Carmel-by-the-Sea /Monterey
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Dametra Cafe
Pangaea Grill
Mission Ranch Restaurant
Il Tegamino
Portabello
Flying Fish Grill
Yafa
Treehouse Cafe
Passionfish
Meatery
Montrio Bistro
Wave Street Cafe
Bistro Moulin
Loulou’s Griddle in the Middle
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Attractions
Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
Point Lobos State Reserve/Sea Lion Point Trail/ Gibsons Beach/China Cove
state reserve
5
62 Ca 1
831/624-4909
Pebble Beach Golf Course Pro Shop/Visitors Center
famous golf course
4
3297 17 Mile Dr Pebble Beach CA
831/662-6394
City Beach Boardwalk/Scenic Bluff Path
beach boardwalk
4
Ocean Ave & San Antonio Ave
831/624-2522
Cannery Row/Monument
historic area
4
Cannery Row/Steinbeck Plaza Monterey CA
888/221-1010
Old Monterey Marketplace
market
4
Alvarado St between Del Monte & Pearl Monterey CA
831/655-2607
Fort Ord National Monument
hiking area/wildlife preserve
4
940 2nd Ave Marina CA
831/582-2200
Estero Park/Dennis the Menace Playground
park/playground
4
725 Pearl St Monterey CA
831/646-3860
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Il Tegamino
4
expensive
italian
south side of Ocean Ave between Lincoln & Monte Verde Carmel by the Sea Ca
831/677-6750
paccheri al ragu napoletano
fried zucchini
short rib pasta
burrata caprese
seafood pasta
lamb shank
pescatora
bread
buccatina alla carbonera
central coast
Pangaea Grill
5
moderate
asian fusion
north side of Ocean Blvd between Delores & Lincoln Steets Carmel by the Sea CA
831/624-2569
kimchi fried rice
sand dabs
crab cake benedict
dumpling soup
tiramisu
clam chowder
tuna poke bowl
filet mignon
korean short ribs
shrimp scampi
asian bbq wings
central coast
Porta Bella
4
moderate
mediterrranean
Ocean Ave bewteen Lincoln & Monte Verde Carmel by the Sea CA
831/624-4395
roasted corn & crab bisque
short ribs
baby beet salad
wild mushroom risotto
lobster ravioli
linguine ai frutti di mare
smoked salmon
central coast
Flying Fish Grill
4
expensive
seafood
Mission St between Ocean & 7th St Carmel by the Sea CA
831-625-1962
black bean halibut
california tower
beef rolls
rare peppered ahi
seafood pasta
shrimp curry soup
seafood clay pot
almond sea bass
black cod
yinyan salmon
creme brulee
central coast
Yafa
4
moderate
greek
Junipero St & 5th Ave Carmel by the Sea Ca
831/624-9232
grilled octopus
watermelon salad
mishmish chicken
lamb shank
gorgonzola filet mignon
rack of lamb
floating island
sun dried tomato & feta dip
central coast
Treehouse Cafe
4
moderate
mediterranean
San Carlos St at 7th & 8th Carmel by the Sea CA
831/626-1111
greek salad
clam chowder
yellow thai curry
gyro platter
chicken pesto pasta
beef stroganoff
baklava
lentil soup
central coast
Stationaery
4
moderate
american
San Carlos St between 5th & 6th (in San Carlos Square) Carmel by the Sea CA
831/250-7183
avocado toast
salmon
brussel sprouts
trout
beef tenderloin
potato pancake
ceviche
crab cake sandwich
breakfast sammie
chilaquiles
central coast
L’ Escargot
4
expensive
french
Mission at 4th St Carmel by the Sea CA
831/620-1942
escargot
beef wellington
french onion soup
frog legs provence
rack of lamb
sea bass
crab & shrimp sandwich
steak frits
duck
diver scallops
central coast
Cultura
4
moderate
mexican
55 Delores St Ste 15 between 5th & 6th Carmel by the Sea CA
831/250-7005
skirt steak
carne asada tacos
chicken enchiladas
queso fundido
chile rellanos
pork mole
churros
horchata
guacamole
smoked pork
chapulines
central coast
Sur at the Barnyard
4
moderate
american
3601 The Barnyard Ste A21 Carmel by the Sea CA
831/250-7188
kona steak
chicken parmigiana
mud pie
grilled salmon or steak tacos
chinese chicken salad
seabass
chicken artichoke tortellini
fried chicken sandwich
central coast
Dametra Cafe
4
moderate
greek
corner of Ocean & Lincoln Streets Monterey CA
831/622-7766
lamb shank
hummus
baba ganoush
greek combo plate
gyro plate
greek salad
moussaka
chicken kebab
central coast
Montrio Bistro
4
expensive
american
414 Calle Principal Monterey CA
831/648-8880
short rib
crab cakes
duck breast
kale salad
pork belly
old gringo cocktails
scallops
artichoke risotto fritters
king salmon
brie
central coast
Wave Street Cafe
4
moderate
american
550 Wave St Monterey CA
831/718-8171
norwegian benedict
calamari steak & eggs
huevos rancheros
smoked salmon plate
crab cakes benedict
brioche french toast
chorizo scramble
breakfast potatoes
central coast
Bistro Moulin
4
expensive
french
867 Wave St Monterey Ca
831/333-1200
spinach gnocchi
coq au vin
french onion soup
duck confit
pork cheeks
sea bass
osso bucco
rack of lamb
mussels
pommes frites
central coast
Loulou’s Griddle in the Middle
4
moderate
american
Municipal Wharf #2 Monterey Ca
831/372-0568
mimosas
clam chowder
fish n chips
french toast
calamari steak
seafood omelette
seafood reef rider
griddle cake
central coast
Passionfish
4
expensive
seafood
701 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
831/655-3311
duck confit
scallops
meyer lemon panna cotta
biscuits
albacore
spicy fish stew
smoked trout ceviche
mint & expresso mud pie
rockfish
halibut
central coast
Wild Fish
4
expensive
seafood
545 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
831/373-8523
fish n chips
smoked sable chowder
stuffed squash blossoms
smoked fish plate
ling cod
black cod
king salmon
ricotta salad
bouillabaisse
ice cream trio
central coast
Red House Cafe
4
moderate
american
662 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
831/643-1060
crab cakes benedict
smoked salmon benedict
spinach salad
roasted chicken
portobello sandwich
smoked salmon potato pancakes
calamari steak
central coast
Meatery
4
moderate
deli/butcher shop
1534 Fremont Blvd Seaside CA
831/656-8810
banh mi
fried chicken
ham & gouda
italian po boy
charcuterie plate
brisket
chili beans
cali cheesesteak
central coast
Gusto Pasta & Pizza
4
moderate
italian
1901 Fremont Blvd Seaside CA
831/899-5825
bbq short ribs
short rib ravioli
margherita pizza
salsiccia & asiago piiza
butternut squash ravioli
seafood linguine
spaghetti carbonara
calamari
caesar salad
central coast