Stokes Adobe has consistently been one of my favorite restaurants to visit whenever I'm in the…read morearea. The experience never disappoints. Grace took exceptional care of us -- she offered thoughtful recommendations, was genuinely attentive, and maintained that perfect balance of being present without ever hovering. The level of service extended beyond just our table; you could see the same care given to everyone around us. Thank you, Grace! The menu is always evolving, which keeps each visit fresh and exciting. There's a real sense of creativity behind the dishes. I also appreciate the designated parking in the back -- it makes the experience that much more convenient. Whether you choose to sit inside or outside, you really can't go wrong. The ambiance works beautifully in both settings. Stokes Adobe continues to be a place I look forward to returning to.

Visited this restaurant for Mother's day. Ironically, even though I have lived in the area for…read moredecades somehow I missed this one. Saw some reviews and photos on Yelp and decided to give it a try. As my reviews tend to be lengthy let me summarize up front and add the details for those more interested. Service was 5 star, Ambience 4.5 star, and for Food I want to go higher but for reasons I will go into I must stay with 4 star. And because I think the food is the most relevant measurement I chose 4 star. The experience overall was great. We reserved indoor as Monterey can get a bit chilly but once on ground and with outdoor fireplaces and heaters it was the better option. And with a 3.5 yo in tow the outdoor really was the better option. It gave her freedom of movement and the ability to be more of a noisy child than the indoor would permit. Our waitress was attentive and great, the seating by the fire was a bit hard but she brought out blankets that could add warmth or in our case cushion to make them less noticeable. We ordered basic pasta for our child and let me just say the portion would have fed two adult men. Nothing amazing but it was palatable and she enjoyed it. We ordered drinks to include one of their specialties and it was enjoyed. And we started off with an order of the oysters. They were fresh, well presented and offered multiple options to flavor the oysters. For main courses I selected the Hen House homemade pasta with mushrooms and saw you could add scallops for $17.00 and it sounded brilliant. The dish was flavorful, creamy and only surprising in that they delivered one stunning scallop on a side dish. Slightly confused I remarked, "ummm is this the $17 scallop". Which in retrospect I would note I really wanted to see the menu again because I sincerely believe they likely advertised it as a singular "Scallop" which leaves only myself to blame. In all honesty the scallop is probably the second best scallop I have had in my life (Libertine Social in Vegas is hands tied the absolutely best to date). But I digress... I enjoyed the dish, mourned the single scallop and cleaned my plate. We also ordered the Focaccia Bread and butter starter. Let me just say that I love bread, probably more than I should and fresh baked focaccia is at the top of my list. I am accustomed to the outside being a bit crispy but the inside being pure pillowy heaven. They appear to cut them in slices and then bake them or toast them slightly before service. Definitely not a fan of toast, or crunchy bread it was not a high point but again well presented and despite my preference I did eat it with my pasta. Lastly my partner had the Wagyu beef, the description sounded great and the presentation was there but I think there are moments that when you read a menu you envision the finished product and let's just say it felt diminished in my minds eye. Flavors aside it was well cooked and the sides tasted fine. I just felt like I heard that grating voice from the 80s or 90's..."where's the beef". Now I say all of that to provide my view on the overall experience but I would say they are definitely worth the experience but go in knowing it will be a bit pricey. And to be fair if it's beef you are looking for I recall seeing a massive 32ounce porterhouse on the menu. But the price matched its size. In the end it was a strong 4 star experience and "scallop" aside if 4.5 was an option I would probably give it. Just not a 5. Hope this helps and please take note of my photos as they convey my write up. To our waitress, you did great!

Everything is very good here. The location, easy parking, the food, the service - we had a very…read morenice time. I got the salmon Florentine eggs Benedict - wow! The salmon fillet was huge, the eggs poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was divine. Only compliant is I couldn't finish it as it was so much food. Good problem, really. Hubby got the calamari steak sandwich. This is a beautiful 'piece of meat' breaded and fried - absolutely delicious. Having a breaded steak between two pieces of bread was redundant - so we sliced the steak into ribbons and simply ate as an appetizer, dipping the slices in the best tartar sauce I have ever had. We cannot wait to come back - but will only order one entree because they are so big (not complaining).

