Visited Chart House for dinner while visiting the area and it was a good experience. We made a reservation last-minute, and requested a seat by the window. We checked in a few minutes early and were told that we would need to wait a little longer for a table with a view. The host that checked us in was very kind and friendly, although I didn't catch her name. The restaurant was surprisingly not super busy for a Friday night although several tables were occupied. It wasn't our first time dining at this restaurant. Service was friendly, but a bit slow. I'm not sure if they were understaffed, but I expected our server to check in more frequently and it took a while to get our check. The dinner menu has several options for entrees and appetizers. We opted to share a crunchy coconut shrimp dish and order separate entrees (salmon & chicken). We also ordered a side of sizzling mushrooms and a hot chocolate lava cake. The coconut shrimp dish was alright, I liked the dipping sauces that were included. But the quantity of shrimp was lackluster and the coconut breading was crispier than expected. The sous vide roasted chicken was good, and the portions were reasonable. I liked the mashed potatoes and the chicken was cooked well, a bit bland but the gravy/sauce helped. They also included 2 pieces of asparagus, which was okay, but one piece was mostly burnt and I was not a fan. The salmon was tasty although the fillet had some tiny bones which needed to be removed. Both dishes lacked a bit of salt and pepper. The sizzling mushrooms were tasty although I thought the portion was too small for $10. We finished our meal with a hot chocolate lava cake which was warm and comforting. The vanilla ice cream and pieces of heath bar crunch were good. It was a bit too sweet, so we couldn't finish it, but enjoyed the dessert for the most part. Our dinner was under $150 after tax and tip, but a bit pricier than expected. It may make sense to order the $61 set meal which includes a starter (soup or salad), an entree, and a mini lava cake. Overall, a mostly good dining experience and the ocean views make the experience worthwhile. read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but after dining at Chart House in Monterey on Sunday, I felt compelled to share our experience. When we arrived, I asked our waiter about the calamari. He recommended it and said it was one of their popular appetizers. Unfortunately, it ended up being one of the worst calamari dishes I've ever had. The plate was filled with fried batter crumbs, soggy strips of vegetables, and a few fried carrot pieces, with very little actual calamari. What calamari was there was extremely chewy--so much so that my daughter actually choked on a piece. It also wasn't properly coated. It looked like everything had simply been dumped into one large bowl of batter, causing all the pieces to stick together before being thrown into the fryer. I've worked in the seafood industry for over 20 years, and this was honestly some of the worst calamari I've ever been served. The prime rib sandwich was equally disappointing. It resembled thin-sliced deli roast beef rather than freshly carved prime rib. The bread tasted stale even after being toasted, the onions were burnt, and the fries were golden brown but soggy, almost as if they had been refried. The fish tacos were another letdown. My wife only managed to eat one. The fish appeared to be a low-quality, sustainable white fish that looked and tasted like tilapia. For a restaurant sitting on the Pacific Ocean, I expected fresh local seafood--not something that tasted frozen and generic. The seasoning was little more than paprika and coarse black pepper, while the salsa consisted of chopped tomatoes and onions with almost no flavor. The cabbage garnish also tasted old and wilted. The avocado toast initially looked promising, but even that was disappointing because the thin multigrain bread tasted stale before it was toasted. What surprised me just as much as the food was the service. Throughout our meal, no one stopped by to ask how everything was or whether we were enjoying our food. I understand restaurants can be short-staffed, and our waiter was also tending the bar, but checking on guests is a basic part of dining service. When he finally returned, it wasn't to ask about our meal--it was to hand us the bill and tell us about the rewards program. I then had to track him down at the bar just to pay. The building itself is beautiful, and the waterfront location is hard to beat. Unfortunately, the food simply doesn't match the setting. From the seafood to the meat, nearly everything we ordered was below expectations. In my opinion, this restaurant survives largely because of its location and the steady stream of tourists. There are much better places to eat in Monterey. I left extremely disappointed and will be sharing my experience on other review platforms as well. read more

