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Where to eat American food in Monterey: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Monterey. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Think picnics on gorgeous, uncrowded beaches, fabulous seafood restaurants, and great hotels overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay… Monterey is a great place for a romantic getaway. Nature buffs can explore the bay by kayak for a close-up look at sea lions, seals and otters.
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10. The Club Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
The Club Room is located in the heart of downtown and inside the Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay. Start your morning off in a relaxing and cozy fireside dining room while enjoying a European-style breakfast buffet served with Peetâs Coffee® and bottom
Reviewed By Dawniey
Had a lovely breakfast at the club room ( at the Portola Hotel ). Nice spread with beautifully plated made to order eggs, French toast and pancakes . Big shout out for Freida who served us and Linda, chef at the egg station.Excellent service ladies! Hi Dawniey,Thank you for taking the time to share your review on TripAdvisor about The Club Room. We were so glad to hear that Frieda and Linda were able to add to your overall dining experience, we will be sure to share your kind words. Thank you again for taking the time to write a review. We hope to welcome you back to Monterey soon!Sincerely,The Club Room Management Team
9. Whaling Station Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 423 reviews
The internationally acclaimed Whaling Station, perched just above Steinbeckâs Cannery Row has been Monterey Countyâs #1 Steak House for over 40 years, The Whaling Station takes the term âSteak Houseâ seriously... See the restaurantâs dry-aging room, selec
Reviewed By CinderellaDearest
Service was very efficient and friendly without being intrusive.Slices of bread with whipped butter, Beef carpaccio, and yorkshire pudding were all very good. Strawberry daquiri does not have sugar rimming the edge of the glass, and they do not use fresh strawberries.My petite filet with peppercorn sauce, and asparagus with sauce, were both lukewarm and somewhat tasteless, and they graciously removed it from the bill.My dining partner thought her meal was all great.And the Pavlova dessert with passionfruit drizzle was superbWebsite pictures are prettier than what you actually are served.So some hits and misses. I'd go back for the things i enjoyed.
8. Sandbar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 638 reviews
Reviewed By Dale W
I thoroughly enjoy dining here; it's right on the water overlooking the water where one can watch sea lions playing, it has a casual vibe, the service is good, and the staff are welcoming and friendly. And, of course, the food is delicious. I don't get down to Monterey too often, so I ordered copious amounts of food and enjoyed it all. First, the sand dabs are cooked perfectly and are served with a nice tartare sauce; the meat was moist and tender and it's nice as an appetizer that is sufficient for two. I had the grilled fish sandwich; the bread was fresh and there was plenty of fish making it a tasty sandwich. And their strawberry shortcake is amazing; enough for two, it had sweet ripe strawberries and plenty of whipped cream and cream anglaise. The cake was fresh and it was one of the best shortcakes I've ever had. We came on a Sunday afternoon at around 1:30; we found parking right on the wharf next to the restaurant and there was no wait for a table for two. It was all quite a good experience. I look forward to the next time I can make it here.
7. Wave Street Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By TXtraveler67
We discovered this place via the TA reviews, and it was outstanding. Itâs a quaint little spot that had cozy a indoor/outdoor setting and outstanding food. I had the Chorizo Scramble and fresh fruit cup, and both were stellar. The scramble was massive and very tasty, and even the fruit cup featured a nice array of tasty berries and melon. This place feels like a slightly hidden gem.
6. Rosine's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1136 reviews
Rosine's Restaurant is located in the heart of Monterey and we are proud to be celebrating over 38 successful years. We have been voted 'Best Family Restaurant', 'Best Desserts' and more by Monterey County since 1992! Rosine's continues a fine tradition o
Reviewed By ephjsh
My daughter chose this restaurant and it was delicious. Definitely try Lasagna- they are famous for. Spaghetti with meat sauce was great. Loved the Wedge salad and is big enough to split! Cream sauce dishes are super heavy. Cake was delicious and huge portion.
5. Loulou's Griddle In The Middle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1360 reviews
Loulou's Griddle in the Middle is the tiny diner on Wharf #2. We always say we're "tiny but mighty." We cook with a lot of heart, soul, and deep care about every detail. We aim to make your experience comfortable, fun, delicious, and a little like being a
Reviewed By SussexMen2
We stumbled across LouLouâs by chance, and saw the quirky shack, with a queue! - Worth the wait (they take your number and just call when the tableâs free) , amazing staff, busy, food is delicious. We hit LouLouâs for breakfast and you wonât be disappointed!! - Perfectly cooked, fresh ingredients, and good portions! Go if youâre in Monterey!
4. Old Monterey Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By Gypsy C
I almost never wait in line at a restaurant, but I could see by the plates getting delivered that it was worth the wait and I was NOT disappointed! Perfectly cooked eggs, crunchy hash browns, homemade salsa, and homemade GRITS swimming in butter! The staff moves people in and out quickly and efficiently, coffee was always full, prices very reasonable.
3. Hula's Island Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1696 reviews
Reviewed By Shepigs
This restaurant was a refreshing and delicious stop in our road trip around California. The food was innovative and tasty. We had a selection of small plates which were reduced for happy hour including the coconut shrimp rolls, cerviche, calamari, sashimi, edamame and bacon and jalapeño mac n cheese. The Lilikoi margarita was also tasty and delightfully part of the happy hour deal. However the icing on the literal cake was the coconut cake desert which was amazing albeit a little expensive for a piece of cake.
2. Montrio Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1201 reviews
Reviewed By paulo s
Around 8:30pm on a week day it was hard to find a restaurant open in Central Monterey. Read good reviews and decided to try Montrio with no expectation. It was a very good experience. Bustling diners at that time they, all looked as satisfied as us. I recommend the duck breast.
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1. Compagno's Market & Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 373 reviews
Reviewed By Alwaysmoving55
Not in the main drag in Monterey but easy to find. After a freezing cold whale watching trip we headed straight to here on Tripadvisor recommendations and boy it did not disappoint! I had the Coast Guard Special (1/2 as the whole is huge, see photo), hubby Marine Special and son Air Force special. We took one portion of chocolate/peanut butter cake that took us 3 days to eat because it was very sweet and rich but glorious. The sandwiches were loaded and the taste amazing. Ive never eaten such a big sandwich in my life but was determined to finish! I would of loved to look around the store more with the memorabilia but we were very hungry. Bennett was on good form with jokes at the till and spent a bit of time chatting with us and I wish we could have chatted longer as he seemed such a nice guy. It wasn't the cheapest lunch once we added drinks and crisps but the sandwiches will be talked about for a long time in our family.
