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    Schooners Monterey

    4.0 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Sukhraj B.

    I treated myself to dinner here to carb load before the Big Sur marathon and omg, it was everything and more. Service was amazing. I was seated quickly indoors with an ocean view. Waiter came by promptly with a menu and water. I got a drink to treat myself and ordered the gnocchi and burrata. Then treated myself to their cheesecake with coffee and it was just superb. I would absolutely recommend this place for a fancy fine dining experience.

    Kay L.

    Food was fantastic here for your buck! Staff was a little slow. You get a nice Oceanside view while dinning.

    Amrita C.

    I love Schooners for lunch/dinner, but got a chance to try out their breakfast. The view and breeze were spectacular as always, a great way to wake up! I ordered an iced vanilla latte (comes from Tidal coffee), breakfast burrito, and a pancake. The breakfast burrito was the star - slightly smoky, balanced, creamy, and the stacking of the components was perfection - and I don't even like burritos. The pancake was good due to the berry compote served on the side. The pancake itself was a little flat and tough. The latte was decent, the vanilla syrup was a little odd and artificial tasting. But overall, a lovely spot for breakfast/brunch!

    Amazing Plaza Breakfast Burrito
    Michael K.

    They have an amazing breakfast burrito here! The blackened sea bass tacos, wagyu beef burger, and focaccia with olive oil were all delicious. What ruined the experience a bit was the rude hostess. We had a reservation and wanted to be seated under some of the umbrellas since it was super hot, but she kept saying other people reserved those tables and was generally dismissive. Everyone else was very kind and service was otherwise great.

    Outside patio views!
    Tyler S.

    If you're able to brave the breeze the outdoor dining is a must do! Great food all around. I didn't order it but a lot of the table got the lobster baked potato which looked and smelled amazing! The cioppino was very good but was a huge portion so id almost recommend sharing it! No complaints and will def visit again.

    Seafood tower
    Lucia L.

    SEA FOOD - with a view! If you're looking for extremely fresh seafood with a beautiful view of the ocean, I highly recommend making a reservation at Schooners! This spot is tucked at the end of Cannery Row in a hotel, making it easy to access from Monterey Bay Aquarium and not too busy. We opted to sit on the outside patio, which is well covered and very clean, protecting the tables from sunlight and sea birds. We ordered the seafood tower, which comes with fresh oysters, snow crab claws, jumbo prawns, and ceviche and chips, and was a very good price for the value and quantity of the seafood. We also ordered the clam chowder bread bowl and seafood cioppino, which was my favorite and generously loaded with shrimp, fish, mussels, clams, scallops, octopus, Dungeness crab meat, and delicious garlic bread.

    Dungeness Crab Benedict
    Stephanie M.

    Stayed at the Plaza Monterey this past weekend and ate at Schooners twice (breakfast and lunch). Roxy was our server both times by chance. She was super nice, kept checking on us and helped us celebrate a birthday. Restaurant is right on the water, very clean and staff is very professional and nice. Their clam chowder (not pictured) was definitely my favorite but the eggs Benedict was at the top!

    Solo dinner inside
    Joanne F.

    I'd rate this as 3.5-4 stars. I was a guest at the hotel for a conference and had dinner here on two occasions. The view from the patio dining here is exceptional! But... The night I checked in was a little disappointing since there wasn't anyone at the host stand to assist. A couple servers passed by, made eye contact, and didn't greet me or indicate that someone would be out. I went ahead and opened the main door and still wasn't greeted as 3 servers spoke to each other on my right. Typically I'd walk out, but it was convenient so I headed to the bar. The bar staff was much more welcoming and friendly, and I ordered their poke bowl. I wish I took a photo since I really enjoyed this! A couple nights later I had dinner in the restaurant area, and service was much better. Staff seemed really attentive and helpful! I ordered a cup of clam chowder and the tostada with poke per my servers suggestion. The clam chowder was delicious - creamy and filled with whole clams! The tostada wasn't that great, and I don't have much to say about it. I also had the cheesecake for dessert, which I also didn't care for.

    Dungeness Crab Benedict
    Margaret T.

    Decent breakfast spot with great waitstaff! We dined here to use up our hotel credit and it covered basically two breakfasts each for the two of us. I requested the crab benedict the first day and the avocado toast the second. The benedict was a little disappointing and tasted liked canned crab instead of fresh. It was a hefty portion though and I liked the cornbread muffin in lieu of an english muffin. The avocado toast was much more flavorful and I added on the poached eggs (2 for $6). The pickled onions packed a punch and the tiny bottles of tabasco added the right amount of heat. I was interested in the juices but was told that it was not freshly squeezed, so decided against it. On a nice day, the patio outdoor seating is lovely! I saw sea otters in the waters as well.

    Louise T.

    A beautiful setting for breakfast, relaxation, and peace. The sound of waves and animals is calming and pleasant. Not to mention our seafood omelet was pleasantly stuffed with big pieces of crab! Most restaurants we've been to, skimp on this and have more fillers, which is always disappointing. Great friendly service too from the servers, to hostess and valet.

