Ttobongee

Went to this location after asking a few locals where there was good pizza. Amar helped us and were…read moreimpressed by how tasteful the pizza and cheese bread was. Would recommend this location. Be sure to ask for their homemade garlic ranch.

We walked in and ordered pizza here and went to Asilomar Beach to watch the sunset…read more Pizza was soooo good! It has a lot of toppings and was really tasty! Servoce was good considering they had a lot of orders for pick ups. There was ample parking in the front and the store is overall good! Highly recommend!

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Mountain Mike's Pizza

3.3(114 reviews)

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Mountain Mike Pizza is a good second choice to me. Our first choice is Pizza My Way... I do like…read moremountain Mike's salad bar. I miss salad bars.

My family loved it. Recently ordered from here while visiting from out of town. My family and I…read morewere tired from a very long drive and decided to order in at our hotel. Mountain Mike's saved the day with a perfectly cooked pepperoni pizza with a delicious crispy crust, pepperoni that's curled to perfection and a slightly spicy sauce. The buffalo wings were perfectly crispy and tossed with a tasty buffalo sauce. We enjoyed the hot, fresh and made to order pizza delivered right to our hotel. Highly recommend!

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International Cuisine

4.0(924 reviews)

1.2 mi

Went to dinner here and everything was delicious! Rima did an amazing job very attentive and…read moreincredibly helpful. Will absolutely be coming back

I decided to take my wife out on a lovely night and this place did NOT disappoint. It was such a…read moregreat experience: the food was delicious and diverse, and the staff were absolutely wonderful. Rima made out time here really special and we will likely be back to dine here. If you are in the area it's definitely worth it, I promise they will not disappoint you!

Swiss and Mushroom Burger

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Mango Margarita

The Monarch Pub & Restaurant

3.9(350 reviews)

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As a British ex-pat living in America, I'm hyper critical of British pubs. There's nothing that…read moregrinds my gears more than a "British" pub serving fries with their "fish n chips." I'm from Reno and we don't have any good British pubs so when going out of town I always look to see if there's a good looking one where we will be going. I saw this place on Yelp and the first thing I noticed was how legit the fish and chips looked. Once I saw that you can get sides of mushy peas or curry sauce, I knew we had to check it out (this is how you would order fish n chips in the UK!) Stopped by on a Friday evening, it was definitely busy but we got lucky and got seated right away. The live band outside was a nice touch. Now I will say, the menu here is fairly small, with only a few British items. But the items they do have are very authentic and I was primarily going for the fish n chips anyway. Great big pieces of cod, batter was beautifully fluffy. The chips are perfectly thick cut. My only very very minor complaint is that I do wish the curry sauce was a little thicker and less spicy, more like a traditional chip shop curry sauce but that's just my preference. I still love that it's even offered! My husband had the BBC (bangers, beans and chips) and he loved it. I tried a bit of his banger and it was really good. Nice thick pork sausage. They had a good looking beer selection, I will have to try some on a future visit when I'm not pregnant! I was really really pleased with my meal here. Please add some bangers and mash though! Those bangers are delicious.

I haven't been here in over a year, only because I forget about them until I drive by…read more Well my mom and I had some time before appointment and had lunch here...just as good as ai remember...will definitely be back Fish pieces where big and artichoke hearts also big, you definitely get your moneys worth

Just one of the many beautiful flowers and plants around the restaurant.

Amazing Food!

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Beach House Restaurant + Bar @ Lovers Point

3.7(1.1k reviews)

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First time eating here and all 4 were f us really enjoyed our meals. I ordered the ranch steak…read moresubstituted fries with mashed potatoes. All 4 of us voted my plate was the best. We would definitely come back. Also, I highly recommend trying the fire cracker shrimp appetizer. Nice view! My only suggestion is the waitress could have been more attentive but it was pretty busy so I wouldn't mark the rating down for that. She was nice and smiled just could be a little more attentive is all.

The Beach House restaurant overlooks lovers point with all windows and great views. It's only open…read morefor dinner. They have a great happy hour menu. Their weight staff is on point. I always make a reservation. They have a sunset menu with great choices of fish and meat. A full bar with ample cocktails. This is a great spot to go with friends or an intimate dinner for two.

