The food here was so good, and the service was so quick and friendly, would definitely come again!read more

The service was fast and friendly! The smoked salmon on…read morepotatoe pancake was fresh flavorful and an iconic dish. I will be back !

Food is amazing, service spectacular. My only complaint is the wait times but it is understandable…read morebecause the food is so good!!!!! The atmosphere and the employees make a great place to dine!!!

A few weekends ago we were on our way to the Monterey Bay Aquarium but we were unable to get a…read moretable because there was a long wait and we had hungry kids. We stayed in Monterey this weekend and were able to come again but at a different time with no wait time. We are really glad we came back to try it. It is so cute inside! Everyone who works there is so friendly, they seem to really enjoy working there. The food was really good, way better than the pictures. Very cute and would love to come back again when we are visiting to try something different. If you come and there is a long wait, there is a reason for it.

This restaurant was amazing. Had the best/most interesting dish ever offered by the chef as a thank…read moreyou/welcome after picking the pre fixe menu and wine pairing- a fresh oyster with lime/cilantro ice shavings! The entire meal was once in a lifetime.

We were part of a 20-person wedding dinner, and Foray handled it like pros. Group dinners can get…read morechaotic fast, but the timing, pacing, and service were flawless from start to finish. Every dish arrived at temp, plated beautifully, and with the same attention to detail you'd expect at a two-top. Between my partner and me, we shared the Wagyu tartare, seared scallops, 30-day aged bluefin tuna, and the foraged mushroom risotto. Every bite felt intentional. The tartare was silky and perfectly seasoned, the scallops were caramelized and tender, and the bluefin was rich and clean with that perfect melt. The risotto hit all the comfort notes without being heavy, layered with truffle and deep umami. Cocktails were another standout. The Coastal Bloom was bright, crisp, and herbal, while the Foray Old Fashioned brought rich coffee and cacao flavors that tied perfectly into dessert. We ended with the candy cap bread pudding and dark chocolate tres leches, both elegant and balanced, the kind of desserts you remember days later. Foray delivered a wedding dinner that felt personal and polished all at once. Exceptional food, kind staff, and one of the best group dining experiences we've ever had in Carmel.

I have to be very honest in this review. Ever since I took my niece to dinner at this restaurant I…read morehave been thinking about it. I need to go back. The ambience is amazing. The restaurant is actually quite stunning the little details of every chair at the table being different made you feel like you were coming to dinner at a friends very well decorated friends home (with a view) the fixtures and textures were absolutely worth mentioning The service was out of this world. Avery helped us. His service was top-tier. It definitely matched the ambience and the food. Unforgettable. Now for the food, oh my goodness the food we started with a garlic cheesy bread and the burrata appetizer. You can absolutely tell that this bread is baked fresh in house daily and was delicious the burrata appetizer mouthwatering ,fresh & crisp just wonderful. The balsamic made me crave for more. It just was really that good. But now for the absolute star of the show the vodka pasta. Life-changing. I've been thinking about it for the last two weeks and I need to go back. I made a date with my mom next weekend to take her. I already know what I'll be having. I know I know we should all try something new but let me tell you it was that phenomenal. You can literally watch them making the pasta right there in the front window. It's all in the details here. Thank you for the wonderful staff for treating my beautiful niece and I to a wonderful evening. You have made a customers for life. Honestly I'm mad I haven't found this place earlier. I will definitely definitely be back

We chose this place on the recommendation of a former resident. We weren't disappointed! It starts…read moreoff with the very friendly service. We were given good advice to spend our money on another pasta dish than on an appetizer, given we were a family of four hungry people. The homemade pasta made such a difference! Each of us had our favorite, though we liked everything. I enjoyed the carbonara, the consistency of the noodles was something I'd never really had, it was marvelous. My younger son selected the cacio e pepe, enjoying the tasty mushroom and sausage dish. The older boy selected the orecchiette, besides a good pasta the chicken had a grilled flavor that stood out. My wife favored the rigatoni, which featured a really good rago sauce. Keeping in mind it's all homemade fare, the price is justified. The portions don't look overwhelmingly huge, yet none of us complained about being hungry when we were done. I definitely will try one of their seafood dishes on our return visit.

Great service. Great dinner and dessert options. I do not drink, so I cannot speak to their wine…read moreoptions. I am looking forward to returning.

This place cooks up local fish - like their market plate! Pretty chill for Sunday lunch. Cute…read moreplace on a cute street in Monterey. The Popovers were also quite special - we were the first when they just opened for lunch so it was super fresh and warm! Perfect. Not too greasy but light and airy. My hb got the tuna melt which he liked, noted that it's very cheesy but at the same time, not too heavy! Of course, got the Wild Fish Plate, which was petrale sole, but it was fried, which wasn't specified... I couldn't eat it so the chef renade me a version that was more steamed. Bonus points for that. And it was cooked perfectly. Absolutely delicious!!

Really love this place perched high above the cliffs in Big Sur, just off Highway 1. It has a cool…read more1970s throwback vibe, but the views of the Pacific are absolutely spectacular. The service was great, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere is unlike anywhere else. It's a bit of a drive and a little bit of a hike up the hill, but once you get there, you'll understand why it's worth it. Great food, incredible views, and a truly unique Big Sur experience. Highly recommend!

