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.

Out of towners here. Came because there was a parking lot and the food looked pretty good online!…read more Came in and it's a seat yourself situation. We found a table and ordered. Waiter and all of the dates we interacted with were very nice. Food was good, country potatoes were boiled and not fried and not seasoned great, but everything else was diner style and tasted good. Here's the issue on why I'm giving 3 stars: it was Sunday brunch, which I know can be busy and hectic and crazy. They had no host and so when people were coming in when the tables were full, the seating situation was managed poorly. The staff tried to tag team but it didn't work out super well and some people got sat before others who came earlier, simply because they were waiting outside. It was just kind of crazy and personally I think a hostess is an important position you can't just not have. I highly recommend when the diner is at capacity to have a staff member stop what they are doing and focus solely on the hostess stand.

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

I was craving fish and chips on a trip, and they had them! I didn't know what to expect but the…read morefish was so delicious, perfect amount of butter (not oily at all), and the sauce wasn't too sour like I have had before! Also she gave us wonton chips with sweet/chili sauce and it was so tasty She was super sweet and kind, so I really appreciated that! I liked the outside place as well, it's pink and it looks cozy.

Another Marina landmark has been here almost as long as me…read more Very simple setting and love the diner booths & coffee bar. A private room for any large gathering. Teriyaki beef and fried eggs are my favorite breakfast,for lunch I love open face beef sandwich. Anything from simple American dish to Hawaiian.

Amazing food and service always go there Would recommend to…read moreanyone. Its for sale. Owner is selling it she is retiring to spend time with her grand kids.

The General Historic Bar serves up some seriously addictive buffalo wings. Perfectly crispy on the…read moreoutside, juicy on the inside, and tossed in the ideal balance of tangy butter and heat, this 1-dozen order is an absolute must-try for any wing enthusiast visiting the Monterey Peninsula!

My only 5 star on everything is the General Historic Bar…read more What can I say I may be a lil biased because I have gotten to know Dimitri (owner) and Hamada ( Bartender) personally but I had only gotten to know them because I come to this bar frequently and they have become family to me that's what great people that are. The food is delicious! The Chicken wings with spice sriracha bomb! the smash burger and fries bomb! Hummus with pita bread bomb! And the Mediterranean fries with your choice of meat bomb, bomb!! Not only was the food on par but Hamada as bartender making drinks on point you can't go wrong with the General Historic Bar if your looking for a cool environment with chill vibes and great food and drinks this is the place. I've tried to restrain myself from writing a review because it may come off like I'm biased and plus I wanted to keep Gate keep this place as my bar and didn't want anyone to know but this place deserves it's flowers! Great place and great people!

Excellent food. Great variety. Fast service. Friendly and hard-working staff. One can sit inside or…read moreoutside. Highly recommended.

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.

Cant believe this place closed by, was here 5+ years ago and loved the area, bummer as it shows on…read moreyelp as closed.

Service is super friendly here, parking is easy with the lot, beer is delicious, food is hearty and…read moregreasy pub deliciousness, and the mugs hanging from the ceiling are a whole vibe. This place has old fashioned pub down, and it is super kid friendly despite not having a kid's menu. If you're looking for stuffy and uptight, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for small town friendly vibes definitely come here. The tuna melt is amazing, fries are super thick, and burger is huge (but a little heavy on bread). They recently changed ownership but kept on staff. The new owners are fantastic and they support local schools which is a huge plus for me. We've been here a few times now and plan to keep coming back! You can even get on the mug wait list.

My experience at the brass tap is always AMAZING however the server Jayde was especially kind…read moreconsidering and welcoming this recent visit and cannot wait to see her my next time at The Brass Tap!!!!!!!

Had a great experience at The Brass Tap in Marina! They have both indoor and outdoor seating with a…read morefamily-friendly sports bar atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we got there. The food came out really fast and exactly how we ordered it. We had the Sweet Heat Honey BBQ Bacon Burger, onion rings, and the Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza--everything was delicious. The burger had a great sweet-and-spicy combination, and the hot honey on the pizza was a perfect touch. We washed it all down with a non-alcoholic Guinness and a hazy IPA (can't remember the name, but it was great!). Great atmosphere, friendly service, quick food, and everything tasted awesome. Definitely a spot we'd come back to!

I found this draft in my notes and had to finally post it because every year when this memory pops…read moreup on my Facebook, I'm reminded of how awesome it was! We drove 2 to 3 hours to meet up with my son's godmother and her husband visiting from Hawaii, and Aileen made the trip completely worth it. Hands down, Aileen is the friendliest and most attentive server I've ever had. She gave us a wonderful experience that we still talk about to this day. Thank you, Aileen!

It's a lovely setting with so much potential, but unfortunately, the experience fell flat…read more We were initially served the wrong meal, which we pointed out to our waiter. He was gracious about taking it back, and we eventually received the correct dish. However, we were surprised to see the meal that had been incorrectly served to us then delivered to another patron--after we had already eaten from the plate. Unfortunately, the issues continued. By the time our steak arrived, it was cold. We also ordered the scallops, which had so much potential but were unfortunately very overcooked. The grilled asparagus was cold as well. I really wanted to like this place. The setting is beautiful, and the restaurant has all the ingredients to be something special. Note to management: you have a great spot--make the food good, and you'll have a winner

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

They have best coffee here! And, some of the most amazing food! They know how to make a veggie…read moreomelet!

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.