Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Monterey

28 restaurants available nearby

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1. Abalonetti Bar and Grill

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 2 times today

Abalonetti Bar and Grill is one of the original restaurants on Monterey's Historic Fisherman's Wharf. Famous for Monterey calamari, we now feature more than 20 different preparations from local squid processed in-house. With ample ocean views, the Wharf's largest waterfront pet-friendly patio, a full bar, cocktail menu and local wine list, Abalonetti has been a favorite of locals for decades, providing a fun and casual waterfront dining experience.

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2. Rockfish Harbor Grill

4.2

Awesome(156)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Monterey

We are excited to transform Monterey Bay's best location into the newest, freshest, seafood restaurant. Enjoy an all-new ambiance, waterfront tables, and exciting menu items!For more than one hundred years, fishing has been a vital part of Monterey’s economy. Monterey’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf with its colorful shops, seafood markets, and flavorful restaurants, is a reflection of that history. Rockfish celebrates Monterey’s fishing tradition and enjoys the Wharf’s most expansive, panoramic views of the working harbor.Stop by and enjoy a cocktail and our stunning views at the restaurant’s bar and lounge. Our ambiance is casual California and it’s suitable for visitors of all ages. Come see for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!

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3. Monterey Marriott Special Events

3.7

Very Good(2)

Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Monterey

Join us for our live entertainment series at Live at Characters Bar. Featuring local musicians and performers from the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world, the annual Monterey Jazz Festival.Located inside the Monterey Marriott, Live at Characters is a popular entertainment destination for locals and travelers.

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4. the C restaurant + bar

4.7

Exceptional(1217)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 14 times today

Our family-friendly Monterey Bay restaurant is close to the Aquarium, situated over sapphire waters and immersed in the natural beauty of the California coast. The C restaurant features only seafood endorsed by Seafood Watch of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The delicious Arctic Char featured on Executive Chef Matt Bolton's menus is similar to salmon in taste, texture and color, but is available year-round, and is rated a "best choice" by Seafood Watch. Located at the upscale InterContinental The Clement Monterey hotel on Monterey Bay. Every table at the C restaurant has a view of the pristine and scenic Monterey Bay. Marine life sightings abound, including dolphins, whales, harbor seals and sea otters. Enjoy the parade of sea creatures and shore birds as you savor the finest in California regional cuisine.

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5. Il Fornaio - Carmel

4.4

Awesome(2257)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel

Booked 31 times today

Il Fornaio means the Baker in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of desserts made daily from scratch.

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6. Fishwife - Pacific Grove

4.3

Awesome(867)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pacific Grove

Booked 11 times today

Fishwife offers a menu of award-winning American cuisine with a Caribbean accent since 1986. With many daily specials, fresh Seafood as well as homemade pastas and dishes for children, there is something for everyone. Daily specials spotlight fresh catch and seasonal fish. Desserts are homemade as well. The atmosphere is casual with a FULL BAR and friendly service, making it a great place to visit with groups and family. Just a short walk from Asilomar Beach and Conference Center. Some of the most popular dishes are Clam chowder, Calamari, Alfredo Combo, Green Lip Mussels, Barramundi and famous homemade Key lime pie. You can also enjoy surf and turf or gluten-free options like the vegetarian bowl.

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7. Sea Root - Hyatt Regency Monterey

4.4

Awesome(19)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Monterey

Booked 2 times today

Where the aromatic flavors and spices of the Mediterranean mingle with Pacific Coast ingredients—welcome to Sea Root, our upscale restaurant. Let us plate and pour you something delicious, including pan seared pacific halibut, seared scallop sofrito, and feta fig toast—all paired with Monterey County wines.

8. Yafa

4.1

Excellent(518)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Carmel

Booked 2 times today

Yafa Restaurant is a casual corner cafe serving delicious Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes in a warm and homey environment.

9. La Mia Cucina

4.8

Exceptional(1004)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pacific Grove

Booked 4 times today

Stroll along 17th St., between Lighthouse and Laurel and you will find one of the Peninsula’s favorite spots, La Mia Cucina. This little jewel, with its fresh ambiance and tantalizing menu, is popular with everyone. The colorful European advertising posters that enliven the walls, are “originals, not reproductions.” That phrase is accurate in describing La Mia Cucina itself. From the comfortable linen white decor, accented beautifully by those turn-of-the-century posters, to the hand-crafted entrees and desserts, everything about La Mia Cucina says fresh and original. Owner Michael’s specialty, his ravioli dishes, are a renowned local favorite, and for good reason. They are hand made, with all the care that only a lifetime of creative food combining can bring. In addition to pasta, La Mia Cucina is known for it's fresh fish and meat specials. The desserts are made in-house by his wife Paula and daughter Michaela, and the service is personal and inviting.

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10. Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

4.1

Excellent(1454)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Carmel

Booked 21 times today

We know good seafood, we know how to buy it and we know how to prepare it. Unlike most restaurants (even the best of them) where fish is often a secondary item on the menu. at Flaherty's it's all about seafood.

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Paulvip
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It’s a magnificent dining room. The best in Monterey. The view is incomparable.
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the C restaurant + barPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.7
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andrea
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everyone is great there. Manager, servers and service are always great.
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Il Fornaio - CarmelPrice: Moderate• Italian• Carmel
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4.4
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Lisa
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Great experience. Waiter was very friendly and knew the menu very well. Food was flavorful and served quickly. Calamari was great. Ordered 2 baskets for a party of 6 it was just enough. We all tried different menu items and they were all great no complaints at all. Clam chowder was nice and thick.
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Abalonetti Bar and GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.2
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Pete
California Central Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 8, 2024
Mashed Potatoes on their signature Tri-plate were lumpy and roasted shrimp were smaller than in the past, but taste was excellent as expected.
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Rockfish Harbor GrillPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Monterey
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4.2
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bellamarie
Seattle / Eastern Washington •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 23, 2024
Came for jazz and was not disappointed. Intimate space with talented musicians. Service and good were very good. Refreshing cocktails. I will definitely return.
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Monterey Marriott Special EventsPrice: Moderate• Speakeasy• Monterey
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3.7

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. Abalonetti Bar and Grill

2. Rockfish Harbor Grill

3. Monterey Marriott Special Events

4. the C restaurant + bar

5. Il Fornaio - Carmel

6. Fishwife - Pacific Grove

7. Sea Root - Hyatt Regency Monterey

8. Yafa

9. La Mia Cucina

10. Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

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