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    Jacks Monterey

    3.8 (261 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Seafood
    Closed 6:30 am - 10:30 AM, 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Alex E.

    Clam chowder was not very good. Bread and butter was tasty! Always appreciate good fresh butter. Hotel lobby style atmosphere but they have a couple of tvs for sports which is nice. Paid for a $59 check with a $100 and the server brought back two $20s as change and scurried off basically forcing an overtip which was annoying....

    Jim K.

    Huevos rancheros was the best I have ever had. Server Plu was the best! No need to leave the hotel for this breakfast!

    JUMBO SCALLOPS
    Kirstin G.

    The service was pretty meh and very unfriendly. Seems like all the waiters and hostess were in a bad mood and that kind of made my birthday dinner with my family unpleasant. Food was pretty bland but the drinks were great. The restaurant and hotel are absolutely beautiful but everything else was lackluster

    Beer
    K C.

    We just stopped for a quick visit before going out with friends to a different restaurant. We ended up grabbing a couple of drinks from the bar and had the bread. Our female bartender who had been working for 19-20 years was amazing and had great service with super sparkly nails. The drinks are good and the bread was outstanding or as the kids would say (that was gas). It's in the lobby of the hotel so perfect if you don't want to go far to eat. They have breakfast then closed till dinner and I heard live music one night.

    Whiskey & Chocolate Cake
    Judie H.

    Dessert & beverages at the bar is always my favorite way to end a night in downtown Monterey. Sooo many options & the best bartenders in town. They acknowledge me immediately, even when they're busy. Not like Cibo's where the bartenders spend more time on the phone just watching their customers from the mirrors. Jacks prices are good. Latte is served in a soup bowl. Sorry, I forgot to get a pic. Warm yourself by the fire & don't forget to use the super clean bathrooms before you leave. Ample parking & location is great for accessing everything in Monterey. Check out the hotel, too.

    Monterrey MONTEREY CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT
    Jeff K.

    In town for the Big Sur Marathon and needed a good breakfast spot. We decided on Jacks and this hit the spot completely. Got Monterrey Classic eggs Benedict and highly recommend. My brother and father loved their choices too..brother got French toast.

    Trish E.

    Staying here at the hotel and love stopping in to Jacks for libations and food. It's always a great vibe chillin here. Service is great.

    Alejandra D.

    This review is just for the breakfast at Jack's Monterey, which is located inside the Portola Hotel & Spa (separate review). Hubby and I stayed at the hotel and included the breakfast w/bottomless mimosas for our weekend stay. Our first morning we had the pleasure of having Plu as our waiter. He was so friendly, welcoming, and provided us top notch service! He recommended to us a few items. We went with the huevos rancheros - they make their green salsa in-house. I was sold. It was a tasty breakfast, my iced coffee was absolutely delicious, made by Plu. He always ensured our mimosa glasses were full. Now, it takes me a while to finish my drinks. I had my water and mimosa, so I was working real slow on my iced coffee. I was planning to ask Plu for a to-go cup, but he beat me to it and brought me a to-go cup! He's very good at anticipating your needs before you even ask. It also happened to be my birthday weekend, and the staff brought me a slice of cake with a candle, and they all sang me happy birthday! It was very kind of all of them and I liked how they all did it as a team. Plu's service was excellent! The next morning, we had a different waiter. He was one of the ones who sang to me and asked me how our night was which I thought was kind of him to ask. We saw Plu and he stopped by our table to say hello, which I thought was very kind since it looked like a pretty busy morning. He noticed the iced coffee I had was different (black over ice), and asked me how it was. I said it was okay, but he knew me already and said he'd bring me the one I like. Sure enough, he brought me the same one he made for me the morning before. So GOOD!!! Hubby and I nicknamed it Plu's Iced Coffee :) Again, he noticed I was still working on it, and brought me a to-go cup with fresh ice. I didn't even have to ask! So thoughtful. Made for a perfect drink to take on our walk along the trail outside. Overall, a fantastic breakfast, and top notch service from Plu. If you can, request to sit in his section.

    JAVIER'S SKILLET and CREATE YOUR OWN OMELET
    Jeamine K.

    Our breakfast was so delicious and our server, Plu was excellent! I highly recommend!

    Dirty Grey Goose Martini
    Mike S.

    This review is only based on drinks. Came in for a nightcap and ordered a dirty grey goose martini... it was average and the service was also average... took our order, but never came back. Decent for a hotel bar as there is variety and selection and the food that was passing us looked good, but maybe you need to have a meal... Ambiance is good as it is inside the Portola Hotel and Spa which is nice.

    Waiting for dinner
    Corey S.

    The food was good, service was attentive and they allow dogs in the atrium so that is nice. The food has been pretty good for many years that we have been coming. The bar is fun.

    buttermilk pancakes, chicken apple sausages, eggs Benedict, and huevos rancheros

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    Food and service was great. Our server Plu was so nice and helpful. Awesome experience!

