I haven't been going out to eat. Saving money for travel. But, got a bug to be at 12 turn. I experience the best service here as a solo (not at night. Night manager won't give me a 4 top). Ordered food. But what I want to point out is the generous pour. This photo was taken after a few sips. read more

Turn 12 - Franciscan Cabernet full pour - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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What could be improved.... Everything but the cook! Any stars given are to the chef. People that were in line for a table behind us got their food first. There was a family of three that came 15 mins after we did... we barley got one round (no waters, the bus boy served us waters, waiter over worked) they got two rounds plus there food. Mind you there was only two of us. There was a table of 4 that were behind us, they got their food, ate and we still didn't have our food. Worst service I've ever had I am from the Bay Area where we are over populated and use to waiting. It wasn't the wait, it was how disrespectful the wait became. DONT OPEN THE 12 doors just walk away.... Not to mention they didn't even give me my damn truffle fries, didn't even have the heart to ask and wait another hour for them to fix it. Thanks for the strong drink, it was greatly needed! read more

Don't order the Goat Cheese Beet Salad! Monterey is in the salad bowl of America. And it is summer time! There is no excuse EVER for salad greens here to be anything but fresh, crisp and flavorful. Yet.... Turn 12 managed to send out a salad with limp. soggy, wilted, flavorless greens and then as to make up for it, drowned the salad in dressing. Very disappointing. Who is watching the kitchen???? Apparently no one! I left disappointed, still hungry and a bit nauseous. read more

Ok experience but i probably wouldnt be back. I ordered the pasta bolognese. Pasta was a bit undercooked and was flavorless. The dish was a huge portion but not great. Very underwhelming. I also ordered a pomegranate paloma. Its was just ok. Additionally, the service was a bit slow and not too accommodating. Overall, for the price and experience, I probably wont be back. read more

Turn 12 - Pasta bolognese - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Really sweet spot! Mitch took great care of us and all food was phenomenal. They slayed all 3 dishes ordered. Calamari, Chicken Parmesan, and Turn 12 sandwich, yes all certified delicious... bonus, their carrot cake wasn't too sweet. Just how we like it. Car decor on the walls and ambience was perfect for car week! read more

Turn 12 - Wall decor. - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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okay so, i'm only doing this review based off of the last several experiences here. i used to love coming here. and this is not based off the food. food is usually good. however today coming in the host was rude when we came in.. okay then we just went and sat at the bar. bartenders are just really un attentive. no one checks in to see how you are doing or if more drinks are wanted. they all just stand around and talk to other staff members about un-work related topics which i wouldn't even care if they were attentive and had energy or even cared that you were there. and again this has happened the last several times.. :/ read more

Acceptable pricing. Turn12 Burger: solid/good but not remarkable. Lobster Corn Chowder: lobster flavor is rather thin. Serviceable food, great atmosphere. A pretty safe date or meet up spot. read more

Service was terrible. I was with a group of 5 ppl and when we came in there was no one there to greet us. We stood around for 5-7 minutes before an older lady came and sat us down. She seemed like she didn't want to be there. We got our waters. And one of the glasses with water was chipped so we had to ask to get a new one. Then we noticed the water tasted nasty. The server puts the water pitcher on our table and there's brown specks all inside the pitcher. Disgusting. Plus the terrible service from the server lady. We had enough and left. Please don't waste your time here. We went to Bulgogi House after and had fantastic service and food there. It's just a 5-7 minute walk from there. read more

Turn 12 - Dirty water pitcher. - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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-Bad attitude, careless wait staff- What a fall from grace, I used to recommend this place when I used to do ride share. I used to love their friendly and accurate service. I gave them multiple chances before I wrote this review. On one occasion I attempted to move a bar chair over so my friend and I could sit together and I was told "we don't do that here" Last and final time I was grossly over charged for me and my partner's drinks. I asked the waiter if I really had 8 old fashion's, 2 espresso Martinis and 2 Pliny the elder beers in about 2 hours and he said definitely. I wasn't going to argue while having cocktails, just will never go again! read more

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My friend and I were so pleasantly surprised with this meal! Other than bakery treats, this was probably the best meal I had in Monterey. We went on a Saturday evening before a stand-up comedy show and they weren't very busy. We were quickly seated outside and our server was super friendly and attentive. I got the Turn 12 sandwich which was totally loaded with ingredients and came with some of the best truffle fries & aioli I've had in a while! My friend got the Rodeo Salad and kept raving about how good the steak was and how generous the portion was. There was no way we could have eaten more, but the table across from us ordered guacamole and it looked phenomenal. If I lived in this neighborhood, I'd be a regular for sure. read more

