First time eating here and all 4 were f us really enjoyed our meals. I ordered the ranch steak…read moresubstituted fries with mashed potatoes. All 4 of us voted my plate was the best. We would definitely come back. Also, I highly recommend trying the fire cracker shrimp appetizer. Nice view! My only suggestion is the waitress could have been more attentive but it was pretty busy so I wouldn't mark the rating down for that. She was nice and smiled just could be a little more attentive is all.

We went here because it was convenient, right next to the beach and Stillwell Pool…read more They have a kids menu with a bunch of options. My daughter had the marinara pasta with Parmesan and she loved it, finished every bite. It's a good portion too, and it was only $9! In fact, she liked it so much we had to come back our second night so she could have it again. To me, the highlight was the warm bread. It's served with softened butter, and coming in from the chilly outdoors to it was heavenly. I also had their Beach House salad--the candied pecans and the tangy sweet vinaigrette were very good. The second night I tried their Filet Mignon Beef Stroganoff, and it was way too rich for me. I barely ate many and it unsettled my stomach. Should have just stuck with the salad again! Service inconsistent. First night our server was an older woman with a ponytail, didn't see her name. She was super unfriendly. Felt like we were inconveniencing her every time I asked her something. Second night our server was a Latino man, and he was fantastic. So friendly and helpful.

My husband and I were looking for a spot to watch the first half of a World Cup game and happened…read moreto stumble upon Lalla Grill Oceanside. The bar wasn't busy, so we were able to grab seats right in front of the TV, which made it the perfect place to catch the match. The bartender was super attentive while still giving us plenty of time to look over the menu without feeling rushed. We ordered a dirty martini and a spicy margarita, along with a half dozen oysters and the Margarita Flatbread to snack on. The oysters were fresh, large, and definitely the highlight of our meal. The flatbread was decent--it hit the spot, but I think it could have used a little more flavor to really stand out. The cocktails were well made and paired nicely with the food. One of the best parts of this spot is the location. The ocean views are beautiful, and from our seats at the bar we could even see otters swimming in the water, which made for such a fun dining experience.

There's so much good to be said about Lalla. Floor to…read moreceiling windows overlooking the water: check. Very attentive staff: check. Fresh food, great selection, presented and served with excellence? Check, check, and check. There's a lot of options in the Monterey/Carmel area, this one is on Cannery Row, and very good. I highly recommend!

Wow!! After a long day or traveling, this cute Victorian restaurant hit the spot! The mushroom…read moresauce was outstanding! The garlic bread was melt in your mouth! The lasanga was out of this world! Will visit again soon! Thank you! The waitress was super friendly!

We have been to Aliotti's Victorian Corner restaurant a few times over the years. I'm not sure what…read morehappened to my review, but I will write another one! It's been around forever! If you ask the locals for a non touristy place to eat, this is it! We've had breakfast and lunch here. You cannot go wrong with any of their menu options. The people working here are down to earth and friendly. We normally will ask them for recommendations. We enjoy their Classic BLT's, the Meatball sandwich, the Hot Pastrami, and the Cobb Salad. As far as breakfast is concerned, we love their chicken fried steak, Denver Omelette, French Toast, and pancakes. Overall, a great local restaurant with years of experience. The food is delicious and the employees make you feel welcomed. We will have to come for dinner next time!

I stumbled upon Jacks Monterey, during our stay at the Portola Hotel and Spa, while on vacation…read more Let me tell you, it was definitely not the standard hotel restaurant. The staff delivered polished, attentive hospitality in a cozy relaxed setting both times I was there. The food was appetizing, vibrant, and fresh. I had an organic veggie tray with hummus that can only be described as crisp, crunchy and colorful. We also ordered pizza on a cauliflower crust. Both dishes were amazing. It was definitely the ultimate convenience to step out of the elevator, and have a world class meal at my doorstep. I would definitely recommend visiting, especially if you are staying at the hotel. Great food that is easily accessible.

My family and I had both breakfast and dinner at this restaurant during our recent stay in…read moreMonterey, California. We loved everything about this place. From the convenience of dining in the restaurant located in the same hotel where we were staying to the large menu, the relaxed atmosphere, and the service we received, it was FANTASTIC! The waiters and waitresses who took our orders during our two visits here were EXTREMELY friendly, hardworking, and attentive, and they truly seemed to enjoy their jobs. Thank you very much for the excellent service. We had numerous dishes, and each one was absolutely delicious, well-prepared, and filling. This restaurant must hire the best chefs in town, as all the food here was very tasty. Our dining experience was fun and positive.

I took my nephew, his wife, and daughter to Lalla's for a birthday celebration this week…read more We all thought the fish tacos were the best we've ever had. In fact, everything we ate was delicious! The service was excellent as well! Totally recommend Lalla's. You wont be disappointed.

Let me start off by saying I am a long time fan of the Lala restaurants. Lalapalooza on down town…read moreAlvarado was one of my all time favorites. Hazelnut coated halibut and their stellar focaccia were iconic. They started Lala Grill at the Del Monte mall and it was a lunch time staple where good food and reasonable cost could be found. Imagine my surprise when I learned they opened another in Marina. Coming in, parking was adequate and the decor and staff were impeccable. At this point I genuinely expected my experience to be as exceptional as always. The smash burger spoke to me so i ordered it without onions as they give me heart burn. What arrived soon after was an appealing dish with a burger smothered in onions. Now I know mistakes happen and I never expect perfection. I politely let me waiter know and he acknowledged I had asked for no onions and he apologized asking if I wanted them to remake the burger. To which I replied yes please. Two minutes later the very same dish was returned. I know this because i could see where i had dipped my fries in the ketchup tin. My waiter stopped by to see if I was good, to which i noted I could see where the onions were pulled off the top removing the cheese and still leaving some strands of onion. He asked if I wanted to send it back. At this point, in my heart of hearts I know that whoever made the decision to remove the onions vice make a new one would not be pleased if I sent it back a third time. No telling what gifts they might leave. The burger was okay minus the cheese but somewhere deep inside me the enamor I harbored for all things Lala just died. I am doing this review to capture that experience and hopefully have management correct the issue. At the end of the meal i was just sad and disappointed. I would not the cookie skillet was a great way to placate those feelings but I feel as though there is a larger concern in the kitchen. As for the service staff nothing but great and for them I offer 4 stars.