Chart House - Nasty Fish Taco, aka mudfish, Farm Fish from China - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Amazing food and amazing views by Cannery Row. Came for a business dinner and was happily full with a great experience. Steaks were well cooked, but the oysters were really fresh (as expected from the area) salad bar was great - some of the best artichokes I've had! Service was also quite attentive despite a pretty full house read more

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Beautiful ocean view restaurant. Delicious appetizers (shrimp/mango/avocado and coconut shrimp). Sea bass + lobster risotto and prime ribs with mashed potatoes highly recommended. Happy hour available from 4 pm to 6 pm. read more

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OMG!!! Chart House owes us nothing!!! Our servers Jenny was a rockstar! She was personable, offered us suggestions and made our experience even better! Now, about the food! We both ordered salmon. I ordered mine grilled with olive oil and the hubby ordred the chart your course which included a salad (he got the salad bar) and dessert!!! Both were absolutely delicious! Hands down the best salmon we've ever eaten!!! It was moist and melted in our mouths like butter. The restaurant was super-duper busy so I'm glad we made a reservation ahead of time! It seemed like every table was occupied. The views were also amazing! Westwood whales, sea gulls, and sea lions!!! If you are in Cannery Row, go check this place out and...thank me later!!! read more

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Outstanding view of the ocean if you get a window table. We however, had great difficulty getting one even though we reserved one online and in person. This was very upsetting as it was our wedding anniversary! ( had to get the manager involved) Food- I ordered the chopped salad which was very good. I also ordered the seafood pasta carbonara. The flavor was good however, the portion size of shrimp and lobster meat was light for the price charged. 3 shrimp and maybe 2 ounces of finely chopped lobster meat with pasta for $46. My wife ordered salmon and couscous. The salmon had to be sent back as it was very under cooked and greatly over seasoned with salt. Bottom line - there are much better choices for a seafood dinner. Maybe go here for only drinks and appetizers and hope for a view of the ocean, We won't be back though! read more

Bleh. Food was decent. We went for Father's Day and was disappointed that we could only order from the limited brunch menu or their expensive dinner menu which they started serving at 11am (I wonder why). We were told that they could not prep the entire menu that day. The funny thing was that the place was pretty wide open and we did not see a line waiting outside. In fact, we changed our reservation 3 times that morning to accommodate our late start to the morning. The Chart House website nor open table said anything about having a limited menu so felt deceived. The food was at par at best and probably not as great as what you get a a cool old fashioned diner. The server was really cool though. read more

This is a famous seafood and steak house in Monterey . It is always fully booked . If you don't have a reservation, chances are that you have to go eat somewhere else . They have happy house Monday to Friday from 4-6 pm . The prime rid sliders is a hit ! We came here on dinner and the earliest reservation we could get was 7:45 pm on a Saturday! We ordered some cocktails and the 10 ounces prime rib cut ! Originally we were going to order some seafood and the prime ribs. However, we got prime ribs only because we love their prime rib so much and would rather stick to the steaks . The prime ribs were medium rare and I asked for more on the rare side . It was tender and juicy and cooked to perfection. We had ordered different cocktails and they were great . Our waiter was very friendly, attentive and check on us often . Parking is hard in this area . We parked in the paid parking lot near by . There were only a few spots available even it was $15 paid parking. The restaurant has a club membership so that you can get priority access to reservations. This time we forget to bring the membership card so we got a 7:45 pm reservation. The restaurant was packed even this late . It has tables next to the pretty ocean and a nice menu for cocktails and wine . It was fun and nice dinning experience. read more

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food was amazing. Every bite was delicious. Every plate had a different flavor. Very well decorated. Food was recommended by my server who did a fantastic job not only helping me decide what to order but also with his service. Brayan thank you for making my first time experience great for us. Would highly recommend a steak and shrimp plate or the Salmon and crab! read more

Chart House - salmon and crab plate with steak and shrimp plate, coconut shrimp as an appetizer and Mojito flight. The veal, pork and beef meatballs - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