Turn 12 - Rodeo salad - American Near Me - Monterey, California

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All the props to the cook! That's the only good thing here. Service sucks and is slow. Me an my gf came for our anniversary and people that came after us got there food before us, two groups! The other bus boy gave us waters!! Good thing the drink was strong, much needed for this horrible service!!!!! Wack!! read more

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The service was great, food was amazing, and the atmosphere is much quieter and calmer than another restaurant we went to. We could hear each other talk and we tried everyone's food (so 4 dishes) and they were all fantastic! Will definitely come back. read more

Turn 12 - Havarti burger - American Near Me - Monterey, California

A fun place to hang out for just before the show. Our group came in for drinks and lite bites after pub crawling around town. It's a happening vibe with great atmosphere. There were a few servers helping us and it was a nice experience. We ordered up some flatbread pizzas and calamari. read more

Turn 12 - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Really clean restaurant bar and cool vibe. Perfect place to sit and watch a game. Lots of good screens. The bar service is great and the food is great. read more

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Came here late after a work event!! Service was amazing as always. The vibe in point and the food spectacular! I was full but wanted to pick on something! These steamed clams the BESTTTTTT. If you're the portola area, please check it out! Thank me later xoxo read more

Turn 12 - Steamed Clams - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Went there last week June 30 ,2026 to be exact for our family dinner for about 15 people . food is ok and the ambiance BUT WE WERE RIPPED OFF BEING CHARGED FOR $120.00 extra for food that we never ordered that night My son in law who's credit card has been used got a bit tipsy and just payed the bill when we left without checking the items on the bill Then the next morning as he checked on the reciept he asked who ordered this and that and found out that 3 items was added without having it ordered really .. HOW ON EARTH THEY DID THAT CHARGING A BILL ? Was it because they know the one paying it was a bit drank that night OMG This is a ripped off.. PLEASE BE ADVICE base on our experience with them it's not the kind of SERVICE YOU LIKE TO ENCOUNTER RIGHT? Charged for a good you never ate ..!!! read more

Stumbled onto Turn 12 after being unsuccessful at finding somewhere to eat. This was truly a lucky find! While other restaurants had us on a wait list for 30-60 mins, we got seated right away. Our server Ian was amazing! Despite it being busy, he was constantly checking on us. The food was delicious! The ribs were falling off the bones. The spaghetti was great! Definitely recommend read more

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I came to turn 12 to unwind and relax after work I went and sat at the bar and was rudely greeted by the bar tender Allan, Allan was extremely rude and disrespectful. I have never been more embarrassed nor have I ever been cussed out by a bartender, simply for ordering a drink I will never return to this place and to think i would come regularly with friends and family. read more

Super bad attitude and very slow service, even on a day when it wasn't busy. 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. read more

i was recommended this place by a friend. stopped by with my family after a visit at the aquarium. we were so impressed! everything was so yummy and tasted fresh. the fried oysters in stood out to us; they were massive and had good garnishes. all of the items we ordered actually had pretty big portions. now for the cons .. inside wasn't busy for a sunday afternoon which isn't alarming, but noteworthy. we were sat at a booth and the seats had a few crumbs / bits of food on them still. additionally, service was just a bit lackluster. despite the lack of guests inside, our table wasn't really checked up on throughout our visit. everyone was polite, but seemed out of it / very tired. given that, we are still more than willing to return for the food! we were so surprised with the quality given our initial impressions. read more

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Very cool place in downtown Monterey. Wait staff was super nice but I recommend avoiding the bar if you want food. They took good care of us, but it did take a little longer for food than is ideal. I got the Corkscrew burger for dinner. It was excellent. The balsamic onion compote with the cheeses, arugula, and lemon aioli play off each other super well. It was almost refreshing, which I don't know if I would describe any other burger that way. The fries were also killer. read more

Turn 12 - American Near Me - Monterey, California

We've been customers for years. Great food, consistent quality. Love their ribs, calamari, and braised short ribs. Unfortunately they recently stopped making their Lobster Corn Chowder which was wonderful. Please, please bring it back. We miss it. read more

Chicken Parmesan and all the TVs at the bar are big pluses. Service could be a bit more attentive. read more

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Turn 12 has a great menu! Today fish and chips were delicious. Has to be my new favorite meal. read more

