First, the food was really good. I got the Mediterranean Duo, which was a big portion. The meat (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! read more

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Was in Marina on a road trip and found this place close to our hotel. It shares space with a good shop which was interesting. I won't return to bars that are stinky with gnats/fruit flies. This bar was impeccable. There were jars of many different and interesting additions for cocktails. The bartender was a cute young girl who took our order right away. My husband got a pint of IPA and I got a delicious cider they had on tap. We came back a second time during our trip and, in addition to drinks, I ordered a kebab plate to go. The food was delicious and quite large. I would love to come back if we are in the area. read more

The General Historic Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Marina, California

The General Historic Bar serves up some seriously addictive buffalo wings. Perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and tossed in the ideal balance of tangy butter and heat, this 1-dozen order is an absolute must-try for any wing enthusiast visiting the Monterey Peninsula! read more

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My only 5 star on everything is the General Historic Bar. 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! read more

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Small, cozy bar inside a Mediterranean restaurant in a strip mall. I didn't have high expectations. The drinks were good. My bartender was super friendly and was really attentive. The place was empty on a midweek day at about 3pm. I ordered the masala fries from the restaurant next door. They weren't very good. The fries weren't crisp, they were soggy as soon as I dug in. There was a generous amount of meat on top of the fries, but the flavor wasn't quite right. All I could taste was cumin and salt. Really wasn't good bar food. Overall this is a great place to relax and have a drink at the end of the day. I'd have to try more items off the menu to properly rate the food. read more

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I always come here when I'm town. Happy hour is good deal and the food and drinks are great. They have a lot of variety on the menu. The owner is really good at recommending wine and other options. It's a cozy place so it can get a little loud but I didn't mind. Service is good and usually quick. read more

Just went in for drinks! Oscar was a great bartender and very friendly! Very welcome environment!! See you again David and Barbara from Atwater read more

Another great trip to The General Sports Bar in Marina. We of course ordered the wings (1/2 Buffalo and 1/2 Honey Sriracha). This trip we met Dimitri, the owner. Such a treat to chat with him. He treated us to a portion of the Vegan Delight (aka Mujadara) - basically rice, lentils, caramelized onions nicely spiced and served with crispy Syrian dill pickles and Tzatziki. Delicious with so much flavor! I wish I had a picture, but we dug right in. So nice to see Hamada again too. He is truly a creative mixologist. Marty loved his smoked Old Fashioned and the citrus, spicy vodka drink with a Chamoy and Tajin rim I tried was delicious. Live music on Wednesday starting at 7 and happy hour every day from 4-6. Definitely worth a trip to Marina! We had the best visit! Love all the military history in this spot. Connected to Dametra Fresh in Marina and has a nice speakeasy sort of feel. read more

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This place is THE best! The food is amazing! The drinks are not only delicious but the price is spot on. The bartenders are funny. Expect to have an unforgettable time while you are here. Great ambiance. The owner is awesome too. Seriously, best bar in Marina. Don't pass up the hidden gem. 5 stars! read more

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Good beer selection. Happy hour menu disappointed. Pricey and limited. Nice bartender. read more

The general is probably one of Monterey's best kept secrets. Great venue, amazing food, quality service, reasonably priced.

Came in and the bartender greeted me and then never said a word after. After 10 minutes, I just got up and left. He gave me a look like, where are you going! read more

You never know what to expect. Visiting a new place trying to find somewhere to go. After checking with Yelp and asking our hotel front desk we walked over to the General. So glad we did. The service was outstanding. Dmitri and Alexi took care of us. Great alcohol selection. Great food. Happy Hour specials. The Sriracha honey mustard wings were really good. The Greek fries were amazing. So much food!!! Portions are outstanding. Highly recommend. And loved music selection. read more

