Best Live Music Restaurants in Monterey

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Jacks Monterey

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 6 times today

Jacks Monterey is poised to provide a refreshing culinary experience in downtown Monterey, inside the Portola Hotel & Spa. Emphasizing local ingredients, high-quality seafood, and an award-winning wine and cocktail program, Jacks philosophy derives from globally-inspired traditions of California Cultural Cuisine highlighting flavor profiles unique to cultures from around the world. With design details throughout the indoor and outdoor dining venue to echo the beautiful surrounding landscape, the atmosphere at Jacks promises to be sophisticated—never pretentious. Jacks offers a variety of seating with a bar, fireplace lounge, and pet-friendly, outdoor space features living walls, bistro lighting, and fire pits. Open for Breakfast & Dinner. For more information visit www.portolahotel.com/dining/jacks-monterey

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2. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

4.5

Awesome(854)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Monterey

Booked 21 times today

LIVE MUSIC every Thurs. & Fri. 5:30pm–8:30pmEstéban Restaurant: Spanish-inspired California cuisine.This local favorite offers indoor & outdoor patio (pet-friendly) diningUp-to-date hours: Open for BreakfastMon. – Fri. 7:00am–10:00amOpen for dinner Sun. – Thurs., 4:30pm–8:30pmFri. & Sat., 4:30pm–9:00pmTapas Happy Hour daily 4:30pm–6:00pmLive Spanish Guitarist: Thurs. – Fri. 5:30pm–8:30pmOpen for Brunch: Sat. & Sun. 9:00am–1:30pmGift Certificates Estéban Restaurant, the 2024 Diners' Choice award winner, carries on the Munras family tradition of culinary hospitality and excellence. It offers authentic Monterey dining in the historic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa. Enjoy a unique culinary experience featuring traditional Spanish-inspired California cuisine with a pinch of adventure. Choose from shared plates and classic selections. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/EstebanRestaurant and Instagram at instagram.com/estebanrestaurant/

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3. Schooners Monterey

4.6

Exceptional(3019)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 18 times today

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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4. the C restaurant + bar

4.7

Exceptional(1216)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 6 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.

5. Sardine Factory

4.8

Exceptional(4942)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 40 times today

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.

6. Il Vecchio

4.5

Awesome(75)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Grove

Booked 27 times today

Located near the Aquarium, we offer a true taste of Italy with our homemade pastas and hand-picked Italian wines. Enjoy dishes crafted from cherished family recipes in a warm, rustic setting that evokes the charm of an Italian trattoria. Whether it's a romantic dinner or a family gathering, Il Vecchio promises an unforgettable dining experience with stunning bay views and exceptional hospitality. Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" every year since 2011.

7. Dametra Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(221)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Carmel

Booked 28 times today

Dametra Cafe is a casual Mediterranean restaurant. Here, diners can expect high-quality healthy food delivered quickly in a relaxed atmosphere. The decor and styling of the dining room is distinctly Greek, specifically like one of the many coastal cities that the country is known for. Between that and the hearty portions and prompt service, Dametra Cafe sits nicely between an upscale restaurant and quick-service places.Dametra's Cafe features primarily Greek cuisine, with some Italian and Spanish thrown in for good measure. Appetizers include hummus with pita bread, fried calamari, grilled jumbo prawns and steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce. The meals are split between sandwiches, pasta and entrée offerings and features dishes such as shrimp and crab ravioli, a salmon burger with red onion and tomatoes, lamb shish kebab and a Greek style lamb shank with rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.

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8. PortaBella Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1668)

Price: Expensive

• French • Carmel

Booked 38 times today

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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9. Edwin's Kaona Carmel

4.4

Awesome(176)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Carmel

Booked 3 times today

Edwin's Carmel is a South East Asian Fusion Restaurant located in the heart of Carmel by the Sea, CA.

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10. 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.

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Julie
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time here, and loved the outside seating. Service was great, and the food was wonderful! Will definitely return!
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Schooners MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.6
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Weingarten
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely evening; terrific food. Attentive service.
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Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & SpaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Monterey
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Try the raspberry sauce Ask for the conservation room Mark was a lovely waiter. Very attentive, very interested in our experience. Actually one of the best waiters I’ve experienced in the country
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Sardine FactoryPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.8
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Kenvip
San Francisco Bay Area •139 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Outstanding. Had one of the most enjoyable dinners this year. Setting overlooking the bay is perfect. Service was excellent, attentive and friendly . The food is as good as it gets. Go for a special and wonderful dining experience.
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the C restaurant + barPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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4.7
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Shelly
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Jack's has a beautiful setting, service was excellent and the food was delicious! Very reasonably priced, as well.
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Jacks MontereyPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.3

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Jacks Monterey

2. Estéban Restaurant at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3. Schooners Monterey

4. the C restaurant + bar

5. Sardine Factory

6. Il Vecchio

7. Dametra Cafe

8. PortaBella Restaurant

9. Edwin's Kaona Carmel

10. Sea Root - Hyatt Regency Monterey

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