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Schooners Monterey, Monterey, CA

Schooners Monterey

4.7
4.7
3053 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rotondo

What 3,053 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Healthy

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Great for scenic views

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Schooners Monterey offers a stunning oceanfront setting with "amazing views" and exceptional seafood. The service is frequently praised as "excellent," and the dining experience is enhanced by a "beautiful ambiance." While some reviews mention occasional issues with seating and pricing, the restaurant remains a "favorite" for many visitors.

3,053 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was really good and the service was splendid!

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  2. JanD VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice setting , excellent, friendly service, great seafood

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  3. Mike

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, beautiful ocean view and terrific food. A little pricey, however

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  4. Nancy VIP

    San Francisco44 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service was very good. We ordered 2 salads and 3 appetizers for diner. The crab fondue was fantastic! My only complaint was that the room was a plastic tent with no decoration. The ambiance was poor. We sat right in front of the fire extinguisher. Granted, it was raining and we had to eat indoors, but this was a very marginal option for indoor dining.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Seattle13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crabcake Benedict the best!! Service was perfect. The view is lovely. Even valet Parker's were amazing!

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  6. Megan

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff at Schooners were absolutely amazing—attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome throughout the evening. The food wasn’t mind-blowing, but it was solid and enjoyable for what it was. Everything was well-prepared and presented nicely. As the night went on, it did get a bit chilly outside, which made things slightly less comfortable, but overall, it was still a great experience. I’d definitely dine here again and look forward to seeing what else they have to offer!

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  7. Yuri

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect ocean view excelente food and service really recommend this place for date.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing first time experience. I took my significant other for her birthday and we were not disappointed. We were seated outside which was our preference, the view was outstanding and the ambiance very pleasant. Our server was very attentive and gave us plenty of time for our meal, never once feeling rushed. The waiter even brought out a little cake for the birthday occasion which was very nice. The food was delicious, a bit on the pricey side for the amount you get but already was aware of that. If you’re willing to pay for the experience I highly recommend trying this restaurant.

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  9. Georgi VIP

    San Francisco23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service! Delicious Food and fabulous location!!

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  10. Betty

    Central Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a mixup with Schooner gift cards. I had bought them from a schooners website, not realizing the schooners was in Florida ! I had bought $200 worth of them and given them as gifts. The manager came to my table explained and was so very very kind actually gave me a gift as I left. I went straight to the desk and ordered $200 worth of gift cards from Monterey schooners! This was my favorite restaurant and now is really my favorite restaurant!

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Schooners Monterey is rated 4.7 stars by 3053 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Schooners Monterey

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rotondo
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