We received a nice gift card for here so us 3 locals decided to go for dinner on a busy March Saturday. Our reservation was for 5 and the place was packed. I totally forgot how cool that building is. And the views from their huge windows are incredible of course. Service was decent considering how busy they were. 2 of our party got steak and salad bar. I did the spiced ahi and salad bar. The ahi was very good. The bokchoy and Fukaki rice were both bland. Get the mashed potatoes subbed instead. I really only ate the tuna. But that was ok cuz their salad bar was really very good. I was full just on that. I appreciate that they have a choice of lettuce or spinach (I'm not a fan of lettuce). I made myself a huge salad, they have ALL the fixings. Including premade salads. The shrimp crab Asian salad was fantastic. Caviar, anchovies, marinaded mushrooms, artichokes, and more and more. It was a feast. I'd go here again maybe just for the salad bar. $29 ala carte or $19 with entree. $210 for 3 entrees each with salad bar, and tax. Not including tip, only ice water to drink. Pretty expensive really, but I do recommend their salad bar. read more

We've been here a few times now for special occasions and you really can't beat the view at sunset. Service is usually pretty good, the warm bread is always yummy. My go to is coconut shrimp! Or any of their steaks. If you tell them you are celebrating something ahead of time they specialize the menu which is cute. read more

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Had a great experience during happy hour. For happy hour, you sit at the bar or in the designated area of the restaurant. My family enjoyed their happy hour drinks. Delicious food, great views of the water. Their lot was full so we parked on the street, no issues. My favorites were the tacos, calamari, and tuna over rice. read more

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Beautiful Views, But a Major Miss on the Food I've been to a number of Chart House locations over the years and have generally had great experiences, so I was excited to visit the Monterey spot. The location and views are, as expected, stunning. However, the experience with the food was unfortunately a real letdown, starting with the fresh raw oysters. While the oysters themselves seemed to be of fine quality, the shucking was honestly terrible. Several of them had fragments of shell and even some mud left on the edges. The adductor muscle wasn't released on the bottom of any of them, so I found myself having to awkwardly cut each one loose and flip it over myself before I could eat it. The most glaring issue was one oyster that had a hole completely smashed through the bottom of the shell, and it was full of shell fragments. It was completely inedible. I pointed this out to our server, and to their credit, they were very professional about it. They promptly brought out a single replacement oyster, and this one was perfect--beautifully shucked, muscle released, and properly turned. It showed me what should have been served in the first place. Moving on from the appetizers, the rest of the meal was also hit-or-miss. The salad bar was nice and had a good selection. Unfortunately, our main entrees didn't fare as well. My halibut was dry, and my boyfriend's prime rib was surprisingly tasteless. Ultimately, the best part of our dinner was the nice view. While the service recovery on the oyster was appreciated, it's disappointing to have such fundamental errors in preparation and execution from a restaurant like Chart House, from the appetizers through the main courses. This experience definitely fell short of the standards I've come to expect from the brand. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

We've been coming to Chart house for years. I've been hesitant write a review because I don't want the secret out but Zane is amazing, food is top notch, view is sublime. If you want mediocre food, horrible service and less than pleasant views, do not go here. If you want to have the best meal in Monterey, drop all plans and go visit Chart House! read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Back after 9 years another Birthday celebration Service: 4/-5 Food selection: filet mignon and shrimp scampi 3 half /5 salmon with rice, 4/5 Caesar salad 4/5 Cream spinach 2/5 The steak had a decent flavor, but I didn't like the cut too or texture It was kinda weird chewy ; the salmon and rice dish had a good flavor and the Caesar salad was good Nice presentation; the calamari was really good and I usually don't it calamari but this sweet and spicy sauce they put on it with all the add-ons was so good. I've have creamed spinach multiple places and this one just didn't do it for me. It was clumpy. It didn't have flavor. It just didn't give the cream spinach taste that Im used to. I wouldn't order this again. I also enjoyed a good lemon drop. Service: 4/5 service was good very attentive patient and professional Ambience; 10/10 I love the ambience. The chart House has one of the best views & ambience inside and out! If you're lucky to get a window seat, the decor is very nice and all of the staff seem to be very nice and attentive. Conclusion: when I am in the area, I will definitely stop by again. I love this place. The food is pretty good for the price point but the steaks definitely could use some work. They definitely need to choose a little better cut of meat but overall everything else was pretty good. I enjoyed my birthday dinner and also my cute little birthday dessert thank you chart House. See you again. read more

