Service - excellent. Food - soup…read moreyummy Chicken delish The best was the Hen of the woods pasta dish. Can't wait to go back

We wanted a special dinner so my husband surprised us with a reservation here. The restaurant is…read morecute and the service was excellent. I did wish the food was better to make the cost more worthwhile. Maybe our expectation was a little high. We ordered: Drinks: husband had the old fashion (very good), I had grey goose martini (perf prepared) Duck Liver: very generous portion for $21 but it's not for everyone Caesar salad: delicious. Hint of egg in the dressing and it was just the right amount (I didn't taste anchovies which I don't prefer) Crispy potatoes: I can see why it's a favorite Crispy cod: small portion, I had a taste and it was ok for me Pork chop: beautiful presentation. Not as tasty as some of the ones I've had elsewhere Overall, we enjoyed our experience, but wished the food was more wow.

I finally was able to make a trip to Monterey/Pacific Grove, sadly it's been years. That being said…read morewe chose Rosine's because it was always a favorite of ours. Our order consisted of a steak salad/fries and a calamari steak sandwich. I can't comment on my daughter's food because she ate all of it with no complaints. Mine was ok, wasn't bad nor great but I was excited (I'm a fatty) about the slice of key lime pie I took home. Unfortunately I was really disappointed. No key lime "zing" to the filling and the whipped cream only had a small hint of sweetness. The sliced almonds were really unpleasant, they had the old rancid taste/smell. Overall I wasn't thrilled with the food nor the price. Service was below average, I say that because it was not busy at all yet we had to get the servers attention more than once, meaning she didn't check on us. On a positive note I was able to spend the day with my beautiful daughter.

Been coming here since I was in the single digits & makes it nearly 4 decades I've been coming here…read morewith family, friends, or solo. If you're a desert person, you're in luck! Their homemade cakes are to die for with a gnarly range of choices. Enjoy! This day I was in the mood for comfort food, so I ordered Family Burger Medium with French Fries & No Cheese on the burger. But first I had to have their famous Minestrone Bowl, not cup, but the bowl. LOL! My cousin had a cup & said "That was the best minestrone soup I've ever had." I replied "They have perfected this recipe for decades upon decades. It's their famous soup." Thank you Jose R for your rad customer service & greatly appreciate you. The ambiance still remains fresh & clean, kind of reminds me of a restaurant that would be in Disneyland or Disney World.

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!

We had another delicious meal at Montrio with family while we visited Monterey. Located downtown,…read moreit has indoor and outdoor seating. On some occasions, they will open up the front wall which provides a great environment during good weather. Our food was excellent. I had short rib ravioli, which I never had before. The dish convinced me it should be one of my favorites. For desert, we had Chocolate cake with ices cream. The service was fantastic! Looking forward to coming back and enjoying their food again next time!

My wife and I along with a couple of family members took a trip to Cali last week. We drove Hwy 1…read morefrom SLO to the Pajaro Dunes Resort outside Watsonville. We stopped in Monterey and found Turn 12. Don't ask me how but we did and we were pleasantly surprised. We had their burgers. And they were downright delicious. The Turn 12 burger with the crispy onions, cheddar, bbq sauce, bacon and avocado was really tasty and filling. My wife had a burger special that included meaty braised short ribs with all the fixings. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxing. It was a nice break from driving Hwy 1 with all its twists and turns. When we return, we'll stop here again.

We've been customers for years. Great food, consistent quality. Love their ribs, calamari, and…read morebraised short ribs. Unfortunately they recently stopped making their Lobster Corn Chowder which was wonderful. Please, please bring it back. We miss it.

While I can't speak to the restaurant normal operations I can speak to their event hosting. We held…read morea farewell brunch the morning after our wedding at this restaurant and it was fabulous! The staff were easy to work with in setting up the event and more than accommodating with the several dietary restrictions that we brought up given the size of the party that would be stopping by (roughly 80 or so). They had a wide variety of pastries, meats, and other desserts that's were all absolutely spectacular. And bother internal and external of the venue are absolutely beautiful. We had a nice sunny morning so most of our party were sitting outside in the wonderful patio space and everyone was raving about how good the food was.

