Had a very uncomfortable experience here…read more Two of my male friends had their IDs checked very quickly, primarily by verifying their dates of birth. When it was my turn, the employee subjected my ID to significantly more scrutiny. She rubbed the card, examined it closely, and even used a small table lamp to inspect it. She then asked me to state the address on my ID. I had recently moved and had just received a new ID, so I wasn't certain which address was printed on it. I explained that I had recently moved and had multiple addresses. She then told our group to leave. I understand that a bar has the right to thoroughly check IDs and refuse entry if they have concerns about an ID. My concern was the significant difference in how my ID was handled compared with my two male friends' IDs and how the situation was handled afterward. When we were leaving, the employee put her hands on my husband's shoulders and lightly pushed/shoved him toward the exit. I also felt that I was being physically moved out rather than simply being asked to leave. The entire interaction felt unnecessary and uncomfortable. I can't speak to the employee's intentions, but the difference in treatment was noticeable, and the physical contact while removing us from the establishment was particularly concerning. I hope management reviews what happened and ensures that customers are treated consistently and respectfully.

Nice little lounge with a huge variety of whisky…read more I'm not much of a whisky drinker, but I fell in love with the Peach Old Fashioned. The guy working had the best customer service, and was very helpful with any questions we had. Highly recommend if you're looking for a drink in a calm/ relaxing setting.

We came for the jazz in the evening and it was very enjoyable. We will be back. It's a great space…read morealso.

It's the hour of the night…read more.. Came here to get drinks after dinner and didn't expect this place to have affordable drinks judging from the interior. Every cocktail was around ($11-$15). It's got that whimsical and jazzy bar feel with low lit seating inside, and a fire pit with lots of tables outside --- perfect for larger groups. Their menu is fun to look at and still have the classic drinks you'd get at the bar like Moscow mule and old fashioned, but with their own twist. I opted for the Modern Love with mezcal, amaro, passionfruit, and lime. Let's just say I was knocked outttt after sipping that...quite strong with no lime to be found but it was still a bit fruity. My boyfriend got the Cali Old Fashioned, which you can definitely taste the whiskey and bitters (with a whisper of citrus --- heavy on the whisper). Really cool spot and I'd love to come back! Had a fun time.

My friends made a reservation at this Michelin Star restaurant and it was a 5-star experience…read moreindeed! From the food to the drinks to the overall chic and comfortable ambiance, it was an absolute treat! The service was impeccable for our party of 8. We had various tequila drinks and the chips, salsa, hot sauces (some quite hot!) made for an exceptional start. I ordered the salmon, which was sitting on a bed of cauliflower mashed potatoes and draped with an arugula salad, topped with a mache chili oil drizzle. The taste was as perfect as the presentation! The best salmon I've ever had, indeed. One of the guest had birria tacos served with a split bone marrow! Never saw that combination before! He let me try some and it was delicious! Overall, a perfect setting, a perfect meal and a truly 5-star evening!!

Tried Alejandro's because it's part of the Resy dining network, and we wanted to use our quarterly…read moreAmex Platinum dining credit. If you're an Amex Platinum cardholder looking to burn Resy credits in Monterey, this Mexican restaurant is worth a try -- but manage your expectations. We had a reservation and were seated right away, which was a plus. Started with chips and guac and a couple of drinks, then ordered the chicken enchiladas and the skirt steak and arugula salad, adding shrimp to the salad. The food was fine, the atmosphere was fine, the service was fine -- nothing memorable, nothing bad. The real issue is price. Adding shrimp to a salad cost about $15, and our total with tip came out to around $140 for two people. For that price point in Monterey, I expected more from the food and overall experience. Would I come back? Probably not at full price. But if you have the Amex Platinum and quarterly Resy dining credits to use, it softens the blow enough to make it worth trying once.

Enjoyed reading the reviews lol, I came here years ago when I lived in Monterey and just went back…read morethe past two days, it hasn't changed at all and I mean that in the best possible way. Cash Only, No Food, Lots of Friendly Locals and my experience with bartender was very friendly. If you go into it understanding the above and without pretense, you will have fun. If you expect something else suggest going somewhere else. This place knows what it is and what it is not and I respect that.

A long time dive bar in the heart of downtown Monterey. There a lot of regulars here during the…read moreday and it is super lively at night with locals and tourists alike. Service at the bar is general pretty good during the day but be patient in the evening and on weekends. No food at this location but drink up. Close to downtown Monterey and hotels. Come see where the action is in Monterey.