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This place is a throw back and nostalgic. If you want new hot and popping this ain't it. If you like dive OG seafood and steak restaurant bars with an 80s vibe this is it. You'll probably run into my grandparents or yours as well but I do love old people!! We keep coming back for good reason. Oh the views are spectacular as well!! Great staff too. read more

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We are never let down at any of the Chart House locations but this was a great visit. The food was all spot on and the service was excellent! We had reservations and were seated promptly - it was on the busy side but the manager (Kerry I think) was super and made sure all of the guests were well taken care of. Our server Zane was great with helping us decide on a couple things. read more

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We decided to come here for a date night. We were seated by the water which was pretty and nice! The customer service was amazing and the explanation of the dishes was good. Our server/bartender and host was really attentive and cool. Unfortunately, the food was alright. It wasnt something to write back home about. I really liked the restaurant as a whole, but I wish the food was a little bit better. Especially for the price. I don't want to take away from the people who work there, I just wish the food was a little better. read more

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I went for my birthday on a Monday. Was greeted by a friendly hostess. She sat us at a beautiful window seat. Server was super friendly and wished me a happy birthday. Clam chowder was the best I've had. They brought me a nice birthday surprise so I recommend coming for a special occasion if you have any :-) read more

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As many times as my husband and I have visited Monterey, this was the first time trying Chart House. It was my birthday so I really wanted something special. We showed up at our reserved time and we were seated immediately. Our waiter was super friendly and accommodating for our meal requests. The place was pretty busy, but service was great. The decor is absolutely beautiful, filled with rich woods that gave it a very romantic cozy feel. Since I had already had seafood for lunch, I decided to try the prime rib and OMG, it was amazing. It was cooked at the perfect medium, and was so tender and flavorful. I added a loaded baked potato, which topped it all off. The lobster bisque and clam chowder were top notch and both delicious. They also provided a lovely birthday candle on my dessert! Did I mention my dessert was a lava cake? It was to die for and I ate it all even though I was so stuffed before it even came. I will definitely return and I highly recommend! read more

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We came back because we had come once prior years ago and remembered the food being good.. this time I would say it has changed. Can't say we'll re-visit, restaurant is pretty, great ocean views and staff was kind and friendly but food was ehh for the price Oysters 3/10 *we sent them back because they weren't clean well at all- lots of shells Halibut 8/10 *pretty good but nothing I'd go back for. Fish was cooked well though Filet Mignon 7/10 *lacked flavor Kids Salmon 3/10 *undercooked, no seasoning/flavor Kids Burger 7/10 *very small, very dry read more

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Dined there today and it was wonderful. Beautiful setting, the food was outstanding and the service was spot on. We had prime rib, salmon, salad bar and lava cake. I have to elaborate on the salad bar. It is full of so many delicious things, caviar, capers and anchovies plus so many other things. So fresh and crisp. Everything was delicious and our server, Zane, was the best ever. If you dine there request Zane!!! Thanks Chart House, be back soon!!! read more

We had a wonderful dinner with friends from out of town. Great views of the Bay and sea life, delicious food, excellent service from Zane- who took great care decanting the nice bottle of wine we brought. He also caught an error on our bill, and saved us $18.00. Very fun evening! read more

We had a great experience at this restaurant! Zane, our server, was fantastic with our 11 person party. He was friendly and fun and made very helpful recommendations. The ambiance was perfect even for a large party. Food was delicious ! I will definitely come back next time we're in the area. read more

Absolutely no options for vegetarians except for a salad bar. Mostly meat and seafood entries. I declined the vegetarian burger since there would be cross contamination when being grilled on the same pan as the meat. The offer of a vegetable pasta was not very appetizing. Great for meat and sea food lovers. Not for vegetarians. read more

