Stokes Adobe has consistently been one of my favorite restaurants to visit whenever I'm in the…read morearea. The experience never disappoints. Grace took exceptional care of us -- she offered thoughtful recommendations, was genuinely attentive, and maintained that perfect balance of being present without ever hovering. The level of service extended beyond just our table; you could see the same care given to everyone around us. Thank you, Grace! The menu is always evolving, which keeps each visit fresh and exciting. There's a real sense of creativity behind the dishes. I also appreciate the designated parking in the back -- it makes the experience that much more convenient. Whether you choose to sit inside or outside, you really can't go wrong. The ambiance works beautifully in both settings. Stokes Adobe continues to be a place I look forward to returning to.

Visited this restaurant for Mother's day. Ironically, even though I have lived in the area for…read moredecades somehow I missed this one. Saw some reviews and photos on Yelp and decided to give it a try. As my reviews tend to be lengthy let me summarize up front and add the details for those more interested. Service was 5 star, Ambience 4.5 star, and for Food I want to go higher but for reasons I will go into I must stay with 4 star. And because I think the food is the most relevant measurement I chose 4 star. The experience overall was great. We reserved indoor as Monterey can get a bit chilly but once on ground and with outdoor fireplaces and heaters it was the better option. And with a 3.5 yo in tow the outdoor really was the better option. It gave her freedom of movement and the ability to be more of a noisy child than the indoor would permit. Our waitress was attentive and great, the seating by the fire was a bit hard but she brought out blankets that could add warmth or in our case cushion to make them less noticeable. We ordered basic pasta for our child and let me just say the portion would have fed two adult men. Nothing amazing but it was palatable and she enjoyed it. We ordered drinks to include one of their specialties and it was enjoyed. And we started off with an order of the oysters. They were fresh, well presented and offered multiple options to flavor the oysters. For main courses I selected the Hen House homemade pasta with mushrooms and saw you could add scallops for $17.00 and it sounded brilliant. The dish was flavorful, creamy and only surprising in that they delivered one stunning scallop on a side dish. Slightly confused I remarked, "ummm is this the $17 scallop". Which in retrospect I would note I really wanted to see the menu again because I sincerely believe they likely advertised it as a singular "Scallop" which leaves only myself to blame. In all honesty the scallop is probably the second best scallop I have had in my life (Libertine Social in Vegas is hands tied the absolutely best to date). But I digress... I enjoyed the dish, mourned the single scallop and cleaned my plate. We also ordered the Focaccia Bread and butter starter. Let me just say that I love bread, probably more than I should and fresh baked focaccia is at the top of my list. I am accustomed to the outside being a bit crispy but the inside being pure pillowy heaven. They appear to cut them in slices and then bake them or toast them slightly before service. Definitely not a fan of toast, or crunchy bread it was not a high point but again well presented and despite my preference I did eat it with my pasta. Lastly my partner had the Wagyu beef, the description sounded great and the presentation was there but I think there are moments that when you read a menu you envision the finished product and let's just say it felt diminished in my minds eye. Flavors aside it was well cooked and the sides tasted fine. I just felt like I heard that grating voice from the 80s or 90's..."where's the beef". Now I say all of that to provide my view on the overall experience but I would say they are definitely worth the experience but go in knowing it will be a bit pricey. And to be fair if it's beef you are looking for I recall seeing a massive 32ounce porterhouse on the menu. But the price matched its size. In the end it was a strong 4 star experience and "scallop" aside if 4.5 was an option I would probably give it. Just not a 5. Hope this helps and please take note of my photos as they convey my write up. To our waitress, you did great!

Truly the best family restaurant in Monterey. The service we received on my daughter's 2nd birthday…read more(May 16, 2026) was out of this world. Our waitress, an older woman with chestnut brown hair (bless her - i'm so sorry i forgot your name!) was our waitress and she KILLED it! We were a party of 9 and she wasn't even phased - a true sign of a seasoned woman in the game! We were seated promptly, the menu was extensive! There is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Our food was piping hot and ready in no time at all. Everything was cooked perfectly, and so delicious. We all shared slices of cake for dessert as well. I'm still dreaming of the coconut cake. Lastly, the restaurant sang happy birthday to my two year old AND a 96 year old! It was such a beautiful way to complete our first family day trip to the aquarium! Thank you Rosines! We will always choose this place when visiting Monterey!

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).

Modern Steak House! Based on my walk around downtown Monterrey Bay this is a good spot for date…read morenight dinner. Service outstanding super friendly. Food was good, had lots of flavor. Meat seemed good quality. Ambiance was clean, modern, dim light, music was a bit loud. Glad we had our date night here!

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.

The most phenomenal food and service. We at here for the first time on Friday and came back on…read moreSunday. We love finding new places to eat with our family, and this place did not disappoint. The halibut special was mouthwatering, and according to our son, he would eat the ribs daily. Our daughter ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and it could have fed an army. For dessert we tried the skillet cookie and mousse, and once again, and they were delicious. If food is good but the service is mediocre, it ruins the entire experience. However, the staff checked on us about every two minutes, and even brought a small dish of water and extra napkins for our son who was eating ribs. We'll be back...very soon. Come here and support this fantastic eatery.

Super bad attitude and very slow service, even on a day when it wasn't busy…read more We used to love coming here with our friends, but sadly we were really disappointed with the staff's attitude today. They didn't seem to care about the guests at all. We waited a very long time even for our drinks, which has never happened to us here before. It took a long time for someone to take our order, and the food took an extremely long time to come out. Meanwhile, we could see the staff laughing and chatting while doing nothing. No one apologized or even said sorry. We wanted to support locals. But we'll just go somewhere else next time.

