Monterey County is an epicurean’s delight with a smorgasbord of choices. Whether you are on a budget or came here to splurge, you’ll find just what you’re looking for and dim sum. Culinary talent and memorable experiences abound in our award-winning dinner houses and family owned bistros.
Carmel is known for its elegant restaurants, holding these establishments to a higher standard. Within these pages are a few who have managed to standout even in that crowd.
Dine in Moss Landing where you’ll find a working wharf and restaurants that have the bounty of the sea delivered to their own docks.

Monterey has great steak houses and plenty of places to go after dark. To reserve a table with views of Monterey Bay head to Fisherman’s Wharf where the fish is fresh and the preparation superb.
Salinas offers many delicious choices and Old Town offers the best of Steinbeck Country. Choose from Old World, contemporary, or casual atmospheres or head out to the other Valley (Carmel Valley) for a few hidden surprises.
At the tip of the Peninsula lies Pacific Grove, where you’ll find a Mecca of good choices both nationally acclaimed and local favorites.
American
Bubba Gump-
720 Cannery Row , Mtry. 373-1884

Cafe Rustica-
10 Delfino, Carmel Valley 659-4444

Cottage Restaurant [Map: F-2]
Lincoln btwn. Ocean & 7th,
Carmel 625-6260
www.cottagerestaurant.com
Breakfast lunch and dinner over 100 entrees. Breakfast daily 7am to 3pm, lunch daily 11am-3pm. Open Thur-Sat 5pm-8:30pm for dinner. See ad on pg. 51

Culinary Center of Monterey [D-3]
625 Cannery Row,
Monterey 333-2133
info@culinarycenterofmonterey.com
www.culinarycenterofmonterey.com
Our chefs and students prepare a new menu each week. Dinner: Thurs & Fri. 5:30—8:30pm; Lunch, Fri. 11:30—1:30pm; Breakfast & Lunch, Sat. & Sun. 9:00—1:30pm. Reservations suggested. See ad on page 7.

Dishes Bistro & Grill330-H Reservation Rd., Marina 883-1207

[ D-3]
Elli’s Great American Restaurant
1210 Del Monte Shopping Ctr., Monterey 372-5080

Elli’s Great American Restaurant1250 South Main Street, Salinas 759-8455

Giant Artichoke-111261 Merritt Street, Cstrvl. 33-3501

Forge in the Forest [Map: F-2]
S.W. Corner of 5th & Junipero,
Carmel 624-2233
e-mail@forgeintheforest.com
www.forgeintheforest.com
Voted “Best Outdoor Dining” every year since 1992! Award-winning garden patios with heaters & fire pits. Four unique indoor dining atmospheres with full bar. Indoor/outdoor private facilities for parties of 8-200. A locals’ favorite for over 30 years. Dog friendly.

 American
Hog’s Breath Inn
San Carlos & 5th,
Carmel 625-1044 www.hogsbreathinn.net chef@hogsbreathinn.net
Locals and visitors have long gathered here to meet friends for a drink or a memorable meal. Enjoy the warm intimate setting. Menu offers seafood, steak and pasta.

Hullabaloo [Map:C-6]
228 Main Street,
Salinas 757-3663 www.hullaballoorestaurant.com Featuring Bold American Cooking, complimented by our unique dining atmosphere. A delightful experience for your mouth, eyes and ears. Located in Old Town Salinas. Happy hour in our fun-filled full bar.

Jack London’s Grill & Taproom
Dolores btwn. 5th & 6th, Carmel Inside Su Vecino Court
624-2336 www.jacklondons.com
A local’s favorite for over 30 years. Featuring: center cut rib eye, New York and filet mignon, rolf’s rack of lamb. Louisiana specialties: stuffed pork chops, shrimp creole, and cajun gumbo.

Lallapalooza [Map: D-3]
474 Alvarado St.,
Monterey 645-9036
Rhonda@lalla-palooza.com
www.lalla-palooza.com
Big American Dinner House and Martini Bar. Monterey County’s hottest night spot. Fresh seafood, steaks, extensive wine list. See our pg. 4.

Mission Ranch-26270 Dolores,
Carmel 624-6436

Rio Grill-101 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel 625-5436
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American
Rocky Point Restaurant
Hwy 1 (10 miles S. of Crml.)
Big Sur 624-2933

Running Iron-
4 E Carmel Valley Rd,
CV 659-4633

Tarpy’s Roadhouse
2999 Mtry.,-Salinas Highway,
Mtry. 655-2999

The Steinbeck House-Valley Guild 132 Central Avenue,
Salinas 757-5806

Trailside Cafe-
550 Wave St., Monterey 649-5600

Asian
An Choi [Map: C-2]
1120 Lighthouse Ave.,
Pacific Grove 372-8818
yourrealchef@sbcglobal.net
Asian -contemporary cuisine, open for lunch and dinner, Monday-Sunday until 10pm.

