The cinnamon bun pancakes are indescribably delicious!!!we ordered a plate to share as an appetizer…read moreand all elements were spectacular. We really liked the crunchy,sticky side the best. No morsels were left on that plate! The BLT has the most generous portion of thick sliced bacon , so much so several of us were able to take a slice and add it to our sandwiches! They serve a white chocolate hot chocolate here which is quite unique and a favorite with kids and adults. A perfect warm beverage for cool ocean breeze. Plenty of outdoor seating but you'll be happy inside too as plenty of windows to see the ocean. They do have some limited parking but just a block to two uphill is 90 min free parking

The vibes here are immaculate! The unobstructed ocean view from the patio area can't be beat. The…read moreservice is fast and the menu offers diverse options. It's a calming place to eat breakfast and chill for a minute. The food was also spectacular. The Norwegian Salmon Benedict hit the spot. The Hollandaise stood out in the best of ways. The potatos with a little hot sauce made the perfecting pairing, too. My wife enjoyed her simple-but-scrumptious combo breakfast plate and we walked away full and at peace. I only knock this down to four stars due to the steep prices on the menu and bitterness of the coffee. It needed immense amounts of milk and sugar to be edible and I'm not much of a black coffee snob; I usually drink most anything. Still highly recommend if you're visiting and can splurge on vacation!

Schooners is at the very top of my restaurant dining list. I have been coming here for the past 6…read moreyears and have never had a bad meal or bad service. Overlooking Monterey Bay what more could one ask for when it comes to ambience, it is pretty hard to beat. Service is top notch; pleasant and attentive without being overbearing, great wait staff. A tip of the hat to these unsung heroes. Food--try the Schooners seafood salad, it is packed with crab, a couple jumbo shrimp and Ahi tuna on a bed of mixed greens, sliced carrots and (I think jicama) and it is all married to a soft, delicate, slightly sweet sesame dressing. To add some fun to this meal, order up some Schooners french fries on the side--now you are as close to heaven as you can get.

Arrived for our 12:30 brunch and were seated right away with our reservation. (Highly recommend…read moremaking a reservation.) The staff was very friendly, from the hostess and waiter to the bus staff. A manager even stopped by at the end to check in and thank us for coming. The oysters and shrimp cocktail were some of the freshest we've had. The Caesar salad was excellent, and the anchovies on top were a nice touch. Top-notch food, and we'll definitely be returning for dinner soon. The outdoor seating is beautiful as well.

These sandwiches are so good and refreshing! I had the Uncle Philly and my fiancé had the JRC1…read more They don't skimp on the meat and toppings. Definitely worth the money and its a very hearty sandwich. The best way to describe the Uncle Philly is it tastes "so Italian". The flavors work really well together. The service is quick and friendly. It's a small deli but they have cute little tables and chairs outside on the row to eat if you would like.

Good place to grab some Italian subs! They don't have much seating, so plan to pick up and take…read morewith you unless you're lucky enough to grab one of the few tables outside. Service was great and fast! They have lots of subs to choose from and you can custom make your own as well. I tried their most popular, which is the one with olives. Make sure you like olives when you get this because it's the strongest flavor in the sandwich. Still good though! Definitely give this place a try for lunch!

Food was ok Service was ok…read more It was around 2 the ambiance was ok only a few people there

I went to Hula's for the first time last month, and it was absolutely delicious! The food was…read moregreat, but what really made our experience memorable was Marco, the busser. He was incredibly attentive, hardworking, and always one step ahead of what we needed. We came back again recently and noticed he wasn't there, and honestly, he was such a big part of what made our first visit special. We even thought he was our server because of how attentive he was not just with our table, but with everyone around him. His positive attitude and work ethic really stood out. The food is fantastic I highly recommend the Cajun burger , but employees like Marco are what keep people coming back. Thank you for such a great experience!

I'd been wanting to check this place out and was happy to stumble upon it on my drive this morning…read more The place is charming. They have a great breakfast menu filled with a variety of options and a large assortment of coffee drinks and other beverages. I went with my standard Americano and treated myself to half an avocado toast, a Presbyterian butter bliss ball and a brown sugar chocolate chip cookie. You can browse the shop on site for jams and other local products while you wait. Great food and beverages, friendly and knowledgeable staff and great atmosphere has me adding this place to my list of favorite spots in Pacific Grove!

This place has such a cute vibe! I love that it's so community oriented, offering lessons on things…read morelike pickling and providing ways to give back! We got the avocado toast and salad. The salad was huge! You could tell each ingredient was fresh and healthily grown. The avocado toast was nicely seasoned and toasted. The workers are all wonderful and happy to give advice if you're not sure what to get. This place was definitely a highlight of our trip to Monterey!