    Dungeness crab pasta
    Bianca R.

    Good food, good service. Came on a weekend that had great weather but was unable to get a seat on the patio without waiting. We opted for the bar. Interior is fairly small in comparison to how much seating is offered outside with the bar having about 6 seats. Service was quick. Ordered the plaza lifestyle to drink. It was fine but the non alcoholic selection looked a lot better. To eat I got the clam chowder bread bowl, my friend got the dungeness crab pasta and we shared the garlic fries. The fries were hot and delicious. As for the clam chowder it was alright, little under seasoned. And the staff seemed really confused when I asked for butter for my bread bowl. The pasta was a little oily and had some additional ingredients we were unsure of that weren't listed on the menu. Overall it was good, great view and open dining room with fast service.

    Schooners omelet (egg whites only upon request)
    Prajakta G.

    We went to Schooners for a Saturday brunch. Getting a reservation for 4 was easy - I requested a table with a view and this place did not disappoint! We got a table with a stunning ocean view. Our server was very friendly and attentive and service was fast. We had the coffee cake, schooners omelet, Dungeness crab Benedict, tidal croissant egg sandwich and the Monterey seafood omelet. All dishes were tasty and we ended up ordering the coffee cake 2 more times There was a small problem with one of our dishes, and when we informed the staff they were very gracious and comped a coffee cake and garlic fries for us. Overall it was a very pleasant experience and we look forward to visiting again.

    Mini hot sauce Tabasco
    Nozima T.

    My husband got a short rib harsh, and it had generous serving of meat, which was super tender. He ordered it with poached eggs, and everything was a perfection. I got a Dungeness crab benedict but my order got mixed up twice but our server Oscar made it all right, so kudos to him. we came here on Tuesday morning, so it was not very crowded; nice relaxing atmosphere.

    Hokkaido Scallops and Short Rib Bolognese

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    Ask the Community - Schooners Monterey

    What is the dress code and is it kid friendly?

    It is casual, although we saw some people more dressed others were in shorts. Kids are welcome as well.

    Are dogs allowed?

    No. Nor should they be. Allowing animals in food service establishments violates more than a few public and environmental health laws. Animal owners need to educate themselves; realize dragging your animals wherever you go will severely limit… Read more

    Do you have any tvs and if so how many?

    Schooners has one small tv.

    Is this restaurant wheel chair accessible?

    There is an elevator which would accommodate a wheel chair.

    Is this restaurant child friendly? Is there a children's menu?

    Yes

    What are the chances they would let an adult order chicken strips? Asking for a friend...

    well, for sit down or take out? if take how, how will they know you do or dont have a child? if sit down, I would give it a shot....if they look at you funny, order wine or a drink so the server at least gets something out of it

    Does this place have vegan gluten free option?

    Their menu is available online.

    Is there indoor dining?

    Very limited but can request when booking on open table. First come first serve basis even with a reservation.

    Do we have to make reservations on a Saturday dinner time? Or do they take walk ins?

    They are taking walk ins, but I waited about an hour. I would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance

    Are dogs allowed for outdoor dining?

    When a service dog is marked as such, no further info is required. Unfortunately, tourists think that their pets are emotional service dogs (not covered by ADA) & verbally abuse staff. It is unfortunate, for staff & people with service dogs because… Read more

    There is any happy hour oyster?

    We have reservations for a birthday dinner there. Wondering if we are able to bring our own birthday cake to have served at the table during dessert?

    Call them.

    Are dogs allowed in the outside patio?

    Service animals only

    Does this place offer vegan gluten free options aside from the impossible burger (vegan)?

    Is there a dress code or can a guy get by with shorts and a polo?

    Totally! It's Cali!

    Do I need to make reservations for Saturday night dinner?

    Yes, I would think so.

    Is there a corkage fee?

    $20 or $25

    Can someone tell me what kind of almonds they have at the bar? I need to buy them by the bagful.

    The almonds we use are from Steward and Jaspers. And they are available through the Steward and Jasper store located off the main entrance to the hotel as well as from street side. Just let them know you want the ones from Schooners and they… Read more

    What is the corkage fee?

    Corkage fee for Schooners is $25. Limited to two bottles per party. Thank you for your inquiry!

    Is restaurant pet friendly?

    No. It’s indoors to get to the patio.

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    Tipsy Putt  - Socks and Sandals from Humble Sea, Santa Cruz

    Tipsy Putt

    4.1(169 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Came here for a friend's birthday weekend and had such a fun time despite it not being super…read morecrowded at night. Recommend doing the $15 mini golf, which is the mini courses on the main floor and it's a lot more lively here. The bottom floor is where the bathrooms and real golf courses are, but it's a lot more secluded. The real heartbreak came when we realized the kitchen closed at 9pm, but the bartenders were really helpful when it came to us ordering sweeter choices of cocktails and letting us know about the difference between the mini / regular courses. They also gave us recs on what was open late at night. Their cocktails were yummy and tasted like described on the menu! The John Daly tasted more sweeter than I anticipated as it came with simple syrup, vodka, and lemon juice. Both were still great choices. We love a lil bev to sip onnnnn. I also liked how this place had their own photobooth and outdoor seating with couches and a fireplace. Fun place to go to with a large group.

