I had the restaurant to myself on one of the prettiest days at the Bay. Location is nice: close to parking, shopping, aquarium, Cannery Row, bike trail, & Lovers' Point. Food is fresh & prepared quickly. Owner is very nice & friendly. Price aligns with other nearby restaurants. There's ample indoor & outdoor seating with natural shading in the afternoon. Great selection of beverages for people of all ages. Lotsa room for strollers & room to lock up bikes. read more

Archie’s Eatery - Burger, onion rings, & sparkling water is the perfect energy boost after a 10 mile walk. - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Best burger in Monterey if you ask me. If you come during non-peak hours, you can often find the owner cleaning the floors and making sure the place is in tip-top condition. Really appreciate that! Their burger and fries are excellent. My daughter is a pretty harsh french fry critic and she gives Archie's two thumbs up. read more

Archie’s Eatery - Classic cheese burger w/ spread only. Delicious! - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

The food is by far the best. I have gotten the chicken strips the past few times and they are cooked to perfection. The service is quick and they have always been kind. Over the place is extremely clean and well put together, as well as the music is such a throwback!! I love it here. read more

4th time here and THE BEST patty melt you will ever have in the world 10/10. The service is great and I love the atmosphere of the whole place. read more

Awesome Classic burger with fries was a good, juicy, and cooked just right. The calamari and fry combo was delicious and perfect for my kids read more

Archie’s Eatery - Calamari and Fry basket my 11&14 yr old daughters shared. - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Some of the best burgers I have every had. Nice staff and great location near the Aquarium with outdoor seating. read more

Archie’s Eatery - Dallas Burger with Garlic Fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

I have to say I can see why the rating for this restaurant is mediocre. I'm not sure when they acquired the building, but from the looks of the floor, it looks horrendous (see photo). The customer service wasn't friendliest, but also wasn't rudest either. I decided to sit inside the dining room and the table was really sticky. The chairs are mismatched and so are the booths. it's obvious they try to make the restaurant to be a "trendy" restaurants/diner. $$22 for fish and chips and five dollars for soda... I decided to choose one of the burgers. I know why they charged extra it's because they are literally next-door to the Monterey Bay aquarium where they can charge extra because of tourist. If tourist can go a block down the road, they can get the same, probably even better quality, fish and chips at a cheaper price. I ordered their Hawaiian burger. If you don't mind extremely well done hamburger with an unripened pineapple, enjoy. Originally, I was going to give this place three star rating, however, due to everything I had mentioned above, I'm lowering this place with two star rating. After giving the 10% tip, I'm regretting that decision. Quality of service: C Quality of food: D Price: $$ Recommendation: walk about a block or two from the aquarium For better quality burgers, and even cheaper price. read more

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- Owner is immensely rude and immature. - He price gouges you for poor service. - The place smelled like mold and mildew. Message to the owner: - You obviously don't know how to run a business, and the many negative reviews is pointing that out to you. - You wanted to run a business, boss a few employees and not be bored at home. Here is a free advice for you: Sell the establishment, make your money back, and walk away. This location deserves better than you ruining the experience for the general public. This advice was brought to you without a $10 minimum credit card charge for a soda :) read more

Archie’s Eatery - Empty restaurant during busy hours. - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

The chicken wrap was amazing! Service was fast. I 100% recommend if you want something quick.

Archie's is perfectly located near the Aquarium away from the mob on Cannery Row. Great food, great shakes, and great vibes and music.

I actually am giving this place a 2 because the fried artichokes were good and the young man was friendly however the older (possibly owner) is not friendly and seems angry. I asked if they would allow me to use the restroom but he gave me an irritated look and just shook his head no and pointed to the menu. My husband ordered the fried artichokes so I can use the restroom. The restroom was disgusting, the ambiance is like an old greasy diner. There are much better places to eat out here. read more

It was really great for breakfast. Not a huge selection of menu items, but this place is legit. My son loved the breakfast burrito and their French toast was delicious. I would definitely come back here for breakfast since every place else has 120 minute wait. read more

