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Best restaurants in Monterey

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Wave Street Cafe

Wave Street Cafe

Cozy daytime cafe near Monterey Bay offering New American breakfast and lunch.

4.4 Breakfast ✨ Featured

Recommended restaurants (84)

#1
First Awakenings

First Awakenings

First Awakenings offers hearty breakfast and classic comfort food in a relaxed Monterey setting.

4.5 Restaurant
#2
Crepes of Brittany

Crepes of Brittany

Enjoy authentic French crêpes, coffee, pastries, and sandwiches at this casual Monterey spot.

4.5 Breakfast
#3
The Sardine Factory

The Sardine Factory

The Sardine Factory has been a Monterey fine dining standard since 1968, offering luxurious rooms and exquisite cuisine.

4.5 Seafood Restaurant
#4
Rosine's Restaurant

Rosine's Restaurant

Rosine's is a family-run Monterey spot serving extensive American comfort food and delicious desserts.

4.5 American Restaurant
#5
Piccolo

Piccolo

Piccolo is a casual Italian deli in Monterey, offering hearty sandwiches and pizzas with a terrace at the Marina.

4.5 Italian Restaurant
#6
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Paprika Cafe

Paprika Cafe offers cozy Mediterranean dining in Monterey, serving falafel, hummus, and kebabs.

4.5 Lebanese Restaurant
#7
Hula's Island Grill

Hula's Island Grill

This tropical tiki-inspired outpost serves Hawaiian eats with an American spin and refreshing drinks.

4.4 Restaurant
#8
Sandbar & Grill

Sandbar & Grill

Enjoy fresh seafood and stunning marina views at this cozy Monterey spot, perfect for Sunday brunch.

4.4 Seafood Restaurant
#9
Stokes Adobe Restaurant

Stokes Adobe Restaurant

Stokes Adobe Restaurant offers rustic, romantic dining in Monterey with seasonal American fare and a lovely patio.

4.5 American Restaurant
#10
Sea Harvest Restaurant & Fish Market

Sea Harvest Restaurant & Fish Market

Sea Harvest offers fresh local seafood at its market and a casual cafe for classic dishes.

4.4 Seafood Restaurant
#11
Tarpy's Roadhouse

Tarpy's Roadhouse

Tarpy's Roadhouse offers savory steaks, fresh seafood, and refined rustic cuisine in a peaceful garden setting.

4.4 Steakhouse
#12
Curry Journey

Curry Journey

Curry Journey offers a delightful dining experience in Monterey with diverse curry options.

4.5 Restaurant
#13
The Crown & Anchor

The Crown & Anchor

Nautically themed British pub in Monterey offering classic pub grub and a wide selection of beers.

4.4 Restaurant
#14
Wave Street Cafe

Wave Street Cafe

Cozy daytime cafe near Monterey Bay offering New American breakfast and lunch.

4.4 Breakfast
#15
Crystal Fish

Crystal Fish

Crystal Fish is a casual Monterey sushi spot offering Japanese favorites and lunch specials.

4.4 Japanese Restaurant
#16
Old Fisherman’s Grotto

Old Fisherman’s Grotto

Old Fisherman's Grotto, founded in 1950, is a beloved and enduring seafood and steak restaurant in Monterey.

4.4 Seafood Restaurant
#17
Whaling Station Steakhouse

Whaling Station Steakhouse

The internationally acclaimed Whaling Station has been Monterey County's top steakhouse for over 40 years.

4.4 Steakhouse
#18
Bistro Moulin

Bistro Moulin

Bistro Moulin offers hearty French bistro fare and wine in an intimate space with European art.

4.5 European Restaurant
#19
Osteria Al Mare

Osteria Al Mare

Informal Italian eatery with a patio & ocean views dishing up seafood & pasta, plus craft cocktails.

4.3 Restaurant
#20
Gianni's Pizza

Gianni's Pizza

Casual Italian Eatery Serving Pizza, Pasta & Gelato

4.3 Italian Restaurant