Bakery
Paris Bakery-
271 Bonifacio Place,
Mtry. 646-1620

BBQ
Chepéz Grill-
266 Reservation,
Marina 883-9455

Beer Pub
 Mtry.Coast Brewing-
165 Main St., Sal., 758-2337		 Californian/Mediterranean
Bistro Giovanni [Map: F-2]
San Carlos Btwn. 5th & 6th,
Carmel 626-6003

[Map: D-3]
Paradiso Trattoria Restaurant 654 Cannery Row,
Monterey 375-4155
www.pisto.com
California Mediterranean specialities, the freshest seafood., steaks, pasta & clam chowder. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. See our ad on page 49.

Fandango [Map: C-2]
223 17th St.,
Pacific Grove 372-3456

Cielo Big Sur-
Highway 1,
Big Sur 667-4242

Cheese Shop
The Cheese Shop, Crml., Plaza, Carmel 625-2272

Chinese
China Gourmet [Map: F-2]
5th St., Btwn
San Carlos & Dolores
Carmel 624-3941
Szechwan and Hunan cuisine, NO MSG, olive and canola oil.

Coffee Shop
Cafe Noir-365 Calle Principal, Monterey 649-NOIR

The Works,
667 Lighthouse,
Pacific Grove 372-2242
www.theWorksPG.com
Tea, coffee, books and more.
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Chocolates/Candy
Pieces of Heaven [Map: F-2]
3686 The Barnyard,
Carmel 625-3368
Whitted@aol.com
Hand made gourmet chocolates, carmel apples, truffles, made on site. See our ad on page 23.

Deli/Market
Bruno’s Deli & Surf & Sand Market59 Junipero Ave, Carmel 624.3821

Nielsens Bros. Market
Corner of 7th & San Carlos, Carmel 624-6441

English
Penny Farthing-
9 E. San Luis St., Salinas 424-5652

European
Anton & Michel-
on Mission, Carmel 624-2006

Montrio Bistro-
414 Calle Principal,
Mtry. 648-8880

Fish Market
Sea Harvest-
100 Crossroads Blvd.,
Crml. 626-3626

Sea Harvest-
598 Foam St., Monterey
646-0547

Fish Market
Phil’s Fish Market [Map:B-4]
7600 Sandholdt Rd., Moss Landing 633-2152
www.philsfishmarket.com
A variety of fresh fish, local and flown in from over the world. Featuring indoor and outdoor seating, an extensive menu, beer and wine and live music on Mon., Wed. and Thurs. nights. See our ad on next page.

French
Bistro Beaujolais 624-5600
Carmel Plz. Ocean Av. Carmel
www.bistrobeaujolais.com
The pulse of Carmel. Open for lunch and dinner.

German
Santa Lucia Cafe [Map:D-3]
484 A Washington St, Monterey 333-1111
www.santaluciamonterey.com grobecker@sbcglobal.net
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Delicious German fare complemented by authentic German beer. Freshly baked pizzas from the wood burning brick oven. See our ad on page 55.

French Country
L’ Escargot-
Mission at 4th, Carmel 620-1942

French/Italian
Casanova Restaurant
5th btwn Mission & San Carlos, Crml. 625-0501

French/Pastry
Patisserie Boissiere
Mission btwn Ocean & 7th, Carmel 624-5008

Greek
Epsilon-422 Tyler St.,
Monterey 655-8108

ICE Cream
Ice Cream Shop [Map: C-2]
708 Lighthouse Ave.,
Pacific Grove 642-9789
Featuring Lappert’s Ice Cream, gourmet coffee and natural yogurt. See our ad below.

 Italian
Bistro Giovanni [Map: F-2]
San Carlos Btwn. 5th & 6th,
Carmel 626-6003
dagiovannis@dagiovannis.com
www.bistrogiovanni.com
The Essence of Carmel. Prime steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, daily specials, and full bar. See our ad on page 47


Cibo Ristorante-
301 Alvarado St., Mtry. 649-8151

Cantinetta Luca-
on Dolores & 7th, Crml. 625-6500

da Giovanni [Map: F-2]
Lincoln St., Btwn. 5th & 6th,
Carmel 626-5800
dagiovannis@dagiovannis.com
www.bistrogiovanni.com
Hospitality at its best. Italian-Mediteranean cuisine at its finest. Extensive wine list and private label wines. See our ad on page 47.