Definitely a tourist trap and should have known to go elsewhere but my friend and I were hungry and he wanted a burger. This was one of the spots that came up that served burgers so off we went. I ordered the fish and chips, and this dish came with three of the saddest child-sized palms of fillets that seemed to have been previously frozen. The fries, while crispy, were dry and needed ketchup just to get through them. Even more embarrassing, this place gave me a lemon wedge that was practically dry. When I squeezed it, only seeds and a couple drops of juice came out. I had to pay ~$27 for just that small basket of food while my friend paid a good amount of money for his burger and fries. read more

Archie’s Eatery - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Total for basket of calamaris and basket of garlic fries was $32. Was expecting the basket to be filled, kinda skimpy read more

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The worker was rude, never opened the bathroom door for my dad, and didn't serve us for over an hour. They were supposed to be open at 11:00am. He gave food to his friend, but refused to serve us. So we left. We can on Sept. 3rd at 11:30am. read more

Cute spot by the ocean, we ate outside. The food was amazing, I had the classic burger and my boyfriend had the clam chowder. I loved the design and the place was clean, food came out fast. 10/10 would come again. Thank you! read more

Archie’s Eatery - Classic burger and clam chowder - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Great inexpensive bites close to walking biking trail with outdoor seating for my dog and my family. Really good casual food.

I wasn't expecting much but I was blown away as the food was really good!! We had the "canned clam shower" and it was yummy! I would definitely come back with my family!! read more

Service: 1 star Food: 4 stars Overall: 2 stars The older man (possibly owner) is extremely rude. The food was really good. The service was so bad that it knocked my overall rating down to 2 stars. I get that running a business can be tough sometimes, but he doesn't have to be an a$$h0le. Basically, if you want to eat good food while being degraded as a human, this is the spot. Otherwise, just go somewhere else. :) read more

Coming from a burger lover- this was hands down the best burger I have ever tasted. Clearly handmade patties were juicy and the edges were a little crispy. Husband got an oreo shake and it took everything in me not to drink it all when he offered me a taste. Service is what it is. Some people just have a different demeanor. People (especially the yelp reviewing kind) are too sensitive nowadays. Maybe you guys should be a little more understanding of the neurodivergent. Honestly, I found it kind of amusing. Delicious! Will be back! P.S. Really enjoyed the country rock music. Made my Texan heart happy. read more

Archies... This place used to be so much better!!! Back in the day this was pretty much my go to spot for lunch. Either it was the change of owners... Or just their quality took a huge dump. The calamari sandwich was ok... That was the ONLY highlight for today's visit. The lettuce on my Fiancee's sandwich was wilted and black... The ketchup bottle was all kinds of dirty. There was mold in the cup for water. The guy at the counter seemed in a bad mood. Like we were bothering him. I hate to see what was a great place turn into a dump. I even saw people walk in and even said... NOPE! and walked out. NEVER going back! The tin cannery is pretty much shutting down... Just cut the losses and take Archie's with the sinking ship. #monterey #canneryrow #localbusiness #gross #dirty #mold read more

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The owner(assumed) was rude in dialogue and didn't greet me at all. I was able to finish my meal and wait another 10 minutes for a single milkshake, just for it to be melted ice cream. The burgers were good though. The atmosphere was ok but not the best. read more

Wish there was an option for zero stars. A BIG NO! Walked in at 1145 place was deserted except for one table. Owner (?) looked at us walked away and busied himself pouring milk into a cup - this lasted for 10 minutes. He then busied himself with dishes. Kitchen was visible from the ordering counter - it seemed questionable - definitely not clean. We walked out. If you want customers you need to acknowledge them. PS no Brunch - we walked in on a Saturday at 1145. Place looks nicer in pics, in person nothing like the photos. Would recommend walking up the hill to First Awakenings. read more

Archie’s Eatery - Menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

What a great location to make solid food. Sadly what we ordered was low quality, gross and not what it was supposed to be. After several hours at tue aquarium stopped in to get a kids chicken tender meal for my daughter. Not even chicken tenders. What we got was a breaded "chicken" patty that had the inner texture of a McDonald's chicken nugget and sliced into 4 pieces. Not appetizing. Fries were thick cut and well salted but overall soggy and limp. We were the only people there so they had either been sitting for ages or just not well prepared. Wish I could get my $12.50 back and take it to andronicos market up the block. Wanted to supper a local business but, gross. read more

Terrible service, walked inside and wasn't greeted at all including judgmental eyes from the older man (possibly owner). I walked inside with an outside drink and he waited until my partner finished ordering (paying) before he tried kicking me out. He expects us to stay after lecturing us about outside food including trying to have us tip him before we even got the food. Overall the food was greasy and overpriced. Don't support this new ownership. read more

Food was good. Borger. Bathroom was stinky and tables was dusty. Mustard expired by almost 1 years! Not the same as it used to be.

