Marina Village Restaurant

We're visiting from Southern California and we were looking for a good breakfast and coffee spot,…read moreand this place was definitely it! We had the bacon egg and cheese croissant which was amazing! We also got two cold brews one with pistachio cold foam and one with Irish cream, both delicious! The owner was also super sweet , 10/10 will definitely come back when we're in the area.

I had a wonderful first experience at Cafe Mia recently!…read more My husband and I were visiting Monterey/Marina for the weekend and wanted to grab some coffee and breakfast. We stumbled upon Cafe Mia and were so happy we did! We sat outside on their little patio and enjoyed the sun and music while we waited for our drinks and food. The iced chai latte was DELISH. The quiche and apple fritter were pretty good as well. We didn't choose any of the healthy options but there are some! We briefly talked to the owner (I believe) and he was extremely kind and helpful. We will definitely go back if in the area again.

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Daddy's City Diner

4.2(419 reviews)

0.2 mi

I am so glad I looked at the menu because I was not expecting there to be filipino food in this…read morearea. I had to get the Filipino Breakfast (duh!). I was a little surprised because the meat was all chopped up, like hash-style, but it was oh-so-delicious! The portion was GENEROUS, and my pregnant belly was satisfied. If you want to try different things on the menu, most things come a la carte, which is nice. My husband got the banana crepe platter, which I liked because it wasn't overly sweet, as well as the biscuit & gravy. And my toddler loved his pancake breakfast. We also had to get the spam musubi lumpia (the special for the day) because how could you not? It was just as amazing as it sounds. Family friendly spot with a good amount of seating and parking. Service was great. We never ran out of water or coffee. Surprisingly, it was pretty empty the morning after 4th of July.

Service was great. The place was filled with locals and the staff were warm and attentive. My…read morescrambled eggs were perfect: light and fluffy and cooked exactly right. Plenty of food for a good price.

Filipino Breakfast

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Filipino breakfast - comes with tocino brisket, langonisa, eggs and fried rice.

Tico's Breakfast and Lunch

4.2(476 reviews)

0.5 mi

This has been my go to for a while in the Marina area. I hadn't been back for several years, and…read morethey moved within the same shopping complex. Apparently they had just re opened that day. The service was outstanding, and they accommodated us moving tables due to temperature changes and our children making a lot of noise. (We requested the moves and they accommodated us each time). The food was fire, I had the burger medium, it was cooked perfectly to order and had fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomato, onion). They were all fresh off the vine and ripe and the garlic fries were served hot with just the right amount of spice. 10/10 for ambience, service, and cuisine. Well Done. Gabe Frutos and Family

Went in about 3:45 pm & was given higher priced dinner menu at first but server asked if we wanted…read morebreakfast/lunch menu & said there was still time. She was very pleasant though. Everyone else after us got the breakfast/lunch menu though. It was not busy. Drinks & order taken quickly but took over 40 minutes to get a Club & BLT sandwich and fries. Fries were so crispy, they were like potato stix. Might try again for breakfast but not so much for lunch.

Interior of Tico's

Traditional Egg Benedict & country potatoes

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Bagel & Lox - smoked salmon, sliced tomatoes, red onions, cream cheese, & capers

Marina Donuts & Bagels

4.1(420 reviews)

0.3 mi

Super fresh made daily,I know this is as I can smell it at 5am nearby. Come here for donuts or…read morelunch they now have a full menu with the best bagels. Burritos or bagel sandwiches all are excellent. I love they now accept card payments instead of cash only. Big staff turnover but always friendly..

Super nice people! I only have gotten the bagels, but they are good and lots of cream cheese!read more

Inside area. Order at end, pay in the middle

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Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

3.6(878 reviews)

1.0 mi

•$$$

Not sure what else to say besides delicious!…read more Neat atmosphere, big open bar with plenty of seating and they have their open fire grill on one side. Service was really good, he was well on top of everything! The food. Got some happy hour wings....as soon as the leg came out and tried them, ordered another for the table. They were so good with a lot of flavor and the sauce that comes with it was also delicious, only wish they put a little side of that with the plate. The burger was fantastic, every bite was packed with flavor meat was juicy, cheese was melty, sauce was perfect. Such a good place to try and highly recommend.

We were enjoying a weekend getaway at The Sanctuary Beach Resort and walked over to Salt Wood for…read moredinner. We didn't have a reservation on a Friday night, but were seated immediately without issues. The starter bread and butter were very delicious. I ordered fish and chips, everything was crispy and seasoned well. The portion was also huge. There was a live saxophone player, which created a nice and joyful atmosphere. I would definitely dine here again if I am in the area!

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Las Cazuelas Taqueria

4.1(383 reviews)

0.1 mi

We received a recommendation for Las Cazuelas by the hotel staff for good Mexican food. It was only…read moreabout 5 minutes from our hotel. Decent parking and bustling with locals and tourists. The food was delicious!!! We had the carne asada nachos (huge portion) and grilled chicken quesadilla. They also have a complimentary chips and salsa bar. The avocado salsa was my favorite. I also would like to mention the restaurant was comfortable, casual, clean with ample seating. Prices are reasonable for the area. The staff were friendly and engaging. And the wait for our food was not long. We definitely plan a return visit when we are back in the area.

This restaurant is perfect for a quick grab for Mexican food. We ordered and the staff were really…read morenice and service was incredible. The food arrived in less than 5 minutes. Taste? Amazing. We tried the Al Pastor tacos, Veggie Burrito, and Veggie Tostada. The Al Pastor was really flavorful and juicy, the vegetarian options were amazing. I recommend this restaurant for its variety of vegetarian choices and quick service. The taste of the food was excellent, not including that is was delivered instantly.

