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    Googie Grill

    4.1 (923 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Beignets - Basket of 3
    Anny L.

    Stopped by for brunch at 10:30 am on a Sunday and there was no wait for a table of 4. Shortly after we were seated, we were asked what we wanted to drink. We asked for water since we hadn't looked at the menu yet and the waiter took away the drink menu...weird to us and discouraged from ordering any other beverage. We ordered the beignets to share, which were nothing special but the blueberry jam it came with was good. Also tried the cosmic burrito (on the drier side and desperately needed salsa) and the shrimp Benedict (shrimp were plump). Place is clean and service is too fast. Ok place to stop by for brunch.

    Barbara B.

    Well we are back in seaside and went to are very spot. Again food fantastic! Are server Alfredo was on top of things. Got there around 6pm nice crowd great music. Met a very nice family with kids who also made our night. The decor is always a treat to look at. See you soon from Atwater, ca

    Burger patty with veggies
    Tina N.

    I wish there were half STARS because I would give them a *3.5 " Found this place on Yelp and decided to try. (I go to YELP for all things. ) I ordered the huevos rancheros, with their tostada on the side-- they tend to be soggy by the time it gets to the table otherwise. Meat was extra $. I got it standard without meat, eggs over medium. The sauce and fixings (sour cream, avocado, cheese) was delish!! Happy with my choice and would come back again for this-- haven't found too many restaurants with making this a delish dish. Husband ordered the chicken & waffles. I didn't like that they charged extra for the gravy and extra for bone in. Makes for an immediate discount in satisfaction. This dish was decent and not delish because there's something about chicken "nuggets" that don't do C&W justice. One positive is that they are pet friendly!! Service was good and attentive. Though we were only 1 of 2 tables there--it was pretty early in the day. I think they just opened. (We were headed to the beach. ) (See Pics)

    House salad with tarragon vinaigrettes.
    Dianna M.

    Googie Grill consistently serves delicious food in an adorable, retro setting. Our server today was Gladys, who was friendly, professional and efficient! We were a party of 5 and she took care of us flawlessly. We ordered the beignets, they were delicious! I enjoyed their chilaquiles, which were perfectly prepared. Mr. Wonderful ordered the crab-cake Benedict and cleaned his plate. Googie Grill is a spot we will continue to visit when we're visiting the peninsula.

    Bacon cheeseburger
    Daniel S.

    $20 bacon cheeseburger: pretty darn good, and sizeable too. Good enough to thoroughly scratch that classic restaurant burger itch. That said, Monterey Peninsula has a number of spots that can do the same making for stiff competition.

    Sand Dabs
    Devin N.

    This place is amazing! The food is really good with a lot of different options from meat loaf, steaks, pork chops to seafood and more! There is something for everyone. The place itself is a bit of a mystery lol. I felt I was in Fromville not because there were monsters but the decor was a little all over the place. But food was really good and they had Seaside Pilsner on tap too. I saved the service for last because you always save the best for last! Every team member was super nice and attentive. Our drinks, order, food and check ins were all super friendly. They heard it was my birthday from our conversation and without asking they brought me Flan with whip cream, strawberries and candles. Food and service was so awesome we came back for breakfast the very next day!

    In-N-Out taste like  POOR LIFE DECISION  father mayor of seaside   SEASIDE BURGER  only bodyguard  Reggie Jackson TATER home run  pea Soup

    5 stars based "SOLEY" On the chicken soup & Cole slaw. Could ease up on the cranberry However, I'll buy again. I'll be back for a hamburger BECAUSE Googies is stellar w/the SIMPLE.

    blueberry pancakes
    Cheryl R.

    We finally got to eat here the other day, was out with my daughter & we each order our food & then split it with each other, blueberry pancakes, burger & sweet potato fries, coffee & water, the coffee was excellent, the food was very tasty, everything was cooked to perfection, lots of things on the menu, we'll be back

    BLT Sandwich with avocado & Cheeseburger
    Jody T.

    We have always enjoyed Googies being locals The Googie omelette is really good and their eggs Benedict is my go to but today my mom and I went for a late lunch and she enjoyed her BLT with avocado and I've always liked their cheeseburgers there. They're very good very flavorful. Our service was great and it was a very busy when we went. I definitely recommend it was also very clean. They always have a very clean restroom. I wanted to give them a 4 1/2 star, but I don't know how to do the half.