Good option for families! They have chicken tenders, burgers, fries and pizza. They also have yummy shakes! They also have fish and chips and chowder but we didn't get any this time. The beer selection is pretty good too. My only hesitation in COVID times was the outdoor seating was a bit crowded for my comfort level. All our picky eaters were happy! read more

Archie’s Eatery - Patio seating - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Zero stars would be more fitting. Completely empty on Friday afternoon should have been a tip off. I went in the grab a drink and a side on a warm afternoon and use the restroom. The owner was extremely rude.. it made me very uncomfortable and I almost left. Barked at me to get my drink before using the restroom. Okay... The restroom toilet had a ring of mold around it, a clump of hair was on the floor, and what I will call "water" splashed all over the toilet seat and floor. When I went to fill my cup at the soda fountain, there was no ice in the machine. Additionally, the sprite I filled my cup with was sour. I don't know what was wrong with it but by then I had had enough. I poured it out and left. After coming on yelp to make this review I saw how many reviews about the rude owner have been made. Yikes! read more

Rude owner. Unpleasant experience. Very hot day he refused to give us a glass of top water for free even after we paid for two bottles of water $5 each. And he was also very mean about it. Just spoiled our day. read more

We experienced Credit card fraud charges from here 2 times. Trying to resolve it was useless as they never answer the phone.

Good fish and chips, Baja or Tropical versions. Fresh fish, crunchy batter. Very reasonable price. Outside tables are pleasant.

Best food, best service. Years can go by and the owner still recognizes me and my son and knows our order by heart

The food was amazing! They have so many options to choose from, not just burgers! They also have beer and wine :) we will be back and bring friends with us! read more

Archie’s Eatery - Dinner at Archie's after the Aquarium:) Best burger ever! I'd your in Monterey do yourself a favor and get over here! You won't be sorry!! - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

I don't know if the people giving this place 5 stars were paid or rewarded in some way for doing so, but this place was horrible. The burgers were soaked in grease and the meat was so salty. The kids chicken tenders came with approximately 6 fries, all of which looked like they'd been re-fried multiple times. Every surface was sticky. read more

Super awkward employees. Made me feel like I was a burden by giving them my business. Kind of dingy tables and kitchen. You'd think it would be packed because it's so close to cannery row/the aquarium. Not sure how it's still open with an empty restaurant at lunch time. Maybe employee training would help? Could be great spot if the employees showed some interest in customers. Read other reviews and saw I'm not the only one who feels this way. read more

First time here. Got the Fish and Chips and the Cali Burger with garlic fries. Burger was good, and their sauce was tasty. Garlic fires were crispy and well seasoned. The Fish N Chips was good. Fish was a little greasy, but I've had way worse. Overall a decent dinner lunch. Kid friendly as well. The overall restaurant decor is a bit tired, floor tiles messed up, a little dingy and dusty. Maybe it's a Steinbeck feel. read more

Archie’s Eatery - Cali Burger and Garlic Fries. Burger has avocado and bacon. - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

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Amazing quality and good selection, this place is underrated for sure! Good price for a close to the water eatery!

I love this place, it's my favorite place to get calamari without having to be in the middle of cannery row or fisherman's wharf. It's right next to the aquarium, which makes it super easy to go to after my volunteer shifts! The service is always nice as the owner always makes pleasant conversation. The ambiance is kind of like a vintage diner. read more

Archie’s Eatery - Calamari - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

Stopped here because it was close to where we parked and the whole family was pleasantly surprised! Fish tacos, quesadilla, and burgers were excellent! The garlic fries were amazing! read more

Archie’s Eatery - Blue cheese bacon burger and garlic fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Pacific Grove, California

I strongly advise you not to eat here. Spent 50$ and left our meal and flat beer on the table. Clam chowder is definitely out of a can and garlic fries, Despite being $5 more than regular fries, tasted like wet noodles. Service was rude and short with us. Like we were Inconveniencing him. Just don't. ​ read more