We're foodies and they are consistently good! Fresh salad and delicious dressings. Ordered for pick…read moreup and was ready when I got there.

After a long day of swimming, we ordered takeout from Gianni's Pizza. Nothing hits like pizza after…read morea long summer day of swimming. I highly recommend ordering in person rather than using their website, which is clunky and doesn't show the full menu. When I arrived for pickup, I realized they offer a huge variety of pasta, sandwiches, and desserts that aren't listed online. We ordered a small cheese pizza and a small Gianni Special (a supreme with olives, mushrooms, onions, peppers, sausage, and pepperoni). Their "small" is generous with six large slices that provided plenty of leftovers for us. The crust was excellent! Perfectly cooked, but still doughy and chewy. I also ordered some delicious house-made cannolis. I got their chocolate and vanilla versions which both use the same cream filling, just with different shells. The dining area is very spacious and has and '80s vibe that is a bit dated, but I found it oddly comforting. Overall, a great spot!

Lala Grill in Monterey is the place to be if you want to turn a meal into a memorable fiesta! We…read morerolled in with a crew of 25 hungry folks, and let me tell you, we made quite the entrance. I wish I'd taken more pictures, but I was too busy trying to keep my eyes off the delicious food that was about to land on our table. Now, let's talk about the wait for our food--it felt like watching paint dry, but in the best way possible. Seriously, our stomachs were growling louder than a rock concert! But if the long wait had a soundtrack, it was the sound of our group "Dugging" (yes, you read that right!). Everyone was so excited that we could have been mistaken for a bunch of starving lions ready to pounce on a buffet. And when the food finally arrived? Oh boy, it was like the heavens opened up and dropped down a feast fit for royalty! High-fives all around! The flavors were so good, I almost forgot my name. The cioppino Flawless. The steak A masterpiece. I think I even saw some of my friends weeping tears of joy between bites. In conclusion, if you're in Monterey and want to experience a meal that will leave your taste buds dancing, head over to Lala Grill. Just be prepared to wait a bit--because good things come to those who wait, and trust me, this is worth every second. Bravo, Lala Grill! You've earned yourself a standing ovation!

Breathtaking ocean view while dining, we went there on July 14 around 6 pm, friendly staff at the…read moredoor. The problem stared with the male server with a long face, he has an attitude. The blackened Sandabs and salmon tasted good, but not the mash potatoes which taste like bleach, or the yellowish rotten looking asparagus. Won't go there again

After a long visit to the aquarium, I searched for a place with gluten free food bc my husband has…read moreCeliac. It was a nice walk to the marina on a beautiful sunny day. We met Raul at the counter. He is by far the most friendly, kind and informed restaurant staff (about gluten sensitivity, gluten allergy and what it is to have Celiac) we've ever met. He explained how he prepares the gluten free dough separate, bakes it separate and plates it separate. Based on Raul's genuine concern and knowledge, my hubby decided to try it. Our family had various different sandwiches. (I had the very delicious Vegetariano.) We all agreed they were THE BEST SANDWICHES WE'VE EVER HAD...EVER...ANYWHERE...(mike drop).The freshly baked bread was incredible, all of the ingredients were fresh, even the side salad was amazing!!! The service was straight out of the old days, when people actually had pride in their work and genuinely cared about how you were treated in their establishment. We wish every restaurant that offers gluten free options could have someone as friendly, kind and knowledgeable as Raul. The ambiance was very cute/quaint inside and out. It was a beautiful sunny day so we sat outside to enjoy the sunshine and listen to the sea lions. Raul came out to check on us and we could not thank him enough for his amazing food and hospitality. When we said how much we enjoyed the gluten free bread, he told us he sold the flour (from Italy) inside. My adult son immediately bought some for us to bake gluten-free bread at home. (We've since baked gluten-free bread and it was just as amazing) I've told everyone I know about this amazing place. It has the trifecta of what makes us want to return frequently: *****Food *****Service *****Ambiance Until next time Piccolo!

Small, cute spot by the water. There are a few tables inside and more tables outside (though it was…read morebreezy when we went). Note that this restaurant is on the ground floor and there is a different restaurant up top. We ordered the Mortadella Pistachio Panini and the Piccolo salad. The panini was absolutely awesome and the meat was sliced so delicately thin. The salad was good, but the panini was way better. Service was quick. Note: The restaurant doesn't have its own bathroom but there is a public restroom across the street. The public restroom was a bit gross when I went in (lots of flies swarming) and did not have a diaper changing table.