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the C restaurant + bar, Monterey, CA

the C restaurant + bar

4.6
4.6
1226 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • California Central Coast

    Seafood

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
C restaurant + bar offers "amazing views" of Monterey Bay and a "magnificent dining room." Guests rave about the "outstanding" Liberty Duck Breast and "best prime rib ever." Live music enhances the "wonderful ambience." Service is consistently praised as "excellent" and "attentive." Perfect for special occasions and oceanfront dining.

1,226 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location overlooking the Monterey Bay. The food was pretty good, a little pricy.

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  2. Rand

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    A little late for reservation, but within grace period...did text we were coming. However, they gave away the table and asked that we wait. Opted to take a table on the patio. Table was not bussed. Waited a good while, nobody came to clean the table, set the table, offer water, recognize our existence, etc. ok... but the nearby tables had screaming children, and it was just too much. Finally got up and left, and am certain nobody knew we were gone, or missed us. Had a wonderful dinner later at Jacks at the Portola Hotel.... which I can recommend.

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  3. Hilleri

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Devon, was wonderful! The food and atmosphere were top notch. We will definitely be back for delicious food and great service!!

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  4. Regina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner overlooking Monterey Bay. Service was excellent.

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  5. Brandon

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. We have to eat here every time we visit Monterey.

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  6. Gustavo

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing views and food. Great to hear live music on Saturday brunch 🙌

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  7. Darryl

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Basically the dinning area is enclosed by large windows. The setting is very nice and airy(roomy). I ordered the Liberty Duck Breast, medium rare, for myself and daughter. It, as usual, was outstanding. I’m not sure why it isn’t busier than it is. It is one of finest restaurants on Cannery Row. The is on par with the food, outstanding. When I am in Monterey it is always one of my stops.

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  8. Barbara

    VIP

    Central Coast

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely table and Bella is outstanding. Will return often!

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  9. Valarie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There are way too many noisy kids and rude parents

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  10. Eric

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The live music added to the wonderful ambience. Service was fantastic and timely. The price was a bit elevated for the quality & portions of F&B, however the cleanliness, views and overall experience helped justify our decision to dine. We would recommend this dining option to anyone looking for an upscale experience. Thank you to the staff for being amazing! Happy holidays.

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the C restaurant + bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1226 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for the C restaurant + bar

750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Prescott Avenue
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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.
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