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    7 months ago

    The food, ambiance & staff were amazing! Attentive and Personal! Plu & Alberto! We will be back!

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    Plu was the best server and food was amazing! Bacon is the best and bottomless mimosas are for the win!

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    The service was horrible. The food was average. The beer was warm. It was not worth the money.

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    wonderful food, Excellent service with Plu. They really go the extra mile. Highly recommend the French Toast.

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    Plu gave me amazing, personalized service during my visit and the food was excellent.

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    Waiter Plu was excellent. Very friendly and service was excellent. Environment and food was excellent.

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    Went for breakfast! Really good service! We had Plu as our server and he was amazing and very attentive!

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    Rosine's Restaurant - Fruit is part of a healthy diet! Fresh strawberry, banana nut and lemon blueberry cake.

    Rosine's Restaurant

    4.1(3.2k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Everything is very good here. The location, easy parking, the food, the service - we had a very…read morenice time. I got the salmon Florentine eggs Benedict - wow! The salmon fillet was huge, the eggs poached perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was divine. Only compliant is I couldn't finish it as it was so much food. Good problem, really. Hubby got the calamari steak sandwich. This is a beautiful 'piece of meat' breaded and fried - absolutely delicious. Having a breaded steak between two pieces of bread was redundant - so we sliced the steak into ribbons and simply ate as an appetizer, dipping the slices in the best tartar sauce I have ever had. We cannot wait to come back - but will only order one entree because they are so big (not complaining).

    We had a taste for Clam Chowder after walking down to the Cannery and Aquarium but wanted to try…read moresome near where we were staying and already tried some on the Fishermans wharf on our previous visit here in Monterey. Looked on Yelp and Rosine's came up. Easy walk from where we were and excited to try it after reading reviews by others. Well what wasn't mentioned in the reviews or on their menu is that Clam Chowder is only served on Fridays . We found this out after we were seated and served something to drink, now we are disappointed but didn't want leave because couldn't find anywhere else close by that served Clam Chowder other than places on Fishermans Wharf. So we tried the calamari steak sandwich but ordered it on grilled sourdough rather than the French roll It is normally served on. Came with sweet potato fries as an option. Sandwich was good but sweet potato fries were kind of rubbery. The salad was good with plenty of chicken in it and very tasty honey mustard dressing. Menu had a lot of options including some delicious looking humongous layer cakes for Il dolce. Our serve was friendly and accommodating on the bread change for the sandwich, prices were reasonable and it looked like they offer a full bar menu. Bright and simple dining room part of the old architecture of downtown Monterey, with outside dining as well. We enjoyed our meal but really wanted the Clam Chowder, I really thought that being a coastal fishing town that Clam Chowder would be a daily dish everywhere and not just on the wharf. Oh well.... Rosines we will have to return to try your Clam Chowder, maybe next time on a Friday. Bon Appetitto

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    Crab Avocado Benedict

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    Sur Burger - Sur Bacon Burger

    Sur Burger

    4.2(541 reviews)
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    I would like to start off by disagreeing with all of the one star reviews. The chicken was…read moreamazing. The SUR cheese burger too. Fries are good as well. Great service. Good does come out at a reasonable time and in order. No one who ordered after me got there food before me. Workers respond quickly with any requests. Clean place. Nice low music. Games going . Nice bar area. Came all the way down from Orange County. Would most definitely recommend and would come back myself ! Great restaurant.

    8.9/10 Ordered the…read moreWorks Burger, Copeland Mushroom Burger, and the Grilled Chicken Salad. Overall, the burgers and salad were satisfying, and the restaurant had a great casual burger-joint vibe. Starting with the Works Burger, which was the highlight of the meal. The patty was juicy and well-seasoned, and the combination of avocado, bacon, and sauce added a lot of flavor. Everything worked well together and made the burger feel indulgent. That said, it could have used more mushrooms, and it leaned a bit too heavy on the sauce. The bun was also a little soft, if it had been toasted or slightly charred, it would have held up better to the sauce and added a nice texture and flavor contrast. Next was the Copeland Mushroom Burger. This one had a juicy patty topped with mushrooms and grilled onions. The amount of mushrooms was good, and the cheese paired really nicely with the toppings. The grilled onions were a nice touch and didn't overpower the burger at all. While it was solid and enjoyable, it didn't feel particularly unique, more like a burger you could recreate at home. Similar to the Works Burger, it was a bit too saucy and could have benefited from a toasted or charred bun for more structure and flavor. The Grilled Chicken Salad was excellent. It came with generous portions of grilled chicken and bacon, plus half an avocado. Everything tasted fresh, and it felt like a healthy, well-balanced option. No complaints here, definitely a great choice if you're looking for a lighter dish. Service was fast and friendly, and the overall atmosphere was nice. It definitely has that classic burger-joint feel. Overall, a solid spot with good food and a good vibe.

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    Duffy's Tavern & Family Restaurant - Yummy.  Hearty, delicious stew at a marvelous price.

    Duffy's Tavern & Family Restaurant

    4.3(235 reviews)
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    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!

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