the C restaurant + bar

Name: the C restaurant + bar
Address: 750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, United States, 93940
Telephone: (831) 375-4800
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1243)

$31 to $50

Seafood

750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for live music
Great for scenic views

Our family-friendly Monterey Bay restaurant is close to the Aquarium, situated over sapphire waters and immersed in the natural beauty of the California coast. The C restaurant features only seafood endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The delicious Arctic Char featured on Executive Chef Matt Bolton's menus is similar to salmon in taste, texture and color, but is available year-round, and is rated a "best choice" by Seafood Watch.

Located at the upscale InterContinental The Clement Monterey hotel on Monterey Bay. Every table at the C restaurant has a view of the pristine and scenic Monterey Bay. Marine life sightings abound, including dolphins, whales, harbor seals and sea otters. Enjoy the parade of sea creatures and shore birds as you savor the finest in California regional cuisine.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 375-4800
Website
https://www.thecrestaurant-monterey.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Matt Bolton
Private party facilities
Romantic and luxurious, our intimate private dining room, The Library, creates a unique setting for special meals and celebrations, with first editions of John Steinbeck's novels enlivening the decor. Adjacent to the C restaurant, The Library features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the waterfront Pacific View Courtyard.

Location
750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
Neighborhood
Monterey
Cross street
Prescott Avenue
Parking details
We recommend City Parking located at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Foam Street.
Entertainment
Enjoy live music Thursday through Saturday, plus excellent happy hour specials on wine, beer and small plates. On weekend nights, black and white silent movies are projected outdoors, classic films that add to the glamorous coastal atmosphere. Highlights:Live music Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. Happy hour food and drink specials Sunday through Thursday 4-7pm.Pacific View Courtyard features a protected outdoor area with two fire pitsCutouts on boardwalk for unique views of intertidal zonesComplimentary valet parking for restaurant guestsOcean views from every table
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Scrambled Eggs & Bacon$5.50
Allergens: Contains Pork, Contains Eggs, Contains Dairy
Silver Dollar Pancakes with Maple Syrup$5.00
Allergens: Contains Dairy, Contains Eggs, Contains Glute
Assorted Kids' Cereals$4.00
Allergens: Contains Gluten, Contains Nuts
Sliced Bananas or Seasonal Fruit$4.50
Kids' Oatmeal$4.00

Kids' Specialty Beverages

Calvin's Cooler$3.00
Pineapple juice & orange juice over ice with a splash of grenadine
Peppermint Patti$3.00
Hot Chocolate with a splash of Peppermint
Strawberry & Banana Smoothie$4.00
Tropical Smoothie$4.00

Small Plates

Super Salad with Avocado, Greens & Citrus Dressing$7.00
Avocados are in the Guinness book of records as the most nutritious food known to humans. Allergens: Contains Nuts
Crunchy Veggies and Hummus Dip$7.00
Served with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and veggie sticks for dipping. Hummus is a popular and traditional Middle Eastern dish made with chickpeas. Allergens: Contains Nuts, Contains Dairy
Zucchini Fritti$5.00
Fried zucchini sticks. A zucchini is also known as a 'courgette' in both French and most English speaking countries. Allergens: Contains Gluten, Contains Eggs

Big Plates

All Big Plates are served with a choice of french fries, fresh salad or steamed broccoli

Steak Frites$18.00
A tender 4 oz flat iron steak cut into slices served with cherry tomato, cucumbers skewer. Allergens: Contains Beef, Contains Dairy
Grilled Cheese Sandwich$14.00
Toasted sourdough, with melted American cheese. Allergens: Contains Gluten, Contains Dairy
Penne Pasta with Marinara or Butter & Parmesan$12.00
This classic pasta dish includes three of the foods Italy is most famous for - pasta, tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Allergens: Contains Gluten, Contains Dairy
Chicken Tenders$11.00
These chicken fingers are coated with crispy breadcrumbs. Allergens: Contains Gluten, Contains Dairy, Contains Eggs
Angus Beef Sliders$14.00
Two perfectly grilled homemade mini beef burgers. Legend has it that the birthplace of the 'Burger' is Athens, Texas in the USA. Allergens: Contains Gluten, Contains Eggs, Contains Beef, Contains Nuts, Contains Dairy

Sides

New England Clam Chowder$9.00
Applewood smoked bacon, Yukon gold potato. Allergens: Contains Pork, Contains Seafood, Contains Dairy, Contains Gluten
Mac & Cheese$5.00
The classic served with local broccoli. Allergens: Contains Gluten, Contains Dairy
French Fries$7.00
Crispy coated potatoes, the French & the Belgians both claim to have invented the "pommes frites". Allergens: Contains Gluten

Desserts

Very Berry Yoghurt Ice Cream$8.00
Say this five times as fast as you can, "I would like a very berry dairy dessert!" Allergens: Contains Dairy
Seasonal Fruit Popsicle$6.00
Stay cool and fresh with this sweet dessert. Did you know that you can find square-shaped watermelons in Japan
Cookies 'N Cream Ice Cream$8.00
You'll scream for our house-made cookies' n cream ice cream with chocolate dirt! The tastiest dirt you'll ever eat. Allergens: Contains Gluten, Contains Eggs, Contains Dairy

Drinks

Apple Juice$4.00
Orange Juice$4.00
Strawberry & Banana Smoothie$4.00
Tropical Smoothie$4.00
Peppermint Patti$3.00
Hot chocolate with a touch of peppermint
Calvins Cooler$3.00
Fruit juices with a splash of grenadine

What 1,243 people are saying

the C restaurant + bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Hot spot
California Central Coast
Seafood
Monterey / Carmel
Hot spot
Monterey / Carmel
Lively
Monterey / Carmel
Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

C restaurant + bar offers an "amazing" dining experience with "outstanding" service and "delicious" food. Guests appreciate the "beautiful" ocean views and live music for a memorable ambiance. The honey toast, calamari, and crab benedict are highlights. Despite a few service hiccups, most guests find it "worthwhile" and "will definitely return."