Favaloro’s Big Night Bistro
545 Lighthouse Ave., [C-2]
Pacific Grove 373-8523
Experience a little bit of Sicily (Authentic flavors and personalities) fresh seafood, oyster bar & wine bar.

Il Fornaio-Ocean & Monte Verde, Crml., 622-5100

Santa Lucia Cafe [Map:D-3]
484 A Washington St,
Monterey 333-1111
German and Italian cuisine.
Japanese
Robata-3658 The Barnyard,
Crml., 624-2643

Martini Lounge/Dinner House
Lallapalooza [Map: D-3]
347 Alvarado St., Monterey
645-9036
Rhonda@lalla-palooza.com
www.lalla-palooza.com
Big American Dinner House and Martini Bar. Monterey County’s hottest night spot. Fresh seafood, steaks, extensive wine list. See our ad on page 4.

Mexican
Club Jalapeño- on San Carlos & 6th, Crml., 626-1997

Dos Amigos [Map: C-2]
1184 Forest Av. Pacific Grove
646-8888
Taste the traditional flavors of Mexico and favorites from our travels in the Southwest. Take out available. (Btwn Trader Joe’s & Safeway). See our ad on page 53.

Haute Enchilada Art Cafe [B-4]
7902-A Sandholdt Rd. 633-5843 Moss Landing www.hauteenchilada.com
This folk art cafe sits in the center of the Moss Landing Antique Village and bustling fishing harbor. Enjoy our outside courtyard and simple, fresh Mexican dishes, salads, soups, sandwiches, breakfast items and an espresso bar.

Night Clubs/Taverns/Theater
CSU, Monterey Bay, World Theater 582-4580
5260 Sixth Avenue, Seaside
www.csumb.edu/worldtheater
Performing Arts venue featuring world class dance, music, drama & spoken word.

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Seafood
Old Fisherman’s Grotto [Map:D-3]
39 Fisherman’s Wharf #1,
Monterey 375-4604
www.oldfishermansgrotto.com
Most Recommended Seafood and Steak House on Fisherman’s Wharf!
See our ad above.

Passionfish [Map: C-2]
701 Lighthouse Ave., 655-3311
Pacific Grove cindy@passionfish.net
www.passionfish.net
Award winning restaurant serving fresh sustainable seafood simply prepared. Exceptional wine list. Dinner from 5pm. See our ad on page 31.

Phil’s Fish Market [Map:B-4]
7600 Sandholdt Rd., Moss Landing
633-2152 www.philsfishmarket.com
We offer a never-ending variety of fresh fish, local and flown in from over the world. Our Eatery features indoor and outdoor seating, an extensive menu, beer, wine and live music on Mon., Wed. and Thurs. nights.

Salinas Valley Fish House [C-6]
172 Main St., Salinas 775-0175
www.salinasvalleyfishhouse.com
Enjoy the freshest seafood in the area, steaks, oysters, and other delicious foods
Pink Tuna [Map: D-3]
400 Tyler St.,Monterey 373-TUNA
The freshest seafood, sushi, prime steaks.

Sushi
Ocean Sushi Deli [Map: C-2]
2701 David Ave.,
Pacific Grove 649-1370

Steaks
[D-3]
John Pisto’s Whaling Station
763 Wave St.,
Monterey 373-3778
www.pisto.com
Celebrity Chef, John Pisto’s Prime Steaks & Seafood. Award winning wine list. Open 7 nights a week.

Lallapalooza [Map: D-3]
474 Alvarado St.,
Monterey 645-9036
www.lalla-palooza.com
Big American Dinner House and Martini Bar. Fresh seafood, steaks, extensive wine list. See our ad on page 4.

Bahama Billy’s-Island Steakhouse
3690 The Barnyard, Carmel 626-0430
[F-2] www.bahamabillys.com manager@bahamabillys.com Specializing in steaks and fresh seafood. A wine list and full bar with specialty drinks complement the menu.

Mexican
Hola Mexican Restaurant [F-2]
3601 The Barnyard,
Carmel 626-1814
Bernie@holarestaurant.com
www.holarestaurant.com
The most unique Mexican restaurant on the Peninsula. Serving lunch, dinner and cocktails 7 days a week.

[J-6]
Plaza Linda Restaurant & Cantina
9 Del Fino Place,
Carmel Valley (831) 659-4229 www.plazalinda.com
eduber_bonilla@hotmail.com
A Carmel Valley Tradition for over four decades. Try our famous house-made margaritas.

Whole Enchilada [Map:B-4]
Hwy 1 at Moss Landing 633-3038 www.wenchilada.com eat@wenchilada.com
Fresh Seafood from the Monterey Bay. Voted “Best Mexican Restaurant” in readers’ polls. The catch of the day is right off the local fishing boats and prepared in authentic Mexican coastal style.

