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Perfect spot to stop for a quick bite to eat. Decent prices and incredible portions! I had the Gyro…read morePlate with hummus and a Greek salad. Unfortunately, I ate before I could even think about taking a picture. It was so good! At the end of my meal, I totally dropped my entire plate and drink on the ground making a huge mess! Whoops... however the lady was kind and assured me it was okay. I definitely cleaned up the most I could but I'm still sorry I made such a mess upon my departure. I will definitely be returning to this establishment when I'm on that side of the Bay. Hopefully my leftovers will stay in my hands next time! Highly recommend!

After my first visit , I have been here twice and both the time the servers were rude. Food quality…read moreis same but they are not the only Mediterranean place in the city and I believe servers should not be rude for whatever reasons . Customers pay for service and food, if one factor goes wrong , it makes a huge difference. I hope they sort this out. it's a shame that the food being good, I might not come here again.

Chicken Shawarma

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Spanakopita, falafel, babaganoush, hummus, taziki this dish also came with bread

Annie’s House

4.5(118 reviews)

0.6 mi

Stumbled onto this place looking for some Chinese food. Was a little concerned because they have…read moreChinese and other types of food that's not Chinese, but the food was outstanding and the owner was awesome!!! Definitely worth trying it! It's a small little house and doesn't look too appealing, but you must try it!

Ordered the family meal and everything was made fresh and was very delicious. The waitress was very…read moreattentive and friendly. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area.

Perfect for lunch or dinner for a delicious family or couples outing. I suggest call ahead for reservations on weekends.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

Cafe Mia Brew Bar & Bistro

4.6(1.1k reviews)

0.1 mi

Great food and the owner/staff was amazing! Highly recommend visiting if you live in the area or…read moreyou're visiting! *So good we came back twice in two days!

Went on a lovers getaway to Marina this past weekend & found this gem of a cafe the day we were…read moreleaving. Upon entry it's decorated very lovely and the inside is pretty small but good enough to enjoy your meal. I didn't get the gentleman's name that took our order but he was amazing. Very patient and kind with it being my partner n I first time there. I ordered the Mias Breakfast Panini with Bacon & Pan Fried Egg, while my partner ordered their Veggie Breakfast Burrito. To start off, my sandwich was PERFECT. It was layered with a hefty amount of bacon and had a wonderful crust at each bite. I used some of their Cholula sauce and that took it next level. The burrito had a variety of ingredients which made it super tasty and not soggy at all. We partnered that up with their Mexican Mocha & Vanilla Latte, both half sweet & oatmilk. Both drinks were a 5/5 & that's coming from a former barista. I especially loved the Mexican Mocha, they really paired all the flavors well together and didn't overdue it. To finish up the meal we shared one of their Apple Danishes. My goodness! It was delicious, not sweet at all & the apples were very fresh. I would most definitely come again whenever I'm in the area!

Inside!

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Deli Delicious

4.0(196 reviews)

Had to fuel up before a 4-mile hike, and since I've cut out junk food, I went searching for…read moresomething solid. Found this deli--and wow, it was exactly what I needed. I went with the pepperoni + pastrami sandwich, and it hit every craving without weighing me down. Fresh, stacked right, and one of those sandwiches that makes you sit back and go, "Alright... this was the right call." The service sealed the deal. Super friendly, patient, and genuinely warm. They let me take my time ordering, didn't rush a thing, and even brought the sandwich out to me--small touches that make a place stand out. Great food. Great hospitality. And definitely the kind of spot I'd come back to anytime I need real fuel before hitting the trail.

If I wrote a review every time we were here, you would think I was sponsored to write the post. My…read moremama and I always come here after church before we go to see my dad at the cemetery and it always hits the spot this Sunday when we went in, they were slammed packed literally all the tables were filled. We were lucky enough to snag a spot while we were waiting for our food if we wouldn't have gotten that seat, we would've just sat outside in the provided seating. It is nice that they have indoor and outdoor options. The service and staff are always super friendly and I want to say the guys name is Mike with the long ponytail. He's always there on Sundays and he has a crazy infectious personality. He's literally always smiling and happy. I've never seen someone at work( especially in customer service )that is just genuinely happy. I am very thankful that he is blessed with that. Because let's just admit it he works in customer service you know not everybody is wonderful all the time and there are only certain people that can let it roll off them and keep it pushing... I'm gonna say it again just come here. I bring my mom at least twice a month. I've brought my brother also a coworker and of course my Hubby The sandwiches are fire, and the fried green beans are literally a must The only thing that kind of bothered me this time (and I have literally never had a complaint before) when I ordered my sandwich. It came hot like toasted/melted. I definitely didn't want that and I always order the same thing and it's never been offered hot either, so I thought that was kind of weird but other than that Everything was delicious. I still ate it because it was extremely busy and I didn't want to be that person while they were slammed to make such a minimal thing a big deal... I still ate it. It was still good. It just wasn't what I really wanted, but it's all good because I will always be back.

The check in counter with the menu displayed above. They also have menu flyers as well for accessibility

Lettuce wrap ck avocado and sprouts

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An earring on her turkey sandwhich. GROSS!

The Butter House

4.5(2.4k reviews)

5.7 mi

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!

The restaurant is actually pretty nice and the servers were polite. I think this place must be a…read morelocal favorite as they were pretty busy. The food here is a fusion between Filipino type ingredients and American breakfast. Those familiar enough with Filipino food has to know that it is going to be oily, salty, sweet, heavy, and rich in flavor. That's exactly what we got. The longanisa must be a favorite at the restaurant but it wasn't my favorite. It's a little too lean to be an authentic longanisa. I needed the fatty sweetness of it. Lol. None the less we enjoy this place.

