Best Seasonal Restaurants in Marina

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodSpanishTapas / Small PlatesComfort Food

Regions

Monterey / Carmel

Neighborhoods

MarinaMontereyPacific Grove

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

17 restaurants available nearby

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1. Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

4.6

Exceptional(1308)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Marina

Booked 15 times today

Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette is an award-winning upscale seafood restaurant in Marina, CA. Indulge in a culinary experience like no other with a live show kitchen, tantalizing oyster bar, and perfectly cooked steaks. Join us for daily happy hour and enjoy our carefully crafted cocktail and wine program. Savor weekend brunch while relaxing on our pet-friendly patio. Whether you're planning a wedding, memorial, or business dinner, our private dining spaces are available to create a memorable event. Come and discover why our seafood restaurant is a top choice for those seeking exceptional cuisine and unforgettable dining experiences in Marina, CA. Open Monday - Friday from 2 PM- 9:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 9:30PM.

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2. Stokes Adobe Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(826)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 11 times today

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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3. Coastal Kitchen Monterey

4.7

Exceptional(325)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Monterey

Booked 5 times today

NOW SERVING SUNDAY BRUNCH!!The Coastal Kitchen Monterey is an idyllic setting to enjoy inspirational fine dining. The culinary efforts are on display in the show kitchen and the service team is poised to offer impassioned explanations. Chef Michael Rotondo’s multi-coursed tasting menu focuses on sustainability and celebrates the bounty of the Monterey Bay and Central Coast. A wine pairing of thoughtfully curated wines selected by the Sommelier team is available to complement each captivating course. Additionally, we are also offering our Champagne Brunch on Sundays for 10am to 2pm.Dinner Menus: Multiple Course Tasting Menu starts at $145 per person (Tuesday to Saturday Evenings)3 Course Prix Fixe Menu $85 ( Tuesday to Thursday evenings)Champagne Brunch Prix Fixe Menu: $75 per person (Sundays from 10am to 2pm)Reservation Cancellation Policy: 24 Hours Prior to Reservation TimeLate Cancellation Fee: $50 per guest cancelation.

4. Montrio

4.6

Exceptional(4241)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 16 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, Montrio offers a comfortable yet classic dining experience, featuring fine European inspired-American cuisine. For the past 25 years, Montrio has worked to showcase sustainable seafood, fine quality meat, and Monterey County’s best produce in all of its dishes has made this renovated 1910 firehouse a local favorite.We feature a variety of appetizers, award-winning small bites, enticing entrees, and indulgent seasonal desserts made by our in house pastry chef. Choose from Montrio's extensive wine list, or try one of our signature cocktails. Come see what everyone is talking about!

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5. Schooners Monterey

4.7

Exceptional(3053)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 31 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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6. Fishwife - Pacific Grove

4.3

Awesome(895)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Pacific Grove

Booked 8 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.

7. Spotted Duck

4.9

Exceptional(171)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Pacific Grove

Booked 3 times today

Join us at our welcoming establishment and indulge in the captivating flavors and unmatched ambiance that can only be found under the guidance of Chef Jerry Regester. Small Restaurant, with BIG flavors! From our beloved Duck liver pate, seasonal salads, to seared Duck Breast, or Caramelized Sea Scallops, Chef Jerry personally creates your dinner.Come into a restaurant that cares for you from the front staff to the kitchen. We look forward to meeting you!

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8. the C restaurant + bar

4.6

Exceptional(1231)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Monterey

Booked 5 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.

9. Jacks Monterey

4.0

Excellent(289)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Monterey

Booked 5 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

10. La Mia Cucina

4.9

Exceptional(1033)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pacific Grove

Booked 7 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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HowardVIP
Chicago / Illinois •56 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The clam chowder was excellent. Our server, Aileen, was very nice and attentive. It was a bit cool inside on a cold, rainy evening so bring a sweater or light jacket to wear. Or be seated as far away from the front door as possible.
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Salt Wood Kitchen and OysterettePrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Marina
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We loved everything we ate- 3 appetizers and our entrees- wagyu beef and the pork chop. Our cocktails were wonderful, as well as the service. After dinner we enjoyed a few minutes on the front patio relaxing around the roaring fire of one of 4 fire pits. It was a perfect dinner out!
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Stokes Adobe RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.8
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LyndaVIP
Tahoe / Reno Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Service excellent. Food was delicious. Definitely going back.
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MontrioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Monterey
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4.6
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Ken
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
This place was awesome. If you get Rachel, she would make it even more enjoyable.
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Coastal Kitchen MontereyPrice: Very Expensive• Farm-to-table• Monterey
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4.7
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Patrick
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
Food was excellent. Wait to be seated 30 mins after reservation and then when seated needed to get attention of waitstaff for food and drink.
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Basil Seasonal DiningPrice: Expensive• Italian• Carmel
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4.4

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