We had a taste for Clam Chowder after walking down to the Cannery and Aquarium but wanted to try…read moresome near where we were staying and already tried some on the Fishermans wharf on our previous visit here in Monterey. Looked on Yelp and Rosine's came up. Easy walk from where we were and excited to try it after reading reviews by others. Well what wasn't mentioned in the reviews or on their menu is that Clam Chowder is only served on Fridays . We found this out after we were seated and served something to drink, now we are disappointed but didn't want leave because couldn't find anywhere else close by that served Clam Chowder other than places on Fishermans Wharf. So we tried the calamari steak sandwich but ordered it on grilled sourdough rather than the French roll It is normally served on. Came with sweet potato fries as an option. Sandwich was good but sweet potato fries were kind of rubbery. The salad was good with plenty of chicken in it and very tasty honey mustard dressing. Menu had a lot of options including some delicious looking humongous layer cakes for Il dolce. Our serve was friendly and accommodating on the bread change for the sandwich, prices were reasonable and it looked like they offer a full bar menu. Bright and simple dining room part of the old architecture of downtown Monterey, with outside dining as well. We enjoyed our meal but really wanted the Clam Chowder, I really thought that being a coastal fishing town that Clam Chowder would be a daily dish everywhere and not just on the wharf. Oh well.... Rosines we will have to return to try your Clam Chowder, maybe next time on a Friday. Bon Appetitto

For the third year in a row--and the fifth time in the last ten years--we rang in New Year's Eve at…read moreMontrio in Monterey Bay. What a gem. At this point, it's tradition. It's become a running joke in our family that I save up my appetite all year for the bacon-encrusted pork chop with dried apples and sriracha risotto. But jokes aside... it's the truth. This dish is so good that I've been known to pick the bone clean with my teeth, shamelessly. No regrets. The service here is always top-notch--warm, attentive, and genuinely patient with our kids (ages 4 and 6), which is no small feat on New Year's Eve. The food came out quickly, the pacing was spot-on, and the orecchiette pasta for the kids was buttery, cheesy perfection, loaded with parmesan just the way they like it. My wife ordered the smoked beet salad (a bit smokier than she prefers, but still delicious) followed by the mushroom risotto and was completely satisfied. And then there's the ambiance. Montrio feels like it's been pulled straight out of a Humphrey Bogart film--dim lights, piano and jazz floating through the room, hats hanging, time slowing down just enough to remind you why places like this still matter. It's cozy, classic, and effortlessly cool. We skipped dessert only because we always end the night at a local ice cream spot, but we were tempted to linger. We'll absolutely be back again next year. Montrio continues to deliver, year after year.

We wanted to try something special for dinner and my husband and I splurged a little bit with…read moredinner at Montrio. I noticed the Michelin sticker for 2019 and this made me more excited to try the food. Reservation was easy and available even on a days notice. Yay for that! Our server was attentive and made sure we had a great experience. Decor is nice and you can tell it's one of the more fine dining places in the area. We started with crab cakes, move on to the pork chop and short ribs. Both were made to perfection. Dessert was a toss up but glad we had the cake. For all you pop rock lovers out there, the addition of this candy to dessert was unexpected but surprisingly good. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes.

Great service and excellent pizza. A relaxed and friendly sports bar with plenty of TVs.read more

The most phenomenal food and service. We at here for the first time on Friday and came back on…read moreSunday. We love finding new places to eat with our family, and this place did not disappoint. The halibut special was mouthwatering, and according to our son, he would eat the ribs daily. Our daughter ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and it could have fed an army. For dessert we tried the skillet cookie and mousse, and once again, and they were delicious. If food is good but the service is mediocre, it ruins the entire experience. However, the staff checked on us about every two minutes, and even brought a small dish of water and extra napkins for our son who was eating ribs. We'll be back...very soon. Come here and support this fantastic eatery.

While I can't speak to the restaurant normal operations I can speak to their event hosting. We held…read morea farewell brunch the morning after our wedding at this restaurant and it was fabulous! The staff were easy to work with in setting up the event and more than accommodating with the several dietary restrictions that we brought up given the size of the party that would be stopping by (roughly 80 or so). They had a wide variety of pastries, meats, and other desserts that's were all absolutely spectacular. And bother internal and external of the venue are absolutely beautiful. We had a nice sunny morning so most of our party were sitting outside in the wonderful patio space and everyone was raving about how good the food was.