Loved this restaurant! We were visiting for Monterey Car Week, and our hostess, Diane, was…read moreabsolutely wonderful. She was so gracious and kind, and even though we had to wait a little to be seated, she kept us informed and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. Thank you Diane! The restaurant itself is beautiful with absolutely breathtaking views. The food was amazing - we had the seafood Bolognese and oysters, and everything was fresh and delicious. I usually don't love seafood with pasta, but this dish was a 10/10! The ambiance was fantastic and we had such a great time! I'll definitely be back next year for Car Week, and I'm already looking forward to staying at the lodge and dining at this wonderful restaurant!

I enjoyed a beautiful lunch on Stillwater's terrace overlooking the ocean and golf course at Pebble…read moreBeach today. 80 degrees and crystal clear, this location for a lunch or dinner is pretty spectacular. My wife and I split entrees, skirt steak with fries and the house cheese burger and fries. Both were cooked to the temperature that we requested. The burger had great flavor (other than my preference for mayonnaise, and not the sweet spread and B&B pickles). My fault, I should have requested to eliminate those. Both the steak and the burger had a great chargrill flavor. Huey was our waiter. He was friendly, but a little elusive. The only real negative was the new metal dining table we were eating on was well over 100 degrees, as we were sitting in the direct sunlight. Huey confirmed these were new tables purchased during the recent renovation of PB Lodge. Not only could we not touch the table without getting burned, it heated up our utensils so hot, they were too hot to handle. This is a significant issue for Stillwater. I suspect these will all be replaced sometime this year, or Stillwater will start using tablecloths. Come check out the newly remodeled Stillwater and try their burger, sans sauce and pickles.

This place cooks up local fish - like their market plate! Pretty chill for Sunday lunch. Cute…read moreplace on a cute street in Monterey. The Popovers were also quite special - we were the first when they just opened for lunch so it was super fresh and warm! Perfect. Not too greasy but light and airy. My hb got the tuna melt which he liked, noted that it's very cheesy but at the same time, not too heavy! Of course, got the Wild Fish Plate, which was petrale sole, but it was fried, which wasn't specified... I couldn't eat it so the chef renade me a version that was more steamed. Bonus points for that. And it was cooked perfectly. Absolutely delicious!!

Wild Fish is a very cute restaurant in downtown Pacific Grove serving up a delicious assortment of…read morefresh seafood. We popped in for lunch and shared some appetizers and a sandwich, and everything tasted fresh and scratchmade. Our server was very friendly and attentive throughout. We started with the calamari, which came out piping hot from the fryer, and I absolutely loved the crunch of the tempura fry. It paired perfectly with a couple lemon wedges and a chili-lime aioli. We also ordered a bowl of the soup of the day, which was a seafood broth loaded with steamer clams and sablefish. They mentioned the use of coconut milk, so I had assumed the broth would be creamier, but it came out very thin and sour, almost like a Thai Tom Yum Goong. While the seafood was delicious, the broth was not our favorite since it felt a bit one dimensional and really needed some cream, cracked pepper and fresh herbs to balance the flavor profile out. For our main we ordered the spicy fried fish sandwich with a side salad. The fry on the fish was again perfect, and the texture was super flaky, but I found it to be a bit underseasoned and lacking spice entirely, which was disappointing given the name. While all of the veggies on the plate were super fresh, the side salad was very underwhelming since the dressing tasted purely of oil, so it felt like I was eating undressed spinach with a handful of cherry tomatoes. Overall, it is a great spot to have a pleasant meal, especially with the nice front patio for enjoying your food when the weather is nice, and the seafood in general is super fresh.

First time my husband & I ate here. Ordered drinks, really good, not watered down. Order their…read moreCalamari appetizer, very pleased, Lots of flavor. I had their Flatbread pizza, the Brutus, very favorable. My husband had steak & shrimp. He said the steak was cooked perfectly and the shrimp & sides were delicious also. Service was great, very personal staff. Overall a lovely experince.

Lala's has become one of those places where I already know half my order before I sit down. The…read moreblue cheese steak bites are rich, savory little bites of trouble, the ahi tuna is always a favorite, and the skirt steak with chimichurri has that perfect bright, garlicky punch. I've also done the steak with bacon-wrapped shrimp because apparently I believe steak needs a side of more steak-adjacent indulgence. But the bread pudding deserves its own paragraph. Warm, decadent, and absolutely worth pretending you "still have room" for dessert. Now, cocktails. My absolute favorite is the poblano margarita -- just enough peppery kick to make it interesting without setting your mouth on fire. I'm also a Paloma girl, and Alyssa and Radiance know their way around a cocktail shaker. Both make fantastic drinks, are absolute sweethearts, and always take great care of us. The place itself is huge and nicely spread out, with indoor and outdoor seating, a large bar, roomy booths, and plenty of space whether you're grabbing drinks for two or showing up with the whole crew. And apparently I've committed a Lala's crime by never ordering the Brussels sprouts because my friend swears by them. Fine. They're next. Good atmosphere, dangerously good cocktails, savory food, and a staff that actually makes you want to come back. Lala's has earned its spot in my rotation.