Fantastic family-friendly spot with great beer and healthy options!…read more We visited Monterey for a family trip and stayed at the Portola Hotel. This brewery was just a short walk away, and it was the perfect find! The staff were incredibly friendly and upbeat, making us feel welcome right away. They were especially great with our kids. We tried a flight of 9 different local craft beers, and every single one was delicious. Plus, the prices were very reasonable for the quality! The food was a pleasant surprise. Usually, brewery food can be quite heavy, but they had plenty of vegetable options. It felt great to have a healthy meal that was still seasoned perfectly to pair with the beers. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

3/3 - Portola Hotel & Spa Started the evening at Jack's…read morewhere Juan made an excellent Cadillac margarita -- absolutely delicious. After that, we headed over to Peter B's to watch the game, where Alex the bartender greeted us and made us feel welcome. It didn't make much sense to have live music at a sports bar on game night, but Zack was really great and did a fantastic job. Victoria and Spencer were amazing -- attentive and friendly throughout the night. Andy, the busser, kept everything spotless -- no dirty dishes left on the table. Overall, a fun night with great service all around.

The service is swift and friendly. My partner got a flight of beer and they all had a unique stand…read moreout taste. Vibes are immaculate and we got to see the insane last quarter and overtime for the Lakers vs Rockets game.

Not the biggest fan of beer but they had some really light ones and I enjoyed it a lot! Food was…read moreokay; the quesabirrias had good flavor but were a little small. The pizza was yummy, but I'm personally not a fan of thick breads. Sat outside and had very good vibes and decor!

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.

Super bad attitude and very slow service, even on a day when it wasn't busy…read more We used to love coming here with our friends, but sadly we were really disappointed with the staff's attitude today. They didn't seem to care about the guests at all. We waited a very long time even for our drinks, which has never happened to us here before. It took a long time for someone to take our order, and the food took an extremely long time to come out. Meanwhile, we could see the staff laughing and chatting while doing nothing. No one apologized or even said sorry. We wanted to support locals. But we'll just go somewhere else next time.

Absolutely phenomenal. Couldn't ask for more. Best food I have had in ages. Been to a lot of high…read moreend restaurants recently and this is on top.

Three of us stopped by here on 3/8/26 during a road trip…read more It's everything one would expect out of a British-themed pub. It had good beer, character, and friendly bartenders. It reminded me of a couple of Irish pubs in and around Bedford and Boston, Massachusetts.

Kenzie was an excellent bartender. Great experience. Great atmosphere. I would definitely recommend.read more

Great experience! The food was delicious and came out perfectly. Our server Bri was super kind and…read moreattentive, which made the visit even better. Highly recommend!

I didn't think it was possible for a grilled cheese sandwich to exceed my expectations, but here we…read moreare. I'd spent the morning hiking around Pfeiffer Beach and arrived in Carmel in the early afternoon. I was looking for basic sustenance. On the menu it didn't appear fancy-- a basic grilled cheese sandwich with tomato bisque. The combination was delivered to my table hot and fresh. I waited for a few minutes so as to avoid burning my tongue. I observed the bread was crispy, and the cheese combination was nicely melted. The bisque had a nice aroma. The first bite of sandwich was perfection, and following it up with a spoonful of bisque was pure rapture. I was impressed by a humble grilled cheese sandwich because it was made to perfection.

Came here because my friends love the fish and chips - which were good, but not my go to…read more We started with the fried calamari and truffle fries. Calamari was very lightly breaded and maybe it was timing but not as crisp of breading as I prefer. That said, it tasted good- I just prefer more crunch. The truffle fries were GREAT. Extra crispy, perfectly salted and seasoned w truffle. I shared the nicoise salad and roast beef sliders - the salad was good, the meat of the sliders was good and the crispy onions were a nice touch. The actual sliders were a tad dry. I think an au jus would've paired perfectly with this and resolved any dryness problem. My boyfriend got the Brophy's burger - extremely cheesy and loved the mushrooms. I'm not often in Carmel, but if I am and need a solid, casual bite, I will definitely be back!!