1,243 Reviews

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Gordon
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I enjoy visiting Monterey. We are foodies, and love to experience and enjoy our dining choices. Tonight our Choice was C Restaurant, we were hoping to have a special meal and a view. All I can say is everything we expected was surpassed what we thought we would experience. The meals were splendid, flavors that made out taste buds dance. The view was wonder and romantic. Service was so personal and so professional. Our server Tony was the greatest server I have EVER experienced. I have been in food service for over 45 years. Tony was such an awesome person, be sure to ask for Tony to be your server when you visit C Restaurant in Monterey/ Cannery Row.
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George VIP
Baltimore168 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tony, our waiter, was knowledgeable and gracious. Fantastic service!! The meals arrived at our table hot, just as they should have been! The fish was prepared perfectly. The view from our table was great. The valets did the best they could, but the traffic on Cannery Row at 6:00 on a Saturday night is AWFUL!
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Kent
Dallas36 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time in Monterey so not a lot of experience with the competition. However, we really enjoyed our meal here. Nice table by the window. Prompt and friendly service. The menu wasn't the best for my wife, she had the Mary's chicken, which she did enjoy. I had the Sea Bass. It was really, really good. Perfectly cooked, great presentation. I would definitely recommend giving it a try.
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Marilyn VIP
Central Coast11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose to eat at a the C Restaurant for Easter because they weren’t serving buffet style. They had a breakfast menu as well as specials. The 3 of us ordered different entrees and we very pleased with our orders.
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An VIP
San Francisco18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great spot for Easter brunch! The Easter bunny made an appearance and the otters were in full view on the Bsy! The honey toast is a must order and they had Crab Benedict and millionaires bacon on the special Easter menu! Service is always awesome! Will definitely return!!
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Jonathan
Las Vegas8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Flor was a great server! Made our time feel special!
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Luis VIP
Los Angeles42 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had breakfast with a nice ocean view. Food was very good and the service was fantastic.
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justin
Portland16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for breakfast after our sunrise wedding and the hotel pulled out the stops to make (what is simply a breakfast) a special moment. Thank you IHG, particular thanks to our server Jesus.
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Jose
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The servers were amazing and had an incredible night! Food and wine was perfectly recommended too:)
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Amadeo
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff and food were AMAZING. I will definitely be returning.
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FAQs

the C restaurant + bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1243 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Prescott Avenue
Neighborhood
Monterey
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:30 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We recommend City Parking located at the corner of Prescott Avenue and Foam Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Matt Bolton
Entertainment
Enjoy live music Thursday through Saturday, plus excellent happy hour specials on wine, beer and small plates. On weekend nights, black and white silent movies are projected outdoors, classic films that add to the glamorous coastal atmosphere. Highlights:Live music Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. Happy hour food and drink specials Sunday through Thursday 4-7pm.Pacific View Courtyard features a protected outdoor area with two fire pitsCutouts on boardwalk for unique views of intertidal zonesComplimentary valet parking for restaurant guestsOcean views from every table
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thecrestaurant-monterey.com/
Phone number
(831) 375-4800
Private party facilities
Romantic and luxurious, our intimate private dining room, The Library, creates a unique setting for special meals and celebrations, with first editions of John Steinbeck's novels enlivening the decor. Adjacent to the C restaurant, The Library features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the waterfront Pacific View Courtyard.

the C restaurant + bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Pacific Swordfish

Monterey Bay Calamari

Ribeye

Breakfast

Scrambled Eggs & Bacon$5.50

Silver Dollar Pancakes with Maple Syrup$5.00

Assorted Kids' Cereals$4.00

Sliced Bananas or Seasonal Fruit$4.50

Kids' Oatmeal$4.00

Kids' Specialty Beverages

Calvin's Cooler$3.00

Peppermint Patti$3.00

Strawberry & Banana Smoothie$4.00

Tropical Smoothie$4.00

Small Plates

Super Salad with Avocado, Greens & Citrus Dressing$7.00

Crunchy Veggies and Hummus Dip$7.00

Zucchini Fritti$5.00

Big Plates

Steak Frites$18.00

Grilled Cheese Sandwich$14.00

Penne Pasta with Marinara or Butter & Parmesan$12.00

Chicken Tenders$11.00

Angus Beef Sliders$14.00

Sides

New England Clam Chowder$9.00

Mac & Cheese$5.00

French Fries$7.00

Desserts

Very Berry Yoghurt Ice Cream$8.00

Seasonal Fruit Popsicle$6.00

Cookies 'N Cream Ice Cream$8.00

Drinks

Apple Juice$4.00

Orange Juice$4.00

Strawberry & Banana Smoothie$4.00

Tropical Smoothie$4.00

Peppermint Patti$3.00

Calvins Cooler$3.00

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