    The Jambalaya was delicious with perfectly made shrimp and blackened chicken and sausage the pasta was made.
    George B.

    Excellent food and service was great. The ambiance was nice and interesting. We enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back soon.

    Clockwise (L to R): salmon, halibut, calamari, seafood linguine
    Amanda E.

    My fiancé found this place during a walk and suggested we stop in for dinner. Anytime he sees halibut on the menu, that's an instant win for him. He saw a review that said Googie had the best fish, so it needed to be seen to. We brought the family here for a birthday dinner and were blown away at the portion sizes, which were worth the price. My fiancé ordered the halibut, dad got the calamari, mom got the seafood linguine, and I got the salmon. All the seafood was cooked to perfection, and I personally appreciated that the vegetables were cooked just right. Neither crunchy nor mushy. Servers were very attentive and friendly, and the ambience was very calm. We were perfectly content with dinner and made a note to come ready for dessert next time. As we were about to pay the bill, someone at the table mentioned a birthday, and our server insisted we sit a while and proceeded to take back the bill before we could get our card down. He came back with a crème brûlée with the service team by his side, and the dining room proceeded to sing Happy Birthday, which was a nice way to cap off the evening! This is definitely a spot we'll be saving for our next adventure down in Seaside.

    Grill Halbut the best ever
    Rj M.

    The best ftesh seafood had the fresh caught halbut .. And my wife grill salmon .. The flavors were just amazing.. They top any other restaurant that serves a fish dinner . The service team is just great. . The manager agrees you at the door, like a family member an yiur preference of where you like to sit. He make sure you have the best meal and serves it right of the grill. He rembers everything you likd.', the red wine and tel you about the local coast wines. The cook makes the Sauce that makes your meal

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    Food was excellent, and the service was lovely. Highly recommend. Try the black bean burger. It was delicious.

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    Ask the Community - Googie Grill

    I think it's been a couple years since I asked but just wondering would love to come but wondering if you now have gluten-free pancakes or gluten-free waffles?

    Do they offer gluten-free pancakes or gluten-free waffles for breakfast?

    Unfortunately not at this time… we do offer gluten free bread that we can use to make French toast…

    Do they have outdoor seating so I can bring my dog?

    They have outdoor seating and I think it's ok to bring your dog but to be sure, do call and ask. I know at least one restaurant with outdoor seating that don't allow dogs.

    Does Googie Grill have a Wait List policy?

    Yes, they allow your dog and even have a menu for it. The waitress served my dog with water at the same time she brought the drinks. There are outdoor heaters if it's chilly.

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    Came here to try the breakfast out with hubby on a Friday morning. The place was easy to find it's…read moreon the fourth floor of the hotel walk into it and then they will seat you. It is a beautiful very elongated restaurant fireplace close to the entrance and a big almost floor to ceiling windows to see every angle of the ocean. We were greeted and seated right away next to one of the big windows to overlook the ocean.They took our drink orders instantly gave us a menu also. when he came back after dropping the drinks off, he took our orders right away. My husband had the blueberry buttermilk, pancake super delicious and I got the continental breakfast, which is a little bit of everything, a croissant, fresh fruit with yoghurt and granola with jam and fresh butter. Everything was super tasty and it came out really fast too. We'll definitely come back for breakfast again on another day with the family. You can't beat the view from up there. they are touch pricier than normal breakfast places just know that.

    Stayed at the Monterey Beach Hotel and have been going to The Lantern Room for breakfast the past…read moretwo days - really pleased with options and prices for a hotel restaurant. Kids have had the All American, pancakes, French toast and I just ordered the mushroom scramble (it's listed as an omelet but I always ask for them to scramble it instead) and it was tasty and well-portioned. If you have status with Marriott they offer a "Bonvoy" breakfast my husband can't stop raving about - croissant, fruit and parfait. Perfect continental breakfast option! Service is attentive and friendly, glad to have this option while staying here.

