Best Casual Restaurants in Pacific Grove

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Monterey / Carmel

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CarmelCarmel ValleyMarinaMontereyPacific GroveSeaside

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37 restaurants available nearby

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1. Spotted Duck

4.8

Exceptional(195)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Pacific Grove

Booked 9 times today

Join us at our welcoming establishment and indulge in the captivating flavors and unmatched ambiance that can only be found under the guidance of Chef Jerry Regester. Small Restaurant, with BIG flavors! From our beloved Duck liver pate, seasonal salads, to seared Duck Breast, or Caramelized Sea Scallops, Chef Jerry personally creates your dinner.Come into a restaurant that cares for you from the front staff to the kitchen. We look forward to meeting you!

A photo of Nura Sushi & Island Grill restaurant

2. Nura Sushi & Island Grill

4.4

Awesome(43)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Pacific Grove

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.

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3. International Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(33)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Pacific Grove

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.

4. Cella

4.8

Exceptional(305)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 9 times today

Discover CELLA Restaurant + Bar at Cooper Molera Adobe in Downtown Monterey. Step into a sleek, historic venue with a heated pergola and stunning local woodwork. General Manager Bernabe DeLuna leads an exceptional wine program with a remarkable staff. Savor seasonal cocktails and mocktails crafted by Barkeep Joshua Perry. Chef Ben Spungin & Chef Cal Stamenov create an ever-changing menu inspired by the bountiful central coast. Join us and experience the neighborhood's culinary gem!

5. Fish Hopper

4.6

Exceptional(3843)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 33 times today

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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6. Rosine's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(690)

$$$$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.

7. Dametra Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(339)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Carmel

Booked 45 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.

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8. Fishwife - Pacific Grove

4.5

Awesome(920)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pacific Grove

Booked 13 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.

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9. El Torito - Monterey

3.9

Excellent(1281)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Monterey

Booked 16 times today

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

10. Catch

4.4

Awesome(562)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Carmel

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Catch!.............................................

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GabrielVIP
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely dinner! Maddie was our server and she was great.
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CellaPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.8
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evie
Los Angeles •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Surprisingly good food with great view. Fresh and delicious seafood
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Fish HopperPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.6
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Robin
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Would recommend this place to anyone interested in a great experience.
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Spotted DuckPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Pacific Grove
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4.8
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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
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4.4
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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
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4.5

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