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Friendly customer service. The king crab was the best I've had. Prime rib was buttery tender. Everything was delicious. Can't wait to come back. Restaurant has awesome views of Monterey bay. read more

Chart House - Prime rib 10 oz - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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We did have high expectations with chart house and they fully disappointed. The views were awesome but that was about it. The halibut was good but nothing impressive. The steak was overly rare (deep purple in the middle) despite asking for it to be medium. Once we got our food we never saw our server again. We ate the halibut and half the prime rib (each outside) and continued to sit there waiting for the server, for about 20-30mins. We saw the manager talking to other tables nearby. Another server stopped and said it looked like we needed something and we mentioned we haven't seen our server since our food was delivered (and didn't see him at any other table) but we had ordered the lava cake and said if it's ready we will take it to go and if not then cancel the order and will take our bill. The other server walked to the manager talked to them. Then the other server brought us the bill (lava cake on it) and asked if anything else. We said the lava cake to go since it's on the bill. We literally got a "you already said that." We paid the bill, got the lava cake to go and left still without our server coming back. The manager also never checked on us despite us walking right past him when we left. Very disappointed in chart house service. The steak, it happens. But the service was one of the worst we have ever had and is inexcusable. By our server, the other server and the manager. Won't ever go back to this location as there are way better options around. read more

Chart House - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Just a short walk from our hotel Clement, who went out for a late dinner. It's my wife's birthday weekend so wanted a nice dinner. We didn't arrive till about 8:30 at night so we were easily seated at a window table on the bay. The server Kimberly greeted us and provided friendly service throughout without being overly intrusive.. The restaurant is big and it wasn't crowded because it was late. I got the Caesar salad, which was in a toasted Parmesan bowl and was very good. My wife got the beet salad, which is unlike anything I've ever seen and it was a very big portion. We both got the lobster bisque and it was delicious. My wife got the lobster and I got the black cod which was buttery and cooked to perfection. Topped it off the cappuccino and had no room for dessert. read more

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Service was extremely slow. Had a reservation and once seated it took 17 min for the server to approach the table for the greeting. The food lacked flavor, once the food arrived the server didn't check in on us at all. He didn't bring me a knife for my prime rib, had to flag down a busboy to get the proper utensils to have my meal. Overall extremely disappointed read more

Jenny was our server and she was amazing! She was very attentive and super friendly. Would definitely go again if we come back! Thanks for the complimentary anniversary dessert read more

Not sure where to start here. Overall the experience was not bad but it definitely wasn't great. Our starters of the crispy tuna was 80% rice (without seasoning) and 20% spicy tuna that did not really taste fresh at all- skip this. I ordered the "chefs special" miso black cod and it was so incredibly bland and the bed of vegetables could have been a frozen mic from trader joe's. Maybe it was just my dish because everyone else liked their meals (lamb and steak), but man don't recommend the chef's special, OR hype it as the special for that matter, if it is going to be poorly executed. I will say the Mud pie was so yummy and I would actually go back to order just that hahaha. They messed up our creme brulee so they gave us a free hot chocolate lava cake (also chefs special go figure) and it was dry and not very good- probably why it was free. Overall, you aren't going here for the food, mostly the oceanside views. read more

Chart House - View - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

The food was phenomenal, we got the grilled and chilled artichoke appetizer and I ordered a 9oz filet mignon and a glass of cabernet. The steak was cooked perfectly and all the food was delicious. Our server, Zane, was very attentive and did a great job! The view was stunning and the vibe of the restaurant was very nice. Would love to come back sometime! read more

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This restaurant has an incredible view...truly the highlight of the experience. However, the food itself was fairly underwhelming. Many of the dishes tasted similar to standard chain-restaurant fare, and nothing particularly stood out for me aside from the mud pie (though I'll admit anything sugary usually wins me over). Entree portions were on the smaller side as well. I typically leave with leftovers, but not this time. It's a nice spot for drinks, for the view, or to try once, especially if someone else is paying. The staff was genuinely lovely, though, which I really appreciated. read more

