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Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Monterey / Carmel

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Chart House Restaurant - Monterey

4.5

4.5 (6914)

$30 and under

Seafood

Monterey

About the restaurant

Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.

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Noah

Dined 1 day ago

The filet mignon was amazing. Asked to be cooked medium, and they actually cooked it medium! 😃 Super good, buttery taste, and the mashed potatoes were really good, too. Wish they would have seated us in a better spot, but overall, fantastic!

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Sardine Factory

4.7

4.7 (4983)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Monterey

About the restaurant

Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity. Since October 2, 1968, The Sardine Factory’s cachet has made dining in our historic Cannery Row setting a tradition for world leaders, sports heroes and entertainment icons. Our award-winning chefs prepare delectable creations of fresh, sustainable seafood and USDA Prime Aged Beef; winner of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America" award. The Lounge’s live entertainment, Happy Hour and affordable menu are a casual alternative to our other dining rooms. Celebrating over 50 years under the same ownership and management! Voted "Best Restaurant in Monterey" by Monterey County Herald readers.

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Kathy

Dined 1 day ago

The food was amazing and the service was spot on! Had a few drinks at the bar before dinner and the bartender was amazing.

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Sardine Factory's "Sorbet on Ice Swan"

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USDA Prime Filet Mignon

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PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1695)

$31 to $50

French

Carmel

About the restaurant

Our cuisine features beautiful specialties from France, Italy and Spain. The dishes are rich in color and flavor.
PortaBella is picturesque: awarded First Prize for Beautiful Flowerscaping from the Carmel Garden Club.

The ambience is stylish and romantic, the setting historic

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LindaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We always love this restaurant, and today was no exception. The mushroom soup and crab bisque were spectacular. We got the cup because they are very rich, but absolutely delicious. I got the grilled prawns as an appetizer, fabulous. The hummus was delicious too.

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Pappardelle alla Bolognese

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Portabella Cream of Mushroom Soup

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Roasted Corn and Crab Bisque

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4.5

4.5 (3768)

$30 and under

Seafood

Monterey

About the restaurant

Experience the beauty of the Pacific Ocean combined with world-class dining on historic Cannery Row, just a short walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The newly renovated Fish Hopper, housed in an original sardine cannery building, offers spectacular views of the stunning Monterey Bay from every table, including our heated outdoor patio. The Fish Hopper specializes in fresh, sustainable seafood, certified Angus beef, pastas, and live shellfish. Our seafood is either locally caught or shipped in fresh daily, and our produce is locally grown in the Salinas Valley. Some favorites include fresh Monterey Bay abalone, macadamia-crusted halibut, our famous “Tomahawk Chop” bone-in rib eye, and fresh Dungeness crab. Start your meal with our award-winning clam chowder, and indulge in one of our many exotic cocktail creations or a selection from our extensive wine collection. While enjoying your delicious meal, you can watch sea otters at play and even catch a glimpse of the occasional whale.

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Steve

Dined 5 days ago

We have been coming to the Fish Hopper Restaurant for many years. We love the locals menu. It is a great value without sacrificing quality. The macadamia crusted local halibut is also a favorite. Thank you Sabu!

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Schooners Monterey

4.6

4.6 (3036)

$31 to $50

Californian

Monterey

About the restaurant

Schooners, suspended over the waters of Monterey Bay, is a stunning restaurant featuring sustainable seafood and approachable, contemporary American cuisine. The ideal location for celebrating the Central Coast and the spectacular coastal region, the Schooners team commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood is reflected in the creative menu which features a variety of seafood options, both raw and cooked, as well as appetizers, soups, salads and main courses. A creative cocktail menu is served alongside an impressive wine list highlighting Monterey County vintners.

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PamelaC

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

We had the crabcakes and the scallops. It was all delicious, and we enjoyed it very much. Our server was very nice and we received our food in a timely manner., and we were very pleased with the whole experience.

