Monterey Restaurants

A mandatory stop in Monterey, this lively Southwestern-style restaurant is worth the detour a few miles east of downtown. The soothing dining room has stylish yet rustic decor. On sunny afternoons, patrons relax under ma... more

Located right on the waterfront at Cannery Row, this elegant steak and seafood restaurant provides a spectacular view of the ocean. Along with several specialties of the house that change on a daily basis, the menu includes suc... more

Viana Mar is on the main commercial thoroughfare, behind a granite facade whose severity is relieved by colorful awnings. Near the nondescript reception area lies a sunken bar. Each small guest room has basic furnishings... more

Big-city sophistication meets old Monterey in this converted 1910 firehouse. The enormous dining room is the sharpest in town, a playfully chic expanse with clouds hanging from the ceiling and curvaceous walls. Order any... more

The restaurant has traditional Japanese decor and cuisine. The sushi bar is run by a master sushi chef with years of training. He concocts over 30 different kinds of sushi with the accuracy of a fine jeweler. In addition to the... more

This is a place for discerning customers who want only the best. The cuisine is primarily French with a definite California twist, and the service is beyond impeccable. The decor is low key so as not to detract from the incredi... more

This legendary seafood restaurant is located at the end of Fisherman's Wharf and its origin goes back to the 1950s. It has been family run for decades, and the service is impeccable. Specialties include Linguini Shellfish and S... more

This restaurant on Cannery Row offers exquisite Italian-American cuisine with an Asian twist. And the ocean view is spectacular. The place has high wooden ceilings and an overall airy feel to it. With dishes like Sole Almondine... more

This is an oasis for the traveling sushi sophisticate. Exceptionally fresh fish is crafted into a dazzling array of traditional and speciality sushi and sashimi. Tempura, teriyaki and udon round out the menu, and edamame (green... more

The menu here is packed full of intriguing coastal specialties from South of the Border. The spacious and tastefully decorated interior with its tiered floors, assures one as to the quality of the food the moment one enters. Se... more