Tarpy's *never disappoints! We held a memorial service here for my beloved in-laws. The staff went above and beyond. They set the room up beautifully and placed some extra tables out for us, which enabled us to play a video, display flowers and photos. The food was served at the perfect temperature and was plentiful. The staff was able to accommodate a group that was far larger than originally anticipated and they were kind enough to set up another large table. Unfortunately I didn't capture any recent photos but again Tarpy's has remained consistent. Thank you Tarpy's! read more

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NICK WAS NICE. Date night in Monterey. Heard they had great steak. 12oz New York steak was good. Double up on the truffle butter and use it on the side of potatoes. I was dipping everything in truffle butter. The fried artichoke hearts were great. It tastes like a mom and pop burgers fried zucchini's. That's not a bad thing if it's enjoyable. If you order the angus steak and the New York steak, they come with the best of both worlds for side dishes. I split the mashed potatoes from the angus steak and some broccolini from the New York steak. And it was a decent balance of protein, veggies and butter haha. Nick was a funny guy. He was friendly and there Every time we needed him. Didn't realize I had made reservations 45 minutes before closing time. We may have been the last couple in the restaurant but he didn't make us feel rushed. read more

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Having eaten at Tarpy's in the past we knew where it was located but on the way there we could not recall the name of this place. It was not memorable which was a sign of things to come. It gives me angst when I can not give a restaurant a 5 star review. I understand that a lot of time, effort and money goes into preparing meals that are then offered up for customers so a lot is riding on a restaurant staying profitable My reviews are just a quick snapshot in time and possibly for this review it would have been more positive if I had chosen something different to eat. Tarpy's menu offered up two of my favorite entrees; bbq pork ribs and lamb shank. I chose the Guajillo-Braised Lamb Shank for $48.95. It was served over creamy polenta with sun-dried tomatoes, fava beans and crispy onions. However, I have only had shank prepared as they do in the Middle East, in a tomato sauce. Tarpy's rendition doesn't come close. It was just meh. My wife had the halibut with mashed potatoes and steamed spinach. If she really enjoys a meal she will offer up positive comments. If the food is just okay, she will remain silent. My wife is a lover of fish but no exclamations came forth. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We chose to sit outdoors which is dog friendly and with the heaters on, all was well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were spot on, so no complaints on that front. I think I will give Tarpy's another try and choose the pork ribs to see if they are the shining star on the menu. read more

Dinner at Tarpy's Roadhouse This place just hits every time. The fried artichoke appetizer (not pictured ) is a MUST -- crispy, flavorful, and so addicting. The bruschetta is fresh and perfectly balanced, and their rotating specials like cioppino and roasted duck always deliver. It's one of those go-to spots for special occasions (my grandparents love it here), and the ambiance makes it feel a little extra special every time. Yes, it's on the pricier side -- but when you're in the Salinas/Monterey area, it's a solid choice for a nice dinner with consistently good food. read more

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First time visit near Laguna Seca Racetrack. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The historic building has lovingly been maintained.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was excellent and the food outstanding. read more

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Daphne was the "breath of fresh air" greeter for the celebration of life I was attending for my Auntie P Andrew was the assistant GM born and raised from the Valley. Jessica, Karen & Natalie were all present as waitresses with the "smile". I failed to photograph pictures of all the yummy goodness food. In spite of cognitive decline with my purpose is to introduce the "finer cuisines" to my hungry peeps!! I highly recommend Tarpy's Roadhouse for all your fine dining indulgences. Yes this was totally a "celebration of life" experience read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I like that this place had heaters outside if you wanted to enjoy the flowers and greenery on a chilly night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is very classy and has nice decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is quick and friendly. My server was super friendly and funny! I had previous dinner plans canceled and last minute had to choose a new place.Thats when Tarpy's came up and I'm so glad it did. They still make their steaks flavorful and juicy, even with me ordering it well done. The calamari was tasty and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. Definitely give this place a try if you like steak and seafood. read more

