What are the best restaurants in Monterey, Carmel / Monterey?

Top-rated restaurants in Monterey include A Taste of Monterey - Wine Market & Bistro (A), The Crown & Anchor (A-), The Sardine Factory (A-), Whaling Station Steakhouse (A-), Old Fisherman’s Grotto (A-). Grades are based on AI analysis of thousands of reviews.

What is Monterey known for?

Monterey is known for American, Italian, Japanese dining, with 29 analyzed restaurants in the area.

Is Monterey good for a special occasion?

Monterey has 11 top-rated restaurants with options across different price ranges.

Seemor

Best Restaurants in Monterey

29 restaurants analyzed · Carmel / Monterey

Historic harbour city with a strong seafood tradition from Fisherman's Wharf to Cannery Row. Tourist-oriented but with good quality at the better restaurants. Moderate to expensive.

Grade Distribution

A1 restaurants A-10 restaurants B+10 restaurants B3 restaurants B-3 restaurants C+1 restaurants C1 restaurants

Restaurants

A Taste of Monterey - Wine Market & Bistro A · Wine bar & bistro, Wine tasting
The Crown & Anchor A- · British pub, Restaurant
The Sardine Factory A- · Fine dining seafood restaurant, Steakhouse
Whaling Station Steakhouse A- · Steakhouse, Seafood
Old Fisherman’s Grotto A- · Seafood restaurant, Steak house
Duffy's Tavern & Family Restaurant A- · Neighborhood tavern, Family restaurant
El Cantaro A- · Vegan Mexican restaurant, Mexican
Crepes of Brittany A- · Creperie, Breakfast
Osteria Al Mare A- · Italian restaurant, Seafood
Sandbar & Grill A- · Seafood restaurant, Bar & grill
Wave Street Cafe A- · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant
Crystal Fish B+ · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant
Hula's Island Grill B+ · Casual restaurant, Tiki bar
Montrio B+ · Restaurant, Wine bar
First Awakenings B+ · Breakfast & brunch, American
Heirloom Pizza Co. MONTEREY B+ · Pizzeria, Casual dining
La Bahia Mexican Restaurant B+ · Mexican restaurant, Taqueria
Alvarado Street Brewery B+ · Brewpub, Bar & grill
Rosine's Restaurant B+ · Family-friendly American restaurant, Breakfast
Sapporo Sushi & Steakhouse B+ · Japanese steakhouse, Sushi
Monterey's Fish House B+ · Seafood restaurant, Italian-influenced seafood
Paprika Cafe B · Mediterranean restaurant, Lebanese restaurant
Sea Harvest Restaurant & Fish Market B · Seafood restaurant, Fish market
Pelican Pizza B · Pizza restaurant, Calzones
Sur Burger B- · Burger restaurant, Casual dining
Gianni's Pizza B- · Pizzeria, Italian
Café Fina B- · Seafood and Italian restaurant, Waterfront dining
Black Bear Diner Monterey C+ · Family diner, American
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Tap Depot C · Brewpub, Beer garden

Top Cuisines

American — 16 restaurants
Italian — 3 restaurants
Japanese — 2 restaurants
Italian-American — 2 restaurants
British — 1 restaurants
Mexican — 1 restaurants
French — 1 restaurants
Pacific Rim — 1 restaurants
Latin American — 1 restaurants
Mediterranean — 1 restaurants

Explore Monterey on Seemor →