Zocalo’s-[C-2]
162 Fountain,
Pacific Grove 373-7911
Fine Mexican dining.

Persian
Persian Grill [Map: D-3]
675 Lighthouse Av.,
Monterey 372-3720
persiangrill@sbcglobal.net
Authentically prepared, Persian/Iranian food. Personal service by host proprietor Mousoud Hamami. Open for lunch and dinner. See our ad below.

Pizzeria
Cannery Row Pizzeria [Map: D-3]
685 Cannery Row,
Monterey 646-0118
ladastarr@yahoo.com
Home of the JUMBO SLICE!

Seafood
[Map: D-3]
Blue Moon Restaurant
654 Cannery Row,
Monterey 375-4155
www.pisto.com
California Mediterranean specialities, the freshest seafood., steaks, pasta & clam chowder. Lunch & dinner 7 days a week. See our ad on page 49.

Cafe Fina
47 Fisherman’s Wharf, 372-5200www.cafefina.com
The finest seafood Monterey has to offer and live Maine lobster, lamb chops grilled over Mesquite wood, brick oven pizzas, and fresh homemade pastas. Full bar, extensive wine list and spectacular views of the bay.

[C-2]
Favaloro’s Big Night Bistro 545 Lighthouse Ave., 373-8523
Pacific Grove
Fresh seafood, oyster bar & wine bar. See our ad on page 53.

[D-3]
Fisherman’s Wharf Monterey
Wharf #1, Monterey 649-6544
www.montereywharf.com
Ten seafood restaurants, whale watching, fish markets, gifts & souvenirs, live theater and more. Ample parking.

Joe Rombie’s la mia cucina [C-2]
208 17th St.,
Pacific Grove 373-241

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Cocktails
Jack London’s Grill & Taproom [F-2]
Dolores btwn. 5th & 6th, Carmel
Inside Su Vecino Court 624-2336
See our ad below.

Old Fisherman’s Grotto [Map:D-3]
39 Fisherman’s Wharf #1,
Monterey 375-4604
www.oldfishermansgrotto.com

Carmel Chop House
5th & San Carlos St. 625-1199
Carmel www.carmelchophouse.com

Hullabaloo [Map:C-6]
228 Main Street, Salinas 757-3663 www.hullaballoorestaurant.com
Featuring Bold American Cooking, complimented by our unique dining atmosphere. A delightful experience for your mouth, eyes and ears. Located in Old Town Salinas. Happy hour in our fun-filled full bar.

Cocktails
Doc Ricketts’ Lab [Map: D-3]
180 East Franklin St,
Monterey 649-4241
www.docrickettslab.com
Comedians, Dj’s, live entertainment and more. See our ad on opposite page.

Club Octane-
321 D Alvarado St.,
Mtry., 646-9244

Forge in the Forest [Map: F-2]
S.W. Corner of 5th & Junipero, See our ad on back cover. 624-2233
e-mail@forgeintheforest.com
www.forgeintheforest.com

Lalla Lounge [Map: C-6]
1250 Main St.
Salinas 759-8455

Lallapalooza [Map: D-3]
474 Alvarado St.,
Monterey 645-9036
Rhonda@lalla-palooza.com
www.lalla-palooza.com
Big American Dinner House and Martini Bar. Monterey County’s hottest night spot. See our ad on page 4.

Mucky Duck-
479 Alvarado St., Mtry., 655-3031

Planet Gemini,
625 Cannery Row, Mtry. 373-1449

 Champagne/Caviar
Bubbly Fish [Map: F-2]
San Carlos, Btwn. Ocean & 7th
Carmel 626-8226
See ad on pg. 51. www.bubblyfishcafe.com

Night Club

Doc Ricketts’ Lab [Map: D-3]
180 East Franklin St,
Monterey 649-4241
www.docrickettslab.com
Comedians, Dj’s, live entertainment and more. See our ad on opposite page.

BullDog British Pub
611 Lighthouse Ave 658-0686
www.BullDogBritishpub.com
British Menu, darts, juke box., British owned and operated. Open daily 11:30 am -2am.

Monterey Live [Map: D-3]
414 Alvarado,
Monterey 646-1415
www.montereylive.com
info@montereylive.com
An intimate lounge and performing arts center. See our ad below.

Sly McFly’s-
700-A Cannery Row,
Mtry. 649-8050

Theater
Golden State Theater [Map: D-3]
417 Alvarado Street, Monterey 372-3800
www.goldenstatetheatre.com
Experience great films and live events in Monterey’s classic 1926 movie palace.