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It was my cousin's birthday so I made a reservation for a party of 13 on open table. They were able to accommodate for a wheelchair user and also decorated the table with colorful confetti which a cute touch. We had a great bilingual server which was extremely helpful since my grandma and aunt primarily speak spanish. All the adults got cocktails, while the kids got variations of lemonade mixes. Of all the cocktails we we taste tested, I think the best choice was definitely the mango margarita. For appetizers, we got complimentary bread, calamari and fried artichoke. I am not usually the biggest fan of fried food, but it was the birthday boy's choice. I was impressed by both dishes, especially the fried artichoke. For my main dish I got the New York Steak with Truffle Butter, which was cooked to the perfect medium rare. At the end of our meal, the birthday boy got a complimentary sorbet with a candle. The server even offered to take our pictures and took a couple of group shots. Overall we had a great night, from the drinks to the food to the service. We loved this choice for a celebration night and will definitely be back. read more

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I hosted a group event and was very disappointed in the overall experience. The menu offerings for the value were limited and poor quality. For $125 value-a SMALL plain Cesar salad, the Chili-crusted chicken or Salmon were offered. There was no red meat option at this price point. Apparently bread was also not allowed at that price point. One soft drink or iced tea was included pp but not proactively asked by waitstaff. The dessert offered was a TINY slice of mediocre chocolate cake. On top of the terrible meal, the room was tired, run-down, the blinds were broken, the paint chipping, the projector was set up but nobody checked in with me and I was charged for the usage. Overall this is not the Tarpy's of the past- it's gone down hill! I have hosted many professional and personal events in the past, including a baby shower of my own and this was not my experience. The quality of their food, service and overall pride Tarpy's once had is no longer. I would NOT recommend Tarpy's for any type of personal or professional event. read more

I came here for the first time with some gym buddies where we completed a nice hike nearby. One of my friends recommended this place as they've been many times. We came on a Sunday around the early afternoon and it was moderately busy. We sat outside in the patio area near the building, it was a very nice day. We were greeted by a very nice server who took our drink order. He was very charming and engaged with our table. I decided to go wit the BBQ chicken plate as I was very hungry after the hike and it came with cute corn bread shaped like a cactus. That was a nice touch. My friends had ordered salads and burger and they all enjoyed their meal. This place has ample parking and ample seating if you have a large party. I also wish I remembered our servers name, he was a delight. I recommend Tarpy's! read more

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Pretty sure I have reviewed Tarpy's before but I just have to mention the consistency of high quality service is outstanding. We decided to drop in and were seated out in the patio. Our server arrived right away and asked about drinks. We ordered the Thirsty Lizards, very refreshing. My favorite appetizer of which there are many- the Ahi Tuna Tacos nice and crunchy, always fresh tuna. The flavors are phenomenal. We added an extra one to keep the peace to make four so no fighting as recommended by our server. We also split the crab cakes which were very nicely breaded and cooked perfectly. The bill was very reasonable and I used my points to have the bill come to under $50. Perfect small meals in a spectacular outdoor setting with top notch servers. 5 Stars All the Way!!!! read more

The service was impeccable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance (we sat outside) was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was outstanding.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]First off it's a beautiful building restored in 1909 we were told.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The happy hour is fantastic and priced great for the area. We had exceptional service from the server Nicholas! He said to call him Nick from Nepal. Such a great guy and the food was amazing as well. I highly recommend coming here if in the area. Ask for Nick he won the best server in Monterey County 5 years in a row. read more

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Absolutely amazing food, everything was delicious. We really enjoyed our meal, our server, a tall gentleman was so nice and gave us excellent service. We will be back! read more

Everything is 10/10 !! The food, service, the atmosphere is a vibe of its own. Just beautiful inside. Almost as if you're somewhere in a story book. Definitely worth dining here. Give them a try you will not be disappointed. We did not have reservations, came around 3 in the afternoon. They have their own parking lot so no stress on finding a place to park. read more

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Went there for the 1st time and I must say I wasn't disappointed at all . Besides the very good food [[HIGHLIGHT]]the interior was very pleasant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and [[HIGHLIGHT]]so was the energy of the establishment[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] , and definitely returning sooner than later . read more

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On the pricier side but the food was great and they had delicious take home desserts.

