Award-winning

Stokes Adobe Restaurant

Name: Stokes Adobe Restaurant
Address: 500 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA, United States, 93940-2802
Telephone: (831) 264-8775
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (873)

$31 to $50

Californian

500 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940-2802

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary Italian, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 264-8775
Website
http://stokesadobe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
500 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940-2802
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

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What 873 people are saying

Stokes Adobe Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

California Central Coast
Californian
Monterey / Carmel
Best Overall
Monterey / Carmel
Best Food
Monterey / Carmel
Best Ambiance
Monterey / Carmel
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stokes Adobe Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "inventive food," a "historic atmosphere," and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the "incredible" pork chops and "life-changing" bolognese. The ambiance is both "casual and elegant," perfect for special occasions. Knowledgeable servers like Oscar enhance the experience, making each visit memorable and "personal."

873 Reviews

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Terry
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great service, and beautiful setting! Loved our family meal here!
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alex VIP
San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are no words to describe the food and ambience. Just go!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! Chef Arron and chef Kyle are killing it! Best dinning experience I’ve had in a while. Elliot the restaurant manger and his team are top notch!
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Justas VIP
Toronto / Ontario99 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner. Knowledgeable and efficient service. Food was absolutely outstanding!
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Georgia VIP
California Central Coast10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice experience at Stokes Adobe. The service was outstanding. Oscar, was our server. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. And, as always the food was delicious. We came back to have the Sugar Snap Peas before it was taken off the menu for the season. We will return.
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Jake VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited in June 2025 and would happily plan another Monterey weekend around this restaurant. Stokes Adobe delivers inventive food, historic atmosphere, and the best service I have experienced in years, thanks to Oscar. He grew up here and speaks about each dish with real excitement, never scripted, always on point. I started with a refreshing Star Map, then tried the adventurous Khruangbin – somehow that mix of green-chile vodka, peanut-butter whiskey, tamarind, lime, and cilantro just works. The seared octopus appetizer looked like artwork and tasted even better once the tapenade, ’nduja aioli, almonds, oregano, and citrus kicked in. A bright salad carried the same flavor notes and cleared the way for a standout pork chop served with fennel purée, hazelnut pesto, grilled pineapple, and a crisp fennel-hazelnut salad. Warm dulce de leche beignets sealed the deal. Historic walls, candlelit tables, flawless pacing, and a server who clearly loves the place. Five stars without hesitation, and a special thank-you to Oscar for making the meal feel personal and memorable.
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Ernest
California Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, wonderful service, and a beautiful adobe building. We will be back!
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Maria
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A truly wonderful dining experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional, with each dish bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients. The snap pea salad was crisp and fresh. Pasta dishes were excellent and fresh. Megan our server was equally impressive – attentive, friendly, and efficient. Highly recommended and will be back next time we are Carmel.
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Jean
Tampa / Central Florida West23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were extremely friendly, and very accommodating to us. Our waiter Shane was attentive but not intrusive. The food was amazing - we had the scallops as an appetizer, the bolognese and salmon as entrees. The atmosphere was relaxing. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys fresh ingredients used in an extraordinary way.
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Katherine VIP
California Central Coast18 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jane was just a fabulous sever! All the team members were so friendly and professional. We will be back!
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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 4.8 stars by 873 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

500 Hartnell St, Monterey, CA 93940-2802

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Monterey
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 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

Website
http://stokesadobe.com/
Phone number
(831) 264-8775

Stokes Adobe Restaurant

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Margherita

Beet Salad

Pepperoni

Starters

Crispy Potatoes $16.00

Duck Liver Mousse Toast$18.00

Summer Squash Succotash $21.00

White Sea Bass Tostada $26.00

Seared Octopus $28.00

Soup & Salad

Sweet Corn Bisque $15.00

Salanova Salad $18.00

Panzanella $18.00

Beet Salad $21.00

Caviar Service

30g White Sturgeon Caviar $95.00

Entrées

Cavatelli Amatriciana$34.00

Tagliatelli Bolognese $36.00

Chicken Milanese$38.00

Snake River Farms American Wagyu $54.00

Bone-In Pork Chop $56.00

Halibut Bourride $58.00

Bistecca Alla Fiorentena $155.00

After Dinner

Dulce de Leche Beignets$16.00

Chocolate Budino $14.00

Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta $16.00

Affogato $12.00

Italian Gelato - Single $9.00

Italian Gelato - Duo$14.00

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