Guidebook for Monterey
Food Scene
Owner is French and makes everything fresh that morning - wonderful place to enjoy great coffee and croissants. They also make their own chai - it is not made from syrup - its the best!
25 locals recommend
Parker-Lusseau Pastries
539 Hartnell StOwner is French and makes everything fresh that morning - wonderful place to enjoy great coffee and croissants. They also make their own chai - it is not made from syrup - its the best!
Great locally owned restaurant with a nice variety of food and ambiance. Great food and drinks!
8 locals recommend
Lalla Grill
1400 Del Monte CenterGreat locally owned restaurant with a nice variety of food and ambiance. Great food and drinks!
All around great breakfast and baked goods. Coffee is great along with ambiance located in Carmel!
26 locals recommend
Carmel Belle
Ocean AvenueAll around great breakfast and baked goods. Coffee is great along with ambiance located in Carmel!
Locally owned restaurant with great breakfast, lunch and ambiance! Love this place because all their food is prepared on the spot so it may take a bit but great to eat and then walk around town.
52 locals recommend
Red House Cafe
662 Lighthouse AvenueLocally owned restaurant with great breakfast, lunch and ambiance! Love this place because all their food is prepared on the spot so it may take a bit but great to eat and then walk around town.
Super quaint spot - very french and great food. Fresh baked breads and great coffee. I love their Huevos Rancheros - so yummy along with their home made jams!
59 locals recommend
La Bicyclette Restaurant
7th AvenueSuper quaint spot - very french and great food. Fresh baked breads and great coffee. I love their Huevos Rancheros - so yummy along with their home made jams!
Montrio's is a nicely established place to have dinner - not cheap but very romantic and excellent food. Love everything they serve!
22 locals recommend
Montrio Bistro
414 Calle PrincipalMontrio's is a nicely established place to have dinner - not cheap but very romantic and excellent food. Love everything they serve!
Another great locally owned restaurant - a locals favorite - there is always a line so make reservations or try to get a seat at the bar - very small place but the owners make great fresh fish and pasta.
60 locals recommend
Monterey's Fish House
2114 Del Monte AveAnother great locally owned restaurant - a locals favorite - there is always a line so make reservations or try to get a seat at the bar - very small place but the owners make great fresh fish and pasta.
Locally owned family restaurant - great food and well priced - breakfast, lunch or dinner - its all good!
22 locals recommend
Rosine's Restaurant
434 Alvarado StLocally owned family restaurant - great food and well priced - breakfast, lunch or dinner - its all good!