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- JJenniferSan Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoDelicious comfort food. The lamb shanks were incredible and such a great value. Wish we had room for dessert! Next time...More infoRosine's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey•4.6
- AAmberVIPSan Diego •11 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoStunning historic house turned chic restaurant This was the best dining experience in our trip to Monterey The atmosphere is gorgeous and interesting with the different rooms used in this house. Service is impeccable and the food was really on point. Way better experience than any restaurant on cannery row (like the Charr House) Will come here again and again. It is pricey. Just know that but everything was to perfection at least.More infoStokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey•4.8
- FFredSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat dining and ambiance. Wait staff and front of house personnel are top notch. Even with being in a high tourist area this restaurant delivers a five star experience at a reasonable cost. And they have been here for 45 years. We have been customers since opening. Who would have thought… Keep up the good work!More infoChart House Restaurant - MontereyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey•4.4
- CChristineSan Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur experience was great across the board. The service was impeccable. The food was great My husband and I had Alaskan halibut with an herbed risotto. The fish was cooked perfectly which can be tricky with halibut. The risotto was good, well seasoned though not quite what I expect in a risotto. My daughter had a garlic herbed roasted Jidorii chicken which was also perfectly cooked and served over buttery gnocchi. The noise level was moderate. The vibe was convivial.Check it out.More infoMontrioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey•4.6
- DDanaCalifornia Central Coast •4 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoFirst timers, but will definitely return again. Wonderful restaurant to celebrate a special occasion. We were seated in the Captains Room. The ambiance was exquisite. I can only describe the service as impeccable, they know how to treat their customers and make the dining experience a delight! Brandon and Pedro were absolutely wonderful!More infoSardine FactoryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey•4.7
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The California Central Coast is rich in sunlight, ocean views, and fabulous food. There are plenty of ways to burn calories, including a hike along the beach, a visit to the remarkable aquarium or a long stroll through one of the large shopping centers! Once you're ready to dine, Carmel is all set to help you out. Carmel cuisine has long been influenced by French tradition, and in addition to wonderful California wines, you can enjoy anything from delicate pastries to locally harvested salmon. Carmel restaurateurs have also done a great job of putting old buildings to new uses. Looking for a romantic spot? Consider making reservations at a corner table tucked into an old house for an intimate dinner.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Monterey / Carmel include Tarpy's Roadhouse, The Hog's Breath Inn - Carmel and PortaBella Restaurant
Child friendly restaurants in Monterey / Carmel include Rosine's Restaurant, Fish Hopper and Schooners Monterey