The food AMAZING! The afternoon serving crew and manager were the very best! I would recommend for…read morea great lunch, early dinner.

I have never had chicken fried steak, country gravy and biscuits although I've seen them on the…read moremenu many times throughout my 70 years of life, On Porter's breakfast menu, I spied this old fashioned southern dish out and knowing the caliber of beef Johnny uses, I knew I wouldn't be having a cube steak :-) FOLKS ! HERE THIS ! That dish was the best breakfast I have ever had in my entire life. The breading on the tender steak (I think it was a New York) was so tasty, crispy and suculent. The crispiness lasted until my last bite. The dish was covered with sausage-sage gravy that was so creamy yet light and not filling. These items were laid atop the most buttery, buttermilk laden fluffy biscuits ever! And on the very top, two perfectly over easy eggs (your choice of eggs), but it doesn't stop there. They also ask you for your choice of potatoes, OH MY, and you must get their hand-cut and perfectly golden hash browns. What a meal. What a view. The only reason I didn't rate this 5 stars is due to our server not being on the ball at all (pardon that pun). She was OK taking our order, and then we never saw her again, being given our breakfast by a different male server who was busy with other tables too. We saw her talking to peers elsewhere both before we sat down (we waited for her to finish her convo knowing we were waiting for many minutes), and then the last time we saw her was after we stood up after our meal to go inside to pay our tab (since we sat a while then too) upon which she eventually came out with our tab. The word I would use to describe her was lackadaisical. Albeit when I ordered my dish she perked up to say it was her favorite dish there, so we did see a touch of personality. Prior visits to Porter's, we've always had great service for lunch, but never saw her before this visit for breakfast-brunch. However ! I would go back and be served by her a million times to get that fantastic country fried steak and sage pork gravy!!! CHEERS to Porter's and the chef serving me that dish at 11:00 AM-ish on Monday Oct 26th. M.

Was pleasantly surprised to see Lobster Roll in their menu since I've been thinking about the one I…read morehad at Beach Club Cafe a couple of years ago. This one, on the other hand, was just as delightful. Service is always excellent at Sticks!

Very pricy but excellent food and service. Had a great time with my family. The inside is relaxed…read more- no formal attire or golf attire required. TV's throughout the dining room made for a fun night eating and watching football with my family. We enjoyed their soup, chili, nachos, burgers, fish tacos, and lobster roll. I forgot to snap pics of all our food but I managed to get a couple. Bottom line is the food is great, the service is excellent. It is a bit pricy but we had a wonderful time. Suggest making reservations online so you can show the guard at the gate to avoid having to pay the entrance fee into PB.

Beautiful and tasty drink with great service from Juan. Thank you Juan. Great ambiance in the…read morerestaurant as well.

We ordered a dozen raw oysters, and every one was fresh and delicious. There were a few small shell…read morefragments that may have been left behind during shucking, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. The Fish Tacos were outstanding. The fish was cooked perfectly, the proportions of vegetables and avocado were spot-on, and whatever sauce they use was absolutely out-of-this-world delicious. The Kalbi Short Ribs were another highlight, cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. Our server, Jasmine, was one of the best we've had. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and somehow managed to get our food out to us very quickly without making us feel rushed. The restaurant itself also had a surprisingly great setup, especially considering how small and compact everything can feel in Carmel. Overall, this was a fantastic experience from the food to the service and atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd be happy to visit again!

Food is delicious, cakes are delicious. There is a reason this place is always packed. I come to…read moreeat every time I'm in Monterey.

I don't usually go back to restaurants multiple times while on vacation, but my mom and I adored…read moreRosine's so much that we made it a point to return a second time for dinner while on our trip to Monterrey! On our first visit, we both got pastas. The servings were extremely generous, everything was hot and fresh, and we left full and upset that we didn't have an opportunity to try the incredible looking cakes in the dessert case. Our second visit, we got the seasonal berry salad (absolutely incredible, 100% order it) and the cake sampler. I don't think I can explain in text just how much cake was included in this cake sampler. The regular cake slices served here are large, but this sampler, for $20, came with what felt like 3 full large slices of cake still! We loved all 3 cakes we tried (double chocolate, carrot, banana walnut), but a month after our trip, my mom and I are still talking about how amazing the banana walnut was. I would go back just for this cake it was that good, please order it. Service was also attentive and quick! Our servers both visits was super nice and when they heard we were from out of town was kind enough to give recommendations. The restaurant is popular and can get busy, but it's pretty large so the wait goes quickly. And the area it is in is nice to walk around while you wait.

Always delicious and worth the drive Service is good…read morePlace is cute Wait is pretty long 30+ mins

If you are looking for a hearty breakfast in Monterey come here! From Scratch is a little hard to…read morefind but it is well worth the effort. It is located in a barnyard complex of many small retailers. Just find Building C and then walk downstairs. Follow your nose. They have covered outdoor seating along with inside too. The Saturday morning of my visit the inside was almost full with about 15 firefighters eating there which was a good sign. Not being too hungry, I ordered a side dish of biscuits and gravy for just $10 at the suggestion of my waiter and added a glass of fresh squeezed OJ for $5 more. The food arrived shortly and was delicious in taste with plenty of sausage meat in the gravy over the 2 biscuits halves that also had sausage meat patties on them. This was on the menu as a side dish but to me it was an entree and a filling one at that. For $10 it was a steal! The OJ was also very good tasting and the table service warm and friendly. I saw other diners portion sizes and can say they were massive. Eating a full breakfast here will easily allow you to skip lunch. From Scratch is a serious breakfast restaurant that you should try.

