Monterey County's Restaurants
Our world-class restaurants are the secret ingredients to the unforgettable wine-tasting experience in Monterey.
When visiting Monterey Wine Country, you have so much more on the menu than premier varietals. Our gastronomic culture runs deep, and our restaurants are the perfect places to pair local Monterey County wine with transcendent meals. Browse our favorite restaurants below for a taste of Monterey County’s excellence:
Big Sur
Our favorite restaurants in Big Sur are:
- Big Sur River Inn
- Nepenthe
- Restaurant at Ventana
- Rocky Point Restaurant
CARMEL
Our favorite restaurants in Carmel are:
- Anton & Michel
- Aubergine
- Brophy’s Tavern
- Casanova
- Chez Noir
- Cultura Carmel
- Dametra Cafe
- Flying Fish Grill
- Forge in the Forest
- Grasing’s Restaurant
- Il Tegamina
- La Balena
- La Bicyclette
- Little Napoli
- Mission Ranch
- Pacific’s Edge Restaurant
- Pangaea Grill
- Rise Roam
- Seventh & Dolores Steakhouse
- Stationaery
- Treehouse Cafe
- Yafa
CARMEL Valley
Our favorite restaurants in Carmel Valley are:
Gonzales
Our favorite restaurants in Gonzales are:
King City
Our favorite restaurants in King City are:
Monterey
Our favorite restaurants in Monterey are:
- Alvarado Street Brewery
- Bistro Abrego
- Bistro Moulin
- Cella
- Cindy’s Waterfront, Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Coastal Kitchen
- Estéban Restaurant
- The C Restaurant
- Hula’s Island Grill
- Jacks Monterey
- Melville Tavern
- Montrio Bistro
- Old Fisherman’s Grotto
- Peter B’s Brewpub
- Sardine Factory
- Schooners Coastal Kitchen
- Tarpy’s Roadhouse
- Tusca Ristorante by Hyatt
- A Taste of Monterey: Wine Market & Bistro
Pacific Grove
Our favorite restaurants in Pacific Grove are:
Pebble Beach
Our favorite restaurants in Pebble Beach are:
Salinas
Our favorite restaurants in Salinas are:
- Gino’s
- Giorgio’s at 201 Main
- Patria
- Portobello’s
- Villa Azteca