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Monterey Cioppino Pot

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Coastal Clam Chowder Bread Bowl

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Schooners Seafood Pasta

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Rosine's Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (592)

$30 and under

American

Monterey

About the restaurant

Rosine's Restaurant turns traditional American comfort food into an art form. This local family-owned and operated casual dining restaurant has been open for 43+ years. The Culcasi family, owners of Rosine's, have received a bit of national fame as it has appeared on Guy Fieri's show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Rosine's offers indoor and outdoor (pet friendly) dining serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, beer wine and signature craft cocktails. Breakfast offers include Eggs Benedicts, Omelets and a variety of other breakfast specialities. As for lunch and dinner, there is a mix of American and Italian dishes. Some of the most popular dishes on the menu include their Beef Minestrone soup, Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna. Scrumptious sandwiches, fresh salads and burgers are also elevated. They are known world wide for their award-winning house made desserts. A consistent winner with the locals for Best Comfort Food, Best Family Restaurant, Best Desserts + more.

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Bill

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, great service.enjoyable dining experience..

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Hearty Homemade Beef Minestrone Soup

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Chicken Piccata

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Homemade Lasagna

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Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (784)

$31 to $50

Californian

Monterey

About the restaurant

Stokes Adobe is a new restaurant located in one of Old Monterey’s historic adobe homes. The menu offers chef driven seasonally inspired California cuisine. The bar and cozy outdoor fire pits offer classic cocktails, wines by the glass and local beers.

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STEVENVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We hadn’t been to Stokes for about six months and it did not disappoint. The food and service were excellent. We had a lovely evening.

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Crispy Potatoes

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Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point

4.6

4.6 (4326)

$30 and under

Californian

Pacific Grove

About the restaurant

Casual California dining overlooking scenic and historic Lovers Point Beach.

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LeslieVIP

Dined today

Well prepared food, nice staff, clean, great view, good value

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Lobster Ravioli

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Pacific Coast Clam Chowder

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Grilled Salmon Filet

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4.7

4.7 (7259)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Pacific Grove

About the restaurant

Passionfish offers a unique California dining experience with serious food and realistically priced wine in a fun and casual atmosphere. The ever-changing menu features the freshest, sustainable seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and delectable desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list priced nearly to retail. Passionfish is proudly owned and operated by Chef Meral Alpay and her son, Berk Guvenc. As pioneers in sustainable dining, Passionfish became the first restaurant in Monterey County to earn official ‘Green’ certification, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable seafood education.

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Rod

Dined 4 days ago

We've eaten at Passionfish several times and have always had a wonderful experience. Our server was very attentive, personable, and kind. I asked to have the special fish that evening - the striped sea bass - but I requested to have the trout dish preparation. The server said it would be no problem to have the trout dish but replace the trout with the sea bass. My wife had the scallops and she enjoyed it very much, saying that they were cooked perfectly. We also loved the bread pudding and banana ice cream dessert. Their wine list is quite extensive, also. I highly recommend Passionfish!

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Maple-Banana Bread Pudding

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Casanova Restaurant Carmel

4.6

4.6 (2386)

$50 and over

Italian

Carmel

About the restaurant

Our current hours are as follows.
Monday - Thursday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:00pm
Friday- Saturday, Dinner 4:30pm to 9:30pm

Policies: We do require a credit card for reservations. We reserve the right to charge guests who do not show up for their reservations or cancel within a 24 hour notice.
The charge for NO SHOW is $25 per guest. We will hold your table for 15min max, and will automatically allot 2hrs for your dining pleasure.
Parties of 5 or more will need to make special accommodations with the hostess.

Thank you for your continuous support!

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Elena

Dined 4 days ago

This is the best meal we’ve had in Carmel. We typically visit once a year and have had some hit or miss food, but Casanova exceeded our expectations. We had our dog and sat outside. We were lucky with the weather but patio was protected and had comfortable heat lamps. The food was delicious, service was great and ambiance was very pleasant. We will definitely make this a stop on future visits to Carmel.

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