This is my happy place in Monterey. This little red house puts out the most delicious potato…read morepancakes with lox, in fact I've taken day trips for that item alone. In addition, everything on the menu has been solid, the waffles are cakey and delicious, the potatoes are killer, and the coffee is top notch. Given the admiration for this place, it does get busy but the staff are all on point and they keep the line moving with courteous and professional service. The restaurant is just a short walk away from the ocean so if you're crazing a cool salty breeze to the face while you sip on coffee and eat to your hearts content, this is the place for you.

The service was fast and friendly! The smoked salmon on…read morepotatoe pancake was fresh flavorful and an iconic dish. I will be back !

Had a GREAT dinner here!…read more We chose the little patio so our dog could join us, and there was even a fire pit out there! And the cutest part? They even had a dog menu! Our pup ordered the pup patty, and he gives it 4 paws -- the highest rating a dog can give! Definitely a great spot for a meal with your furry friend!

Had a GREAT dinner here! Just walked in on a weekday with no…read morewait. We sat on the little patio with our dog, they had a fire pit there too. I had the eggplant parmesean which was really good! For a drink I wanted the flavor tea but didn't want too much sweetness and the waitress was so nice she mixed it with the regular tea for meand it came out perfect. They also had a dog menu (so cuuuute!!), so our dog ordered the pup patty. He gives 4 paws! the highest rating a dog can give. The indoor space is huuuuge. Walked in to use the bathroom and it was nice! Because we came for dinner, all the shops in the Barnyard center were closed but seemed like there was lots to see in the daytime.

After driving up from San Diego, my dog and I were looking for a nice dinner and immediately,…read moreLaura, the hostess, was so accommodating. Beyond lovely. And then we were lucky enough to have Morgan! She made great suggestions and was very gracious and funny :) Also the gentleman (I can't remember his name- I'm sorry!) who said hi to my dog many times, was very attentive and helpful. Food wise- the spicy rigatoni is a must. A MUST. It was so saucy, with onions and shallots and not too much spice but just enough to warm you up. Next time I'm in the area I'll 1000000% be back!!

My husband and I were visiting Carmel for the first time and while walking around and exploring the…read morearea we came across Nora's. We saw the line and assumed it must be good so we put our names down on the waitlist and it was about a 45 minutes to an hour wait which we expected since it was a Saturday evening. We were able to continue exploring and even went back to our Inn nearby for a bit while we waited to be called. Once we sat down we were greeted by the owner, Faisel and he took the time to welcome us and introduce himself. Our server Beyge was also AMAZING!! 10/10 service and we would love to be served by him again. He was very attentive, friendly, and made sure we were having a good time! All the staff we encountered were so nice and welcoming. We were sat in the patio area and the ambiance was cozy. They even had heaters going so it wasn't too cold while sitting outside. We started with the Sunday Meatballs and also had the Spicy Rigatoni, the Slow Roast and Biscuits and the Mango Dragonfruit Spritz (delicious!!) The food was 10/10 and very flavorful! This place was the highlight of our trip and we are so happy we stumbled upon this place. When leaving Faisel remembered our names and came to say goodbye which was impressive and thoughtful for him to do especially during a busy dinner service. I'll be thinking about Nora's and hope to one day come back to Carmel just so I can come here again.

This tavern was perfect for us to chill after a busy day at the jazz festival…read more Fish and chips are probably best in the area, made with halibut instead of cod. It makes a difference! Thanks for a good experience, Becca! Your attentiveness and friendliness made our night here welcoming.

We enjoyed a late lunch at Brophy's today. We waited for a table for about 10 minutes. The place…read morewas packed. It had great energy 4-5 TVs all playing Saturday college football. It looked like mostly locals, which didn't surprise me. I instantly felt like I was right at home. Aesha (sp?) was our server. She was kind and friendly. I suspect it is typical crowded Saturday afternoon and she was cool as a cucumber. My wife and I enjoyed a beer while watching a few different college football games. She ordered the Brophy cheeseburger (medium). It was cooked perfectly. The burger came with the house fries, which were super crispy, hot and fresh out of the fryer. I ordered the French dip and also served with piping hot crispy fries. It was a simple sandwich, but it was tasty. The bun was fresh, soft and toasted with butter on the flat top. The au jus was also very hot and flavorful. The thinly sliced beef was a reasonably sized portion. I only wish they would use rare to medium rare meat. This separates a super good French dip from everyone else's...including Brophys. Brophy's has a great chill vibe and is great place to watch a game and eat well-made bar food. I will be back here again before the end of the football season. If Yelp had the ability to give 4.5 stars, that is what I would have given Brophy's.

The turkey dill is the best and Cole, Manny (copas) y Norberto, are the best servers, everyone…read morethere are very friendly and helpful staff thanks

Walked in on a weekday around 1230pm and there was no wait. We were seated right away, contrary to…read morewhat the yelp waitlist showed so it must not be updated when it's not busy. Sat outside, big and spacious patio with a fire pit in the middle. The host got us coffee right away, I requested a new mug because mine had gunk in it. Our server was attentive and friendly. We ordered oatmeal, the bombero breakfast burrito, and a side of corned beef hash. All the food was absolutely delicious! If we're ever back in the area, we'd definitely come back!