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I can't believe that all you had to reply to my review was a genetic reply!!!! Your Staff ruined my Special Day, I can never get that day back and you give a fake prompted message!!! I hope anyone that reads this chooses to not go to your establishment! My 40th Anniversary was ruined because of your rude unprofessional staff and uneatable food! read more

It has been one week since we had my daughter's 40th Birthday dinner at the Chart House. We have not stop talking about the excellent service, the kindness, the professionalism, and above all the food. Our server Sarah was at the top of her game. Everything was amazing. No hassle. I had to stop and speak to the Manager Kerrie she is one of a kind. Loved, loved our experience! read more

What a great dinner experience at Chart House. My husband's prime rib was the best he'd tasted. Top notch service and food, except for the lava cake, which was overcooked a little, but the rest made up for that. I highly recommend the bouillabaisse! read more

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Ate here while in town for Big Sur Marathon and it was perfect choice. Good service, lots of seafood options and no issues at all. Had: Cup lobster bisque (good) Miso Sake Glazed Black Cod (great with side of rice) read more

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My husband & I have not been to a fine dining restaurant for many years but tonight we decided to splurge. 5 minutes after we were seated a party of 40 was seated close by & we could not enjoy our dinner or even talk as the noise was deafening. We left before finishing our meals. Their website offers event reservations but these events should be held in a separate room or before 4:00 when it opens to the public. So disappointed! read more

We had reservations for a party of 11 to celebrate my twin sisters' birthday. A very cute touch is that they personalized the table's menus with celebratory wishes. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance with warm wood, interesting architecture, pretty chandeliers, & large windows with ocean views. Our server, Vanessa, was pleasant & helpful. We also met a manager (I believe her name was Cheryl) who was very conversational & congenial. We interacted with the friendly man who made a table side cocktail. The food lowdown-- STARTERS Kim Chee Calamari was delicious & had great texture Lobster Bisque--liquor flavor (Brandy? Cognac?) was too prominent, had chunks of lobster Clam Chowder--good, thinner style, lots of brunoise sized clams & potatoes Caesar Salad--fine MEATS-- Various cuts of Prime Rib, Filet, Teriyaki Sirloin, Kids Hamburger upgraded to have American cheese All the meats were cooked to our individual liking & tasted delicious! SIDES-- Lobster Tail, Shrimp Scampi, Asparagus (simple & perfectly cooked), Mushrooms (tasty), Asian Green Beans (just tasted like wrinkled beans with soy), baked potato (swimming in a pool of butter) DESSERTS-- Lava Cake, Key Lime Pie They were SO worth the calories! NOTABLE DRINKS-- Tableside Torched Apple Manhattan was fun to watch & smokey. The Choreographed was tasty & strong, a smooth sipper. Coffee was delicious! There were some negatives-- It got pretty busy & our server was also manning the bar at times. Service wasn't as attentive & wait times would drag for refills, table clearing, to go boxes, & handling the bill. The Shrimp Scampi & Baked Potato fixins didn't come out with our meals, but were eventually remedied. We were seated as a big group in the bar area near the front door which let in cold drafts. The table set up was pretty tight for our group & didn't have a lot of table real estate for all the food. Oddly, each round of Shirley Temples came in different kinds of glasses. Note: We were told the bill could only be split between 3 credit cards. Overall, the food was delicious & nicely presented. This is a nice place for a special occasion. While we felt we waited around a lot, at least we didn't feel rushed at all. The server was also happy to take group photos. read more

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The views were amazing - we were able to sit by the window and get a view of the sunset, the seals in the water and the beautiful bay! The service was great- all of our servers recommendations were on point. The food was delicious- the crab cake appetizer was amazing- so worth it! The Kim chee calimari was good (iv had better), the lobster carbonara was delicious- a bit buttery! The brown table bread was good- the knife wouldn't cut it - you had to tear it with your hands: and ending with the lava cake was delicious- perfect experience for a great evening in Monterey! Highly recommend reservations, and happy hour at the bar! read more

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