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My first thought was "they only have 30 reviews" - I mean, c'mon, you could just have your family all write a review! But after eating here my thought is "HOW on earth are there ONLY 30 reviews of this place!?" Truly - this is such a gem - how is there not a line out the door. So - first of all - this name was confusing as The General Historic bar is attached to Dametra Fresh Mediterranean. So we searched for a bit and realized we needed to enter Dametra. You place your order, pay for it and can then sit there or go into The General Historic bar where you can order cocktails. The food was plentiful AND delicious. I was stuffed but I couldn't stop my hand from repeatedly stuffing more food into my belly. Truly - I was happily miserable rolling myself out of there, all the while justifying my eating that much because we walked (more like waddled after) home. We ordered a Chicken Schwarma and a Greek Salad with Gyro meat. If you order these, you will understand why I couldn't stop eating. In fact, I'm embarrassed to admit, even though the portions were huge, we finished the leftovers that evening - we couldn't stop eating them! The Greek Salad was delicious without any dressing, but the dressing that came with it was outstanding. We also got a Garlic Aioli which was good but nothing like the garlic sauce I am used to. read more

Great bartender who makes great margaritas. The best hummus and homemade pita bread. Clean environment and casual, friendly vibe!

If you want great food, best bar tenders (Hamada and Oscar) in town that will make you feel like family every single time, this is the place to be! Music is on point and service is superb! read more

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Best old fashion ever , must try i will always come back Hamada is very friendly and skilled bartender 10 stars for him and five for the bar read more

The owner and staff are amazing. Very welcoming with a chill atmosphere. Food is 10/10 and their drink menu is impressive. I can't recommend this place highly enough. read more

Loved, loved loved the old fashioned and black manhattans. Very impressed with the greek fries too. Excellent combo and we couldn't be happier. Ambience is perfect for an intimate date with my soon to be wife! :) P.S. EAT the dehydrated orange slice, after dipping in your cocktail. The bartender (owner?) is very attentive and deserved a big tip! read more

Friendly staff, excellent selection. Bar tenders were knowledgeable & attentive. A lot of local spirits & beer. read more

Food is great inside the restaurant. Damietta Greek food is very consistent. Bar has rap music today with the f#*+% word. in the songs. Disrespectful music about women too. Is this the usual tunes? None of the TV's are working. The bar seats are falling apart. Bartender did t say much. No hello. I just talked. Ok, I guess.... read more

Came here after class last night and I wasn't expecting much but was completely blown away. The decor: so amazing! Lots of military items that are original and vintage. Goes very well with the marina area. It's not overall crowded which I like. The drinks: I asked the bartender if he could make us a michelada even though it wasn't on the menu and he made the best one ever! It tasted like it had fresh herbs in it and was the right amount of spicy! The price: prices are very reasonable here. About 8-12 bucks a drink! Great place overall! I'm very impressed and can't wait to be back. read more

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Great place to relax and have a beer and catch a game. With other options like the brass tap close by the general is always the first choice to relax and unwind. Top notch service Alexi & Oscar are always on point, clean, fast and efficient. A hidden gem. read more

Yep. This is the spot. Friendly staff, great food options, amazing wings, and a nice clean-feeling dive bar with a theme and decor. Wings are better than the brass tap. read more

Great food and service! Delish! Great selection of Mediterranean food, they even had whole wheat pita bread as a choice for me, which is rare for a diabetic who needs whole wheat/grain breads as part of my diet. read more

This bar is really fun! Local. And has happy hours during the week. There's not that many places around Marina to go out. So it's always fun when there's a new one added to the venues of bars. I like the vibe in this bar and the decorations. There's plenty of televisions around and it's a sports bar and they weren't playing sports. I honestly really don't care. Because I'm not a big sports fan. The bartender was really nice and accommodating. When you check in on yelp you get a glass of champagne. And they had Alvarado Street on tap. Which is always a plus for me if I don't have to drive downtown to get Alvarado Street beer. The food came from the Greek restaurant in front. And honestly, it wasn't that great. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't that great. The hummus was yummy and the yogurt cucumber sauce was good. But the falafel's were really dry. And the dolmas were dry as well. But I'm still giving this bar five stars because of the ambience the drink specials, and the friendliness of the staff. read more

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Excellent drinks, friendly bartender & wait staff. Been here for happy hour a few times pre-Covid. Get the Greek fries and/or the lemon herb wings, you won't be disappointed! Looking forward to going back for happy hour now that Covid restrictions are easing up. read more

The absolute best service and always good vibes. Hamada and Oscar give A+ service and play even better music. Best spot in Marina.

