for true excellence in the art of fine dining. A complete interior remodel was recently completed features handset stonework throughout the restaurant. The floor to ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of the Court of the Fountains. Zagat Survey calls it: Carmel’s long-standing paean to graciousness in dining out. Along with updated and contemporary changes to the menus, ultimate table side service flambé desserts remain. As quoted in the Wine Spectator, Anton and Michel is “probably the best dining experience in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea”.

7. Mission Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(538)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Carmel

Booked 25 times today

Located on Mission Street between Ocean Ave & 7th Ave, in Carmel California. Mission Bistro Restaurant is owned by Shaheen Alnuaimi. Our history-rich location is warm, charming, and above all cozy. We offer brunch, lunch, dinner, local, and import wines. Chef Matt Zimny sources from Monterey and Santa Cruz County farms and ranches with the goal of serving what is fresh and currently available. At Mission Bistro we do Seafood and Steaks right. Cheers!

8. Jacks Monterey

4.1

Excellent(291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 8 times today

Jacks Monterey is poised to provide a refreshing culinary experience in downtown Monterey, inside the Portola Hotel & Spa. Emphasizing local ingredients, high-quality seafood, and an award-winning wine and cocktail program, Jacks philosophy derives from globally-inspired traditions of California Cultural Cuisine highlighting flavor profiles unique to cultures from around the world. With design details throughout the indoor and outdoor dining venue to echo the beautiful surrounding landscape, the atmosphere at Jacks promises to be sophisticated—never pretentious. Jacks offers a variety of seating with a bar, fireplace lounge, and pet-friendly, outdoor space features living walls, bistro lighting, and fire pits. Open for Breakfast & Dinner. For more information visit www.portolahotel.com/dining/jacks-monterey

9. Louie Linguini's

4.4

Awesome(363)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 8 times today

Louie Linguini's is the finest Italian and Seafood restaurant on historic Cannery Row. We offer a large variety of food from seafood to pastas and pizzas. Louie Linguini's provides a fun and family friend atmosphere that is located directly on the water and has some of the best ocean views in the Monterey area. Come and enjoy great food and great service while you learn about Louie's wonderful life.

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10. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.4

Awesome(907)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Monterey

Booked 12 times today

Estéban Restaurant: Spanish-inspired California cuisine.This local favorite offers indoor & outdoor patio (pet-friendly) diningUp-to-date hours: Open for BreakfastMon. – Fri. 7:00am–10:00amOpen for DinnerSun. – Thurs., 4:30pm–8:30pmFri. & Sat., 4:30pm–9:00pmTapas Happy Hour daily 4:30pm–6:00pmOpen for BrunchSat. & Sun. 9:00am–1:30pmEstéban Restaurant, the 2024 Diners' Choice award winner, carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence. It offers authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring traditional Spanish-inspired California cuisine with a pinch of adventure. Choose from shared plates and classic selections. Gift Certificates availableFollow us on Facebook at facebook.com/EstebanRestaurant and Instagram at instagram.com/estebanrestaurant/

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John
Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Everything about Grasings is exceptional. The decor is upscale and Stephen, our waiter, was excellent. Appetizers, food and cocktails were first class as well.
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Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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4.8
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Catherine
California Central Coast •8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The waitress was wonderful. The ambience was beautiful. The food was outstanding. I will definitely visit Kona again. It’s my new favorite restaurant in Monterey Peninsula.
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Kona Steak and SeafoodPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Monterey
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4.7
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MicheleVIP
New York City •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fabulous as always. Went for taco Tuesday and honestly their tacos are the best on the peninsula. We also had guacamole made at the table and it was some of the best we had ever had. Can’t beat the view there sitting in the window watching the boats go by.
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El Torito - MontereyPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Monterey
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3.8
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LesVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great as usual. Thanks............................
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Rosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey
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4.6
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Jeff
Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a great evening at PortaBella. The food, service and ambiance were all excellent.
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PortaBella RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French• Carmel
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4.6

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