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Stokes Adobe Restaurant, Monterey, CA
Award-winning

Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.7
4.7
491 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 21 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary Italian, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 264-8775
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 491 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Californian

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Overall

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Food

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Best Ambiance

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

491 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The two of us were celebrating our 30th anniversary & visited Stokes Adobe for the first time. Every dish & drink from the appetizers & cocktails at the outdoor fire pits, to our entrees, desserts and after dinner drinks served inside the adobe restaurant were impeccable. Perfect presentation and utterly delicious— we savored every bite. Simple and inviting ambience. This was quite possibly our favorite overall restaurant experience to date.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Our server Rachel was very friendly and nice. We very much enjoyed the food, the duck confit, carrot soup, cacio e peppe pasta were all excellent. The exception was dessert, they have limited dessert options available. We chose the chocolate budino, which unfortunately did not look so appealing on the plate (more like something seen in the bathroom), and the taste was just ok at best. We would go back again, just have dessert elsewhere.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had a really lovely first time dining experience. Our server Rachel was outstanding… pleasant, knowledgeable and friendly. And the food… OMG. Everything was absolutely delicious. We will definitely return.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    One of my favorite local restaurants- I save for special occasions-

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  5. Lynn

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience4
    When charging as much as it does, one might expect niceties like a selection of breads or even side dishes to accompany the main dish. Also one of our guest got a pasta entree which was frankly more of an appetizer size. So what we got was good...but there are much better values elsewhere

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had a separate room with a fireplace for our group of six. Service was outstanding and the food was as well. We go to Stokes when family gathers in Monterey for whatever reason and wish to have a great evening.

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  7. bchechel

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience4
    Second time at Adobe Stokes and we were not disappointed. The drinks and the food were exquisite, and the service was good. Will definitely be back.

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  8. STEVENK

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    We haven’t been in a few months and tried the ribeye and the chicken. Both were excellent. Service was good.  also a very festive nice holiday atmosphere. Very good food.

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  9. JocelynT

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Food was wonderful as always. This is one of the places we enjoy coming back to every time we are in Monterey/Carme.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Superb food and service and ambiance. I don't often write recommendations but this restaurant is well deserving. An 11 out of 10!

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  11. AnnaD

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Fantastic meal, great service, love the updated menu, super tasty! Every course was delicious

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  12. Luv2goout

    San Francisco

    191 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We had the crispy potatoes for an appetizer. For entrees we had Branzino, Australian Wagyu Bavette, and Pappardelle Bolognese. All delicious! The Affogatos were great for after dinner. Rachel, our server, was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  13. Erin

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The service was welcoming and warm. The food was absolutely delicious!

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  14. SashaL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Awesome food, excellent service and ambiance, surprisingly kid friendly! The perfect place for a really nice dinner with the whole family or for a group of friends.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    Stopped by for a pop up and it was amazing. Definitely will be back

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  16. MaryK

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We came in for the fried chicken sandwich pop up dinner on Wednesday and had Megan as our server. She did a fantastic job. The food and drinks were amazing. We will be back!

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  17. DeanR

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    We came for the chicken sandwich pop-up, and it was everything we'd hoped for- excellent juicy fried chicken, a very generous portion, with a nice bun and condiments. Only sad that it is only one Wednesday- we'd like to take visiting guests there.

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  18. Linda

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food and great ambiance, we had a super time with our friends and enjoyed the food so much.

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  19. JaneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Rachel our server was attentive and delightful that she brought over complimentary taste of bubbly in honor of our birthday celebration. The crispy potatoes were divine although I would have preferred the sauce being served on the side since it was at the bottom of the bowl and we didn’t realise it was there till we were 3/4 of the way through. The duck confit was a bit dry and flavourless (hence only 4 stars for the food) The kale salad and pasta bolognese were a hit as was the chocolate budino. We appreciated the attention to the spacing of guests as the restaurant started to fill which created a feeling of spaciousness and intimacy. Great evening, Thank you!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience5
    Overall a lovely experience, I was most impressed with the bar area and the vibe presented there as well as the patio. If it wasn't so cold I would have loved to have dinner outdoors.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    I liked the staff and service. They gave us bubbles on the house for our anniversary. Had a waiting room before reservation. Had an option for inside and outside, staff was nice to show me my options. Would recommend this place!

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  22. RudyP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall2Food4Service2Ambience2
    The noise level in the north room with the windows was unbearable. They moved us to the bar, where the noise level was better but the cold air constantly coming in the entry was unpleasant. The duck confit and the caviar potato were great, but the octopus salad in a Thai style was so hot it would have qualified as extra-hot at a Thai restaurant. We like hot, but this was punishing.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great drinks, great food, friendly service. Desserts also very good which not a comment I often mix.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience5
    A bit too much time between serving the courses, but the food was outstanding and totally worth the wait! Would love to come back.