Weekend gateway great place to eat and relax! Food was excellent and fresh! The staff were super friendly! Highly recommended!

The staff was super friendly and the sriracha honey mustard wings were outstanding. I'm so glad that circumstances brought me here!

Wife and I came in here for the first time Saturday late afternoon. It wasn't the easiest to find until we parked and physically got out of the car looking for the signage. We walked in and what a great space. You feel like the Mediterranean and America had a lot e child. Small area but what character. They had a plethora of whiskeys and the 2 gentleman running the place were the nicest as can be. Their drinks are legit. Old school and classic. Whiskey Sour with the egg white, Old Fashions with the proper cube and cherry. Everything was great. Their food was all homemade and outstanding. I spend some time in the Middle East and was introduced to proper food. Hummus, Pita, Schwarma, etc.. This place made everything from scratch and it showed. Can't wait to return. There are only 2 things this place needs (Besides more of me, lol) It needs an acoustic player in the corner (guitar or other instrument) and 2, The place closes way too early. ( pm was too early for the weekend. 8 pm on Sunday. There has to be a reason for the early closing but we were ready to return Sunday eve but they closed before we could get there. read more

Great service. Small quaint lil bar with good food and great drinks. Love the fries too - can get them plain or Mediterranean- Greek styles etc. read more

This is such a fun, relaxing place to enjoy drinks and Mediterranean snacks (or a full meal). They have lots of great local beer, hard cider and wine options, and a huge list of cocktails. The Happy Hour prices from 3-7 PM Mon-Thurs and all day on Sundays are amazing, and they always seem to be having some type of drink special. Coming here then walking over to the movie theater makes a great cheap date; I highly recommend it! read more

Nathan, Jose and Dimitri were awesome. We had great service, awesome drinks and fresh, delicious food. This is a great addition to Marina. It's the best place to get your buzz on before going to see a movie! read more

Young guy dishing out the food was really nice, kind, and welcoming. Everything was fresh! Spanakopita tasted like it was just made a few minutes ago. Good tzatziki and fresh baked pita. We had the chicken kabob plates. Husband doesn't like spicy or challenging seasoning, but I asked him about this food and he said "I like it!" So even your picky eaters will be won over. Gas fireplace tables on the patio add ambiance. Owner smiled at us and was welcoming. Cashier was nice. You order where the food is made so you can see everything first. I liked my Greek salad. Clean restrooms. We'll be back. Finger lick'in good! read more

Food and service was amazing! Everyone there is super friendly! Went as a group for dinner and drinks. One of the people in our group accidentally forgot his phone on the table and didn't realize it until we left. Restaurant had closed by then, but we still tried calling in case they would pick up and they did! They confirmed they had the phone and we could swing by to pick it up, super honest staff! Can't wait to return. Hands down best customer service and food! read more

This may be my new favorite chicken wing in town. And, I'm an expert on the topic. Amazing. read more

The bar staff were very attentive and the service was great! Happy hour prices were a nice surprise for a Sunday! Will return!

Awesome place!!! We stopped here last night for dinner and a drink. We were happy to see fresh clean food to eat.We ordered our food and headed into there sports bar genius idea. Asked the bartender if he could put in the warriors game,which he did. Great selection of beer and ciders. I noticed the owner sitting at the table next to us, I said great place. He stood up introduced himself told us the back story of the restaurant and how it was a family affair. With about 5 family restaurants in the area, including his his cousins place in Santa Cruz mosaic. He then went back behind the bar and poured us 2 shots and thanked us for coming in. Hard to find such a wonderful restaurant with super friendly staff and a friendly owner!!! We will be back!!! read more

SO good! We ate there last night, although it was totally not what we were expecting we tried it out. It's all Greek food, and the staff may have a little hard time understanding you, but they are so accommodating, and the food was delicious. They messed up on what we ordered a little bit, but once we brought it to their attention they fixed it right away no problem. We love to eat in the bar in the back! You will miss it if you don't look for it. read more