This place had EXCELLENT FOOD! I enjoyed my medium rare NY steak tremendously for my birthday dinner and everything served was fresh and delectable. Carl was our server and he was most graciously accommodating and hospitable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was moderate and family friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Me and hubby enjoyed ourselves very much! Great service and food all around!!! read more

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Had a wonderful , delicious lunch here today . Our server Annelise( ?) was delightful as was all of the staff. We will certainly be back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's such a special and beautiful place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Except for the absolutely tacky Tarpy's sign going into the patio![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sent pictures of the lovely setting to several friends and they were enthralled, but each said "That sign is so ugly ".[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]How about a nice wrought iron name over the arch?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Anyway, coming here makes me feel like I'm in France![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Tarpy's Roadhouse - New American Near Me - Monterey, California

Amazing amazing food and drinks. I had the steak and mash cooked to perfection and the Gorgonzola spinach amazing, my daughter had a mixture of apps that the kitchen brought at the same time (as asked). It was busy when I went and a lot happening but staff were so nice - the manager Kendal came over to check everything was okay and stayed on top of it. I've waned a few restaurants. We'll definitely be back! read more

Food is great and our server Carl is also great.[[HIGHLIGHT]]the weather is nice so we seat at the patio[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].[[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience are also nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I have bee to this place many times and have had different experiences. Generally it has been lunch and food and service has been excellent. This time we went to dinner and the service was a bit slow, albeit our server did her best to accommodate everyone. The food was disappointing. The coffee rubbed wings were terrible. We had salad with salmon and a blackened salmon burger. Both were lacking flavor. My salad has no salad dressing and the blackened salmon was falling apart which tells me it was old. read more

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We tried this place based on a recommendation from the owner of the house we rented. It was a little difficult to see the driveway from the very busy highway and the parking lot was partially under repair. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were going to sit outside with other patrons on the patio on a nice sunny day but that became untenable when the work crew started making a racket and the smell of the asphalt was bad.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone was graciously reseated inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our seats were near the door in a cave like area; we weren't made aware of the other seating areas which weren't apparent (only saw them on the way to the restroom)...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our meals were very good but they did take a long time to arrive. We split 2 dishes: the petrale sole and the heirloom beet salad. It was a delicious combination. I would try this restaurant again and hope the circumstances were better. This is why I gave 4 instead of 5 stars. read more

Great food. Great service Easy free parking. Great friendly staff A little expensive but worth it Great atmosphere inside and outside. I'd recommend trying this place. read more

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I made a reservation to eat here with my husband. I had eaten there a lot about 20 years ago and for a few years back in the early 2000s. It was a lovely venue with fun art and always the best servers and staff. And back then....dependable, reliable and innovative flavorful food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It still has the best art, fabulous vibe, incredible location and wonderful servers and staff[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. BUT the food... at least the things we ordered....not so much. The meat loaf was legendary back in the day. Now it was this strangely concocted thing that had a strange rusty pipe flavor with zero attention to flavor and nuance. It looked good. Sort of. No real distinguishable ingredients other than maybe a redslime beef with zero spice and oddly concocted recipe of nothingness. Kind of like eating an AI generated version of meatloaf. Zero tastiness. My husband's French Dip. For one horrible thing....the jus was gravy. WHO makes French Dip jus gravy? I have had canned jus. Even watered down jus. But gravy? A light, but not tasty...gravy. I wrote this knowing that as a chef I would want to know. Use bottled water...not the rusty pipe water from the tap for your "jus" and your sauces. Sorry. The water tastes bad from the pipes in that area. Hopefully, the next time I will be surprised. AND we will order the same things. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a beautiful place to enjoy some good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Eating in the courtyard was definitely the best experience and people had their dogs![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was decent. I got the French dip and the meat didn't have a lot of flavor, but the Bavarian pretzel for the appetizer was actually quite good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really enjoyed this place for the ambience, it felt like a little slice of Europe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Tarpy's Roadhouse - New American Near Me - Monterey, California

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We had the crabcakes and the pretzel with extra mustard. The drinks here are well made. It is very busy right now because of LagunaSega Raceway is having a big event. read more

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Always our favorite restaurant. Carl took excellent care of us. Meals are always consistently good. Can't say we have had a bad meal there. read more

