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- OTCalifornia Central Coast •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoCelebrating our 1 Year Anniversary! Efficient/ Friendly staff! Quality of food excellent!More infoMontrioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey•4.5
- DDisappointedvipSeattle / Eastern Washington •59 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoOld style seafood restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf. Feels like 70s era with an Italian flavor. Extraordinary hospitality from the owner however our waiter was forgetfulMore infoOld Fisherman's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey•4.6
- DFDavidFSacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review5.0Dined on Nov 26, 2023The service was excellent from the time we walked in until the time we left. We brought our own wine and they handled it with care.More infoJacks MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey•4.1
- RFRosaF1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023The food was spectacular. Try the espresso martini, but it’s dangerous because you cannot taste the alcohol and it os delicious. Service was wonderful even though it was packed for dinner on a Sunday night.More infoRosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey•4.4
- TFTeresaFvipCalifornia Central Coast •13 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023For such a large restaurant, it is really managed well. On time seating, friendly service, no long waits for food, a great menu, very tasty food!More infoDomenico's on the WharfPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey•4.3
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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.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Monterey is Melville Tavern
The best vegan restaurants in Monterey are Schooners Monterey, Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa and Tarpy's Roadhouse
The best vegetarian restaurants in Monterey are Rosine's Restaurant, Schooners Monterey and Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The restaurants with the best service in Monterey are Melville Tavern, Albatross Ridge Winery & Kitchen and Coastal Kitchen Monterey
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Monterey are Albatross Ridge Winery & Kitchen, Stokes Adobe Restaurant and the C restaurant + bar
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