Stunning views but subpar food, service was fine. Went with my friend during the week late…read moreafternoon, so luckily they were able to seat us right away, but I could not see it be worth the 1hr wait I see other people mentioning. Absolutely would NOT recommend the fries, $16 for McDonalds fries. Seriously, they tasted, looked, and felt like Mcdonald's fries but more greasy. The vegetarian burger was fine, not appalling but very bland. The bottom of the bread was so overtoasted it was hard like a crouton, which made it sort of difficult to bite into. For a $30 sandwich I would expect more. The bean salad on the side actually was pretty good. I think the waiter forgot to bring our water for a while, which was fine, but it did really seem like we were getting worse service after not ordering anything to drink. Also, they started cleaning up while I was waiting for my friend in the bathroom, and it seemed pretty empty as we were leaving, so I don't believe they needed to clear it for another party coming in. However, the servers were polite, so I can give them the benefit of the doubt on these fronts. Overall, I understand in some places you're paying for the view, but this is in Big Sur, you can get better views on the side of the highway. We could've had a better lunch if we made it ourselves and packed it, or even went to one of the general stores in town to pick up a sandwich. If the food was good, I would understand the price and hype, but it was honestly below mediocre quality, and I'm not a picky eater. Glad we tried it, but not a place I will return to.

After multiple failed attempts to find somewhere to eat with our dogs in tow, we arrived at Sur at…read morethe Barnyard hungry, tired, and a little defeated. What a wonderful surprise. It was just me, my two girls, and our two dogs, and from the moment we arrived, we were met with genuinely excellent service. The staff was kind, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely fantastic, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Sometimes a meal is more than just a meal. After a long day of searching for a place that would work for our little crew, Sur felt like exactly where we were meant to end up. We left happy, full, and already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend.

We dropped in to SUR today after hiking a bit. We hadn't been there before, and since Scratch was…read moreclosed and this place a great reviews, we decided to check it out - and I'll chalk this up to anther time Yelp did us wrong. TLDR:: Meh.. I wanted something to drink that wasn't sweet, so I tried their raspberry ice tea. They used a sugary syrup to flavor the tea, and that was a strike out. It was sweeter than a soda, so it went back and I swapped it out for a plain unsweetened ice tea. Then we tried the cheesy garlic bread, which we were really looking forward to. Welp, it came out with mozzarella cheese and a ton of corn. No butter. No garlic. We all looked at each other when we tried it. Ok, let's try their brussel sprouts. Those are hard to mess up - but sure enough, they managed to. They deep fried them to the point they were black and charred. There wasn't anything left of the brussel sprout itself, it was mostly crunchy charcoal. At this point, we all ordered something we assumed would be safe for our main. I got the sliders and a side salad. I had the salad but only of the sliders. The cheese on it was queso, like you use to dip chips, so it was ran all over the place and the burger was a grease ball. I won't even get into what everyone else had, but they had similar experiences. Overall, it was pretty disappointing. Maybe there are other things or other times where this place is better, but it was a swing and a miss for us.

Fresh, delicious food, and wonderful service!…read more We came to Monterey for a quick getaway vacation and we had a wonderful dinner at Passionfish. Located in Pacific Grove, this restaurant is well known for its sustainable seafood and fresh ingredients. Street parking is available but you may need to drive around to get a spot close to the restaurant. We made a reservation online, and we were notified our table was ready 15 mins prior to our reservation time. When we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the hostess. The restaurant was mid sized, but it felt warm and cozy. The menu was quite simple, but the selections were solid. We had the salmon cervice as appetizer, salad, scallop entree, and halibut entree. The cervice was delicious and we loved the innovative concept. The salad was great with perfect balance of veggie, dressing, and cheese. The scallop entree was very flavorful as well. For desserts, we gad the banana pudding with ice-cream, and it was the perfect way to wrap up our dinner. As for service, our waiters were attentive and friendly. The bill for our meal was around $200, which was very reasonable for the quality of the meal. Highly recommend!

This was our first time going to Passionfish! And it did not disappoint us! The crowd was super…read morenice. We ended up talking to a few people which made it nice. The food was excellent. We had the bread rolls which are absolutely to die for! We had the jicama salad and the halibut. We shared this between two adults, and it was more than enough. And their wine selection is incredible! We will definitely be returning!

The food was incredible. We arrived at around 8:40pm and got seated quickly. The service was good…read morebut wasn't great but our server was kind and did a good job! No real complaints. It was quiet and nice inside which made us feel like the only ones there! And like I started with, the food was off the charts. We had the Ceaser that was a good starter then we had the Wagyu Eye of the Ribeye which was fantastic! Every bite bursting with flavor! Then we had the scallops which were by far my favorite, again bursting with flavor and the cream of corn base was truly a chefs kiss. We then finished off the night with a Crème Brûlée which was incredible. All I can say is wow!

Modern Steak House! Based on my walk around downtown Monterrey Bay this is a good spot for date…read morenight dinner. Service outstanding super friendly. Food was good, had lots of flavor. Meat seemed good quality. Ambiance was clean, modern, dim light, music was a bit loud. Glad we had our date night here!

My favorite pizza out of our order was BBQ chicken. Regular dough is so good that family members…read morethat usually don't finish pizza crusts ate them. The pizza verde was salty from pesto so I think I should have gotten the Pesto no. 1 for the artichoke hearts instead of chicken. Their special was pepperoni and that's what took the average down, because there is nothing gourmet about it (could have been extra with the addition of fennel, for example). They were out of gluten-free dough on a busy weeknight.

Delicious Pizza.. I personally recommend the creamy pie. Their combo is also a favorite. The…read moreservice could be a little better as sometimes you get the person in a mood, but overall it's fast in delivery. The actual place is cool they have a bar where people hang out sometimes they have a dj.. they rent the hall in the back also.. they have games for kids I wish they were a little more reasonable in price though. But overall i highly recommend