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Monterey, CA 700 Munras Avenue, Monterey, California 93940
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Dine at the Best Restaurants in Monterey

Monterey is located along the Central Californian coast and offers a vibrant food and wine culture. Monterey County is home to a rich winemaking tradition, with over 85 wineries and 175 vineyards dotting its landscape. Experience charming wine-tasting rooms and discover the best restaurants in Monterey while staying with us. Savor local wines and unique blends, and join winemaking tours and vineyard visits o learn about the history of our Central Coast wineries.

Celebrating the farm-to-table concept, Monterey offers an exciting culinary scene with incredible restaurants around town and on Cannery Row. Savor Spanish-inspired cuisine made with fresh California ingredients and Mediterranean tapas at Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. When you stay at our unique boutique hotels, you are surrounded by charming wineries, breweries and the best restaurants in Monterey Bay, CA.

Steps from the Best Monterey Restaurants 

Estéban Restaurant

Located in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, Estéban Restaurant is the heart of authentic Monterey dining, offering a unique culinary experience.  Serving traditional Spanish-inspired cuisine with a California flair and a pinch of adventure, Estéban Restaurant features shared plates and classic selections to savor and share the warmth of the fireplace or in the relaxing outdoor patio setting. This warm and inviting dining destination carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence.
Spanish Styled Shared Plates
700 Munras Avenue, Monterey, California 93940
831-375-0176

Sardine Factory

Central Coast's most awarded restaurant is a mere two blocks from our Monterey, California boutique hotel. At the Sardine Factory, dine on phenomenal seafood and USDA prime beef entrées. The signature abalone bisque was served by request at President Ronald Reagan's inaugural dinners, while the flavorful calamari puffs are one of television celebrity chef, Rachel Ray's favorites. This world-famous Cannery Row restaurant provides several elegant dining rooms that are ideal for both intimate dinners and large celebrations. More casual meals can be enjoyed in the restaurant bar and lounge.
Seafood
701 Wave Street, Monterey, California 93940
831-373-3775

LALLA Oceanside Grill

Adjacent to the Spindrift Inn's lobby, a breathtaking view awaits you at LALLA Oceanside Grill. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer front row seats of McAbee Beach and the abundance of marine life through the offshore waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Evenings can be spent downstairs in Angel's Share lounge offering barrel-aged bottle cocktails. Menu highlights include lobster nachos and steak-prawn platters.
Seafood
654 Cannery Row, Monterey, California 93940
831-324-0891
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