Where to eat in Monterey

Where to eat in Monterey

1. Eat

   Ambrosia India Bistro

   Authentic Indian cuisine from appetizer to dessert. Faults in the service are redeemed by the extraordinary flavors and presentation of the meal.

   Daily 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5-9:30PM·$10-30

2. Eat

   Bubba Gump Shrimp Co

   This location is the first Bubba Gump, opening in 1996. This is a more recognizable location set in the background of many smaller seafood places in the Cannery Row area - explore the options as you walk around.

   Sun 11AM-9PM, Mon-Wed 11AM-8PM, Thu 11AM-8:30PM, Fri Sat 11AM-9PM

3. Eat

   Compagno's Market and Deli

   The deli is a little out of the center of town and easy to miss, but it's worth a short car trip. They make great sandwiches with excellent quality cold cuts, delicious meatballs made in-house, very fresh vegetables, and use tasty bread in several varieties. Very popular with local military men and women and civilians. Nice service, too. Be patient; you will wait on line, and they won't rush you.

   Mon-Fri 10AM - 6PM, Sat Sun 9:30AM - 5:30PM

4. Eat

   Epsilon

   A truly charming restaurant - cozy, well-lit, hand-decorated, with superb Greek food and a passionate staff. The spanakopita with a Greek salad can make a meal on its own.

5. Eat

   Hula's Island Grill

   Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room is an intimate local's restaurant offering a dining experience in a tropical setting. Offers fun, friendly, enthusiastic service, fresh fish, steaks, seafood, and an overall menu which includes a hint of Asian, a dash of Latin and a touch of Caribbean, all with Hawaiian inspiration.

   11:30AM-9:30PM·$10-20

6. Eat

   Parker-Lusseau Pastries

   Tucked away in the historic Fremont Adobe building next door to the post office, this small patisserie offers some of the best French pastries and lattes this side of the Atlantic.

7. Eat

   Pizza My Heart

   Great, cheap pizza, made with all fresh ingredients, and open until 10PM. If you're looking for a live show that night, just ask the staff; they know everything going on in town.

8. Eat

   Rosine's

   A downtown, family-friendly classic serving up wonderful portions of comfort food. Famous for its spectacular cakes - make sure you have someone to share with!

9. Eat

   Tabouli's Deli & Mid-Eastern

   If you are looking for a relatively cheap (particularly for Monterey prices), but great meal, Tabouli's is a great place. Tabouli's has great food and great company. The owner and cook is friendly but not overbearing. Because he's the only one running the place usually, it's not place to go if you are in a hurry.

10. Eat

    Tarpy's Roadhouse

    For a taste of Monterey history head to this historic former homestead, housed in a beautiful stone building nestled into a hillside. Classy atmosphere with classic California cuisine - accompany your meal with one of the many local wines on offer.

11. Eat

    Crystal Fish

    A local favorite for sushi.

12. Eat

    East Village Cafe

    498 Washington St

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Monterey (CC BY-SA 4.0).