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Turn 12 Bar And Grill, Monterey, CA

Turn 12 Bar And Grill

4.2 (403)
$30 and under
American
400 Tyler Street, Monterey, CA 93940

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Due to limited seating during this time we are only accepting phone in reservations.
Our outdoor patio is open and we are doing take-out.

Turn 12 Bar and Grill waved the green flag on October 1, 2013. The modern and sporty decor surround a spectacular 50 foot custom zinc bar top with tire tread inlay. Vintage motorcycles, historic racing artwork, and multiple televisions capture your attention upon entering. With a menu that serves a little of everything, from steaks and pasta, to pizza, burgers and salads Turn 12 is a casual American Bar and Grill with something for everyone.


The name Turn 12 is related to the famous Laguna Seca Raceway that has 11 turns and meant to invite guests to visit us at the corner of Tyler and Franklin as the last turn of the day.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Late night menu Daily 10:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Cuevas
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Cross street
    Franklin St.
  • Parking details
    There are two parking garages across the street.
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Saturday night and select Fridays.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 403 people are saying

Turn 12 Bar And Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Good for groups

  • California Central Coast

    Hot spot

  • California Central Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • California Central Coast

    American

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Good for groups

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Turn 12 Bar And Grill offers "fantastic service" and a "phenomenal" pasta experience. The Ahi Tuna Tower and oysters Alvarado are highly recommended. Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and "great mixologist." While some noise issues and drink selections need improvement, the overall dining experience is positive with friendly ambiance.

403 Reviews
  1. Paulina VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The linguini pasta was amazing! Also the service was fantastic. :)

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  2. Larry VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are good. One of the best dining experiences in downtown Monterey. They may not the best view but you don’t need that with good dining

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  3. Christine

    Central Coast4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The bartenders are very friendly and make great drinks! We were sat in the back room for dinner which was very loud and hard to hear conversations. The burgers were fine but the Iceberg Wedge salad was terrible! The wine selections by the glass could be better. Overall a very average experience at best.

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  4. Monique

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    New to the area and this is some of the best pasta I've had around town! The fettuccine with prawns was phenomenal, embracing the flame grilled flavor. The bolognese was delicious with just the right amount of wine flavor.

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  5. John VIP

    San Francisco26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience dining here for lunch. My family and I all thoroughly enjoyed our food, and the service level was top notch. They made sure to get each of our customization requests spot on. We will continue our tradition of dining here when in Monterey.

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  6. Eric

    Central Coast3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    First, the good. We were greeted warmly and seated quickly. The food was very good. The restaurant was very clean and has a great motif. It is within easy walking distance from the Monterey Convention center. Initially, we were the only customers in a side area of the restaurant. A bit later, more customers did get seated near us. Now, the bad….. Our Server (1003 Kristie) was rude and condescending. Whether it was asking for clarification on the bathrooms locations, or asking for a split check (2 checks) on a party of 4, she seemed rushed, bothered and surly. We asked for a split check due to one of our party having to provide a single, itemized receipt to his employer for reimbursement of their meal. At first she said no, the restaurant does not split checks. After an explanation of the requirements for the employer, she relented but spoke to us in an even more belittling and/or condescending tone. The people in our party all felt as if we had been scolded and it made for a poor experience.

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  7. Ed

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food spot and ambience. Enjoyed it and will come back again

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  8. Leigh VIP

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Love the food. My favorite is the Ahi Tuna Tower.

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  9. Kelly

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had wine and appetizer of flat bread pizza it was amazing !! Our dinner was the Turn 12 sandwich and it’s my favorite one there . It came with hot truffle fries, everything was great! Our server was very attentive and friendly along with the busboy who kept refilling our water . We live Turn 12 especially before a show at the Golden State theater. Ray and Kelly

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  10. emily

    San Antonio1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I have always loved this restaurant for dinner. This was my first brunch, and nothing was good. I am hoping it was a fluke!

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FAQs

Turn 12 Bar And Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 372-8876.

Turn 12 Bar And Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 403 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Turn 12 Bar And Grill

400 Tyler Street, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin St.
  • Neighborhood
    Monterey
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Late night menu Daily 10:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are two parking garages across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Miguel Cuevas
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Saturday night and select Fridays.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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