Cella Restaurant and Bar is a beautiful space in the heart of Monterey, with a warm interior and a…read morelovely back patio with heat lamps. Our server was very nice and attentive, but there was some unevenness in the courses due to a disconnect between what he described and what the kitchen actually delivered. For example, I mentioned that my partner has an aversion to cilantro, and in one course the kitchen actually replaced it entirely with chives, which was amazing. However, when our server came by, he mentioned they had put the cilantro on the side. In another dish, a full cilantro stalk came right on top of the plate. Not a huge deal since we could just pick it off, but it was a sign of inconsistency in service. We also ordered the cod dish, and when we mentioned we were avoiding undercooked proteins, our server said he would make sure it was cooked through, which confused me a bit since I believe cod is always fully cooked through. On to the food itself, we started with the plum lacquered duck kefta, which came out on two cinnamon sticks used as the skewers. These were absolutely fantastic, with the yogurt sauce acting as the perfect foil for the expertly seasoned duck and the cinnamon stick adding a subtle spice. The Moss Landing black cod was likewise delicious, with the cod cooked to a buttery and flaky texture, and it was paired with a sumptuous vanilla bean butter sauce over a bed of pepper and green bean panzanella that was out of this world. My only complaint was that for the steep price, the portion was quite small. The curried lamb shoulder was exceptional as well. It arrived with a striking presentation, encased in a three-quarter dome puff pastry shell filled with shredded lamb shoulder meat. It came with a side of some kind of fruit compote or chutney, though we were not given a detailed description of most dishes. This portion felt appropriate for the price and was the favorite of the night. We mentioned we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, and while we were not expecting anything over the top, we were a bit disappointed when we saw them bring out a dessert with a candle for what I assume was a birthday celebration at another table. For a restaurant of this caliber and at this price point, I have always experienced at least some sort of gesture, even if just a small card or message at the table. Overall, we had a pleasant evening, but it is not somewhere we would return to based on the uneven service and the mismatch between price and portions.

Such a nice place to relax and enjoy drinks and a meal. When…read moremy family and I walked into the restaurant it looked empty. Not very many people were there. That changed very fast! I guess we happened to arrive before the brunch rush. It got packed and stayed that way. We chose to sit inside. The place was decorated nice and the music was great. Our server was Laurie. She was so sweet and she made us feel very welcome and so friendly. We chose the bottomless mimosas and three different brunch options. The food was amazing and what we really liked was that unlike some places, when they say bottomless they mean it. Laurie checked on us often which was much appreciated. There were also two Hispanic ladies who were at the front. They were always smiling, sitting customers, cleaning off tables, and offering condiments. This is a team effort that was well appreciated and Noticed!! Well Done! When we come back into Monterey we will definitely be back!!

Food was great and staff were nice. Indoor/outdoor seating. The restrooms are located away from the…read morerestaurant and you need a code. A little pricey, but I thought it was high quality food with large portions. Will return!

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.

What a great place to enjoy a late afternoon! Martinis and a couple of appetizers. We sat outside…read morein the courtyard, we were startled the first time a small private airplane flew right over us! Great service and we will be back soon!

Love, love, love!!! This is the perfect starving little getaway place. The food was delicious,…read morethe martinis were great and our waitress was in top of everything! Anytime we're up in this area, we will be back! Make sure you sit out in the courtyard!

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!

If it's possible to give this restaurant 6 stars, I would!…read moreCoastal Kitchen located inside the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa but it's a far cry from hotel dining. The balance of flavors and presentation is equivalent to a Michelin Star restaurant (surprised it has not received one yet). I recommend trying the tasting menu because that's where you'll experience the craftsmanship and creativity of Chef Michale Rotondo, and award winning chef with experiences in Michelin Stars restaurants. Wine paring is also spectacular. You'll get to sample wines from various regions around the world. The ambiance is romantic overlooking the bay from the dining area. The restaurant provides binoculars at each table for closeup views of wildlife on the Bay in between courses. Lastly and most importantly, Coastal Kitchen utilize seasonal local ingredients for a fresh and truly local taste. Kudos to Sarah for sharing her knowledge of wines and everything local.

Spectacular views - especially from the corner tables by the windows - and outstanding service are…read morewhat I'll most remember from a restaurant with Michelin-star ambitions and one of the best views of any fine dining restaurant in Northern California. The food is great, though portions were smaller than expected given the cost, and some dishes weren't necessarily as memorable as I'd hope. It's possible that had something to do with dietary restrictions (the kitchen is incredibly accommodating).Everything was wonderful on the plate, but sometimes I wanted more of it (the pork was notably thin, for example, and the cod was a two-bite piece). Some nice touches: binoculars by the table, incredible service, a beautiful room. Improvements: bathrooms shared with a hotel lobby is always strange. I wouldn't be surprised if in a year or two, Michelin upgrades the restaurant, and it's on the right trajectory for more acclaim.