Excellent food, service, and quaint ambiance!…read more I hadn't been here before and my friends found it on Yelp so you know I was on board. We were sat right away and offered drinks, orders taken, and food came out quickly. I had the smoked salmon benedict, which is one of my go to's for breakfast. My friends both had the classic country breakfast. My only, and very minor compaint, is that my food came out a little cold. I was surprised because it did come out seemingly fast. Cold food is one of my pet peeves, but I didn't feel like sending it back. Even as a semi cold meal my food was very good! Even the oven roasted potatoes it came with were bomb. We were tended to consistently between the bussers and servers who all worked together. The service was very fast and friendly. I would definitely return and highly recommend this place for breakfast.

The Red House Cafe is the perfect spot to grab a quick bite while in Pacific Grove. It is a small…read morehouse that is quaintly decorated & yet somehow manages to seat quite a crowd! The Portobello Mushroom sandwich is delicious! It is hard to beat a grilled portobello mushroom on soft ciabatta bread, topped with tangy goat cheese, fresh basil, sweet caramelized onions & reduced balsamic glaze! My husband always orders the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich which comes with a very generous serving of pork slices. The flavors of the pork, the caramelized sweet onions, roasted red peppers & sage aioli just meld so well together. Can't wait to try some of their other dishes!

This place is packed but they're great with customer service, finding seating, and serving quality…read morefood! When we walked in, we were asked to join the waitlist. we waited MAYBE 5 minutes if that and seated at a booth. Our server was attentive, and brought us our drinks shortly after we ordered them. something I liked was how efficient the service was despite how busy they were that morning. I ordered the spam an eggs, potato cakes, and sourdough toast and jelly with a cup of hot tea. everything was amazing! I totally recommend this place if you're visiting the Monterey area or even if you're a local!

It's a bit tough to describe this place. Overall, I'd consider the experience positive with some…read moreimportant things to note. This place does breakfast, and the American side of the menu which I got to taste, was executed well. I'd go back for that. For those curious about the Filipino aspect, I wouldn't have high expectations. Their lumpia wasn't super special. Compared to the thousands of lumpia I've had in the US and across the world, they were just OK. For the price they were charging per piece, I wasn't the biggest fan. They didnt blow me away in flavor. They were also a bit burnt/ over fried for my liking. I also ordered the pork belly fried rice. Definitely Filipino inspired, with the adobo inspired sauce. Both the pork itself and the sauce were sweeter than I expected. The fried rice as well was disappointing. It was neither Filipino style for breakfast (sinangag) or a typical Chinese fried rice. It was an Americanized heavy-on-the-butter style. When it comes to viewing with a Filipino lens, it was a bit boring. I dont mind twists on Filipino food. There's plenty of it and plenty I've enjoyed, including on my numerous trips to the motherland. Unfortunately, the ones here were a bit underwhelming. I'd go back here for the amazing staff and limiting myself to the American traditional breakfast. For those hoping for a Filipino breakfast that shares more authentic flavors, I'd keep very low expectations.

Foray completely delivered, the food felt thoughtful and intentional without trying too hard. Each…read moredish was balanced and beautifully executed. You can tell the chef is pushing to become the best. Nothing was over complicated, just clean flavors done at a very high level. It's rare to leave a restaurant feeling genuinely impressed by the cooking itself, but that was the case here. Major credit to the chef, the ambition and attention to detail are obvious. We are excited to dine at Foray again!

Beautiful experience from start to finish. The ambiance is stunning. Lighting is well adjusted and…read morecustomizable to your preference. Service was prompt, professional and engaging. Every dish felt personal. We chose to dabble in the 3 course menu in hopes to maximize our experience and it delivered! Chef Michael is truly a visionary and brought us an experience we will not forget. The tide tumbled oysters with pomegranate granita is the best I've ever had. The texture and flavor were pinnacle to anything else I've had thus far. My other half does not even like oysters and was proud to be able to enjoy them, and that was just the beginning... please do yourself a favor and indulge here. You will love everything that comes to your table AND pairings are expertly done. Each pairing that we had elevated every dish to an extraordinary level. Between chef Michael's cuisine, and pairings from Jose Gutierrez you will leave completely satiated and happy.