Jumbo quesadilla with al pastor

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LOCAL. Eats. Merch. Vibes

4.3(167 reviews)

0.1 mi

Best sandwich shop in Monterey hands down. The owner has always been very helpful and kind.Been…read morecoming here for the past three years and have never had a bad sandwich or experience with them and I go in pretty consistently. The brucetta chicken and Philly cheesesteak are my favorites I consistently crave them. The vibe in the restaurant is amazing too lots of locally made goodie's for sale and some old school videos game consoles. Cutest family owned sandwich shop ever hands down.

Warmly greeted by father and son duo. What a cool and pleasant surprise. Not sure the kids age but…read moregood for him for helping out at the store. He worked with professionalism and proper service. I can always respect a good father and this was evident here. We ordered a selection of sandwiches. Loved mine. It was the cape cod turkey. Cranberry mayo was different but totally worked. Loved the sprouts that filled the sandwich. In the store is not only some fun arcade machines, but a lot of local artwork and merchandise. All very cool stuff. Loved local supporting local! Come check this place out.

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Inside the deli

Annie’s House

4.5(126 reviews)

0.6 mi

Food is sooo good. My friend and I always split an amazing Salmon. The lemon sauce mixed with…read moremashed potatoes is worth having. We are always given an appetizer that could be a meal in itself. Annie is always so pleasant.

We have been following Chef Stephen and Annie Lo for over 20 years! From Prunedale at Jim's…read moreRestaurant to now Marina at Annie's House! Their food never disappoints and they are always adding new items to enjoy! A great choice between Chinese and American! They have a big "To Go" following but if you have the chance to stay and dine in, you will be pleasantly surprised Annie will make you feel like family from the first visit and Stephen will make your order any way you like it! He has been a Chef over 45 years and worked in restaurants in San Francisco before opening his first restaurant over 25 years ago in Prunedale! Bring your family and friends and enjoy their wide and varied menu! His steaks are incredible, as well as his salads and pastas. He is now well known in Marina for his Chinese food and the place is hopping in the evening with orders to go! Special orders do not upset them and Steve is very versed in healthy eating and he will suggest alternatives if you're trying to eat a little healthier! He has helped people with clean eating with their food to go! They can also cater your next party or gathering. Just give them some good notice! One of our favorite places to go in Marina

Perfect for lunch or dinner for a delicious family or couples outing. I suggest call ahead for reservations on weekends.

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Sweet and Sour Chicken

El Salvadoreno Pupuseria

4.5(184 reviews)

0.5 mi

•$

As a Salvadoran myself I guarantee this place has such an authentic taste from back home since…read moreI've discovered it I always make sure to make a stop when I'm in the area! ------------- De verdad que la comida es muy buena, la atención del personal es muy amigable! Me encanta! El sabor puro de El Salvador!

I really enjoy coming here to get their bean and cheese pupusas, it's comfort food that I really…read moreenjoy. I've always had my orders to go so I can't speak to the service for dining in, but the service for Togo orders are great. Very friendly staff.

Interior and ordering counter

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Keoki's Hawaiian Barbeque

4.5(783 reviews)

0.1 mi

Here on a Friday evening around 6. Ordered a bento box and a mixed plate with katsu and chicken…read morewings. Both were very good. Bento box is like a mini plate at other places. Don't come here if you don't have time to wait. They do tell you there is a wait before they take your order. He told us 45 minutes. It was 60. But we knew that from reading reviews. We planned to walk across the street to Grocery Outlet while we waited anyways. Next time maybe we will call to order. Noticed a lot of people did that. And they had catering orders that could be making wait times longer. It's a tiny place not really for eating there. 2 small tables with 2 chairs each. No restroom.

The family ordered 2 mix plates with 3 items (chicken katsu, chicken wings, roast pork-which is…read moreonly available on Mondays, and the second one with Kalua pork, roast pork, and chicken wings), a bento box with teriyaki beef and Kalua pork, a mini loco moco, kalbi fries, and a spam musubi. I tried most of the food and I had some mixed feelings: the katsu could not stand alone and needed the sauce, the Mac salad was lacking in flavor--maybe a tad too much on the sweet side. The loco moco was also a bit bland for me. The roasted pork was tender and tasty. My daughter liked the spicy kalbi fries-and my son loved the beef. This is a place mainly for take out. Only 2 small tables inside with a couple of larger tables outdoors. Plenty of parking in a shared lot with other businesses. Food-4/5 Service-4/5 due to the long wait time from the time in between ordering and the time I actually got the food I would come back again if I was in the area.

Resturant

Loco Moco with eggs over easy

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Spam Musubi

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Hal A.

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6

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12 years ago

I've been here for breakfast and lunch a few times before. Their breakfast food was very good! The lunch food was also good, except for their mashed potatoes - they were pretty bland and kind of dry. But other than that it was all very decent food for the price and I still recommend it and would go eat there again. Also has a pretty relaxed atmosphere every time I've been there, with only a couple other people there at the same time, so service is good too. read more

Steven S.

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5

1

12 years ago

The food was tasty. The service was great. Very friendly waitress. Great portion size breakfast. I will be returning again.

Anthony V.

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9

0

9 years ago

It says it's closed at 9 but when you pass by round 7 it's already closed not the first time this happen

Love F.

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3

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12 years ago

Amazingly mediocre flavorless food. Good, fast service. The dirtiest place I've ever eaten at though

Cheryl W.

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1

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6 years ago

We are open for in door dining as well as take. Hours 7-8pm Monday thru Friday Saturday 7-5pm read more

Marina Village Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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