    Tipsy Putt was a last minute grab for us in the search for late night food. They accommodated us…read morefor sure and there was three of us. It's a fun joint, some games and clean enough for us. The smashed burger was actually pretty good with some added bacon and avocado. Not bad at all as well as the chicken strips and tacos. The fries on the other hand - no in fact no twice not good at all. Decent place and it hit the spot.

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    The Bulldog Sports Pub - Shepard's pie was ok. Next time I'll go for a burger.

    The Bulldog Sports Pub

    3.6(265 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Service was amazing , security too! it was a full house and they still found us a place to sit…read more Great customer service! I will definitely be back!

    We stopped by here on this past New Years Eve briefly. I randomly found this spot on Yelp while I…read morewas searching for places to try since we were having a little getaway for NYE in Monterey. I was so thrilled to check this pub out especially with our doggie, Meatball the Bulldog! How perfect right? A Bulldog at The Bulldog Sports Pub. We snagged the last available booth, and it had crumbs on there. Not clean. SMH. I went to the bar to order some drinks for my boyfriend and me since he left his wallet in the car. It was raining that night, and we parked several blocks away. The service was okay. I remember the guy bartender said $29something, but then he charged me $30something. I got the Jalapeno Margarita while my boyfriend had the Tito's Mule. My drink was very sweet with a kick of jalapeno while his was pretty good. They had music playing. It seems that there is a modern jukebox where you can pay to pick a song. There was one pool table for people to play. So many people came up to pet Meatball and give him so much attention. He absolutely loved it! There was one guy who asked if he can say "Hi" to Meatball, and we said that it was okay like we normally do. This weirdo was basically making out with Meatball; not cool at all man. Then Meatball flipped on his back, and he was holding Meatball. My boyfriend told him to let go of Meatball. It was such an uncomfortable interaction. Not normal at all. He even said, "This is my NYE kiss!" SMDH. The guy sat down at a table that is across from us, and he kept looking at us. We quickly finished our drinks, and then we left to ring in the new year at our hotel lobby instead. We should have just hung out in our hotel lobby instead of going out; it was much better there.

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    The Bulldog Sports Pub - Nachos w/ beef, fried pickles & bottomless mimosa

    Nachos w/ beef, fried pickles & bottomless mimosa

    The Bulldog Sports Pub - Jalapeño margarita & Tito's Mule

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    Jalapeño margarita & Tito's Mule

    the C restaurant + bar - Calamari

    the C restaurant + bar

    4.1(790 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    We ate at The C Restaurant + Bar inside the InterContinental The Clement Monterey and honestly it…read morewas really good. Super convenient having it right there in the hotel. The food was excellent. I was a little unsure at first, but I'm really glad I tried it. I got the milk and honey toast, and it was so good... like I'm actually sad it's an hour and a half away because I'd go back just for that. My husband had the avocado toast with two poached eggs, my daughter had the pancakes, and we also got fresh berries, grapefruit juice, orange juice, and hot chocolate. Everything was good, no complaints. Our server Claudia was really sweet, very patient, and knew the menu well which I appreciated. Joe, I think he was the manager, came over and talked to us and shared a little background about the food and the chef, which made it feel more personal. They mentioned the cook had been on Food Network and created that milk and honey toast, which made sense after tasting it. Overall just a really good experience, good food, good service, and I'd definitely go back.

    I was really looking forward to having a meal here and we were definitely satisfied! We were…read morestaying at The Clement Hotel for a couple of days for our anniversary getaway, so I decided to make dinner reservations here for our first night. It was very convenient for us and made perfect sense to stay on site while having a few cocktails! Our reservation was set for 7pm, hoping we could catch the sunset. Unfortunately it was a bit overcast, but we still had beautiful views nonetheless. There was a romantic elegance yet fun vibe in the restaurant. There was also soft live music playing which was very nice. We were seated by the windows overseeing the ocean and we were lucky enough to see a mama sea otter with her baby swimming around in front of us, which made it even more special! I ordered the South of the Border and my husband ordered the InterContinental Drift as our first round of drinks. Both drinks were unique and delicious. We each ordered Clam Chowder as our starter which was pretty tasty. My hubby ordered the Salmon and surprisingly enough I wasn't too hungry after having the soup, so I ordered an appetizer instead. I chose the Monterey Bay Calamari thinking it was a small portion, but it was the total opposite lol. It was a boatload of Calamari and so very good! We were both pleased with our food choices and ordered another round of drinks. I decide to order the Rested Plane this time which was refreshing. We had exceptional service and our waiter was very animated and fun. I'm so sad we didn't get a chance to have breakfast here, but totally recommend it for dinner. I do know they have a good happy hour menu that we missed too!

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    the C restaurant + bar - The Clement Monterey ~ The Intercontinental Monterey

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