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  25. ToshaMonterey

    Central Coast

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall3Food3Service4Ambience4
    The historic building is very romantic, and we enjoyed the ambiance of this place. The menu is very limited, and expensive, so be prepared for this. Our server, Conor was excellent, and kept an eye on our table well. A couple of suggestions for the management to consider: pace the meal better, we had little time to enjoy our wine before our entrees came, say happy anniversary or happy birthday where a special occasion is mentioned, and, provide pens to the guests to sign the check at the end. The food was good, the pork chop was the hit of the evening, but the steak was served barely warm, so it was not as great. The ad astra bread was delicious, but 8$ for 3 pieces of bread seemed a little expensive to us. Not sure we will return.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall2Food1Service5Ambience5
    Such a cute place and staff was excellent. Unfortunately the food was not as enjoyable.

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  27. LaLalove

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We have had dinner many times here. No complaints. We live locally and can choose any restaurant.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall2Food5Service1Ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food! Unfortunately, we had such poor service, we elected to leave before ordering our main courses. We were dining on the patio and it was relatively empty; however our server appeared to actively avoid us. We ordered a specific bottle of rose champagne yet we received a that non rose version from that vineyard. When we questioned him, he insisted that it was the correct rose even when we showed him a picture of what the bottle SHOULD look like. At this point we said it was fine so he unceremoniously plopped the bottle on the table sans an ice bucket and marched off. Naturally it was not chilled by the time that we left. Furthermore he neglected to bring share plates until a half an hour after he served the appetizers thus they were cold by the time we could eat them. In addition, he forget to bring multiple other items. After approximately 1 hour he reluctantly returned to our table to take our main course order which we declined to do and instead requested our bill. We have all worked in the service industry prior to establishing our professional careers and we know how difficult the job is thus we are pretty laidback when dining and try to leave more than he expected tip. It was difficult to even leave a tip last night… did so however so the kitchen staff received something for the excellent food.

    Stokes Adobe RestaurantResponded on November 12, 2023

    Thank you for joining us and taking the time to share your candid feedback. I am glad you enjoyed our cuisine, however I am so sorry that we had such a miss on service. If you are willing to contact me via email I would love the opportunity to make it up to you. We have followed up internally to ensure this situation does not happen again. Sincerely, Sarah Orr

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  29. Cowgirl

    Central Coast

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience4
    The food and service were excellent in a beautiful Monterey Adobe. But very crowded and noisy where we were seated on a busy night. Would go again maybe on a week night.

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  30. DarcyM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Wonderful food and fun to dine in the historic building.

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  31. Familytraveler123

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    In house made pasta was excellent as were the other meals. Great service too!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great service from start to finish.. our server was great & helpful. Ambience and aesthetic was perfect for a date night. Upscale while still homey and down-to-earth Plates are absolutely delicious. Very crafted, almost Michelin level curation with fun & creative pairings. Would dine again.

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  33. JessicaD

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    Overall3Food4Service3Ambience5
    Overall it was an average dining experience; however, semi-disappointing for my birthday dinner. No complimentary dessert or a birthday congratulations from our server, which was somewhat disappointing but it’s not what made the experience average. The food and cocktail cemented the average experience for me. The cocktail “ star map” was overly sweet-it reminded me of a lemon drop. It had a sickly after taste of sugar. The crispy potatoes as a starter were tasty. I ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese for a main course and typically love any pasta dish- even Olive Garden Alfredo! Sadly, this pasta dish was a tad over salty. The patio setting is very pretty and I loved that it was dog friendly. I would recommend this place for a casual weekday dinner but not special occasion or for cocktails. Seems to be more of a pizza and beer/ wine type of spot.

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  34. anne123

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    Overall4Food3Service5Ambience5
    Stokes Adobe is a lovely restaurant with great historical ambience. Service was great but food was average and overpriced. We ordered two glasses of the only Cabernet on the wine list and each glass was $24.

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  35. KennethS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A wonderful experience from beginning to end with exceptional food and ambiance.

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  36. joanned

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent service. Wonderful meal. Tasty, plated beautifully.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    New locals, moved here from Chicago 6 months ago. Hands down our favorite restaurant on the peninsula. Best food, service, and atmosphere.

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  38. lookingforgoodeats

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    Overall4Food5Service4Ambience4
    Looking for new experience, didn’t disappoint. Fun location , vibe and food. Will return

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  39. KateO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Beautiful ambience and excellent food. The wine list is awesome. Outdoor seating is available adding to a memorable experience.

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  40. MariaH

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent dining experience, Megan, our Waitperson, made us feel like we were guests in a good friend’s home—a friend who happens to be a chef extraordinaire. The Bolognese and Bavette Steak are the absolute best on the Monterey Peninsula, seriously.

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FAQs

Stokes Adobe Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 264-8775.

Stokes Adobe Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 491 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Stokes Adobe Restaurant

500 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940-2802

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary Italian, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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