Restaurant recommendations for Monterey area?
Jul 23rd, 2011, 07:36 AM
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the Chart House is very good----theres a very good more casual dinign spot on Cannery Row closer to the aqaurium, but i cant recall the name--its a large place on the water with a dock next to it. Also for a casual place, drive past Monterry towrads Carmel and youll frst come to Pacifc Grove---its on a point--theres a terrific lunch/breakfast spot right there
Jul 23rd, 2011, 08:43 AM
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FOR DINNER
Sardine Factory - Great Fish and the dessert presentation of the Ice Cream Bon Bons was pretty cool
Dametra--Small place so get reservations
For Breakfast
First Awakenings have a crepeegg or huge pancake
For Breakfast or afternoon tea
The Tuck Box-scones and tea---try the olalieberry jam
Sardine Factory - Great Fish and the dessert presentation of the Ice Cream Bon Bons was pretty cool
Dametra--Small place so get reservations
For Breakfast
First Awakenings have a crepeegg or huge pancake
For Breakfast or afternoon tea
The Tuck Box-scones and tea---try the olalieberry jam
Jul 23rd, 2011, 08:48 AM
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Passionfish in Pacific Grove is a terrific restaurant.
One of the best in the whole Monterey area.
http://www.passionfish.net/menu.html
One of the best in the whole Monterey area.
http://www.passionfish.net/menu.html
Jul 23rd, 2011, 12:54 PM
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Fish Hopper (www.fishhopper.com)
Gilbert's (www.gilbertsmonterey.com)
My BIL recommended Old Fisherman's Grotto at Fisherman's Wharf (www.oldfishermansgrotto.com).
trip report http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...n-monterey.cfm
Gilbert's (www.gilbertsmonterey.com)
My BIL recommended Old Fisherman's Grotto at Fisherman's Wharf (www.oldfishermansgrotto.com).
trip report http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...n-monterey.cfm
Jul 23rd, 2011, 01:25 PM
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Fish Hopper is great.
We used to go to Old Fisherman's Grotto - our family went there for years and years, but the last couple times we went, they didn't seem up to snuff. Chowder is too salty, fish not as good as usual. I hope we just hit them on a couple off days and that it isn't a trend. Anybody else eat there recently?
Isabella's on the wharf is good - views are great and it is a cut above what you usually get on the wharf.
For breakfast we like Rosine's for traditional coffeeshop fare, and Wild Plum Cafe for a more funky environment (steamed eggs - yum).
We used to go to Old Fisherman's Grotto - our family went there for years and years, but the last couple times we went, they didn't seem up to snuff. Chowder is too salty, fish not as good as usual. I hope we just hit them on a couple off days and that it isn't a trend. Anybody else eat there recently?
Isabella's on the wharf is good - views are great and it is a cut above what you usually get on the wharf.
For breakfast we like Rosine's for traditional coffeeshop fare, and Wild Plum Cafe for a more funky environment (steamed eggs - yum).
Jul 24th, 2011, 07:57 AM
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I have got to give Pasionfish another try. We went a couple years ago on my birthday and it left a lot to be desired. My husband said he wasn't going back (it wasn't THAT bad - just a terribly long wait even with reservations and very crowded), but given all the great reviews they get here over and over again, I think we should definitely give them another try.
Jul 25th, 2011, 03:11 AM
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We ate at Bistro Moulin both times we visited the aquarium this past spring. It might be too red meat and poultry heavy, but it was fantastic. If you go get the small portion of the gnocchi. It was fabulous.
Jul 25th, 2011, 05:09 PM
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Last year we stayed in Monterey, but before our trip to CA I was looking through the $25.00 off coupons for the area and came across one for Frutti De Mar Grill in Marina, a ten minute drive north of Monterey.
fruttidemargrill.com/review.html
It is the first exit off the highway on the right hand side in a small strip of stores. It's next to a laundromat.
It doesn't look like much from the outside, but walk in and you are greeted by white starched linen and sparling glasses and silver.
The food, Italian/seafood was outstanding and the service remarkable. It was the best of eleven dinners we had during the trip.
fruttidemargrill.com/review.html
It is the first exit off the highway on the right hand side in a small strip of stores. It's next to a laundromat.
It doesn't look like much from the outside, but walk in and you are greeted by white starched linen and sparling glasses and silver.
The food, Italian/seafood was outstanding and the service remarkable. It was the best of eleven dinners we had during the trip.
Aug 3rd, 2011, 06:14 AM
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There's such a huge variety in the area. If you'd like to see what all is available, try here:
http://www.accessmontereybay.com
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