Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in Monterey

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Monterey / Carmel

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1. Rosine's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(664)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey

Booked 47 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.

2. Jacks Monterey

4.1

Excellent(291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 4 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

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3. Abalonetti Bar and Grill

4.3

Awesome(553)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 11 times today

Abalonetti Bar and Grill is one of the original restaurants on Monterey's Historic Fisherman's Wharf. Famous for Monterey calamari, we now feature more than 20 different preparations from local squid processed in-house. With ample ocean views, the Wharf's largest waterfront pet-friendly patio, a full bar, cocktail menu and local wine list, Abalonetti has been a favorite of locals for decades, providing a fun and casual waterfront dining experience.

4. Grasing's

4.7

Exceptional(3159)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 21 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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5. Casanova Restaurant Carmel

4.6

Exceptional(2476)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 40 times today

Our current hours are as follows.Monday - Thursday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:00pmFriday- Saturday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:30pmPolicies: We do require a credit card for reservations. We reserve the right to charge guests who do not show up for their reservations or cancel within a 24 hour notice. The charge for NO SHOW is $35 per guest. We will hold your table for 15min max, and will automatically allot 2hrs for your dining pleasure.Parties of 5 or more will need to make special accommodations with the hostess.Thank you for your continuous support!

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6. El Torito - Monterey

3.9

Excellent(1275)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Monterey

Booked 29 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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7. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.4

Awesome(912)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Monterey

Booked 16 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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8. Kona Steak and Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(182)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Monterey

Booked 26 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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9. Anton & Michel Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3372)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Carmel

Booked 25 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”.

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10. Sur at The Barnyard

4.5

Awesome(560)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Carmel Valley

Booked 18 times today

Voted "Best Restaurant in Carmel Valley 2023"!Located in the picturesque Barnyard Shopping Village just off of HWY 1 between Rio Rd and Carmel Valley Rd. Sur at the Barnyard is where foodies, beer lovers and families escape the stresses of their day-to-day lives to enjoy a great meal!If you don't see a reservation available give us a call anytime and we will be happy to assist!Need a reservation for 7 or more? Give us a call at 831-620-5456 or email us any requests at reservations@suratthebarnyard.com

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KathleenVIP
California Central Coast •68 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was perfect. Service was perfect. Especially our server, Joe.
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Abalonetti Bar and GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.3
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DougVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The Linguine with seafood was as good as it gets and the scallops were excellent as well. Very nice casual ambiance with our superb waiter Aaron made for a perfect dining experience.
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Casanova Restaurant CarmelPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.6
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LesVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I've eaten here for years. The food is really good!
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Rosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey
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4.6
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Vincente
1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My experience was so good. Alan was our server and he was very helpful throughout the night did whatever he had to do to make our night right we had a lovely night because of Alan and want to thank him for the lovely experience. We had definitely going to come back.
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Grasing'sPrice: Expensive• Californian• Carmel
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4.7
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Adam
Philadelphia County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 23, 2025
Elegant and modern yet relaxed and comfortable ambiance, prompt, friendly, and attentive service, and very well prepared and delicious food. And, a wonderful drink and wine selection.
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Jacks MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.1

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