We sat outside in the back, which is a lovely dining area with plenty of room between tables. We…read morehad our infant+stroller with us and didn't feel like we were bothering other patrons. The food and wine were both delicious. My husband's beef cheek was tender, the scallop dish had a wonderful sauce, and the steak tartare was a perfect appetizer. Overall, we really enjoyed dining here.

Melville's is great. The food is always great. The service is great. We eat there a lot and it is…read morethe best.

Went there with a large group of coworkers. I will rate according to my experience, but will share…read moresome of the comments I heard. Service was quick and efficient, good selection of beer on tap. I ordered a personal size pizza that was pretty good. Plenty of meat and toppings, crust had a good flavor as well. Most of my table ordered burgers, and it seems like the common theme was that regardless of your preferred temperature, it was overcooked (cooked well done). Take it for what its worth, could've been the large crowd factor, but as I said, not my personal experience.

This restaurant is a must-visit every time I'm in the Carmel-by-the-Sea area. It's just a few…read moreminutes away from the crowded area, which makes it a perfect spot if you're looking for a more relaxed and peaceful dining experience. I've brought both friends and family here, and everyone has loved it. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and you can also choose to sit in a beautiful glass-enclosed sunroom, which is especially nice during brunch and dinner. The food is consistently good, and they have great cocktails along with a well-selected list of local draft beers. The service is excellent as well. Austin always gives thoughtful recommendations. Highly recommend this place!

3.5 stars but rounding up for great service! The chicken & waffles was perfectly made but we were…read morevery disappointed in their cole slaw! It comes in the same size as their syrup ramekin and the first one they brought out was nasty, bottom of the barrel type slaw. They brought out another one but it's still such a sad amount of cole slaw compared to the entree. We love their dog menu but the prices in general here are quite high!

Carl was the BEST waiter! He was very helpful and had nice jokes. Next time you come please ask for…read moreCar. The food was great too. 5 stars!

Ok gang, if you've been going to Tarpy's for years or have never been, now is the time! A new chef…read morehas arrived and it's the best it has ever been. Had the best dinner there ever! The menu additions and little changes are exactly what it needed in my opinion. The chef even came out of the kitchen to talk with us, which was very appreciated. Request a table inside when making your reservation and enjoy!

This is such a cute spot! It's pretty quaint inside with a cute ambiance and intimate seating…read more There is plenty of free street parking. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. I went with a group for a business dinner and made a reservation about a week prior. Our server was very knowledgeable and nice and incredibly attentive. We ordered a couple of bottles of wine and she repeatedly came and refilled our glasses. We ordered the calamari, beet salad and crab and avocado salad to share for starters. All were delicious and I really enjoyed the calamari. For entrees 3 of the group ordered the daily fish special and highly enjoyed it. I opted for the scallops and they were very delicious! The desserts were the star of the show and we tried one of each on the menu! The bread pudding was my favorite while all others were amazing as well! I highly recommend this place!

We had a reservation here on our way back from Carmel to SF . Cute place and nice wine cellar. The…read morefood was great , we liked that they had vegetarian options as well . Friendly staff but they seemed so busy . It took them 30 mins to just bring out the wine bottle we ordered and the food took even longer . That was a little painful for us as we had a dog waiting in the car with dog mode and our dinner took 2.5 hours to wrap up. Other than the long wait for dishes to arrive, we had a great time with good food and wine

Celebrated our anniversary here and the food was amazing! Service was great, they were very…read moreattentive! The ambiance was also really good. The view of the ocean is top notch!

It's unfortunate to leave such a review... We really looked…read moreforward to dining in at the restaurant. We made sure on the Christmas day that we could dine in along with our baby. We had a call back and forth to make sure a slot was available so that we could make our day easier with the baby. Unfortunately, we were told the restaurant left a voice message and a call roughly an hour before our reservation that they did not have a table for us. We did not get to check our phone as we were busy on the way in the rain. I feel that the service could have been offered a better alternative instead of keep telling us there is no possible table and to come back at 8pm. I feel the host is not professional for making such a huge mistake on a day like Christmas. I would have probably appreciated it much more so my husband would not be mad. We definitely would not want to waste our time on a Holiday being unhappy.