Was in need of a quick lunch before hitting the road. The place is giant, with I believe patio…read moreseating in the back. Service was excellent-We were seated immediately, and the wait staff was friendly, very attentive, and quick taking and bringing our orders. As for the menu, they have an extensive beer selection, though we didn't partake (had a long drive). The food menu had all your pub grubs. We didn't order anything mind-blowing (salads, apps,) but the pretzels were inhaled, and the cheese pizza was "the best" my teen son had ever had, and giant enough that he needed to take it home. Overall, super pleasant experience!

This is an amazing location to stop by! It is a local favorite, great selection of beers and they…read moreare preparing for Oktoberfest so they rearranging the outside seating to beer-hall seating (I hope they keep it! It is better for conversing with others and seating more people). Make sure to keep an eye out for their seltzers!! They are only producing random small batches and they are AMAZING. The Daytona seltzer with pineapple, orange, and banana tasted like a Jamba Juice smoothie. They sold out within the first week of releasing it. I bought personally 6 4-packs and have been saving them for special occasions after finding out they sold out.

I've been coming here for a while, and ever since they started doing food I keep thinking the same…read morething: this is probably the best burger on the Monterey Peninsula. It's a smash burger, super simple, and just insanely good. Brendan is an incredible chef (ever heard of Poppy Hall? ) and you can tell he really knows what he's doing. I've had it multiple times now and it somehow still catches me off guard every time. Seriously, go get the burger.

Was in Monterey for the jazz festival and wanted to hit up a few record shops in the area. This…read moreplace was super unique providing vinyl records, live music, food and a bar area in the back. I went in on a Sunday during the day and a trivia game was being hosted at the time. Majority of the records were used and at reasonable prices. Had a nice chat with Jeremy who was working in the record shop area and he mentioned that the business started out as a record store offering a few drink options and over two years expanded into what it is today. What a unique place to hangout in Pacific Grove ! Will be back when I'm in town again for sure.

My girlfriend and I ate hear yesterday and loved it so much we came back to eat again the next…read morenight. The Food here is AMAZING. Our service Oscar was the best. Super sweet. Checked on us multiple times throughout the night to make sure we were doing great. Thank you Oscar!! The ambiance is also incredible. We love sitting by the fire pits. 10/10

We came to this restaurant to celebrate a birthday and wanted to order something while we waited to…read moresurprise the birthday person with dessert. Unfortunately, the two dishes we ordered were extremely disappointing. The ingredients may have been good quality, but the flavors just weren't good at all. The duck dish was definitely not worth it, and the pasta was especially disappointing and not enjoyable. On the positive side, the atmosphere was very nice and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The best part of our experience was the surprise birthday dessert they brought out. We really appreciated that gesture and would like to thank the staff for making that part of the celebration special.

Jesse is an amazing bartender. We are from out of town and he treated us so well even gave us…read moresuggestions of other bars, but we came back because he's so welcoming. Great bar! Great service!! Thank you Jesse! The ambiance is dark, but I love it.

Epic lil disco in Monterrey honoring the house/ disco scene perfectly. Perfect addition to the…read moresleepy lil central coast town. Drinks are great music is better!

Ambiance is a given, being on a roof looking out over Monterey Bay! Windy, chilly this late…read moresummer evening, but they have lots of heaters. Still, wear a jacket! The cocktails are so custom and totally delicious! Highly recommend "Cigarettes After Sex" (a little peppery and smoky). We ordered plates to share. One was a baked Brie with the best toasted bread - so good! The other was 3 shrimp tacos, which was beautiful but simple, and so flavorful! A just-right fluffy baked cheesecake topped off this light meal. The chef(s) and mixologists are amazing-impressive! Our server was fast and friendly and efficient, too.

42$ for a cold steak, I get it's cold up there but when the steak is that expensive I expected it…read moreto be at least warm to the touch. I mean the fries were hotter than the meat. Good drinks and nice views.

I almost do not want to review this place because it will be too crowded…read more But I should not be so selfish We are from Santa Barbara And I must say if you like Joes or Harry's here Then this is your go to Pub there!!! Just loved the welcoming atmosphere and the old school vibes Thanks for a great time every year!! See you soon !!

We couldn't decide on what to have for dinner after a long day of meetings and decided to swing by…read morethis pub near our hotel. It was very busy but we were able to get seating for 6 last minute. I ordered the Mule and it was great! I also ordered fish and chips! I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting this much food but no regrets as I was starving. I did appreciate that they had a kids menu and while the pizza wasn't much to write home about (definitely frozen pizza), my kiddo enjoyed it nonetheless.