Upscale Restaurants in Monterey Bay

Upscale Restaurants in Monterey Bay

Restaurants Overview
Name Price/
Cuisine
Location
 
André's Bouchée
The food here presents an innovative bistro-style take on local...

Reserve
$$$
Cuisine, French
Carmel-by-the-Sea
 
Anton and Michel
Carefully prepared European cuisine is the draw at this airy...

Reserve
$$$
Cuisine, European
Carmel-by-the-Sea
 
Bittersweet Bistro
A large old tavern with cathedral ceilings houses this popular...
$$$
Cuisine, Mediterranean
Aptos
 
Casanova
This cozy restaurant inspires European-style celebration and...
$$$
Cuisine, Mediterranean
Carmel-by-the-Sea
 
Fandango
The menu here is mostly Mediterranean and southern French, with...

Reserve
$$$
Mediterranean
Pacific Grove
 
Flying Fish Grill
Simple in appearance yet bold with its flavors, this Japanese-California...
$$$
Cuisine, Seafood
Carmel-by-the-Sea
 
Grasing's Coastal Cuisine
Chef Kurt Grasing draws from fresh Carmel Coast and Central Valley...

Reserve
$$$
Cuisine, American
Carmel-by-the-Sea
 
Joe Rombi's La Mia Cucina
Pastas, fish, steaks, and chops are the specialties at this modern...

Reserve
$$$
Cuisine, Italian
Pacific Grove
 
L'Escargot
Chef-owner Kericos Loutas personally sees to each plate of food...
$$$
Cuisine, French
Carmel-by-the-Sea
 
La Posta
Authentic Italian fare made with fresh local produce lures diners...

Reserve
$$$
Cuisine, Italian
Santa Cruz
 
Lugano Swiss Bistro
Fondue is the centerpiece here. The house specialty is a version...
$$$
Swiss
Carmel-by-the-Sea
 
Montrio Bistro
This quirky, converted firehouse, with its rawhide walls and...

Reserve
$$$
Cuisine, American
Monterey
 
Oswald
Sophisticated yet unpretentious European-inspired California...

Reserve
$$$
Cuisine, European
Santa Cruz
 
Passionfish
South American artwork and artifacts decorate Passionfish, and...

Reserve
$$$
Cuisine, American: Modern American
Pacific Grove
 
Vesuvio
Chef and restaurateur Rich Pèpe's heats up the night with...
$$$
Cuisine, Italian
Carmel-by-the-Sea
 
Will's Fargo
Around since the 1920s, this restaurant calls itself a "dressed-up...
$$$
American
Carmel Valley
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