While I can't speak to the restaurant normal operations I can speak to their event hosting. We held…read morea farewell brunch the morning after our wedding at this restaurant and it was fabulous! The staff were easy to work with in setting up the event and more than accommodating with the several dietary restrictions that we brought up given the size of the party that would be stopping by (roughly 80 or so). They had a wide variety of pastries, meats, and other desserts that's were all absolutely spectacular. And bother internal and external of the venue are absolutely beautiful. We had a nice sunny morning so most of our party were sitting outside in the wonderful patio space and everyone was raving about how good the food was.

We sat outside in the back, which is a lovely dining area with plenty of room between tables. We…read morehad our infant+stroller with us and didn't feel like we were bothering other patrons. The food and wine were both delicious. My husband's beef cheek was tender, the scallop dish had a wonderful sauce, and the steak tartare was a perfect appetizer. Overall, we really enjoyed dining here.

After walking the farmers market on a Tuesday night, we stopped in for some dinner. There was free…read morestreet parking available and the Melville has live music on Tuesdays. We were able to get in before 6pm to take advantage of the happy hour from 4-6 for $6 drafts and $7 glasses of wine. Very charming restaurant with good service. Expect to spend between $25-$35 per person for food. We had the meatloaf sandwich and a blackened chicken sandwich of which the meatloaf was the better choice although both were very good. The beers offered rotate and there is a nice long bar that seats like 10-12 people. I would eat here again, nice cozy spot.

One of our favorite go-to spots during Monterey Car Week! This time we opted for a regular…read morehamburger and a grilled chicken sandwich both of which were super good and we couldn't recommend it enough. This tavern has everything for all platters, and is a great option for whenever you're visiting! The service was fast and attentive, we got in and out at an efficient time, and our server was really wonderful, thank you for making our visit fun. Additionally, I adore the ambiance of this restaurant, it's a cool vibe dedicated to, you name it, Herman Melville. Overall wonderful place, and we can't wait to be back.

I've been to Sur at The Barnyard 3 times. The food is consistently good across the board. The…read morecheese bread with corn sounds a little strange, but somehow it totally works -- unique and delicious. The bacon cheeseburger was really good, the Caesar salad was a solid classic, and the fried chicken dinner was hearty and satisfying with two large pieces of chicken plus sides. The banana cream pie has a spin on it. I love the brûléed bananas. What stood out the most, though, was the service. My family is in the restaurant business, so I tend to have pretty high standards when it comes to hospitality and customer service. Our server, Razi, was truly excellent. He had the perfect balance of friendly and professional, made great recommendations, checked in often, and made sure we had everything we needed. At one point, I was feeling a little lightheaded, and he immediately brought me a cold towel and made sure my water glass stayed full so I could stay hydrated. That level of attentiveness really stood out to me. He was fast, efficient, customer-focused, and brought such positive energy to the restaurant. So many restaurants struggle these days with finding employees who seem trained, experienced, and genuinely engaged -- Razi was the complete opposite. He was outstanding. I even made a point to share positive feedback with the owner before leaving because great employees deserve recognition. I honestly could see Razi managing this restaurant -- or another one -- someday. As a fun side note, we also learned he's a singer/rapper, which somehow perfectly matched his great personality and energy. Really memorable experience overall.

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!

Carl was the BEST waiter! He was very helpful and had nice jokes. Next time you come please ask for…read moreCar. The food was great too. 5 stars!

we have been Here a couple times before and enjoyed it. the othe night we had an even better…read moreexperience with the best steak I have ever had! they had an A5 waygu special with bone marrow and coffee roasted carrots and a few other thing's. I honestly don't remember everything on the plate. Absolutely Amazing and a very reasonable price! the wife had the mussels and clams in a curry sauce. also outstanding and very unique. Highly recommend and will be back!!

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!

A return visit did not disappoint and was a nice end to the day after watching the sun set across…read morethe Pacific down the road. Wanted to start with the Spanish rose bubbly prominently suggested on the menu but was told they were out of it. Instead ordered the pinot noir (there were only three wines available by the glass), which was quite good. Started with smoked trout ceviche over lettuce to be gluten-free or over a tostada. The trout was spicy from minced serrano and tasted better with the lettuce than the tostada. The portion size was a bit small. The entrees included albacore tuna crusted with sesame seeds. It was lightly seared and the interior of the fish was a bit too cool. It came with cauliflower puree and chard. The other was the halibut, which was delicious although too salty, perhaps because of the miso-based sauce it was served in. It came with a couple of small pieces of leeks that were a bit too rich from the butter they were sauteed in. We were the first people of the evening to try the Roquefort blue cheese ice cream that came with crushed candied walnuts and honey. It was a riff on a cheese plate. It was different, and not bad at all; it was creative but I probably wouldn't get it again. The atmosphere has not changed in the past 10 years and it remains a cozy space that is not too loud.

It's unfortunate to leave such a review... We really looked…read moreforward to dining in at the restaurant. We made sure on the Christmas day that we could dine in along with our baby. We had a call back and forth to make sure a slot was available so that we could make our day easier with the baby. Unfortunately, we were told the restaurant left a voice message and a call roughly an hour before our reservation that they did not have a table for us. We did not get to check our phone as we were busy on the way in the rain. I feel that the service could have been offered a better alternative instead of keep telling us there is no possible table and to come back at 8pm. I feel the host is not professional for making such a huge mistake on a day like Christmas. I would have probably appreciated it much more so my husband would not be mad. We definitely would not want to waste our time on a Holiday being unhappy.

Delicious food, wonderful fine dining experience. The wine pairing was nice. I did ask for my…read moredessert I couldn't finish to go and never received it but other than that it was fabulous. Expensive but that is expected for this kind of experience. It is more spacious than the previous restaurant that was here, quiet without being too quiet. Nice seat by the window.