Beach House Restaurant + Bar @ Lovers Point - Fire & Ice Wedge:
wedge of iceberg lettuce, applewood smoked bacon, grape tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing, FireCracker shrimp

Fire & Ice Wedge: wedge of iceberg lettuce, applewood smoked bacon, grape tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing, FireCracker shrimp

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Roasted Airline Chicken Breast

Max's Grill

4.2(404 reviews)

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Our first foray to Max's Grill tonight was special. The service was impeccable. How lovely to be…read moretreated like valued guests right out of the gate. It's a cute little place right downtown. Our meals were delicious. I chose the sand dabs which were prepared with a piccata style lemon and caper sauce. Yummy and rich. My mate had the seafood cioppino. His only regret was not saving some of the house made focaccia for sopping up the incredible broth. The fennel flavor was perfect! Max's Grill endures because the quality of the food and the hospitality offered make folks remember why going out to eat is a treat.

In the Pacific Grove area and wanting something good to eat, reviews called this French / Asian…read morefusion run by a Japanese family! So curious I had to try it and so glad I did. Delicious! FOOD: tried the crabcake served atop ratatouille. Something different. And delicious! I've had ratatouille twice before and it just wasn't great so I was skeptical. But this was such a good pairing. Also ordered the calamari steak. Never had better. Crispy on the outside but cooked perfectly on the inside. And I mean perfectly! SERVICE: My server was so good! Explained everything and I came away with a deeper appreciation of both the food and the restaurant. COST: Reasonable for what you get and when you factor in taste, quality, and service it felt like a steal!

Braised Lamb Shanks with onion and tomatoes in a veal stock, served with saffron rice

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il vecchio

HIGHLY recommend!! Wow! My only disappointment is that we did not have time to return and try some…read moremore of their fantastic dishes. I really wanted to try the arancini but we ordered enough. We were in town for a wedding, found this place on OpenTable, where I was able to make a reservation. From the time I arrived, it was smooth sailing. The hostess was professional and efficient. She got us to our table quickly. Service was also prompt and on point. The restaurant is clean and beautiful, not too loud, nice date night ambience. Finally, the food!!! Wow, just wow! My husband and I shared a salad, a couple pastas and clam chowder. The chowder was the best I'd had in Monterey on our trip-the most tender clams, inspiring even. We had the Gorgonzola gnocchi with apples and pecans. Delicious but strong flavor-was grateful we were sharing. And also the carbonara-absolutely delicious! I am spoiled with good food often and also love to cook. I can tell you the ingredients are fresh and quality and the kitchen staff knows what they are doing. Very grateful to have found this place. Don't miss out!!

This is such a reasonably priced restaurant. I remember back in the 70s when it was the old Mont…read moreGrove I like, grabbing a seat outside. Beer and wine only and the food is in ample portions. Lots of us local love going to Il Vecchio.

Locally sourced ingredients

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New Wine and Aperitivo Flights now available with a sample of our new Crostini's!!

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Caprese Burrata Crostini's!

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Food was fabulous!! One on the best meals we've had on the Peninsula. Service was excellent once we…read moregot past the hostess stand (not bad, just not quite the personality needed for this restaurant). The ambiance was straightforward, with simple elegance. Not showy, focused on the food. We will definitely go back.

Went there for the first time and I really like the presentation of the dishes and the ambiance was…read morevery nice so it is a perfect spot for family dining and date nights. The service was amazing because the staff were very friendly and accommodating when taking our orders. I had an awesome dining experience and reservation is a must because it gets really packed, especially the weekends. Alaskan halibut: I love that it was very flavorful and perfectly cooked. It was very fresh and very well seasoned. I highly recommend trying this for an entree. Chocolate truffle torte: Ordered this to end the evening and I love it was very warm and fluffy. The passion fruit syrup was amazing so it was really good. Nancy's buttery buttermilk biscuit, mixed field greens salad, and fried California squid: Nancy's buttery buttermilk biscuit was my favorite of all time because the crunchiness of the biscuit was amazing and came out warm so it was very good. Mixed field greens salad was perfectly seasoned and it had the perfect amount of dressing. Fried California squid was also my favorite because it was very fresh and flavorful so it is a must get.

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Julia's Vegetarian Restaurant

4.6(1.3k reviews)

0.0 mi

There were no seats inside when we arrived, but sitting outside under a heat lamp felt delightful…read more A chill in the air but warm food and helpful service. We shared cauliflower and artichokes to start. A pizza for the main dish. A brownie smothered in some kind of unique sauce with coconut ice cream. All of the food was delicious and the atmosphere charming. There was live music and I would definitely go back.