We stopped by here on this past New Years Eve briefly. I randomly found this spot on Yelp while I…read morewas searching for places to try since we were having a little getaway for NYE in Monterey. I was so thrilled to check this pub out especially with our doggie, Meatball the Bulldog! How perfect right? A Bulldog at The Bulldog Sports Pub. We snagged the last available booth, and it had crumbs on there. Not clean. SMH. I went to the bar to order some drinks for my boyfriend and me since he left his wallet in the car. It was raining that night, and we parked several blocks away. The service was okay. I remember the guy bartender said $29something, but then he charged me $30something. I got the Jalapeno Margarita while my boyfriend had the Tito's Mule. My drink was very sweet with a kick of jalapeno while his was pretty good. They had music playing. It seems that there is a modern jukebox where you can pay to pick a song. There was one pool table for people to play. So many people came up to pet Meatball and give him so much attention. He absolutely loved it! There was one guy who asked if he can say "Hi" to Meatball, and we said that it was okay like we normally do. This weirdo was basically making out with Meatball; not cool at all man. Then Meatball flipped on his back, and he was holding Meatball. My boyfriend told him to let go of Meatball. It was such an uncomfortable interaction. Not normal at all. He even said, "This is my NYE kiss!" SMDH. The guy sat down at a table that is across from us, and he kept looking at us. We quickly finished our drinks, and then we left to ring in the new year at our hotel lobby instead. We should have just hung out in our hotel lobby instead of going out; it was much better there.

Allowed my horse "dog" in...was very grateful. To top it off, Strongbow on tap!…read moreTons of TVs with lots of different sports on!

After walking the farmers market on a Tuesday night, we stopped in for some dinner. There was free…read morestreet parking available and the Melville has live music on Tuesdays. We were able to get in before 6pm to take advantage of the happy hour from 4-6 for $6 drafts and $7 glasses of wine. Very charming restaurant with good service. Expect to spend between $25-$35 per person for food. We had the meatloaf sandwich and a blackened chicken sandwich of which the meatloaf was the better choice although both were very good. The beers offered rotate and there is a nice long bar that seats like 10-12 people. I would eat here again, nice cozy spot.

One of our favorite go-to spots during Monterey Car Week! This time we opted for a regular…read morehamburger and a grilled chicken sandwich both of which were super good and we couldn't recommend it enough. This tavern has everything for all platters, and is a great option for whenever you're visiting! The service was fast and attentive, we got in and out at an efficient time, and our server was really wonderful, thank you for making our visit fun. Additionally, I adore the ambiance of this restaurant, it's a cool vibe dedicated to, you name it, Herman Melville. Overall wonderful place, and we can't wait to be back.

Came here for a friend's birthday weekend and had such a fun time despite it not being super…read morecrowded at night. Recommend doing the $15 mini golf, which is the mini courses on the main floor and it's a lot more lively here. The bottom floor is where the bathrooms and real golf courses are, but it's a lot more secluded. The real heartbreak came when we realized the kitchen closed at 9pm, but the bartenders were really helpful when it came to us ordering sweeter choices of cocktails and letting us know about the difference between the mini / regular courses. They also gave us recs on what was open late at night. Their cocktails were yummy and tasted like described on the menu! The John Daly tasted more sweeter than I anticipated as it came with simple syrup, vodka, and lemon juice. Both were still great choices. We love a lil bev to sip onnnnn. I also liked how this place had their own photobooth and outdoor seating with couches and a fireplace. Fun place to go to with a large group.

Tipsy Putt was a last minute grab for us in the search for late night food. They accommodated us…read morefor sure and there was three of us. It's a fun joint, some games and clean enough for us. The smashed burger was actually pretty good with some added bacon and avocado. Not bad at all as well as the chicken strips and tacos. The fries on the other hand - no in fact no twice not good at all. Decent place and it hit the spot.

Visiting my mom in Monterey, who lives up the street from Duffys and Duffys has always been our…read morego-to for a quick bite when we're in town. Its hidden in a residential area Which makes it feel like a secret location. I don't know why I haven't written a review before. This time our waitress was a little rough around the edges something I haven't seen here before, but it wasn't a big deal. Burgers: Always great at Duffys. Star of the show! Juicy, flavorful and a solid go-to. And I forgot to take a photo! Onion rings: Perfect not oily, light, and crispy. Chicken wings: Came out dark and really oily this visit. Not quite right but hey, it happens. Chicken tenders: Everyone's favorite kid-friendly. A solid, safe bet for the table. Chili cheese fries: First time trying and they were pretty decent. Mozzarella sticks: Had zero cheese pull. Zero. Zip. Nada. Jalapeño poppers: Forgettable. Atmosphere: Cool and comfy. We comfortably played a family game at our table. The beers kept coming, and football was on a Sunday afternoon. Verdict: We'll be back! The good moments (burgers, rings, tenders, vibe) outweigh the little humor from a rough-around-the-edges waitress just reminds me that dining out is a human experience

We were coming through town and saw this place highly rated for burgers. It did not disappoint! We…read morecame in right at open and the bartender/waitress was very attentive. We immediately got our drinks and our food didn't take long either. The food was really good but perhaps even better was the $4/beer! We couldn't believe it when we saw the bill, we never see it that cheap anywhere! The inside was nicely decorated and it felt very homey! We stayed and watched the hockey game for a bit and then continued on our journey. But this place is a gem!