Monterey / Carmel Restaurants
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This was our first time dining at Aubergine, but it certainly won't be our last! Every moment of our experience and every bite we had was simply outstanding and unforgettable. We went for my fiancee's birthday and the staff did everything they could to make our entire experience perfect. For a completely unique and wonderful experience, Aubergine is the place to be! More
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We were so impressed with qualiity. Got this place from Open Table reviews. They were kind enough to hold our table for late arrival. Only complaint was one if our party thought the lasagne was not as flavorful as it might have been. More
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The food was good but the menu was a little odd. The small plates were really small. The profitirole with Bacon Carmel Ice-cream was a bit much! They were out of the wine we chose and we noticed that someone had a wonderful stew-like dish and we asked about it. We were told the chef only made a few of the specials and it was already gone. So that was disappointing! More
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Decadent experience. It was our honeymoon and the staff were attentive, the food was tasty and the environment was excellent. We had a wonderful experience and we can understand why this is an excellent place to eat in Monterey. More
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Wonderful little spot off the main drag in Carmel. Family owned and they totally get it. Terrific food, perfectly prepared and great service. Hard to beat that! More
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Discover Monterey
For decades, this area of California has been known for the quality of its locally grown produce and fresh seafood taken directly from the Pacific Ocean. This may be why many of the most important up-and-coming chefs in the United States are working in the Central Coast region of California. When you combine that type of talent with the quality of the local ingredients, you cannot help but create a vibrant, exciting food culture. The area is filled with unique restaurants, including some overlooking the gorgeous, golden coastline. Quite a few of the establishments also work directly with local farms and fishers, ensuring the freshness and quality of their ingredients from farm to table. Along the interior hillsides, one will find beautiful vineyards producing deliciously complex wines.