Really liked the rustic, cozy ambiance at Julia's Vegetarian Delight. There are loads of options on…read morethe menu, which was great to see. Nothing was particularly new or out of the park, but everything felt fresh and nicely done. The portions were a little smaller than we expected, though. Service was generally fine, but we did have to follow up on a few things more than once, so it felt like our table may have been slightly overlooked at times. Overall, a nice place to try if you're looking for plenty of vegetarian choices in a relaxed setting.

Fried mushrooms and buffalo cauliflower wings. Both are vegan & GF, each served with vegan garlic aioli.

Brunch bowl with crispy paprika potatoes, regular or vegan egg and salad

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Choose your mimosa! Orange, mango or strawberry. Did someone say bottomless?

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Patrizio I.

1 year ago

Disappointed on Every Level-Not Worth the Price I wanted to like Ttobongee Chicken at 1184 Forest Ave in Pacific Grove. I strongly support small and independent restaurants, and I understand the challenges they face. But unfortunately, this experience left a lot to be desired. First, the customer service was unfriendly. From the moment I walked in, the staff acted as though my presence was an inconvenience. No greeting, no eye contact, just cold behavior, which is especially disappointing at a small business where hospitality should shine. Second, the prices are shockingly high, especially for what you receive. You might expect premium quality for the price point and the location, but that's not the case here. The quality of the food was very low. The boneless chicken was not even breast meat; they were oddly textured pieces. The flavor and preparation were underwhelming at best. On top of that, the takeout packaging was completely inadequate. The container wouldn't even close properly, which led to a messy and frustrating experience. Overall, the lack of care in service and food quality makes it incredibly difficult to justify the extremely high prices. For a restaurant in Pacific Grove charging this much, I expected far better. Sadly, I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this place to others. read more

It’s M.

1 year ago

A group of friends and I dined in, ambience was great and food was super good! The staffs were very helpful and kept the place lively! It was just unpleasant to witness this erratic lady getting into a loud disagreement with the staffs MULTIPLE times outside because she claimed the "No Parking" sign was the perfect place to park in. I saw not one, not two but three staffs having to go out and ask her to park her large toyota at a different spot-- hearing her yell and argue loudly with everyone about how she's from Colorado?? That the sign says "PARKING" just ruined the mood after that. Hopefully there's a way to make those NO PARKING signs more clear for the public to prevent future disputes. Not to mention, we saw her angrily typing on her way to Julia's so I'm pretty sure some lady will write some negative and false reviews about the restaurant or the staffs. read more

Lillie U.

2 years ago

I really enjoyed the Korean spicy rice cakes! The texture was perfectly chewy, and the sauce was wonderfully spicy and flavorful without being overwhelming. The dish was served hot and came with a generous portion, making it great for sharing. I particularly loved the addition of fish cakes and scallions, which added depth to the flavor. My only minor complaint is that it could have used a little more heat for my taste. Overall, it was a delicious dish, and I would definitely order it again! read more

Momotaro S.

5 years ago

The response from the owner doesn't address the fact that they are being deceptive with their customers. When I purchase something that says a whole chicken I expect it to be the entire chicken cut up and served. I find it appalling that these people believe that serving drumettes and wings is an acceptable alternative to a whole chicken. Also the other food like the japchae and bulgogi just weren't good. I am sticking with a one star rating for this restaurant. read more

Ray P.

3 months ago

The chicken here was hands down some of the best I've ever had! We ordered the K-honey and the Yangnyum Chicken and both were incredible. The K-honey sauce was so good I kept scraping the plate to get more of the sauce on my wings and the crispiness was perfect. The Yangnyum had just the right amount of spice and sweetness. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

David W.

6 years ago

1/2 & 1/2 wings = 1 religious moment I had high expectations with it being the #1 rated thing to do in Carmel/Monterey on yelp.. and the Yang Nyum chicken made me tear up it was so tasty. Yep, it lives up to the hype. Definitely make the stop if this place sounds interesting. read more

John P.

6 years ago

Absolutely fantastic fried chicken. The people are always super friendly when we pick it up, the fried rice is excellent as well love this place read more

Huda K.

3 years ago

Love the owner. A sweetheart and gem to Monterey. The food is outstanding. Monterey finally has Korean fried chicken and its outstanding.

Doğa S.

6 years ago

Asked for a dish with beef. The amount of beef was a joke. Other ingredients were not tasty either.

Bandi C.

5 years ago

Great food and the employees are super nice and attentive. We'll definitely visit again.

Paul S.

2 years ago

Best fried chicken in Monterey county. They also have the best kimchi I have ever had

L A.

5 years ago

Great service and great food! I love the deals they have right now.

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