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    Maligne - Chicken entree

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    Maligne deserves no less than 5 stars. From start to finish, it's been several days and I am still…read morethinking about how good the dinner and each plate was. Not only that, they are good humans. We started with small plates. The beef tartare of knights valley wagyu was served on a bone with marrow, with shaved horseradish and cured yolk egg that was so airy and felt like a special light cheese but with above flavors. might have been our favorite. the generous portion and BBQd bread was so perfect the milk bread - you know this is a must when you see them being served. I recommend eating them with the olive oil, but at least saving a few of them to dip in later courses (if you get the Delmonico steak or pork chop). little gem salad - they treated us this one, and it was one of our favorites. bacon, cherry tomato, buttermilk and parmesan don't do it justice for how fresh every component was. it reset the palate but also stood on its own beet salad - beautifully prepared and presented, the smoked beets were a nice connection to the rest of the smoked items on the menu but veg baked oysters - 2 kasha's, guanciale, creamed leaks; no need to say anything else other than adding a caviar supplement for any of the seafood. the mussels also looked divine and generous we, just didn't have enough people power to eat all the menu on our first try --- now the mains the Royale with Cheese - you know a Pulp Fiction reference is going to be awesome. this burger was so cheese, so delicious, and I literally 4 days later can still imagine how good this was. cooked perfectly, with the right ratios of meat and cheese. the frites were also perfectly cooked. Delmonico - 30 oz of knights valley wagyu, jus, little gems on a 45 minute fire; worth everything that it is. cooked perfect, with so much flavor. it's a lot of food, but we took it home with us and made minis teak sandwiches with some of the milk bread. chocolate mousse----one of the best I've ever had with a delicious whip cream the drinks were also amazing: smoky Paloma, magarita, but the top shelf clarified margarita was worth revisiting at least a few times. Lastly, the crew is just awesome. their vibe from chefs to waitstaff. we brought our 2 month old baby for our 4 year wedding anniversary. we will come back without baby, but they treated us like humans instead of us feeling embarrassed when baby needed to take a break. one of the best dinners I've had, and I've had a few.

    Came in at 5:30pm on a Wednesday without reservation hoping the earlier dinner would grant us a…read morebetter chance at a table for 4. Explained we were celebrating two birthdays and hoped to have a quick bite. When we arrived there was only one table sat at the restaurant. The hostess/server explained that she had a booked night and it was gonna be a burden to seat us but she will anyway. Our meal was an hour long and no other table came in other than us during that time. Quite odd energy to make us feel like we were inconveniencing her despite 10 other tables being open in the restaurant the whole time we were there. Anyway spent $500 to be rushed for no reason. Food was amazing as usual.

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    I finally was able to make a trip to Monterey/Pacific Grove, sadly it's been years. That being said…read morewe chose Rosine's because it was always a favorite of ours. Our order consisted of a steak salad/fries and a calamari steak sandwich. I can't comment on my daughter's food because she ate all of it with no complaints. Mine was ok, wasn't bad nor great but I was excited (I'm a fatty) about the slice of key lime pie I took home. Unfortunately I was really disappointed. No key lime "zing" to the filling and the whipped cream only had a small hint of sweetness. The sliced almonds were really unpleasant, they had the old rancid taste/smell. Overall I wasn't thrilled with the food nor the price. Service was below average, I say that because it was not busy at all yet we had to get the servers attention more than once, meaning she didn't check on us. On a positive note I was able to spend the day with my beautiful daughter.

    We found Rosine's completely by chance while visiting Monterey. We didn't know the area, didn't…read morehave a reservation, and had been looking for a restaurant with this kind of menu. I'm so glad we walked in. We arrived close to closing, and the first interaction was a little rough. The manager told us, in a loud tone, that we'd better order right away. It caught me off guard and felt rude, though I understand it was the end of a long day and we had come in at the last minute. After that, the experience was amazing. The host and our waiter took great care of us, and the food was superb--honestly, above a 10 for me. Everything we tried, from the main dishes to the desserts, had wonderful flavor. Even the salad impressed someone in our group with its Italian flavors. Despite that first moment, we left happy we'd found Rosine's. If you're in Monterey, I definitely recommend stopping by with family or friends.

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    The Breakfast Club - Hidden in the back corner of the strip mall.

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    All searches for a breakfast/brunch place led us here. We were staying in Monterey, and when…read morelooking for recommendations this place kept popping up. There's ample parking in the plaza, so it should not be a concern. We went on a weekday morning, so it wasn't crowded but the looking at how at the familiarity between the staff and some of the customers, it seemed like a local favorite. The staff was very sweet, and place seemed very chirpy, the place reminded of a good old diner. All the staff was very sweet. We got the Quintals omelette, and it was my first time trying refried beans in an omelette and it was definitely something we'd try again. We also got French toast with fresh fruits and it was delicious too.

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