Turn 12 - Fish and Chips - American Near Me - Monterey, California

Fun place to keep the night going. We were a big party & sat outside. It was a chilly night but they have an outdoor fireplace which was a nice touch. Friendly servers. We ordered several rounds of drinks. They serve beer, wine & cocktails. A bit pricey. read more

The food was just okay...nothing bad, but it tasted similar to what you'd expect from a standard, no-frills restaurant. However, the bartenders & drinks were excellent. They have a great variety of beers and solid cocktail options. Best enjoyed as a place to grab drinks rather than a destination for food. read more

I like this place. The salads are great. The food in general is good. They are great with large groups and it is a really big space, so it is easier (quicker) to find a table here than other smaller restaurants in the area when you are fighting conference crowds. read more

Hillary was so rude, horrible service after we spent $1500. Rude for no reason, dont waste your money here. Food and ambiance are good but because of her we will no longer be returning. read more

Cool place, good vibe and good service. Came here late and had decent wings, an interesting birria taquito, and great pizza! The pizza was fabulous! read more

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Our 1st time going here. It was awesome! The food was great! The service was even better. Highly recommend this place. read more

Turn 12 - Lamb pops, tuna and Calamari - American Near Me - Monterey, California

My wife and I along with a couple of family members took a trip to Cali last week. We drove Hwy 1 from SLO to the Pajaro Dunes Resort outside Watsonville. We stopped in Monterey and found Turn 12. Don't ask me how but we did and we were pleasantly surprised. We had their burgers. And they were downright delicious. The Turn 12 burger with the crispy onions, cheddar, bbq sauce, bacon and avocado was really tasty and filling. My wife had a burger special that included meaty braised short ribs with all the fixings. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxing. It was a nice break from driving Hwy 1 with all its twists and turns. When we return, we'll stop here again. read more

excellent food, excellent service , excellent cocktails . We really enjoyed it! All noticed it's family friendly!

The most phenomenal food and service. We at here for the first time on Friday and came back on Sunday. 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. read more

Brazed short rib is highly recommended Full rack of baby back ribs was too much for me to handle Chile Verde was delicious! Great selections here and neat racing themed decorations Service was great! read more

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every time I go into Turn 12 I order a T12 smash and it's great but ever since Tyler started working there the Turn 12 smashes have been out of this world. I go back for the Turn 12 smash every time now when Tyler's behind the bar read more

Came with a large group. They wouldn't split. Food marginal. Apparently the computer won't let them. The computer is management?

I used to go here regularly to watch sports. The food was ok though overpriced and there wasn't much for vegetarians--nachos and a cheese pizza. The pizza was usually underdone with floppy crust. But I came to watch sports. I stopped going a few years ago when the bar tender refused to put my college basketball game on because of Monday night football. There were plenty of tvs so he could have put my game on one. This Saturday we gave it another shot. Sat down and there was no bartender at all. Someone finally walked by but didn't greet us or give us a menu. The game wasn't on any of the tvs. If we couldn't even get a menu, and we waited ten minutes, how would we ever get them to assist with tv? They need more staff and they need to realize people go to a sports bar to watch sports. I won't be back again and can't recommend it. I really want to like this place because the location downtown near parking lot is good and interior is comfortable. But.... read more

This restaurant has attractive decor and historical auto pictures on the wall. The food is tasty. They have an unprofessional bartender, however, who brings the place down. He calls customers Bub and possesses the customer skills of a concrete wall. If you are fortunate, you can avoid him and enjoy your dining experience. read more

2 Sundays ago around noon I went to this bar which was half empty I asked the woman at the door if they were showing the FC Barcelona game and she basically rolled her eyes and said "this is FOOTBALL season look". I was appalled by her answer last I read it said Turn 12( SPORTS BAR) not exclusively an NFL BAR and come on the place was kindda dead anyways. Don't all Sports bars show all sports from Tennis to MMA? I went to another place down the street which was also half empty and they happily accommodated us as well as change the channel of one of their tvs and put on the Barcelona game, after a few minutes that the game had started a lof of people who were also soccer fans also started coming in and asking to change the other tvs to watch the Barcelona game, when the first half finished the place was packed. read more

Great menu, good selection of cocktails and beer, friendly service. Would definitely come here again. Didn't give 5 stars cuz the drinks were too strong. If they were more balanced, this place would blow your socks off. read more

Turn 12 - Avocado toast - American Near Me - Monterey, California