Came here with my husband for the first time. To my husband it is the second time and he can be…read morehard to please AND we both feel beyond satisfaction with this place. The pasta with the lamb is so fresh and amazing, while the basic spaghetti and meatball I order is a GOAT. The service is amazing, very attentive, and the atmosphere is free of complaint. Would totally recommend this place to anyone visiting the town!

I'l Vecchio hosted our fashion show last Sunday with 50 guests. Everyone raved about the…read morerestaurant. The food was just exquisite from the hors d'oeuvres to the main dish with the fabulous homemade pasta and dessert. it is the absolute best Italian restaurant that I have ever experienced. The owners and staff are so welcoming and friendly. The seating is very comfortable and the restaurant is nice and spacious and great ambiance. Everyone had the best experience ever. I recommend this restaurant very highly. Marita Johnson-Marita's Boutique

We had a great dining experience at Wild Fish! The seasonal menu boasts of local and sustainably…read morecaught seafood and they are very sensitive/helpful with dietary restrictions as the owners are both gluten free (have a separate gluten free cooking situation so there is no cross contamination). Our waiter was very knowledgeable and gave great menu suggestions. We ended up with the Tuna Carpaccio, Roasted Artichoke, and Steamed Fish in Coconut Broth. All of it was excellent! The carpaccio was amazingly delicate and the flavors were fantastic. The artichoke was roasted really well and the sauce (dairy free even though it was ranch!) really added to it. The steamed fish was extremely tender and cooked well and the flavors with the lion's mane mushroom and coconut broth were also fantastic. All of the items we ordered were delicious! We had a lovely front window seat facing the outside and it was a great ambience in there. Would recommend and would go back, especially to experience different seasonal items as the year changes and to go on a Friday or Saturday night for live jazz! Great seafood in Pacific Grove here.

I was visiting from the Bay Area was looking for fish and chips. The menu sounded pricey, but good…read more When I called for a take out order, the lady didn't know the menu. They also didn't have items that were on their menu on their website. I went ahead and ordered the fish and chips anyway, and also picked up some popovers. When I picked them up, they smelled amazing. When I opened the box, the fish was super greasy. There is no lemon. The breading of the fish was sticking to the potatoes that were underneath the fish. Good size fish. Not a whole lot of flavor. would've been great if it was not so greasy and added seasoning to the breading at least. Tartar sauce was good. Popovers were dense and didn't have much flavor. I was really looking forward to the lunch so I was pretty bummed. Specially, since I was splurging.

Nepenthe served as a worthy goal for our "coasting" trip deep into Big Sur to welcome the beginning…read moreof Summer. Coffee in Pacific Grove, Bixby Bridge, McWay Falls, and lunch at Nepenthe at a table overlooking the coast. The burgers are still competent and overpriced, parking is limited at meal times, and to complain about either is like going to Disneyland and downgrading the experience because the seating on the Matterhorn was cramped. Correct but you missed the point. Enjoy the view, the historic building, and slowly nurse every bite of that $28 cheeseburger in paradise as you soak it all in. (Sorry JimmyB!) Service was cheerful, fast, and friendly. The deck sunny and swarmed by others having an equally excellent day.

This place is BEAUTIFUL. If u can park, u can join the very…read morelarge waiting list and linger around the restaurant enjoying the cliffside views! They do have big concrete steps you and can sit on and sip a nice drink while you wait, as well as a large bench around the back. The bartender that served me was the kindest person. I felt bad kinda being in the way a little bit just trying to get a drink because it was so busy. let's just say the pull here is really the location. Food was ok but very pricy. I liked the bean!

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!

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

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.

Delicious Pizza.. I personally recommend the creamy pie. Their combo is also a favorite. The…read moreservice could be a little better as sometimes you get the person in a mood, but overall it's fast in delivery. The actual place is cool they have a bar where people hang out sometimes they have a dj.. they rent the hall in the back also.. they have games for kids I wish they were a little more reasonable in price though. But overall i highly recommend

Good pizza and wings came here for Valentines with my boyfriend and they have good customer service.read more