This restaurant was recommended by someone on TikTok, so we decided to check it out. The ambiance was perfect, and staff was very friendly and helpful. Our server, Nick, was so knowledgeable, friendly and very very polite. He honestly made our experience so much better with our short conversation we had. I'm not from the area, but because of Nick, I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Used to Be a Vibe -- Now It's Giving "Nah." So here's the tea: Every year after Retiree Appreciation Day at the General Stilwell Center, a bunch of us military folks roll through Tarpy's. It's kind of our unofficial tradition -- decompress, eat solid food, vibe out with some steak and small talk. Food? Still decent. Atmosphere? Still got that stone-wall rustic-core going for it. But this year? The energy was off. We're wrapping up, about to pay, and I politely ask (as we've done for years), "Hey, do you still offer a military discount?" And the server -- loud enough for my guest to hear -- drops this gem: "Just because it's a community doesn't mean we have a discount." Uhhh... what? That was so unnecessarily snarky it gave me whiplash. Now look -- it's not about the discount. We weren't begging for five bucks off the bill like we're at a clearance rack. It's about the vibe check... and that failed HARD. Honestly, I wasn't going to post. But after hearing similar stories from other service members lately? Yeah, someone's gotta say something. So here it is: Tarpy's, you used to be part of the post-ceremony healing ritual. Now you're just... part of the group chat rant. If this was just one cranky server, fine. But if this is your new normal? I'll take my business somewhere that doesn't serve attitude with the appetizers. Do better. We miss the old you. -- A Millennial, Veteran Who Tips Well But Doesn't Tolerate Weird Energy read more

Tarpy's Roadhouse - It's a Receipt.. sadly, probably last time eating there after going there for past few decades - New American Near Me - Monterey, California

My review has been long overdue. Tarpy's has been a staple in my family & a special place to celebrate for years. They have hosted my wedding reception and countless special celebrations with no complaints. At Tarpy's, I always receive welcoming customer service, delicious food, and a beautiful ambiance. Their patio is dog friendly and they even offer a dog menu! My pup received lots of love last time we took him. Shout out to all who work to make Tarpy's an enjoyable experience. A special thanks to Isabelle from Coastal Roots who helped make my wedding reception experience smooth & NICK for being the best waiter & making my family laugh. Favorites: the famous meatloaf, chili crusted chicken, chicken sandwich, & the pork chop! Great cocktails as well. read more

Food was great and the service was more than amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cozy and relaxing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Shoutout to Carl for making us feel at home, we will definitely be back soon! read more

I had been here a few years ago and everything was ok. I don't normally do reviews, but I feel this one was necessary. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On this past Friday 4/24/26, later in the afternoon sitting with a few friends out in the patio area, getting ready to finish up we saw several rats. They come out of the bushes/planters and they were wandering around like nothing, as if they were used to this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I seen no reaction by the servers either, I was in shock and we just finished our drinks, paid our tab and left, but I still can't believe that place, such a nice place has that infestation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I don't doubt they are able to go into the restaurant itself since the doors are also open.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We were in town for a hike and wanted to check out a quick little happy hour spot and we found Tarpy's restaurant and bar. The happy hour selection was a great deal and they have great cocktails and small bites available at the bar. We were helped by the bartender Napolean and he was amazing , attentive and very great guy. We had a great time there and whenever we come back in Monterey, we will definitely have to stop by again here . read more

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Total classic Monterey restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cool ambience at night or daytime.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool stonework throughout the whole property.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You will love this place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

People on here are silly, the food was terrible. Cold dishes, gristly meat, overcooked, jello gravy. Absolutely worst and expensive food. (Appetizers were okay) read more

amazing food and service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]we sat outdoors & the heaters were perfect for the chilly night[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. shout out to Carl, his recommendations were spot on! the new york steak was perfectly cooked medium rare. im not usually into pork chops but this one was perfectly juicy and flavorful! i loved the sides they both came with. we also got the pork belly appetizer, it was fatty the way my partner likes. read more

Tarpy's Roadhouse - Center Cut Bone-In Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Monterey, California

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The service was so good and friendly. The food was great, we wished it would have been hot. I ordered the ribs, with a side of Mac & Cheese, and asparagus. The ribs were hot and delicious but the sides seemed to be waiting for the ribs to get cooked, so they were cold. The upside was the leftovers at home were yummy! We were seated in the upstairs dining room called the "Library," this was a neat area. We really liked it. read more

Tarpy's Roadhouse - Heirloom Apple Crackle - New American Near Me - Monterey, California

The food was fabulous. Such a change in The last few weeks! The new Chef is terrific and the service improved at the bar and I can't say enough about what a joy it is to come back now! read more

We picked this restaurant during a quick visit to Monterey knowing that they not only could accommodate our dog joining us, but they welcomed him! We had a reservation and sat outside on a Saturday night in July. We loved everything we ate and drank. The parking was a little tricky to navigate (once we found the lot, we were fine! But our maps brought us a weird way into the lot) but the restaurant was a beautiful oasis with excellent service and delicious food. read more

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