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with sausage patties, fried egg, cheddar cheese and house made aioli.

TBH Benedict

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Chicken & Waffles

360 Health Café

3.7(142 reviews)

Absolutely outrageous. My friends and I ordered from 360 Health Cafe via DoorDash to our hotel and…read morewere genuinely shocked by how bad the experience was for the price. We paid $124 for two paninis, two smoothies, and one acai bowl, and not a single item justified the cost. The acai bowl does not come with fruit. You are charged extra for every individual fruit topping, so what arrived was mostly plain acai with granola and coconut. For what they charge, you would reasonably expect a complete bowl, not a bare base that requires add ons to be edible. The panini was concerning the moment we opened it. It looked nothing like the picture advertised, but worse than that, there was paper inside my sandwich. That is not a small oversight. That is a serious lack of care and basic quality control. This food is wildly overpriced for the quality you receive. The preparation feels rushed and careless, and the entire operation seems designed to take advantage of tourists who are unlikely to return. I cannot imagine locals willingly paying these prices for food of this standard. They market themselves as a health focused cafe, but there is nothing thoughtful or high quality about the food. This was my first impression of 360 Health Cafe, and it was genuinely disappointing. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Hard pass.

My boyfriend and I were headed up to point lobos and stopped for an açaí bowl and we expected more…read morefor the price it was really small ... also no toppings are included so this isn't like a regular açaí bowl. Based on the other reviews just save yourself time while this place works on their portions and food handling skills.

Part of the medium wings combo- 6 potato wedges

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Indoor Sign

Marina Poke House

4.0(321 reviews)

0.2 mi

We were welcomed by a nice man who took our orders immediately! The food was also very fresh. No…read morebrowning on the lettuce and weird coloring the ahi tuna. They also had marinated scallop, which I was very excited to try. He recommended the sauce for my poke which I appreciated. The vibe within this restaurant was cozy and did not smell! Would come here again.

Food is okay they skimp on everything. It's actually laughable, they put literally nothing in your…read morebowl except for rice. A super tiny pinch of everything with baby spoons, even the sauce at the end is barely anything. I asked the lady for more and she gave me a thin hair squirt of sauce across my bowl, ridiculous. Definitely not worth $20.

Menu Board

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Lots of ginger & crunchy onions, with a skimpy portion of fish/protein.

The General Historic Bar

4.8(44 reviews)

My only 5 star on everything is the General Historic Bar…read more What can I say I may be a lil biased because I have gotten to know Dimitri (owner) and Hamada ( Bartender) personally but I had only gotten to know them because I come to this bar frequently and they have become family to me that's what great people that are. The food is delicious! The Chicken wings with spice sriracha bomb! the smash burger and fries bomb! Hummus with pita bread bomb! And the Mediterranean fries with your choice of meat bomb, bomb!! Not only was the food on par but Hamada as bartender making drinks on point you can't go wrong with the General Historic Bar if your looking for a cool environment with chill vibes and great food and drinks this is the place. I've tried to restrain myself from writing a review because it may come off like I'm biased and plus I wanted to keep Gate keep this place as my bar and didn't want anyone to know but this place deserves it's flowers! Great place and great people!

First, the food was really good. I got the Mediterranean Duo, which was a big portion. The meat…read more(lamb & chicken) were very tender. Everything was flavorful. Second, service was great. The owner was attentive and answered our questions. He gave us some good recommendations on food and drinks. Lastly, the drinks here are amazing! I've been thinking about them since I left. I will definately be going back!

Wings with sauces on the side and Greek fries

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English Ales Brewery

3.9(290 reviews)

0.6 mi

Service is super friendly here, parking is easy with the lot, beer is delicious, food is hearty and…read moregreasy pub deliciousness, and the mugs hanging from the ceiling are a whole vibe. This place has old fashioned pub down, and it is super kid friendly despite not having a kid's menu. If you're looking for stuffy and uptight, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for small town friendly vibes definitely come here. The tuna melt is amazing, fries are super thick, and burger is huge (but a little heavy on bread). They recently changed ownership but kept on staff. The new owners are fantastic and they support local schools which is a huge plus for me. We've been here a few times now and plan to keep coming back! You can even get on the mug wait list.

Good beers! pass on the bangers! Got sick this morning, so either old and or sour!…read moreGlad I only had one bite. I think they're old very gamey something funky ! Deep fried too? But stay away from banger!!!!Wanted to support a small business, regret it now! Server did not ask why not eaten, Tuna melt was ok, not hot, but warm ish Burger was ok I think the fry oil is old....,fries tasted off too pastrami sando was just barley warm but kid was starving so I hate all, but neither cheese was melted on the pastrami or tuna melt so that means it wasn't grilled long enough to melt the cheese. Come for the beer, eat else where

Mug Shot

The "Regulars" at the bar

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Front of store

Poke Bar

4.0(216 reviews)

Only Poke bar out here that they have on the islands. Its definitely not foodland or Tamuras but…read morestill ono. If I dont make it at home this is where I go and get my fix. Aloha and Mahalo Poke Bar.

Just a couple people in line but still took a little while. Got a medium bowl and the servings are…read moreas small as I have ever seen at a poke place. And the quality and taste was just ok. Now had to go find more food for lunch.